1216 Wakita Drive

To say I am a fifth-generation Realtor might sound clichéd, but being able to trace my family to before the Civil War and know this was the chosen profession of my ancestors makes it more impressive. Real estate is in my blood. I have discovered that as far back as my great-great grandfather, Willoughby Tillis, he appears to have set the pattern for trading land in the mid-1800s. His daughter, my great-grandmother, Callie Tillis Jordan, followed in the family tradition. Then my grandfather, Walter Dallas Jordan, opened a real estate company and was joined by my mother, Virginia Jordan Henry. This is an intriguing story and you can read more details on my website. After raising five daughters, the decades-dormant real estate gene in me came full force to the forefront. My husband and I began buying and selling Victorian homes in Downtown Colorado Springs. We searched high and low for a Realtor who would understand our excitement for older homes and who would help us achieve our goals. When we couldn’t find one, it was a natural progression for me to want to do what generations before me had done, and I couldn’t help but wonder why I hadn’t been doing it all along. Real estate was a tradition and a passion. Because buying and selling homes is often a stressful and intimidating process, my desire was to be the kind of Realtor we had looked for before I became one. Someone who cared about the people involved and not just the commission; someone who endeavored to listen to a Client’s requirements and to make every transaction as enjoyable as possible while still representing them with honesty and integrity. If the testimonials of people with whom I work are to be believed, I have achieved that goal. I strive to keep ahead with the most up-to-date information and technology available, and continue my Realtor education at every opportunity so I can stay current with laws, trends, and cutting-edge ideas. I love what I do and take pride in doing it well. We have detailed systems in place to make sure that, as much as is in our control, each transaction runs smoothly. We have the knowledge and experience to tackle almost any situation that might arise, and enough enthusiasm to build long-lasting relationships based on trust and a genuine concern for our Clients. We have a reputable network of professional service providers with whom we work and refer to ensure transactions run efficiently. We are proud that so many of our Buyers and Sellers come to us as referrals from satisfied Clients. Two of my five daughters are licensed Realtors in Colorado, carrying on the family tradition and making them sixth-generation agents in real estate. (And my youngest daughter was named ‘Callie’ after her great-great grandmother.) My spare time usually involves daughters and grandchildren, and photographing this beautiful Colorado Springs area we call home. I am also a best-selling author and am getting ready to publish my ninth novel. For five years in a row, I was voted one of Colorado Springs Best Realtors. If you are looking for an Agent who knows the business, I would be honored to talk with you about your specific needs and goals. I specialize in residential home sales in the Colorado Springs region for both Buyers and Sellers, as well as military relocation, selling rental properties for out-of-state owners, and vintage homes. MIMI FOSTER'S QUALIFICATIONS

CRS – The Certified Residential Specialist is the highest Designation awarded to real estate professionals who meet its stringent requirements in the residential real estate sales field. Less than 4% of all licensed Realtors® are Certified Residential Specialists. The prestigious CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. To receive this award, each Realtor® must have significant experience and demonstrate a certain volume of real estate transactions, as well as complete rigorous educational requirements. It is considered the Ph.D. of real estate. Every CRS designee is required to maintain membership in the National Association of Realtors® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. The training available to CRS designees includes a strong focus on technology and its applications in the real estate business. The typical CRS designee earns an average income nearly three times that of a non-designated Realtor®.

GRI – Graduate REALTOR® Institute is the mark of a highly trained real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation to better serve and protect their Clients. It is nationally recognized, and is considered the nation’s number one professional real estate designation. This designation may only be earned after successfully completing a rigorous educational program that requires 92 hours of live course instruction on topics ranging from marketing and servicing listed properties to real estate law. It is one of the most comprehensive training programs available to Realtors® today. GRI is recognized nationwide as the standard for real estate professionalism. A GRI has superior knowledge of real estate marketing, and has acquired skills that will set them apart from other REALTORS®.

ABR – The Accredited Buyer Representative Designation is the benchmark of excellence in Buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. The ABR® designation is designed for real estate Buyer Agents who focus on working directly with Buyer-clients. By attaining the ABR®, you receive valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home Buyers. There is also ongoing specialized information, programs, and updates that help you stay on top of the issues and trends in successfully representing Buyers.

ALHS – The prestigious Accredited Luxury Home Specialist Certification. This intensive course explores national luxury housing trends, specialized luxury Buyer and Seller needs, development and delivery of unique high level services, representation issues, liability and risk management, builder services, personal marketing, and much more. Inclusion into the Luxury Home Council requires all members to meet or exceed minimum standards of achievement demonstrating their expertise in the Luxury Home segment of the real estate industry.

