Our Team

Pavel Lukes, Owner/Broker and Licensed Builder

Voted "Best Realtor/Real Estate Agent"
[Peoples Choice 1999 Awards]

pavel@taosnewmexico.com
Cell 505-770-1116

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

bop@laplaza.org
Cell 505-770-1726
Home office (505) 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

Beth Farrow, Associate Broker

bethfarrow@taosnewmexico.com
Cell 505-770-4144

Beth brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to New Mexico’s real estate industry and to Dreamcatcher, her home office. Over the last 25 years, her achievements in the business sector include corporate operations, banking, public relations, advertising, and consultation on financial restructuring. An accomplished photographer and horse trainer, Beth is a person of both depth and diverse ability who brings to Dreamcatcher organizational and interpersonal communication skills, sales acumen and a strong sense of professionalism.

Linda N. Knief, Associate Broker

linda@taosnewmexico.com
Cell 505-770-4758

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

John@JohnSellsTaos.com
Cell 505-779-1209

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

ellary@taosnewmexico.com
Cell 505-770-7151

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

melody@taosnewmexico.com
Cell 505-613-0770

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

reg@taosnewmexico.com
Cell 505-770-0014

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”.

Dale Schuette, Associate Broker

dale@taosnewmexico.com
Cell 505-770-8033

Integrity, patience and performance are key elements to Dale's philosophy of working with clients whether buying or selling property in Taos. Dale's background is extensive in the hospitality industry having worked as general manager at both Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Sheraton Hotels. While raising his daughter Layne, Dale developed, owned and operated several luxury hotels in San Antonio Texas including the Historic Crockett Hotel. Before moving to Texas, Dale was Vice President of Heartland Federal Savings and Loan in Tulsa, OK, operating 14 Hotels and ultimately selling the $135 million portfolio. Now a realtor and having been in Taos for 4 years, Dale is excited to put his "people skills" to good use with Dreamcatcher Real Estate Company.

Patricia "Patou" Hours-Brown, Associate Broker

patriciah@taosnewmexico.com
Cell (575)770-9575

Living in the land of enchantment for the last 29 years, this rare jewel from Paris has an integral understanding of the region, and will utilize her passion to welcome newcomers to the area, or help old friends find peace and contentment in this wonderful environment. Discovering a place like Taos is exciting, and Patou's instincts, together with her love of getting to know and help people, brings fun back into the home-buying process. Besides warming the hearts of many guests while managing the dining room at the Hotel St. Bernard, she expresses her extraordinary style thru skiing, painting, yoga, and gathering knowledge through her love of reading and exploration of the internet. Her computer skills have been invaluable in assisting many local businesses with bookkeeping and public relations. If you are looking for your own chic hacienda, with a touch of old world charm, or a private rustic cabin to which you can escape, or in fact whatever your heart may desire... entrust her to help you find it.

Honza Vorel, Associate Broker

honza@taosnewmexico.com
Cell (575) 770-2049

Honza is a native of Czech Republic where he attended Czech Technical University and studied Mechanical Engineering. He began his life in the states over a decade ago in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he enjoyed an active lifestyle, beautiful surroundings and an eco-conscious community. Honza relocated to Taos 3 years ago and discovered many of the same attractive qualities exist in Taos. His international travels and experience in various businesses have helped him understand the time and commitment necessary for a successful career in real estate. Honza delivers unparalleled service with an easy-going approach and knows the area well.

Karen Karay, Associate Broker

karen@taosnewmexico.com
Cell (575) 613-0855

Karen Karay has been in New Mexico for 16 years. Escaping the swell of the San Francisco Bay Area, where I spent my childhood and became a mother, I recognize northern New Mexico as home. In CA I studied Accounting. Along with babies came a 4-year internship in midwifery, which included political lobbying. Later, I worked at Apple Computer as an OS test engineer (just before Jobs came back!); owned and operated a costume and dancewear company; engaged in various theater-craft; and have been Creator/Director of Lifeskills Community Classroom - a New Mexico Private School. My children and I located to Taos the summer of 2000 after 9 years of chopping wood and carrying water in central New Mexico. We grew most of our food in a 48-foot greenhouse, had lots of animals and learned to build adobe. My Real Estate license came on the heels of relocating here. I have a broad-spectrum of knowledge and experience that you can have confidence in. Whether you're buying, selling, building or investing, my strengths in interpreting and communicating the larger picture of this place are the result of being sensitive to the elements here, the ever-tightening net of community interweaving and remaining ever-involved with many of the larger social, infrastructure and sustainability issues facing this place. I believe, if you visit with someone in this place, even briefly, you will find something common in life experience – where you've been, what you've done, who you know. It's all connected. Generally, we recognize each other.

Bren Price, Associate Broker

brenprice@newmex.com
Office (505) 758-3606

Bren Price has been in Taos since 1983 and has been a realtor since 1995. She is founder of Touchstone Inn, Spa & Gallery and Touchstone Foundation, Inc., a 501 C-3 which promotes creative education and cultural exchange programs globally and specifically in Taos County. Bren is a member of the Taos County Realtor Association, Taos County Chamber of Commerce, The Taos Gallery Association, Taos Bed & Breakfast Association, New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association, Taos County Lodgers Association, New Mexico Lodgers Association and Professional Innkeepers International. Bren is co-founder and a member of TAO - Taos Artist Organization; she is listed in the National Directory of Who's Who in Professionals and Executives as well as being listed as an Artist in the National Registry of Who's Who, and is listed on the Taos Icons website. Bren graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in all-levels art education and has taught in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico where she holds teaching certificates. She Worked for Marsteller Advertising agency in Chicago and is a published writer, Inside the Wind showcases her artwork and prose-poetry.

Margy Dillon, Office Manager

margy@taosnewmexico.com
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.