About Us
Our philosophy
At Vandenbark Realty we provide the most reliable Real Estate service in Northeastern Colorado, with our key focus on assisting all customers by making the buying and selling process as simple as possible with the best interest of the customer as the top priority.
Samm Vandenbark
Broker/Owner and Managing Broker Of Vandenbark Realty
Direct Contact 970.520-1297
I WANT TO HELP YOU IN SELLING YOUR HOME OR FINDING YOUR NEXT HOME! I love what I do, and I love helping people fulfill their dreams of home ownership!!
Samm is an exceptionally positive person. Accomplished, balanced, committed to family, community, and her profession.
FAMILY FIRST.. In today’s world, too often success comes at the expense of the family. A scenario that doesn’t apply to Samm. On the contrary, Samm keeps her family at the core of her every day. Wife to Gary and proud mother of son Bo and wife Brianne and daughter Jenna and husband David and grandma to Evan, Rory and Easton. Samm’s family is a source of pride, responsibility, and immense happiness. Old fashioned? You bet, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “Selling homes links me to other families in the most intimate way, it’s where they’ll share most of their really valuable memories, and future dreams. I love helping people fulfill their dreams. Many of my clients become lifetime friends and extended family. I love my job!”
SUCCESS AT WORK.. As so often is the case, sound values at home mean success at work. In Samm’s case, remarkable success. A service-oriented, creative leader, Samm is a consummate professional who is revered by her clients.
Prior to becoming a Realtor in 1999 Samm managed a metro based mortgage company in the area. Samm has been nationally recognized numerous times as a top producing Real Estate Broker. She served as a past President of the Logan County Board of REALTORS® is a past Logan County Board REALTOR® of the Year.
- When you need real estate assistance, call Samm Vandenbark, she’s not just the right kind of real estate person--she’s the “right kind of person.”
Brianne Vandenbark
Broker Associate
Direct Contact 970.520.4985
Brianne Vandenbarkis a longtime resident of the Northeast Colorado area. She lives on the family farm just outside Fleming with her husband Bo and their three boys, Evan, Rory and Easton.
About Brianne..She enjoys spending time with her family and is extremely proud of her boys who keep her on the run. Sher enjoys cooking, gardening, camping, boating, fishing, traveling, and is an avid animal lover. Brianne also enjoys volunteering her free time assisting and volunteering with the elderly and all her children's functions. Brianne is seldom sitting still, and you'll always see her on the go! She believes in honesty and will always be straight forward with you no matter what. Brianne is known for her honesty, sincerity, integrity, and hard work.
At work..Brianne specializes in residential sales. Her favorite part of her job is assisting first-time buyers. "I love first time buyers because of their enthusiasm in buying a home but also it gives me the opportunity to really go the extra mile in educating them about the entire process." She truly cares about her clients and will work hard for you to make the dream of ownership come true. When working with Sellers she can help walk you through what it takes to get your property sold for the best price possible. Brianne is a compassionate person and loves helping people and Loves the Real Estate industry and truly wants to get to know you and your needs and to help make everything easy and stress free for you!
Brianne is anxious to put her experience and knowledge to work for you. Call Brianne today to assist you with all your real estate needs.
Elena Kerschner
Broker Associate
Direct Contact 970.571.1795
ELENA KERSCHNER epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work and creative service in every detail of your real estate transaction. If you need someone who understands and relates to your real estate needs, someone with experience and someone who personally gets involved and cares about you, she is the agent for you. She uses her 20+ years of experience to help you achieve your goals in the least amount of time and with the least amount of stress possible. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned seller, she will bring a welcomed energy and integrity to your next real estate adventure.
ABOUT ELENA.. She grew up as an “Air Force” brat and was forced to make new friends in every school she attended. She attended three high schools in one year! Sales was her chosen career at a young age of 12 she sold newspapers in the Las Vegas, Nevada area with the help of her three brothers. She was also honored by the Girl Scouts with a trophy for selling the most Girl Scout cookies in the area. After many more moves, she ultimately ended up in Colorado and built a successful career in real estate.
ELENA'S BELIEFS.. Her outlook on life is simple; treat people how you would like to be treated, treat them with honesty, integrity, and kindness. Her commitment is to God, her family, friends, and clients. She works hard and loves every aspect of her job. She is happily married to Lynn Kerschner and is very proud of her stepdaughter Laura. Lynn is her biggest fan and is very supportive of her career. She loves her dogs, cats, and horse (along with any other strays that may arrive at the farm). As a cancer survivor she understands that life's journey may be difficult at times which she believes helps her to be able to understand people a little better. Family is very important to her, and she works hard at keeping her family close and connected.
ELENA ON THE JOB. Her work ethics are strong, and she will work diligently for you. She has worked for attorneys for many years and in 1996 decided to pursue a career in real estate. She has assisted in the purchase and sale of homes throughout the Denver Metro area, surrounding mountains, plains, and Northeastern Colorado.
Jim Schaefer
Broker Associate
Direct Contact 970.520.3380
Hello, my name is Jim Schaefer, and I am a Broker Associate with Vandenbark Realty and a member of the Logan County Board of Realtors.
I have lived in this area for most of my life. I grew up on a farm south of Fleming that my great grandfather homesteaded in the early 1900’s. I graduated from Fleming High School, attended Northeastern Junior College, and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Construction Management.
I believe in God, family, and country, small towns, a smile, a wave, saying hello, helping your neighbor, and doing what you say.
A safe shelter, a house, a home, is one of our most basic needs as human beings. I have extensive construction experience and I have been involved in every aspect of housing: from renting, to owning, to design, remodeling, flipping, new construction, energy audits, and now Real Estate.
I have a great passion for being a Realtor, not only because I like houses, but because I enjoy helping people find “their home”. I enjoy the search, the hunt; for some people it may take time for “that” property to pop up. I also enjoy listing homes and finding all the positives of your home.
My job as your Realtor is NOT to pressure you into buying or selling your home, but my job is to guide you, walk with you through the process, informing you and educating you. I want to help you buy your new home at a fair price and help you sell your home at a fair price. I believe that every transaction should be a win/win for everyone involved.
Remember, local Realtors know and care about the communities they live in. Choose a local Realtor; I would be honored to be a part of buying or selling your next home.
Dianne Budin
Broker Associate
Direct Contact 970.520.4849
A Personal Message From Dianne--
God has so richly blessed and provided for me in a multitude of ways….wonderful husband. family, friends, church and now an abundantly fulfilling career in Real Estate. Should we meet, and I pray we do, please know I want to be remembered for more than just being a good Realtor. I desire to be a caring friend, an encourager and a down to earth woman of integrity, kindness and compassion.
Whether a Buyer or Seller, if you are led my way, I would be honored to become your Realtor and pledge to you:
*Personal Attention
*Service with Integrity
*Professional Marketing
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Dianne was a widow when she moved from Tulsa to Sterling in 1999 to be near family. In Dec 2001, Dianne married Rudy Budin, a life-long Sterling resident and rancher. They reside on the Budin Ranch NW of Sterling.