About The Elkins Team

Steve Elkins and Caroline Wellford have joined forces to provide exceptional service and outstanding results for their clients. Known as The Elkins Team, Steve and Caroline are two of the most experienced and professional real estate brokers in the Yampa Valley.

Today’s market demands an innovative approach with a proactive sales method to create an effective selling process – start to finish. Our unique team approach is founded on the understanding that our listings need targeted exposure both nationally and locally. Our strategy is simple – in order for a listing to sell you need to connect with the proper buyers, and that is why we joined forces. Steve Elkins and Caroline Wellford both offer top-notch databases with a strategic marketing department. And in return you, as a client, get results.

Recent market research shows that selling real estate today takes four times the effort, knowledge, skill and time than in recent years. Understanding this, both Steve and Caroline are excited to combine their individual strengths, market knowledge and experience to ensure that their clients have every advantage in this market. As Steve says, “We know that now is the time to get back to the basics selling - genuine hard work and thinking outside of the box.”

There are many components to selling real estate in any type of market, but today an agent has to be willing to go above and beyond to create the deal. The passive approach of putting up a sign, placing an ad, and having a full price offer are long gone. We have to work very hard and very smart now, and use our proactive approach to sell our listings. The Elkins Team has made the investment of being taught by the leading real estate training firm in North America; and through this resource we are constantly informed of the effective and aggressive ways to get properties sold. Many agents got in the real estate business during the recent boom years and are now finding it is a whole different business. We are very fortunate in this regard as both our careers started in the difficult economy in the mid 80’s and learned how to sell in a tough market. Yes, the game has changed, but we still know how to play it!

The Elkins Team realizes that today’s economy offers buyers incredible opportunity in all price ranges. The unusual combination of historically low mortgage rates, reduced prices and a significantly larger inventory makes this an excellent time to buy. We encourage home buyers and investors to take advantage of this opportunity while it is available. The last few years priced a lot of buyers out of the Steamboat market, and TODAY is the best time to get in and find your place in the Yampa Valley!

Steve is a third generation native of Steamboat Springs with over 30 years of experience in real estate and land development projects. Previous to his residential career, Steve was Director of Planning, Development and Construction Management for the Steamboat Ski Area. He was involved in many significant community projects including the planning commission for Steamboat, and the Routt County Airport Board. He has been an active pilot since 1967 and continues flying for business and pleasure.

Caroline has over 22 years of experience and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their team. She is known for her outstanding performance and her production has consistently been in the top 5% of Prudential real estate agents nationwide. Eighty five percent of her business comes from her satisfied past clients and referrals. She is a believer in giving back to the community and enjoys her continued involvement with the Humble Ranch Therapeutic Riding Program, the local chapter of Hospice and The Sunshine Kids. Call The Elkins Team today for any of your real estate needs, and stay connected to all THE BEST DEALS IN THE BOAT from their new hotline!