Name
Mimi Foster Colorado Springs Realtor Colorado Springs Homes for Sale
Company
Managing Broker EPIC Real Estate Group
E-mail
Contact Mimi Foster Colorado Springs Realtor Colorado Springs Homes for Sale (Managing Broker EPIC Real Estate Group )
Website
http://cospringsrealestatenews.com/
Office Phone
(719) 475-7570
Cell Phone
(719) 460-7570
Address
Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, Black Forest, Palmer Lake, Castle Rock, Monument, Green Mountain Falls, Chapita Park, CO
Description
Long-time Realtor, selling all over the City with a specialty in Victorian and Vintage homes in Downtown CO Springs area, Voted One of Best Realtors 5 years in a row, mother of 5 girls, 4 grands

Professional Recognition, Certification, and Designations

Downtown Colorado Springs RealtorEvery year there is a contest in the Colorado Springs Independent (a local newspaper) to vote for The Best of . . .   There are different categories - from favorite places (Restaurants, Bars, Clothing, Music Stores, etc.) to favorite service providers (Lawyers, Hair Salons, Realtors, etc.).  There is only one vote allowed per IP address.  Mimi Foster has received the honor of being voted Best Realtor in Colorado Springs in one of the top three positions for the past five years in a row. With almost two decades of experience, Mimi is committed to making the home buying/selling process as fun and fulfilling as possible.  Totally commited to her Clients and Managing Broker of her office, Mimi continues her education at every opportunity to provide cutting edge technology and services on all transactions.  While selling throughout the Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Old Colorado City areas, Mimi has a passion and expertise with Victorian, Edwardian, and Arts and Craft homes.  For over a decade, she and her husband restored many Victorian homes in the Colorado College area Downtown, so she has a keen knowledge of real estate in Colorado Springs.  For more in-depth access, check us out on About.Me.

 

Mimi Foster's QualificationsMimi Foster Colorado Springs Realtor

CRS
CRS - The Certified Residential Specialist is the highest Designation awarded to real estate professionals who meet its stringent requirements in the residential real estate sales field. Less than 4% of all licensed Realtors® are Certified Residential Specialists. The prestigious CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. To receive this award, each Realtor® must have significant experience and demonstrate a certain volume of real estate transactions, as well as complete rigorous educational requirements. It is considered the Ph.D. of real estate. Every CRS designee is required to maintain membership in the National Association of Realtors® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. The training available to CRS designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business. The typical CRS designee earns an average income nearly three times that of a non-designated Realtor®.
 
GRI
GRI - Graduate REALTOR® Institute is the mark of a highly trained real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation to better serve and protect their Clients. It is nationally recognized, and is considered the nation's number one professional real estate designation. This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous educational program that requires 92 hours of live course instruction on topics ranging from marketing and servicing listed properties to real estate law. It is one of the most comprehensive training programs available to Realtors® today. GRI is recognized nationwide as the standard for real estate professionalism. A GRI has superior knowledge of real estate marketing, and has acquired skills that will set them apart from other REALTORS®.
 
ABR
ABR - The Accredited Buyer Representative Designation is the benchmark of excellence in Buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. The ABR® designation is designed for real estate Buyer Agents who focus on working directly with Buyer-clients. By attaining the ABR®, you receive valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home Buyers. There is also ongoing specialized information, programs, and updates that help you stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing Buyers.
 
ALHS
ALHS - The prestigious Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Certification. This intensive course explores national luxury housing trends, specialized luxury Buyer and Seller needs, development and delivery of unique high level services, representation issues, liability and risk management, builder services, personal marketing, and much more. Inclusion into the Luxury Home Council requires all members to meet or exceed minimum standards of achievement demonstrating their expertise in the Luxury Home segment of the real estate industry.
 
