Bret A. Burton is a Vail valley transplant who came for a taste of the mountain life-style and never looked back. Now he helps people buy and sell in the place he loves most, and is guided by the belief that nothing is more important than doing the right thing when it comes to someone’s home. This attention to detail translates to happy clients and relationships that extend well beyond the sale.  

“I believe that real estate is the most exciting venture of people’s lives and is usually the biggest financial commitment and most impactful decision they will ever make,” says Bret. “I am attentive to my client’s needs and dedicated to achieving their goals. I’m service oriented and I take every client’s satisfaction personally. I want only the best for my clients.”  

Bret’s unwavering client commitment includes going above and beyond to make every transaction seamless, while leveraging a strong financial and customer service background to deliver unparalleled results.  

“Of my over 30 years and numerous real estate transactions in the Vail Valley, this was by far the easiest and smoothest I have had,” says client Mark Gelinas. “Bret displayed his knowledge of the business and the market from the listing of my property all the way to closing. I was an absentee owner and Bret was more than willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done. I would highly recommend him to anyone buying or selling property in the Vail Valley.”  

Prior to launching his real estate career, Bret worked at the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, arming him with the fundamentals of success, communication, and guest service excellence. This, coupled by a degree in finance from Michigan State University, sparked a passion for real estate investment. Today, Bret owns eight residential and commercial properties from Vail to Eagle, as well as a multi-family condominium complex near Steamboat Springs.  

His extensive personal experience over 10 years of investing creates a skillset rarely found in brokers. He has personally been party to dozens of transactions from fix and flips, long term rentals, short term rentals and multifamily properties. He’ll confidently say that he’s made the mistakes so you don’t have to. Bret is always searching for the most competent professional partners for the specific needs of each client. 

When he is not showing ski homes or scouting potential properties, Bret can be found spending time with his family in Wildridge or on the mountain enjoying world class skiing, snowboarding, skinning, and biking. A dedicated husband and father of a son and daughter, Bret also believes in giving back and contributes to the Vail Valley Foundation after schools’ programs, the Eagle Valley Food Bank, Action Against Hunger, World Vision International and the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance.  

For a consummate professional who will put your wants and needs first, give Bret a call or visit him at his LIV Sotheby’s office in Beaver Creek Village. His spotless track record and full-service approach ensures you will achieve the results you deserve.