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More than a name.
A philosophy.

We don't just navigate Southwest Colorado real estate—we are woven directly into its fabric

OUR APPROACH

The Born & Raised Team

Born & Raised is more than our name—it's the philosophy behind how we serve our clients.

The Born & Raised Team was built on a simple belief: real estate is about people first. Every client has different goals. Every property presents different opportunities. Every transaction deserves thoughtful guidance, sound judgment, and representation you can trust.

Our strength comes from the diverse experiences each member of our team brings. Some were born and raised in Southwest Colorado. Others were raised in the real estate business. Others built successful careers in business, construction, development, and commercial real estate before joining the team. Together, those experiences allow us to better serve our clients, solve complex challenges, and provide perspective that extends beyond a typical real estate transaction.

What unites us isn't simply our experience—it's the standard we hold ourselves to. We believe in doing the work, telling the truth, protecting our clients' interests, and building relationships that last long after closing. That's what being a Relationship Broker means to us.

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Russ Smith

Russ Smith

Broker Associate | Market Center Investor
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Dru English

Dru English

REALTOR® | Broker Associate
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Matt Arias

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In the Words of our Clients

Success Stories

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"Matt and his team were great and professional! He sold our house in 20 days! Wow I was expecting more like 3-4 months. He was the best. You won’t regret using him, I promise."
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Jill NeelySmith
"Seamless process. Matt goes the extra mile."
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Pat P
"Matt was great, highly recommend him!"
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Rick C
"Thanks Matt!"
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Courtney G
"Erika has been a Superstar to work with. We were introduced to Erika a few years ago by my niece. At the time we didn't anticipate buying a home. When we decided to buy it just made sense to call Erika. Best decision we made. We are just closing on o…
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Dan Polidori
"Dru is awesome. He made the home selling process easy and got us top dollar. I highly recommend him!"
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Randy G
"Dru has been our Realtor for many years. He has helped us buy and sell many homes. We trust him completely and would recommend him to anyone"
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Erika F
"Sold a Single Family home in 2017 in Durango, CO. We just sold our house with Russ Smith and would recommend him to others. His longstanding experience in real estate came through in his common sense approach and willingness to advocate on our beh…
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Lynn Martens
"Dru knows Durango. He helped us find our dream home. He is the best Realtor!"
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Hanna L
"Highly recommend working with Erika and her team. She is extremely professional, organized, knowledgeable and easy to work with. She sold my house in one day above asking price! Doesn't get better than that."
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Mary Orlando
"Thank you Erika for making my home selling experience hassle free. From start to finish you kept me well informed and had all my questions answered. Erika is very responsive to her clients needs, never too busy to pick up the phone, and always proact…
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From understanding market intricacies to leveraging our local knowledge, we are committed to securing the best results.

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Selling your home demands expert skills and guidance, and we understand the importance of this process.

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