Buck Finley, Owner / Broker

Buck arrived in Breckenridge in 1987 and immediately fell in love with the charm and beauty of this quaint mountain town. Born in Denver and raised in a small Wisconsin town with a population of 3200 people it was easy for Buck to feel right at home here in Breckenridge.

With an associated degree in architecture, a background in construction and business the Real Estate industry was a natural fit. Buck acquired his Real Estate License in 1991 and quickly became one of the top producing agents in a local Real Estate Firm. In 1997 an opportunity presented itself and Buck purchased Colorado Premier Resort Properties, an existing Real Estate Company with a great reputation and a proven track record. Since purchasing Colorado Premier Buck has continued to work hard to build on that reputation and provide his clients an enjoyable real estate experience. That hard work continues to rank Buck as one of the leading Real Estate Brokers in Summit County.

Buck prides himself on his knowledge and experience in the local market. He is dedicated to representing both locals and visitors. That dedication has earned him “Locals Favorite Realtor” in both 2005, 2006 and runner up nominations in 2008 & 2009. He has also earned his CRB, SFR, RFS designations through the National Association of Realtors. In the past he has served as the Summit Association of Realtors Director for Breckenridge and on numerous homeowners association boards.

Buck also finds time to give something back to the Summit County Community. He has in the past and continues to coach many different youth programs including little league baseball, optimist basketball along with Summit Middle School football and basketball. He continues to sponsor and contribute to numerous local organizations. During his free time Buck enjoys spending time with his wife Mary Jo and their two children Tony (16) and Payton (15). As a family they enjoy skiing, golfing, camping, traveling and attending sporting events.

To get to know Buck and see what sets him apart from other Real Estate Brokers please contact him today!

Tony DiLallo

After graduating from College Tony thought a year off to regroup and ski before starting a career would be a good idea. That was 30 years ago, the beautiful scenery, the mountain lifestyle and the wonderful community has kept him here. This is a great place to purchase a primary residence or a second home. Tony enjoys meeting and working with his clients and helping them achieve their goal of purchasing a mountain property.

Matt Powers

Matt’s story isn’t unique: He came to Breckenridge in 1999 and knew this was where he wanted to stay. In his previous career, He learned about business and finance—a good grounding for the nuts and bolts of working as a professional Realtor. There are many details to be managed in a real estate transaction and his job is to simplify that process. He likes that aspect of the business, but what he really enjoys is the opportunity to forge relationships with people. He knew from the beginning that to have a fulfilling life engaged in work he would enjoy, he had to find a way to connect with people. Those three key elements—business, home, people—came together in his career as a Realtor.

Home isn’t just a word to him; it’s an idea; a place where memories are made—so for the past 10 years, he has immersed himself in the life of the mountain community; made many great friends to bike, ski and hang out with, met his wife, Alison and has two kids—Eli, now 6, and Macy, 3. Breckenridge is his home, and they love their life here.

He has been gratified to see his business grow as a result of referrals from past clients and from friends he’s made in Breckenridge. He strives to be a professional his clients can rely on, and he really enjoys the process of helping them with one of life’s key decisions—buying or selling a home. He is fortunate that in working with many different clients with a variety of needs, he has gained considerable experience with the wide range of properties available in Summit County, from investment condominiums to mountain dream homes.

Putting together a real estate transaction isn’t about the deal—it’s about having an open and honest relationship with people who come to him for help in making one of the most impactful decisions of their lives. He can guide you through the intricacies of contracts, loans, inspections and all the myriad details required to get the ‘deal’ done. But, for him, working with you is about forming a rewarding and hopefully long-term relationship. Because for most clients it’s not as much about the building as it is about their lives, families, community and future.

Gretchen Benson

Gretchen was born in Galveston, Texas. After moving around to a handful of cities (Albuquerque, Austin and Denver), Gretchen’s family ended up in Kingwood, Texas right outside the Houston area. When it was time for college, Gretchen moved back to Colorado and attended Colorado State University which is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. While in college Gretchen worked at Wilderness Inquiry, a company that specializes in outdoor adventure trips for the disabled. Working at Wilderness Inquiry gave Gretchen the experience and skills for handling individuals and their families in demanding yet rewarding situations.

After graduating from CSU, Gretchen accepted a job in Bettles, Alaska guiding outdoor trips in the Gates of the Arctic, Alaska. During her time in Alaska, Gretchen learned that determination and strength are key elements of success. The best experience Gretchen took away from Alaska was meeting her husband Brandon. Gretchen’s time in Alaska was amazing but her heart was always in Colorado. Gretchen moved back to Colorado in 2000, landed in Summit County and has been here ever since. Gretchen and Brandon established themselves in the county from the start by working in property management and appliance repair.

In the summer of 2004, Gretchen and Brandon married under the beautiful landscape of Breckenridge. Soon after their first child was born the Bensons knew right away that Breckenridge was the perfect place to raise their family. After two children and years of working in both property management and appliance repair, the Bensons took the opportunity to start a family owned and operated appliance repair business. Appliance Pro was born in 2005 and has been growing every year since. Appliance Pro has established itself in the county as a company that never shys away from a job that is too big or too small. Appliance Pro’s attitude has always been, “we do it all”! Gretchen has brought this same philosophy to her real estate career.

From a 1 bedroom, 1 bath mountain condo to a ski-in/ski-out home, she can manage it all. Gretchen’s strength and perseverance to handle a transaction from the beginning phase all the way through to the closing will guarantee that her client’s interests are always her #1 priority.

Robert Thompson

Robert was first introduced to Summit County as a freshman cross-country skier for the University of Colorado Ski Team in 1972 at the Frisco Nordic Center. Now 43 years later he is living the dream life, selling real estate, teaching skiing and snowboarding, and enjoying retirement in a second home in Breckenridge with his wonderful wife, children and grandchildren.

Robert began buying investment properties for his kids to live in after scrambling for several years to find seasonal rentals in Breck’s tight housing market. After purchasing three condominiums and a personal single family home from Colorado Premier Resort Properties, Robert acquired his real estate license in order to help others pursue first time home ownership and investment income opportunities. A career as an investment advisor for over 35 years and a Certified Financial Planner gives Robert a unique overview of real estate in an investment portfolio and its income tax considerations. Personal experience includes; mortgage loan origination, new home construction, residential and condominium remodels, rental property management, commercial land and office building sales. With a keen eye for value and investment opportunity, Robert is ready to see how the “numbers” can work for you in Summit County real estate.