Getting to Know Sally Shiekman

Sally Shiekman is one of the top-performing, most in-demand, high-powered real estate professionals in the Aspen, Snowmass, and Roaring Fork Valley markets. With over 30 years of experience helping clients buy and sell properties, from timeshares to the largest ASSIR dollar transaction of 2021, Sally gets the job done.

Competence is the hallmark of any experience with Sally. She knows every development, neighborhood, and covenant like the back of her skis. Staying on top of the details makes the difference between a smooth transaction and a nightmare. Sally knows how to ask the right questions and phrase the right answers when helping her clients acquire or sell their dream property.

Sally is passionate about the real estate industry and stays ahead of the curve by continually expanding her education. She is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), the highest designation awarded to residential sales associates. She has also achieved the Ninja Certified designation, demonstrating her mastery of technology and marketing strategies. Since 2010, Sally has been the exclusive real estate professional representing Pitkin County in the acquisition and disposition of real estate assets.

This has afforded Sally a deep understanding of the unique nuances of working with municipalities, communities, schools, and towns in the Aspen area.
Sally has helped raise two exceptional children in the region.
Sarah (right) recently graduated from Smith College with an Engineering degree, and Charlie (left) will soon graduate from Hollins University.
 
But Sally is not just a brilliant real estate professional; she's also an adventurous spirit who loves to explore new destinations and experience new cultures. She is an avid scuba diver and enjoys discovering the beauty and mystery of the underwater world, most recently in Cozumel, Mexico, and Roatan, Honduras. 

A Philadelphia native, Sally has lived in Bordeaux, France studying French and also speaks Spanish. Sally graduated from Syracuse University and then spent four years in New York City working in banking. Sally first visited Aspen in 1970 and returned yearly for a family ski vacation. When Sally decided to fulfill her dream of living in a ski town, there was no question where she would land and in 1989, Sally moved to Aspen. Sally became a full-time Aspen realtor in 1992. She is a proud mother of two amazing children. She is active in her community and is grateful for the opportunities the area has provided for her family. Sally is an avid skier, road cyclist, hiker, and nature lover. 

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in the Aspen, Snowmass, and Roaring Fork Valley area, Sally's expertise, dedication, and love for the region make her the ideal choice for anyone seeking a smooth and successful real estate experience. With her knowledge of the market, her commitment to ongoing education, and her strong problem-solving and communication skills, Sally is ready to put her “Mountains of Experience” to work for you.

Recognitions:

2023 Success:

  • #13th in sales volume within ASSIR
  • #32 in the Aspen Snowmass MLS
  • Over $48 million, #6
  • 26.5 closed transactions


2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023: Recognized by The Aspen Times readers as one of the top female realtors in the region.

"I am so honored to have been voted the #1 Female Realtor in the Aspen Times' Best of Aspen competition several years running. Thank you so much for your votes (and your votes of confidence in me and my abilities as a real estate professional!). I am truly grateful and humbled."

