As another reviewer said, Rick is a top-notch agent. We are long-distance buyers in our third year of hunting for a place to retire in either CO or CA. This is our third trip to view properties in both states. We're experienced buyers and sellers, and finding an agent has been unusually difficult. Rick returned my initial call quickly, and in just a few sentences it was apparent that he was exactly than what we hoped for. His knowledge of the area is outstanding. A true local, he lives in the community. When we met it was apparent he loves living in Crestone. His attention detail is superb. He kept us in the loop about each piece of progress throughout the weeks of the closing process- really unlike other agents we've worked with. If you are a worrier, Rick will keep you from wondering what's going on. He was consistently quick to respond if we had a question. One of our biggest concerns was retiring in a community we don't know very well. Rick knows a lot of the folks in Crestone, is patched in with the POA, and thus has insight into the larger, long-term picture of the neighborhood as a whole. Our impression of the area is very positive as a result. We're excited at the prospect of settling in here for the long run. Not sure that would be case had we not stumbled on Rick Hart.