This week's Feature Friday is a new face to Durango.com, Bobbie Carll, owner of Bobbie Carll Realty, LLC. 



1. How long have you been in the Real Estate business and did you work somewhere before starting your own company?

Almost 40 years. I sold my first husband's (he was a builder) property in Atlanta, GA, Titusville and Melbourne, FL. Then I worked for Cache Cay Realty, on the Indian River in Vero Beach, FL. Following that I was Vice Pres. of Resort Operations for John's Island (a very prestigious development that encompasses both the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River) in Vero Beach, FL. Later I moved to Durango and was the property manager for Coldwell Banker. Next was Century 21 Caver RE in Durango where I won all the top awards. In 1998 I opened my own office and operated that until 2007 when I sold out to Realty Executives. We had 7 boutique offices thruout SW CO. In 2009 I re-opened my own company with 1 licensed assistant Gayle Webster. We love working out of our home offices and our buyers and sellers seem to like it too.

2. Over the years of selling Durango homes, who is your top buyer? Durango residents or out-of-towners moving into Durango?

I have had many of both over the years so it's hard to say for sure but since I have been here so long I would think it's locals moving up or down or moving away. Out of town buyers are generally higher dollar buyers. My highest dollar sale may have been a ranch that went for $1.5 about 10 years ago. But quite a few have been around $1mil. I do it all!

3. Of those who are moving into Durango from somewhere else, what are they most excited about when moving to Durango?

COMMUNITY, that's easy. When something is needed here people contribute financially and/or as volunteers. Very inter-connected and caring.

4. What's your favorite way to spend a day in Durango?

Walking my precious Westie's along the river trail where I see people I know to chat with and see Bald Eagles flying by as well as a myriad of other wildlife and birds. I am fortunate to live on the Animas River (River of Lost Souls).

5. What do you think is Durango's best kept secret?

Our people.