Testimonials

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I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the fantastic job you did in helping me find a home. I had been through the process several times before, and my experiences have been mixed. However, after working with Sally, I believe I have truly seen someone who wants to consistently provide the absolute best service for their client. Sally’s professionalism, concern for my specific needs, and consistency in following-up on every detail went beyond my expectations.
Scott Crawford
Sally is a consummate professional who knows her market and takes great pride in being thorough, direct, and positive. I was particularly impressed with her ability to balance patience with execution, given the property we were selling was quite old. I also appreciated the frankness around expectations, and I am sure that pace of closure for our sale agreement in a matter of days, was due to her. If you want to best, she is it.
Buck Byrum
Sally recently helped my wife and I to purchase a building site in the Missouri Heights area. Sally made the purchase a great experience; she showed us much of what the valley had to offer over a several days time frame. Sally presented us with information on what was currently on the market. We have since purchase a property and are already projecting an increase in value. Sally has kept in touch since the purchase providing valuable information.
Donald Russell
Sally was there with guidance throughout the process of purchasing our home in Snowmass Village. She is knowledgeable about the markets from Aspen to down-valley. We definitely recommend Sally for anyone who is looking for a real estate professional.
Dan & Judi Smith
Sally is the best. We have worked with her twice. Accept no substitute!
Jackson Emmer
Sally Shiekman has acted as my real estate broker in 4 different transactions. Her professional manner, close attention to the market and new additions to it, attention to detail, and willingness to do what it takes to find the perfect buyer and/or property make her an exceptional broker.
Margo Chisholm
Sally brokered both sides of our first home purchase this last fall. We felt that Sally always had our best interest in mind, carefully and thoughtfully explained the unknown to us (as novices) and took the time to help make this monumental life moment easy for us. Furthermore, her services didn't stop after we closed, she still checks in to ensure we are comfortable and settled in. She is a wonderful resource to connect with regardless of your home purchase needs. We are forever thankful the Sally Shiekman was our real estate agent and in our corner, thank you!!!
Brooke Benton
I received your gift card, and want to express my appreciation. Quite a nice surprise! Also to acknowledge all your help with our transactions and rentals over the past few years. It turns out that, directly and including the new Tahoe home, you were involved with five different properties we have had owned over the years. (And you have seen Owl Meadows as well, making six.) Which is quite a few for small time investors. You got us out of the properties we needed to get out of, and into one that was just fine for as long as we needed it. Then out again, as we moved on. We hope to see you on our next Aspen visit. And we will toast you at Valenti’s!
Tom & Jan Restaino
Sally worked with us to understand our needs, out architectural preferences, and our financial capabilities. She patiently showed us properties from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, and we fell in love with our house in Carbondale.
Randi Lowenthal
Sally and her team were such a pleasure to work with. When deciding to sell our home, she gave some excellent advice on what we could do to improve how it shows without any pressure to do so. She’s a realist who tells it as it is and we very much appreciated that. She gave great advice when we asked for it, and led us to a surprise free closing on a timeline that worked best for us. If we are back in the roaring fork valley again, Sally will be our first call!
Josh Meyer
Sally always carefully explained each part of the selling/buying process, answered every question patiently, and was completely honest about the possible outcome(s) of the entire event. Buying/selling a home is an emotional and exciting time; Sally has the ability to keep things calm while retaining that important sense of excitement.
Wally & Kris Graham
The most important thing that Sally did for us was to make us comfortable with the experience. She answered all of our novice questions and understood that we were truly starting from the beginning. She showed us a wide range of property so that we had a full view of the valley real estate market.
Jenny & Simon Elliot
Sally was so good to work with during our entire home buying process. We know we took a lot of her time getting to know the market and what was available. I can't say enough good things about her and her interactions with us. Her communication was so very helpful, and she always followed up. She either responded immediately to calls, texts, and emails or let us know when she could get back to us. We highly recommend using Sally.
Dave Shinneman
Through Sally’s efforts our transactions went through without any problems and we received the highest sales price for a unit of our size in the complex. Sally is a true professional in all respects and provided us with top quality service. She made the process easy and painless. Should we ever require a real estate broker in the future, you can be sure we will call Sally.
Kim Nuzzo and Eileen Kinkelaar
I want to thank you for all the work you did to sell my Aspen condo. Now that I have worked with you as a buyer and a seller, I am definitely impressed with your professionalism. I know that you are busy, but you are very organized and thorough so that your clients get excellent service. I think the hardest part of any real estate deal is negotiating a contract and getting that contract to closing. I appreciate you helping me get a full price contract with only minor contingencies, and then following each deadline so that nothing fell through the cracks.
Betty Hoye
Sally was very professional, persistent without pressuring, and handled all details necessary to complete the sale. When it came time to sell that property and purchase another, although both my husband and I had become good friends with many other local realtors, we both felt strongly that Sally should be our listing and buying agent.
Anne & Mark Grice
Sally is a true professional. Her open manner, honesty and knowledge of the real estate market are outstanding. I would highly recommend her to any potential buyer or seller in the valley.
Nancy Albert
Sally went above and beyond to at first find us a home to suit our needs and finally to sell our home in a timely manner… Sally guided us through all of the details of our sale and was a terrific advocate for us in the process. We wouldn’t consider using anyone else in the future.
Ericka & Joseph Meade
I highly recommend Sally Shiekman as a realtor. She was always available to answer any questions I had and was on top of every deadline in the contract. I am a busy mortgage lender and so I appreciate Sally’s attention to detail, integrity and genuine concern.
Karen E. Crepps
We feel that Sally is always looking out for our best interests. She has a great knowledge of the market, is diligent, honest and has integrity. We would not consider making another move with out Sally’s help. She is the best!
Gigi & Tim Durand
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