Welcome to Dreamcatcher Real Estate Company, INC.
You've just found your way to the number one non-franchised real estate agency in Taos.
The Dream Team takes pride in handling each client individually, taking time to learn about your particular needs and your vision of owning property in this extraordinary region. Whether you are a buyer or a seller we have the best services available in Taos. We are licensed in New Mexico and Colorado.
Pavel Lukes, Owner/Broker and Licensed Builder
Cell 575-770-1116
Pavel is the 2007 #1 Producer (out of over 250 Realtors) with 19 Million of real estate sold! Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Pavel is multi-lingual, a licensed pilot and certified ski instructor. He began his Real Estate and building career 36 years ago in Michigan, where he built more than 250 custom homes near Ann Arbor and Detroit. After moving to Southern California, he was employed by J.M. Peters Company, a prestigious Newport Beach-based residential developer. Pavel's extensive knowledge and experience provide a solid foundation for Dreamcatcher Real Estate Companies and Dreamcatcher Building Services, Inc. His expertise, coupled with a creative vision of Taos's future, became the driving force behind Pueblo de los Sueños (Pueblo of Dreams), a completed and sold out condominium project on Kit Carson Road. The project's success led to Suenos del Canon Condominiums, Casa Encantada Condominiums and Suenos de la Loma, currently under construction. Dreamcatcher Plaza, Taos's first premier Office suites, is the home of Dreamcatcher Real Estate Co., Inc. and is also the reflection of Pavel's vision for new development. In 2001, the Mayor of Taos appointed Pavel to the Town of Taos Planning Commission, a public acknowledgment of Pavel's commitment to the preservation and enhancement of the town's uniqueness, and his integrity. Pavel is credited with the highest residential sale to date ($2,400,000) and with having single-handedly sold "Ski Rio", a 2700 acre Ski Area and snowboarder paradise. No matter what brings you to Taos, Pavel & Dreamcatcher Real Estate is your first friend ready to help and welcome you.
Robert [Bob] Jacobs, Associate Broker
Cell 575-770-1726
Home office 575-776-8358
As a long-term (30 years) resident of Taos County, Bob knows this area like few others. His local work experience includes 10 years with the U.S. Forest Service, 2 years of land surveying, and 18 years in Real Estate Sales. His 30 years of living and working here have made him familiar with the width and breadth of Taos County. Client oriented, Bob's "Down to Earth" philosophy has been fundamental to his success: he works hard and enjoys the process of helping every client find his or her own very special place in Taos. Bob is one of the Real Estate Communities' veteran Realtors and a top producer. Looking for Real Estate? Call Bob on his cell phone (575) 770-1726, at his home office (575) 776-8358 or reach him at Dreamcatcher (575) 758-3606
Linda N. Knief, Associate Broker
Cell 575-770-4758
Linda knows Northern New Mexico. She has lived, worked and prospered there for the past thirty years, and now brings her life experience to bear in her work at Dreamcatcher Real Estate. She has been a mortgage loan office manager, held both real estate and insurance licenses, and was the executive assistant at Angel Fire Resort. She has worked in local government as deputy city clerk. For seven years she served as assistant to Dr. Victor Westphall, founding director of the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial. Currently Linda is a member of the Board of Directors of the Taos County Association of Realtors, and is involved in a number of civic projects in Taos including the Chamber of Commerce, local political activism and the annual Wreaths and Trees fundraiser. She enjoys her work in real estate because it puts her in contact with people who, like herself, love the mountains, the high desert valleys and the unique communities that make up Northern New Mexico. Linda's motto "WHEN YOU'RE READY..." speaks clearly of her willingness to work closely and respectfully with her clients to identify their needs, then utilize every resource to find the property of their dreams. WHEN YOU'RE READY... TO BUY, SELL, OR JUST EXPLORE THE MANY POSSIBILITIES TAOS HAS TO OFFER CALL LINDA.
