Kris Bruce Top real estate agent in Beaver Creek,

Kris Bruce

Engel and Volkers Vail Beaver Creek
23 Years of Experience
(105)
$25M
Total Sales Last Year
23
Years of Experience
37
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$1.8M
Average Price Point

    About Kris Bruce

    Originally from southern California, I came to the Vail Valley to pursue a career rooted in skiing and the enjoyment of a mountain lifestyle. I began teaching skiing in the Beaver Creek Ski School, met my husband and eventually followed the snow between the US and the Southern Hemisphere. In the early 2000's we decided to live in the Valley year-round and to start a family. This is a wonderful community with the feel of a small town. However, it also has a diverse population who moved here from other parts of the world. Everyone is connected by a common love of the outdoors and an appreciation of the natural beauty of our Valley. Through my contacts with ski clients, I began a career in real estate. For over 15 years, I have had the pleasure of starting and managing High Life Properties, a successful boutique real estate firm. In December 2016, High Life Properties joined Engel & Voelkers, Vail. I am very pleased to be part of this cutting-edge company and to be working with an outstanding group of brokers. My best traits are listening to my clients, being always available, driven, reliable, providing continual assistance throughout a transaction and remaining in touch afterwards. I live in Avon with my husband Ian, daughter Tianna and son Stewart. We enjoy skiing in the winter and biking in the summer.
    HOBBIES/INTEREST
    ski, hike and mountain bike
    FAMILY
    Married with children. Both of our kids were born and raised in the Vail Valley
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    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Rentals
    • Residential Property

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Avon, CO

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      TOP AGENT

      Edwards, CO

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Wolcott, CO

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    Kris Bruce's Reviews & Ratings

    105 Reviews
    (5/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
    • Knowledgeable
    • Professional
    • Responsive
    • Communicative
    • Outstanding
    • Available Remotely
    • Hard working
    • Attentive
    • Trustworthy
    • Great for new buyers

    Tim53458

    Review for Member: Tim53458
    September 6, 2025
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    Kris is amazing! Rarely do I find a professional in any field that knows her subject matter (the local real estate market) and cares for her clients so well. It is her persistence and determination that make her above the rest. My wife and I had practically given up finding even an adequate new home but Kris found the perfect place. She is also well supported by a mortgage agent, Cris Nelson @ Rate, who was always willing to work the numbers for us. They are an incredible team that I highly recommend!

    Rindagirl

    Review for Member: Rindagirl
    August 12, 2025
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    Kris was our agent when we bought our home in the Vail Valley, and many years later, she helped us sell that same home. Her deep local knowledge, strong relationships with other agents, and responsiveness were invaluable, especially during these challenging times. She consistently followed up with interested buyers, guided us in rejecting unreasonable offers, and advised us on how to negotiate effectively with serious buyers. Kris was a true pleasure to work with, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the area.

    Webjul

    Review for Member: Webjul
    April 18, 2025
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    Kris did a great job advertising my listing and negotiating when things got tough with the seller inspection objections. Kris has the knowledge and skill to close your deal. She also has lots of great referrals for handyman, movers, etc.

    Caroline Bassin

    Review for Member: Caroline Bassin
    January 7, 2025
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    Kris went above and beyond for us. Her negotiation skills, communication, service and work ethic are all top notch. After more than 7 months on the market with another agent, we switched to Kris . She immediately set to work bringing in trades to do a refresh of our listing, got us back on the market very quickly, and within days brought us multiple offers at full price. Kris value also shone through as she confidently set expectations with buyers agents and negotiated our desired terms. She was an immense help at getting us through inspection, enlisting trades to get repairs done and always making herself available to do what was needed, as I was out of the country for much of this process. Simply out, Kris did an outstanding job. She is a pleasure to work with and a rockstar agent!

    Carolineb53

    Review for Member: Carolineb53
    January 7, 2025
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    zillowZillowVERIFIED

    Kris went above and beyond for us. Her negotiation skills, communication, service and work ethic are all top notch. After more than 7 months on the market with another agent, we switched to Kris . She immediately set to work bringing in trades to do a refresh of our listing, got us back on the market very quickly, and within days brought us multiple offers at full price. Kris value also shone through as she confidently set expectations with buyers agents and negotiated our desired terms. She was an immense help at getting us through inspection, enlisting trades to get repairs done and always making herself available to do what was needed, as I was out of the country for much of this process. Simply out, Kris did an outstanding job. She is a pleasure to work with and a rockstar agent!

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