AHS – Accredited Home-Staging Specialist. Before a Seller puts their house up for sale, it is imperative in this market that the home be the best it can be. There are too many houses listed in any particular price range to not put the best face forward on a property – to make it a “Shiny Penny.” Because how you live in a home and how you market a home are completely different, the process of getting a home ready for sale is called ‘Staging.’ It is important that you have a Realtor® with a keen eye to know what will help sell a home, what will appeal, and where a Seller would be best served in various areas of pre-sale home preparation. Home Staging is the process of glamorizing the look of a home by presenting it in an optimal light to maximize the selling price. It is about turning the house into a marketable home; it is the vehicle that transforms a lived-in house into a home that is ready to sell. These are two completely different things, and the subtle differences translate directly into higher sales prices. You are going to be moving, so start packing now. Not only do staged homes sell in almost half the time of non-staged houses, but Sellers get substantially more money for a staged home. We are not necessarily talking about home improvements that you have put off for the ten years that you have owned the home. We are talking about de-cluttering, rearranging, doing a polish and shine, and packing up non-essential items prior to showing the property so that it may be presented in its best light.

SFR – Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource is a new Designation that is available through the National Association of REALTORS®. Unfortunately, it is a sad fact of life that short sales and foreclosures comprise a large amount of today’s standard real estate transactions. These deals are not at all like the traditional transaction with which we were so familiar. It is important that the Realtor® knows how to help Sellers understand the complexities and repercussions of a short sale. It also takes special knowledge to help a Buyer pursue these opportunities knowledgeably. These are not just good skills to have in this market, they are critical to making sure that you are representing your Client professionally. Short sales (where a home is sold to a Buyer for less than what the Seller owes to the Mortgage Company) are not for the Realtor® who is faint of heart. Agents who have received the SFR Designation will have much more confidence to see the transaction through to the end, and are much more likely to have the proper tools and training to navigate the rough waters of a short sale or foreclosure for their Client.

ePRO – is a REALTOR® who has been Certified by completing training endorsed by the National Association of Realtors® in the specialized area of using the internet to better assist their Clients. If you use the internet, and you are looking to buy or sell a home, it is important that you work with an ePRO. You can trust doing business with them online, knowing that you will receive the information you need, but that you won’t be spammed. They respond quickly to your questions, but know enough not to send you unwanted communications. Your personal information is protected, knowing that an ePRO will guard your privacy. You will receive the most up-to-date information available from a professional who knows the intricacies of online navigation. If you are relocating, an ePRO is an absolute must. With the tools to do your research electronically, the entire buying decision can be made online with a competent ePRO who can show you houses online, can share videos, electronic contracts and signatures, email, and any number of other resources that are at your disposal to make your transaction smooth and streamlined from showing to closing.

APPRAISER – While I do not work as an appraiser, I am licensed in the State of Colorado. It gives me an edge when working with Buyers and Sellers in giving them a clearer picture of Market Value by which to make their decisions.

For over two decades, my goal has been to provide clients with a high degree of personal and professional service. These latest testimonials from treasured clients are prized possessions, and indicate we have achieved our goal. I sincerely thank you for your support and encouragement!

~ Mimi - I am not writing for advice or help or a job. You have helped us several times purchase or sell a house, so I am not writing about that either! ;) I've just been meaning to tell you how much I adore and admire you and how you run your business. Through these "hard times" you have found a way (many ways really) to stay relevant and in people's lives, minds, and hearts. So many women who are entrepreneurs and strong business women can get a bad rap for being feisty or bitchy, but you have remained beautiful in your strength and loving in your wit. I admire you and am inspired by you. Thank you for your example. Jill Carter

~ Mimi - I just wanted to say thank you for all you've done for our family. Seriously, you've turned a potentially stressful move into a joyful and fun experience. Your genuine concern for our family, from your small gestures to your overwhelming support and assistance, just goes to show why you are the "Best Realtor in Colorado Springs." I've dealt with Realtors in other states, and you are hands down the best out there! You were more than a Realtor to us, you were a friend, and we regard you as an honorary member of our family. Thank you so much, Mimi! Lou Lanton

~ Not only is Mimi Foster an outstanding, passionate, and hard working Realtor with a lot of knowledge in her field, she is also a wonderful human being and friend. I was moving out of State and hired Mimi to sell my house in Colorado Springs. I was devastated when circumstances left me to pack my entire household by myself the day before my moving truck arrived. Mimi and I met to discuss more options to sell my house. When I mentioned my dilemma, she promptly volunteered to help. She and her husband, David, were there the next evening, after having worked all day, and loaded all of my furniture and boxes tirelessly until the job was finished. The worst blizzard in years hit while we were loading the truck. Even when I asked them to leave because roads were being closed all over town, they refused. Words can't begin to describe my true appreciation for their great help that saved me that night. I would highly recommend Mimi Foster to anybody who is thinking about selling or purchasing real estate in this area. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. She is simply the best. Silke Frasier