John Kejr, Associate Broker
Cell 575-779-1209
John specializes in marketing challenging properties by turning their unique features into strong selling points, and working with buyers looking for very special homes, land, commercial buildings, and businesses. He earned his reputation as "The Earthship King" from his strong track record of selling off-grid and sustainable properties – he sells more of these than all other Taos area real estate brokers combined. John's two specialty websites incorporate videos and walkthrough tours and provide buyers tools unavailable elsewhere: www.TaosEarthship.com for earthships and off grid property buyers, and www.1888TaosHouse.com for more traditional properties complete with interactive maps and area descriptions. To have John start working for you, call him direct and toll-free at his easy-to-remember phone number: 1-888-TAOS-HOUSE or 1-888-826-7468. You may email him at properties@1888TaosHouse.com
Ellary Simms, Associate Broker
Cell 575-770-7151
Ellary Simms has been a resident of Taos for 25 years. She has loved Taos and the people who live here since the day she arrived. After starting a school and teaching for 10 years, many doors opened for her. She accepted a position with a local philanthropist/developer and in that capacity worked with construction crews, the Chamber of Commerce, the local "not for profit" organizations, and teen groups. She managed properties, did promotions, special projects and large events. It was her good fortune during this time to "meet most of the people in Taos!" Several years ago she bought the Discovery Map franchise and began promoting Taos to the world. Ellary is now focusing on her career in real estate and feels that she has a gift for bringing people together and helping to create "win-win" relationships for all. You deserve the personal touch! Call Ellary. You'll be glad you did.
Melody Reese, Associate Broker
Cell 575-613-0770
Melody has an accounting and business management background and has been a successful business owner for the past 20 years. She fell for Taos years ago after backpacking in the Sangre de Cristo’s. It was her own home buying experience here that prompted a career change of sorts. "I knew my new home the minute I saw it, it had the character and feel I was looking for. There are no cookie cutter homes in Taos; all are unique, with architectural design and construction distinctive to Northern New Mexico.” Melody’s enthusiasm for this lovely place plus an accountant’s eye for detail will make your home buying or selling experience enjoyable. Please give her a call to find your Perfect Place in the Sun or just a great place to hike!
Reg Stark, Associate Broker
Cell 575-770-0014
From Atlanta Georgia, Reg graduated with a marketing degree and commenced a career in the hospitality industry. He began with Hyatt Hotel Corp. and moved on to Luxury Hotel companies in Houston and San Antonio, Texas. There he and his partner developed their own 22 room, historic inn on the River Walk which they renovated, marketed, operated and eventually sold. With that experience, Reg is now working in Taos putting together buyers and sellers to accomplish their individual, unique goals. "To live and work in this enchanting place is a true blessing, one I love sharing with others”.
Jane Winslow, Associate Broker
Cell 575-741-6883
Jane Winslow is a long time resident of Taos, having moved here in 1979 from Tulsa, Ok. She and her builder/designer husband Ken have built five homes in Taos, most recently designing and building several beautiful 'green' energy efficient homes. Having run a construction business for the past 10 years, she has a true 'insiders' perspective when it comes to home construction and has worked closely with the crews and contractor during the entire building process. For six years in the 1980's and early 1990's she founded and ran a seed company designed for the high altitude west. Her company, Seeds West, specialized in heirloom varieties as well as native varieties of wildflowers and grasses for drought tolerant gardens. Stores from Alaska to Texas carried the line until the company was passed on to new hands in 1992. She prides herself on treating her clients with respect and care and making sure the entire contract process is as smooth as possible. She has been in real estate both in the 80's and more recently for the past three years here in Taos, and specializes in properties in the North Valley.
Margy Dillon, Office Manager
Office 575-758-3606
Margy has lived in Northern New Mexico for 26 years. She and her husband have owned a Construction business (Lorien Construction, Inc.) for 22 years, he as Contractor and she as Office Manager. They raised their two grown children in Taos. Margy was also the Office Manager for a small private school, as well as, Secretary of the Board of Directors for the school. She has gotten to know Taos from both the business and family points of view. Margy is in charge of the Property Management division at Dreamcatcher, as well as, the overall management of the front office.