AHS
AHS - Accredited Home-Staging Specialist. Before a Seller puts their house up for sale, it is imperative in this market that the home be the best it can be. There are too many houses listed in any particular price range to not put the best face forward on a property - to make it a "Shiny Penny." Because how you live in a home and how you market a home are completely different, the process of getting a home ready for sale is called 'Staging.' It is important that you have a Realtor® with a keen eye to know what will help sell a home, what will appeal, and where a Seller would be best served in various areas of pre-sale home preparation. Home Staging is the process of glamorizing the look of a home by presenting it in an optimal light to maximize the selling price. It is about turning the house into a marketable home; it is the vehicle that transforms a lived-in house into a home that is ready to sell. These are two completely different things, and the subtle differences translate directly into higher sales prices. You are going to be moving, so start packing now. Not only do staged homes sell in almost half the time of non-staged houses, but Sellers get substantially more money for a staged home. We are not necessarily talking about home improvements that you have put off for the ten years that you have owned the home. We are talking about de-cluttering, rearranging, doing a polish and shine, and packing up non-essential items prior to showing the property so that it may be presented in its best light.
 
SFR
SFR - Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource is a new Designation that is available through the National Association of Realtors®. Unfortunately, it is a sad fact of life that short sales and foreclosures comprise a large amount of today's standard real estate transactions. These deals are not at all like the traditional transaction with which we were so familiar. It is important that the Realtor® knows how to help Sellers understand the complexities and repercussions of a short sale. It also takes special knowledge to help a Buyer pursue these opportunities knowledgeably. These are not just good skills to have in this market, they are critical to making sure that you are representing your Client professionally. Short sales (where a home is sold to a Buyer for less than what the Seller owes to the Mortgage Company) are not for the Realtor® who is faint of heart. Agents who have received the SFR Designation will have much more confidence to see the transaction through to the end, and are much more likely to have the proper tools and training to navigate the rough waters of a short sale or foreclosure for their Client.
 
ePRO
ePRO - is a Realtor® who has been Certified by completing training endorsed by the National Association of Realtors® in the specialized area of using the internet to better assist their Clients. If you use the internet, and you are looking to buy or sell a home, it is important that you work with an ePRO. You can trust doing business with them online, knowing that you will receive the information you need, but that you won't be spammed. They respond quickly to your questions, but know enough not to send you unwanted communications. Your personal information is protected, knowing that an ePRO will guard your privacy. You will receive the most up-to-date information available from a professional who knows the intricacies of online navigation. If you are relocating, an ePRO is an absolute must. With the tools to do your research electronically, the entire buying decision can be made online with a competent ePRO who can show you houses online, can share videos, electronic contracts and signatures, email, and any number of other resources that are at your disposal to make your transaction smooth and streamlined from showing to closing.
 
APPRAISER - While I do not work as an appraiser, I am licensed in the State of Colorado. It gives me an edge when working with Buyers and Sellers in giving them a clearer picture of Market Value by which to make their decisions.
 
Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods
 
Colorado Springs sits at the base of Pikes Peak in Central Colorado.  With an elevation of over 6,000 feet, we have a dry and moderate climate.  Two of our most beautiful natural features are Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
 
We are also the proud home to five military installations: NORAD, Peterson Air Force Base, Shriever Air Force Base, Fort Carson, and the United States Air Force Academy
Air Force Academy Chapel
 

What Mimi Foster is Saying

What Realtors do for Buyers

What Realtors do for Sellers

Blogging Ideas

Staging Packet

Cash Buyer? Prove It!

Marketing For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

The Ultimate Open House

Life Day (up close and personal)

Rocket Your Real Estate Career

The Sunshine of My Life

Light a Fire ~ Save a Life

The Christmas Gift

Nederland CO ~ Where Hippies Grow Old

Will Work for Food

Memorial Day 1969

Somewhere in Time

No Commission for the Buyer Agent

Look At Houses Yourself

Stress Spelled Backwards

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Colorado Springs

Looking for the Genuine

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Why I'm Changing My Name

Realtors Who Need a Break

Sticks and Stones - Use Encouraging Words

Dangers in Listing For Sale By Owner

What's a Victorian Home?

Dogs and Bong Water Don't Mix

Keeping Our Kids Close - TALKING WALLS

Caretakers of America

Colorado College Potheads

Loving the Painted Ladies

First House Built to Last - TALKING WALLS

Easy Park Card Downtown Colorado Springs

Dry Estate

Can We Have a Mop, Please?

Liquor Store Downtown Colorado Springs

Michelle's Restaurant Downtown Colorado Springs

The Lennox House - TALKING WALLS

Casual Fine Dining Downtown Colorado Springs

Does Your Mother Know?

