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Dawn Bursell is a global real estate advisor with Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty, offering her clients a responsive and comprehensive concierge real estate service in Reno-Tahoe’s picturesque Nevada communities.
As a listing agent, she couples her knowledge of the market with particular attention to her client’s selling needs, producing a strategic plan for the sale of the home, while providing close communication and outstanding marketing along the way.
As a buyer’s agent, she brings a well-studied expertise of the area’s markets extending from the North Shore of Lake Tahoe including Incline Village, Crystal Bay, Glenbrook, and Zephyr Cove, to the communities in and around Reno and Carson City. She is very well-versed in the culture and distinctions of the various communities and neighborhoods in the regions she serves.
Whether helping a first-time home buyer or someone looking for a vacation home, Dawn energetically assists her clients searching for the perfect ski/golf resort lifestyle, or a placid lifestyle in the surrounding desert/foothills. She confidently guides her clients through the benefits of each area, helping them locate the perfect setting to support their family and lifestyle needs.
With a long history of customer service and relations, more recently in the field of HOA management, Dawn brings her management skills to the table as she assists her clients throughout the sometimes-complex real estate process. In her career at Sotheby’s, she has been awarded a number of accolades including being in the Top 8 in sales for her local office in 2018 and “Quarterly Best” in the second quarter of 2021.
A native of Houston, Texas, and having lived in a number of communities across the country, including Lake Tahoe for over 15 years, Dawn has a well-grounded approach, and a penchant for figuring out what is most important to her clients. Dawn feels that “Luxury is not a price point, but a lifestyle,” and she treats all her clients as top priority. Backed by her exemplary brokerage team, this gives her the ability to successfully convey the real estate process and manage the transaction details. Dawn’s depth of experience enables her to anticipate any bumps in the road and to quickly construct solutions to keep the deal moving forward and to negotiate the best possible result. Her belief is whether a client is purchasing or selling a property, what makes a stressful situation truly bearable begins with a great relationship and trust in your realtor.
An active resident of Incline Village Dawn’s time outside of work is filled with her other passions that Reno, Tahoe, and Carson Valley areas offer, such as: volunteering in the community, exploring with her family, hiking, kayaking, waterskiing, snow skiing, off road excursions in the family Jeep, and road trips along the west coast.
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Dawn truly went above and beyond for the purchase and eventually the sale of our Incline Village home. As absentee owners, coordinating the numerous maintenance and transactional tasks from afar would have been arduous to put it mildly. Dawn was always there to facilitate and be there on site if necessary. All the while, she did this with patience and professionalism. These virtues are rare, and we cannot be more grateful for her guidance through this process. We purchased our house through Dawn Bursell originally and observed her work ethic and decided she was the right person to use to sell it. She communicated very clearly and promptly throughout the process, which kept things timely and simple. Her patience and professionalism made the numerous tasks and responsibilities that had to be completed far less stressful. We both agreed that Dawn was the right person to use through this stormy winter season. Selling a house in less time is always preferred but we understood that we were dealing with an extraordinary winter. Our property was marketed fully and in many more channels than anticipated. We were impressed. We will certainly be recommending Dawn to our friends and family.
Working with Dawn Bursell was an absolute pleasure from beginning to end. The things I appreciated most about working with her were her prompt responses to my questions, her professional approach to communication, and her kind and thoughtful manner in addressing the many hurdles we encountered. I felt that we worked together to achieve the goal of our clients; we worked collaboratively to creatively find solutions to each bump in the road. With each resolved issue, my trust and confidence in her increased. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again, in the future.
- Susan Clemons, Buyer Agent (Stateline, NV)
We would not have been able to sell our house in Lake Tahoe if it weren’t for Dawn Bursell. From finding the buyer, to staging the house, to handling all the necessary inspections and repairs, to the final closing; she took care of everything. She knew contractors and service providers that met all our needs, and she was able to put us into contact with them. There was never a disconnect in our line of communication, and we trusted her advice. Even through the haze and smoke from the nearby Caldor wildfire, she was able to keep things on schedule. I highly recommend Dawn to anyone buying or selling their home. We thank her for all the hours and hard work she did for us.
– Raymond and Marilyn, Texas.
"Dawn listened carefully to our needs and helped find a home in Lake Tahoe which matched our lifestyle. She found the right place off-market, gently insisted we see it even though we were sure it wasn't right - and it was! She carried us through the transaction with ease, and continues to be an excellent resource for us as new members of the community. I highly recommend Dawn as an ethical, experienced agent in the area."
459 Gonowabie Dr, Crystal Bay, NV $2,650,000
*Zillow Review
Highly Likely to Recommend - Charming, persistent and original are three words I would use to describe Dawn Bursell and her style in the world of real estate. She was willing to explore new ways to get the work down; she didn't give up when obstacles surfaced; and she did it all while being a lovely human being. Dawn was recommended by an out-of-state realtor in the Tahoe area, and I'm pleased that I followed up on the recommendation. Look forward to her advice as I remodel my new home.
Bought a condo in Oct.2018, Incline Village, NV 89451. $585,000.
*Zillow Review
Highly Likely to Recommend - I have bought many property’s in my life and I’ve never had an agent represent us like Dawn. During negotiations and due diligence period we had a lot of tough obstacles. Dawn went way beyond the call of duty by any realtor I’ve ever had to resolve the situations. Not living there, we knew no one to do repairs and estimate’s, Dawn knowing this handed all of it as she said she would even after the close of escrow. If it wasn’t for her involvement this purchase would never have happened. She honest, does what she says, and is just a great person. If you need a realtor, it should be her!
Bought a Single-Family home in 2018 in Incline Village, NV. $2,275,000.
*Zillow Review
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