~ I am writing you because I want you to know how truly grateful I am to have you in my life. Buying a house is the biggest adventure EVER, especially when you're young and have absolutely no knowledge whatsoever of how to go about it lol. Thank God we have you though. I haven't felt so comfortable with a stranger in my whole life! The first time I met you, I knew that you were my lady to get the job done! I remember looking at my husband and saying, “I love her already, she is THE ONE!” We went to see many houses, but then we found the house of our dreams. I looked at you and said, “Mimi, I want this house!!!!” and you said “OK!” Not one day has gone by that I have felt out of touch with you or in the dark. You always keep me updated and in the loop and you're always willing to fight for me!!! "WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT YOU??!!!" is just about my answer to everything you tell me! I want to thank you SO very much for everything you have done for me. I would recommend you to ANYONE and EVERYONE! We went through two other Realtors before you, and they always made me feel like it was just about the money. You have never ever made me feel that way, and I'm truly grateful that you are in this for me and my husband. Obviously this is your job and you need to get paid for what you do, but you have never once made it feel that way to either of us. I certainly can see and understand how you were voted Best Realtor in Colorado Springs for five years in a row. I don't see ANYONE taking that from you anytime soon! Love ya! Misty and Brandon Dunlap

~ We cannot appropriately emphasize the extent to which Ms. Foster is the absolute epitome of perfection as a Realtor! Mimi was not only a genius, but a saint! I can honestly say that had she not put forth the incredible effort she did, we would have walked away from both our deals. By her attitude and work ethic, we are in the home of our dreams, and sold the house we never thought possible to sell. Mimi maintained her cool, smiling through it all, calming my frazzled nerves, giving me direction and encouragement through it all. Mimi's knowledge and expertise never ceased to amaze me. She really knows her business! We would never, ever sell a house with anyone representing us but Mimi Foster. We would never, ever buy a house without the assistance of Mimi Foster. I wonder why anyone else in town is in business! Elana Hanson and Scot Sickbert, MD

~ Fifteen years ago, Mimi Foster's name was recommended to my family in our first home search. Fifteen years later, she is still an active, caring person in our family's lives. Mimi is a wonderful listener and really meets the needs of the Client she is involved with. In addition to being very smart in her field, Mimi is very ethical and honest. I trust no one else when it comes to helping our family with our transactions for our homes. Eric and Ali Larson

~ It has been such a pleasure working with Mimi Foster at EPIC Real Estate Group. I have never met such a wonderful, kind, courteous, and hard-working Realtor. Even during this terrible economy, Mimi's positive and persistent work ethic sold my house. It has truly been a wonderful experience working with EPIC Real Estate Group, and I would love to have the opportunity to have Mimi and EPIC Real Estate Group represent me again in any real estate transaction I may have. Thank you, Mimi, you've been AWESOME!! Amy Watson

~ I recently purchased a home through Mimi Foster. I called her on a Sunday after seeing the house and toured the house on Monday. It fit me perfectly. Mimi provided the information I needed and helped me throughout the home buying process. As a first-time home Buyer, I had heard many stories of the problems of purchasing a house and closing the loan. I had none of these problems. In fact the whole process was completely problem-free for me. I could not have had a better experience. I wish all of my major purchases went this well. Thanks again for your assistance and help in buying my house. Vincent E. Presley

~ We want to thank of you for all of your hard work. You went above and beyond to get our house closed. We really appreciate everything you did. We will recommend your Company to all our friends, and if we have any future real estate needs, we will certainly call you. Thank you so much for such quality service! Tracy and Rob Lessig

~ We are so thrilled, and I am especially thrilled that you are the one selling it. My only regret is that I didn't go with you in the first place. I really look forward to meeting you in person when we come back for a visit next year. You are the best, and you should be proud of it. Diane LoPresti

~ With sincere appreciation and warmest thanks! You guys are amazing!!! I am so grateful for the miracles that came out of knowing you and having the opportunity to work with you! Pam Mobley

~ Mimi helped us buy and sell two homes in Colorado Springs, always with a charismatic attitude, confident manner, and personal feel. She is someone we keep in touch with as she is extremely informed, generous with her talent, and a wonderful business woman! Mimi helped us sell two Victorian homes for good profit. We'd work with her again and again. Adam Carter

~ When my mother passed away, my siblings and I inherited a unique and historical piece of property. When we thought about a Realtor, we were at a loss as to who to call. I first called the Pioneer Museum to see if they could recommend one. They gave me Mimi's name. Then several friends of my mother's also knew the history and uniqueness of the property, and Mimi's name kept coming up. I finally called her and when we got together to talk about listing the property I was very impressed. Her knowledge of the market, her unique ways of marketing the property, her fast delivery of feedback on showings were very impressive. My siblings and I felt very fortunate to have found Mimi to sell our property. Anne Smelker