McAllister House Museum Downtown Colorado Springs

Winchester Mystery Museum

Acacia Park Downtown Colorado Springs

Do You Really Want Bottled Water?

Dishwasher Major Malfunction

Wheeler Opera House Manitou Springs - TALKING WALLS

Walking Food Tours Downtown Colorado Springs

Not How I Wanted to Start the New Year

Holiday Events Around Colorado Springs

Street Stroll Downtown Colorado Springs

Over 400 Visitors for Victorian Christmas Open House

Romancing the Season

7-11 Opening in Heart of Downtown Colorado Springs

Rock Ledge Ranch

Victorian B & B Christmas Open House

Festival of Lights Downtown Colorado Springs

Carriage House Downtown Colorado Springs

Prized Possessions - The Appreciation of Raving Fans

 
Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterI am writing you because I want you to know how truly grateful I am to have you in my life. Buying a house is the biggest adventure EVER, especially when you're young and have absolutely no knowledge whatsoever of how to go about it lol. Thank God we have you though. I haven't felt so comfortable with a stranger in my whole life! The first time I met you, I knew that you were my lady to get the job done! I remember looking at my husband and saying, “I love her already, she is THE ONE!” We went to see many houses, but then we found the house of our dreams. I looked at you and said, “Mimi, I want this house!!!!” and you said “OK!” Not one day has gone by that I have felt out of touch with you, or in the dark. You always keep me updated and in the loop and you're always willing to fight for me!!! "WHAT WOULD I DO WITH OUT YOU??!!!" is just about my answer to everything you tell me! I want to thank you SO very much for everything you have done for me. I would recommend you to ANYONE and EVERYONE! We went through two other Realtors before you, and they always made me feel like it was just about the money. You have never ever made me feel that way, and I'm truly grateful that you are in this for me and my husband. Obviously this is your job and you need to get paid for what you do, but you have never once made it feel that way to me or my husband. I certainly can see and understand how you have won #1 in Colorado Springs four years in a row. I don't see ANYONE taking that from you anytime soon! Love ya!
Misty and Brandon Dunlap


Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterMimi - I am not writing for advice or help or a job. You have helped us several times purchase or sell a house, so I am not writing about that either! ;) I've just been meaning to tell you how much I adore and admire you and how you run your business. Through these "hard times" you have found a way (many ways really) to stay relevant and in people's lives, minds, and hearts. So many women who are entrepreneurs and strong business women can get a bad rap for being feisty or bitchy, but you have remained beautiful in your strength and loving in your wit. I admire you and am inspired by you. Thank you for your example.
Jill Carter

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterTwelve years ago, Mimi Foster's name was recommended to my family in our first home search. Twelve years later, she is still an active, caring person in our family's lives. Mimi is a wonderful listener and really meets the needs of the Client she is involved with. In addition to being very smart in her field, Mimi is very ethical and honest. I trust no one else when it comes to helping our family with our transactions for our homes.
Eric and Ali Larson

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterIt has been such a pleasure working with Mimi Foster at EPIC Real Estate Group. I have never met such a wonderful, kind, courteous, and hard-working Realtor. Even during this terrible economy, Mimi's positive and persistent work ethic sold my house. It has truly been a wonderful experience working with Mimi Foster, and I would love to have the opportunity to have Mimi and EPIC Real Estate Group represent me again in any real estate transaction I may have. Thank you, Mimi, you've been AWESOME!!
Amy Watson
 
 
Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterMimi is not only a terrific real estate agent, she is a great advisor and friend. We bought one house through her, listed our home with her to sell, and are now working with Mimi to buy another. Mimi knows the Colorado Springs market and neighborhoods inside and out, and she has an excellent idea of which houses and areas hold long-term investment promise. In fact, we simply trust Mimi to find the right house for us, since she knows our preferences and the local real estate so well. Every house she's encouraged us to see has been an excellent fit -- we just have to decide which to choose! When listing our property, Mimi worked tirelessly to advertise the house, show it, and find a buyer. She advises on how to manage market swings and trends, and she keeps you informed along the way. Mimi Foster is our only real estate agent in Colorado Springs, and we whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for quality, excellence, and care when listing or buying a home.
Joseph Sharman
TestimonialMimi helped us buy and sell two homes in Colorado Springs, always with a charismatic attitude, confident manner, and personal feel. She is someone we keep in touch with as she is extremely informed, generous with her talent, and a wonderful business woman! Mimi helped us sell two Victorian homes for good profit. We'd work with her again and again.
Adam Carter
 
Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterI recently purchased a home through Mimi Foster. I called her on a Sunday after seeing the house and toured the house on Monday. It fit me perfectly. Mimi provided the information I needed and helped me throughout the home buying process. As a first-time home Buyer, I had heard many stories of the problems of purchasing a house and closing the loan. I had none of these problems. In fact the whole process was problem free for me. I could not have had a better experience. I did my part, Mimi Foster did hers.  I wish all of my major purchases went this well. Thanks again for your assistance and help in buying my house.
Vincent E. Presley

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterWe want to THANK both of you for all of your hard work. You both went above and beyond to get our house closed. We really appreciate everything you did. We will recommend your Company to all our friends and if we have any future real estate needs, we will call you. Thank you so much for such quality service!
Tracy and Rob Lessig

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi Foster. . . we are so thrilled, and I am especially thrilled that you are the one selling it. My only regret is that I didn't go with you in the first place. I really look forward to meeting you in person when we come back for a visit next year. You are the best, and you should be proud of it.
Diane LoPresti

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi Foster. . . with sincere appreciation and warmest thanks! You guys are amazing!!! I am so grateful for the miracles that came out of knowing you!
Pam Mobley

 
Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterThank you for your professional help and personal interest in guiding us through the recent process of being 'rescued' from foreclosure. I realize the bad loan on the house gave a negative forecast, however, Mimi Foster took on the challenge with positive faith and we appreciate that so much.
Tim

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterWe cannot appropriately emphasize the extent to which Ms. Foster is the absolute epitome of perfection as a Realtor! Had her counterparts in the purchase of our new home and sale of our old home even remotely approached the level of professionalism mixed with friendship that Mimi showed, we might not be as impressed with her. However, especially compared with the agent of the person that bought our house, Mimi came across as not only a genius, but a saint! I can honestly say that had Mimi not put forth the incredible effort that she did, we would have walked away from both deals. By her attitude and work ethic, we are in the home of our dreams, and sold the house that we never thought it possible to sell.

From the late Sunday night writing of the Contract on our new home, through a bidding war on Monday to win that Contract, to the many demanding, near-harassing phone calls from the agent of the buyer of our home, Mimi maintained her cool, smiling through it all, calming my frazzled nerves, giving me direction and encouragement through it all.

I am completely befuddled by real estate documents. Mimi's knowledge and expertise never ceased to amaze me. She really knows her business! Her contacts, too, were exemplary. The Lending Broker, Title Company, and Inspector whose names she shared with us were also professional, friendly, and thorough. Every person she sent our way to help in this difficult process was, it would seem, the best in the business.

We would never, ever sell a house with anyone representing us but Mimi Foster. We would never, ever buy a house without the assistance of Mimi Foster. I wonder why anyone else in town is in business!
Elana Hanson and Scot Sickbert, MD

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterWhen my mother passed away, my siblings and I inherited a unique and historical piece of property. When we thought about a Realtor we were at a loss on who to call. I first called the Pioneers Museum to see if they could recommend one. They gave me Mimi's name. Then several friends of my mother's also knew the history and uniqueness of the property and again her name kept coming up. I finally called her and when we got together to talk about listing the property I was very impressed. Her knowledge of the market, her unique ways of marketing the property, her fast delivery of feedback on showings were very impressive. My siblings and I felt very fortunate to have found Mimi to sell our property.
Anne Smelker

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterWe first used Mimi Foster to sell our house that had been on the market for over six months with another agent. Less than one month later Mimi had it sold. Therefore, it was without hesitation that we called her when we learned we were moving back to Colorado Springs. Mimi has made herself 100% available to us during our home search. Her experience with older homes has been an added bonus. With all of her help we were able to find just the right home for our family.
Ted and Susie Snyder

