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Dawn is extremely honored to have been chosen as the 2023 REALTOR® of the Year!
Born and raised in Chicago, Dawn grew up listening to her father structure commercial real estate deals. Her passion and talents were focused on being an athlete. As a highly accomplished figure skater and Gold level ice dancer, she transferred those skills to become a PSIA Certified Ski Instructor at the age of 19. Knowing the dedication and commitment necessary to achieve success, Dawn put her passions on hold and attended Miami University’s School of Business in Oxford, Ohio, graduating with a degree in Marketing and Management with emphasis in Pre-Law. After a brief career in sales, her love for skiing led her to become Co-Director of a Wisconsin ski school - ironically now owned by Vail Resorts. A year later, she was offered a position at the Vail/Beaver Creek Ski School and, in 1982, made a life-changing move.
In 1988, Dawn joined the family legacy and obtained her real estate license. Shortly after, she earned her Employing Broker’s License. Continuing to strive to offer the highest level of professional expertise to her clients, she completed 10 additional national and international advanced certifications and designations. This includes the revered Vail Pro Designation where she is one of only 40 recipients out of over 800 local REALTORS®. To Dawn, it’s more than the additional education and achievements: it’s about bringing a preeminent set of skills and tools that ultimately benefit her clients. Her deep-rooted desire to exceed their expectations and provide the best experience possible is recognized and reinforced by their trust, loyalty and continuous referrals being a significant part of her esteemed reputation and outstanding success as a top broker.
Dawn’s unwavering dedication to her clients is greatly enhanced by her years of extensive experience and deep market knowledge. Never losing sight of her client’s objectives, she facilitates the accomplishment of their goals by often thinking outside of the expected process, supporting and encouraging positive negotiations, and never giving up. Highly respected by her peers and the desire to work with her, Dawn’s tremendous ability to connect with others and be an effective communicator creates a Win-Win atmosphere resulting in success.
Volunteering well over a thousand hours to non-profit organizations and local schools speaks to Dawn’s dedication and commitment to the community and her profession. Spearheading fundraising initiatives exemplifies her willingness to take on challenging situations knowing the outcomes will benefit others. In addition to serving as a Director for the Vail Board of REALTORS®, she just finished her 4th term as Chair for the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation where she provided new direction with a goal-oriented focus. She was instrumental in the development and implementation of a scholarship program for local students as well as secured a unique Playhouse that is now a permanent educational feature at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation and the Parent Advisory Council for California Polytechnic State University/SLO. The devotion and determination of her energy and perseverance has impacted many lives and organizations. As in seeking success for her clients, when she’s told “no”, she asks “how”.
Dawn deeply values relationships and has an innate gift to connect with whoever she meets and, in turn, loves helping connect others. Walk with her and you’ll be introduced to long-time locals as well as visitors from around the world. It’s clear, she’s touched many lives and there’s no question, she treasures friendships. Having experienced so much of the Vail Valley’s history, she welcomes the opportunity to share its stories, the Lifestyle, favorite “local” insights, and to learn about your interests, passions and what makes you smile.
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“We were referred to Dawn and her immediate caring and disarming approach made us very comfortable and it’s never disappeared. That’s who she is! She’s patient yet extremely knowledgeable and detail oriented. She is a strong negotiator and constant communicator. She listened to what we wanted and then asked some challenging questions to help us make the right decision. As a testament, we had her family over for dinner as our first house guests because of the friendship we created. I would recommend her without hesitation!”
“I don’t believe I ever slowed down to tell you how much I appreciated your help in moving the three properties in Beaver Creek for me. Your professional attitude and the promptness in getting those properties sold was the best I have ever seen in Beaver Creek! You were very proactive and used your contacts and ability to find a buyer in order to get excellent prices and very prompt sales of all three properties. I just want to say a belated Thank You! I would always be happy to share my absolute recommendation of you. Any friend I have buying or selling in Beaver Creek or Vail will know from me that you are in my opinion the very Best!”
“What a pleasure working with an organized, professional that researches her information, is a fountain of knowledge and responds quickly! I felt assured that Dawn had MY best interests at heart. She spent time getting to know me, discovering what best suited me and offered alternatives. Even dealing with a difficult seller, Dawn persevered when others would have been rattled or given up. She turned a very difficult negotiation into a smooth transaction. Not only did I find exactly what I wanted in Vail, but I found a new friend. What could be better!”
“Dawn...You will be the FIRST and ONLY person I recommend for any real estate needs in the Vail area…please be assured of that!! Thanks again for all your time and help!!!”
“Dawn was professional, helped us focus on properties that fit our priorities and price range. She was especially helpful in the process of presenting offers and following up on information about closed properties in the Vail Valley that helped us determine our offer. She was flexible with her schedule and a delight to work with. We have bought and sold 5 properties with her, refer our friends and recommend Dawn to you.”
“I dreamt of owning a place in Vail for 20 years. We felt an investment in Vail was a good alternative to the stock market. If the value of our condo went down, at least we'd have something to show for it. We decided to look for one we could rent when not using it so it wouldn’t be a financial burden. Dawn provided a significant amount of information about the pluses and minuses of various locations and specific information about the rental history of every property we looked at. Her efforts required quite a bit more time than most RE Brokers are willing to spend. Dawn did so gladly. Like anyone who has placed their RE business with Dawn, we now consider her a friend.”
“Dawn has shepherded us through multiple real estate ventures and always felt that our interests were her primary concern. We have worked with other real estate agents around the country and ended up calling Dawn for advice. She gladly offered to help and shared suggestions that became solutions. When we moved back to Colorado, it was time to buy our first ski house. We thought we had found the property and figured it would be an easy process. She helped us see important aspects we weren’t aware of and became our source for professional guidance and direction. Dawn’s years of experience, expert knowledge of the industry, responsiveness to our information needs, and her strong client advocacy sets her far above the field. We trust Dawn implicitly and she will always be our first choice for our real estate needs.”
“Dawn has excellent people skills and market knowledge. She is enthusiastic, very prompt in following-up and hard working. You would find comfort in trusting her with such an important matter as selling your home especially during difficult and challenging market conditions. I did!”
“From the time we first started looking with Dawn, she has been great! She has an incredible depth of knowledge about real estate in the Vail area as well as the process of buying a vacation home. She knew the history and background of every area and more importantly to us, the pricing as well pros and cons of each. She is honest, very professional, direct and her opinions were based on fact. I would highly recommend Dawn Mullin.”
“I would recommend you in a second, Dawn! You are such a hard worker, extremely professional, and on top of it, a wonderful person! You have treated us all so well, and we are truly grateful to have made this journey with you.”