The 5 Best Real Estate Agents

Buying or selling real estate in Steamboat Springs involves more than finding the right property or setting an asking price. From mountain condominiums and luxury homes to ranches and undeveloped land, local agents help clients navigate a diverse housing market. The Best of the Boat 2026 highlights real estate professionals who bring market knowledge, negotiation experience and specialized expertise to property transactions throughout the Yampa Valley.

Jon Wade || The Steamboat Group

As founder and owner of The Steamboat Group, Jon Wade leads a real estate business serving buyers and sellers throughout Steamboat Springs and Routt County. The company handles residential properties, luxury homes, condominiums and land, providing services that include property marketing and guidance through the buying and selling process. Wade has also made charitable giving a central part of the company's operations. Through a donor-advised fund at the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, The Steamboat Group contributes to local nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. The company reports giving more than $1.2 million back to the Steamboat community since 2016.

Ben Berend || Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty

Ben Berend brings an athlete's discipline and competitive experience to his work in real estate with Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty. Born and raised in Steamboat Springs, Berend represented the United States in Nordic combined at the 2018 Winter Olympics. After his athletic career, he returned to his hometown and partnered with longtime real estate professional Cam Boyd to establish the Boyd & Berend Group. The team focuses on the Steamboat Springs luxury property market, representing buyers and sellers throughout the Yampa Valley. Its services combine local real estate experience with the marketing resources of Sotheby's International Realty.

Michelle Parilla || The Agency Steamboat

Michelle Parilla is a broker associate with The Agency Steamboat Springs, representing buyers and sellers of residential properties throughout the Yampa Valley. Originally from Illinois, she moved to Colorado in 2006 and relocated to Steamboat Springs in 2016 after working in accounting and national event management. Her real estate practice includes residential sales, relocation assistance and investment properties. Parilla was recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, placing 385th among Colorado agents by sales volume with $19.85 million in verified 2025 transactions. She combines her knowledge of the local market with The Agency's broader real estate network.

Chris Paoli || The Agency Steamboat

With more than 20 years of local real estate experience and more than $1 billion in career sales, Chris Paoli serves as managing partner of The Agency Steamboat Springs. His background in mechanical engineering and economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute supports an analytical approach to luxury residential sales and property transactions. Paoli founded The Agency's Steamboat Springs office in 2024 after leading The Paoli Group. In 2026, he was named to the RealTrends The Thousand rankings, with $127.95 million in verified 2025 sales volume. His transactions have included high-value resort properties, luxury residences and off-market sales throughout the Steamboat Springs area.

Martin Dragnev || The Group Real Estate

Martin Dragnev is a real estate agent with The Group Real Estate in Steamboat Springs, representing buyers and sellers throughout the Yampa Valley. His work encompasses residential properties, including condominiums, single-family homes and other real estate opportunities across a range of price points. Dragnev was included in the 2023 RealTrends America's Best Real Estate Professionals rankings, based on his 2022 transaction activity. His experience in the local market includes assisting clients with property searches, listings and residential transactions. Through The Group Real Estate, he provides services to buyers and sellers navigating the Steamboat Springs housing market.

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