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterAs an out-of-state resident (PA) and prospective home Seller, I knew the logistics of getting my home sold would be extremely challenging. Mimi Foster was a godsend as she worked a variety of issues that could have significantly delayed this transaction. My worry factor was at an all-time low as Mimi tackled one issue after another, even coordinating Caretakers to heighten the curb appeal of a home that I could not maintain at a distance. The settlement process was smooth, effortless, and one of the easiest transactions I have ever participated in. Her hard work and dedication to her Client (me) should be a shining example for all realty companies.
Karen Gauthier

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterI highly recommend Mimi Foster as your Real Estate Agent. Mimi went out of her way, did more than an average Real Estate Agent would, basically held our hand and guided my wife and I throughout our FIRST TIME home buying process. She worked around OUR schedule to show us countless houses until my wife and I found the right house for us. She was very patient, understanding, client protective and thoughtful throughout this whole process. As first time home buyers, it would have been more stressful and we would not have received as good of a deal if it wasn't for Mimi Foster and her contacts and resources. She is professional and puts her clients first. I will use her for any property that I may sell or buy in the future. Thanks Mimi! You were gratefully appreciated!
Kirk and Mabel Stubbs

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterI have worked with Mimi for over 14 years in many capacities. In her profession as a Realtor, she has closed many, many transactions for people across the country relocating in Colorado Springs, as well as assisting hundreds of people purchasing Real Estate for a variety of reasons. Because of her passion for her work, and her love of people, she is one of the best Realtors in Colorado. She is intelligent, dynamic, honest, and has impeccable character. She truly is someone that I don't hesitate to recommend to anyone buying or selling property.
Rich Jorgenson


Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterMimi is a true professional when it comes to knowing the real estate market. She is very creative, as well as an expert in her area of expertise. As a highly respected real estate professional in the Colorado Springs area, she always exhibits the utmost integrity and reliability! I would recommend Mimi to anyone looking for a terrific real estate broker, who will be the job done for them with flair and creative ideas!! 
Ann McNeill


Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterMimi is the epitome of professionalism and experience! Mimi's true concern for her clients and their needs is the driving force by which she delivers her services. Mimi is the consummate Real Estate professional and truly is a standard by which we all should measure. Mimi loves her work and more importantly loves to serve those that she is working with and for. It is an honor to work with her and I am certain that it is a priviledge to be her client!
Cordis Foster (no relation :) )


Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterAs the local Victorian Home Specialist, Mimi has found a niche that brings both she and her clients great joy. She's passionate about the Downtown Colorado Springs area and it shows!

During the time I’ve come to know Mimi, she has distinguished herself as a compassionate, hard-working but fun loving spirit who’s truly thrilled at the prospect of finding your Victorian dream home.

Mimi has a wonderful rapport with people and her ability to connect with her clients makes her an exceptional choice when you're searching for a real estate professional. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Rebekah Radice


Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterEvery where I go I hear high praise for Mimi. Her roots are in the quaint, classic Downtown Colorado Springs area, and she brings that quality to everything she does. Yesterday, I ran into a couple who were the buyers for one of Mimi's listings. They raved about how she helped them pick colors for the rehab even though they weren't her clients. She is amazing and caring with everyone whose life she touches. 
Aneissa Van Metre

 

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterMimi Foster has been voted the Best Realtor in Colorado Springs for years, and not without justification.  Never have I met or worked with a more intelligent, creative, and experienced real estate person. I've bought and sold real estate in 7 states in the US and managed commercial real estate transactions in 6 countries.  I have never worked with another person with Mimi's diligence, organizing ability, and methodical thinking, combined with excellent people skills and a street-smart savvy approach to negotiation, believing that both parties must win in a successful deal. This requires intelligent compromise on both sides, and a broker in the middle who gets it! If you're in the market for real estate in the Colorado Springs area, I can recommend Mimi Foster (better known as "Downtown Mimi") without reservation!
Nick Hahn

 

Colorado Springs Realtor Mimi FosterMimi is a well-respected and highly visible realtor in Downtown Colorado Springs with her Vineyard Properties branding. Her experience has helped her to close many home sales successfully. She is willing to share her expertise and encourage others, even those of us in other companies. Mimi is marvelous!
Anita C. Schimmel

 
Downtown Colorado Springs Realtor