~ Mimi is not only a terrific real estate agent, she is a great advisor and friend. We bought one house through her, listed our home with her to sell, and are now working with Mimi to buy another. Mimi knows the Colorado Springs market and neighborhoods inside and out, and she has an excellent idea of which houses and areas hold long-term investment promise. In fact, we simply trust Mimi to find the right house for us, since she knows our preferences and the local real estate so well. Every house she's encouraged us to see has been an excellent fit -- we just have to decide which to choose! When listing our property, Mimi worked tirelessly to advertise the house, show it, and find a buyer. She advises on how to manage market swings and trends, and she keeps you informed along the way. Mimi is our only real estate agent in Colorado Springs, and we whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for quality, excellence, and care when listing or buying a home. Joseph Sharman

~ We first used Mimi to sell our house that had been on the market for over six months with another agent. Less than one month later Mimi had it sold. Therefore, it was without hesitation that we called her when we learned we were moving back to Colorado Springs. Mimi has made herself 100% available to us during our home search. Her experience with older homes has been an added bonus. With all of her help we were able to find just the right home for our family. Ted and Susie Snyder

~ As an out-of-state (PA) resident and prospective home Seller, I knew the logistics of getting my home sold would be extremely challenging. Mimi Foster was a godsend as she worked a variety of issues that could have significantly delayed this transaction. My worry factor was at an all-time low as Mimi tackled one issue after another, even coordinating Caretakers to heighten the curb appeal of a home that I could not maintain at a distance. The settlement process was smooth, effortless, and one of the easiest transactions I have ever participated in. Her hard work and dedication to her customer (me) should be a shining example for all realty companies. Karen Gauthier

~ I highly recommend Mimi Foster as your Real Estate Agent. Mimi went out of her way, did more than an average Real Estate Agent would, basically held our hand and guided my wife and I throughout our FIRST TIME home buying process. She worked around OUR schedule to show us countless houses until my wife and I found the right house for us. She was very patient, understanding, client protective and thoughtful throughout this whole process. As first time home buyers, it would have been more stressful and we would not have received as good of a deal if it wasn't for Mimi Foster and her contacts and resources. She is professional and puts her clients first. I will use her for any property that I may sell or buy in the future. Thanks, Mimi! You were gratefully appreciated! Kirk and Mabel Stubbs

~ I have worked with Mimi for over 14 years in many capacities. In her profession as a Realtor, she has closed many, many transactions for people across the country relocating to Colorado Springs, as well as assisting hundreds of people purchasing Real Estate for a variety of reasons. Because of her passion for her work and her love of people, she is one of the best Realtors in Colorado. She is intelligent, dynamic, honest, and has impeccable character. She truly is someone that I don't hesitate to recommend to anyone buying or selling property. Rich Jorgenson

~ Mimi is a true professional when it comes to knowing the real estate market. She is very creative, as well as an expert in her area of expertise. As a highly respected real estate professional in the Colorado Springs area, she always exhibits the utmost integrity and reliability! I would recommend Mimi to anyone looking for a terrific real estate broker, who will get the job done for them with flair and creative ideas!! Ann McNeill

~ Mimi is the epitome of professionalism and experience! Mimi's true concern for her clients and their needs is the driving force by which she delivers her services. Mimi is the consummate Real Estate professional and truly is a standard by which we all should measure. Mimi loves her work and, more importantly, loves to serve those that she is working with and for. It is an honor to work with her and a privilege to be her client! Cordis Foster (no relation :) )

~ During the time I’ve come to know Mimi, she has distinguished herself as a compassionate, hard-working but fun-loving spirit who is truly thrilled at the prospect of finding your dream home. Mimi has a wonderful rapport with people, and her ability to connect with her clients makes her an exceptional choice when you're searching for a real estate professional. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home! Rebekah Radice

~ Everywhere I go I hear high praise for Mimi. Her roots are in the quaint, classic Downtown Colorado Springs area, and she brings that quality to everything she does. Yesterday, I ran into a couple who were the buyers for one of Mimi's listings. They raved about how she helped them pick colors for the rehab, even though they weren't her clients. She is amazing and caring with everyone whose life she touches. Aneissa Van Metre

~ Mimi Foster has been voted the Best Realtor in Colorado Springs for years, and not without justification. Never have I met or worked with a more intelligent, creative, and experienced real estate person. I've bought and sold real estate in seven states in the US and managed commercial real estate transactions in six countries. I have never worked with another person with Mimi's diligence, organizational ability and methodical thinking, combined with excellent people skills and a street-smart savvy approach to negotiation. This requires intelligent compromise on both sides, and a broker in the middle who gets it! If you're in the market for real estate in the Colorado Springs area, I can recommend Mimi Foster with EPIC Real Estate Group without reservation! Nick Hahn

~ Mimi is a well-respected and highly visible realtor in Colorado Springs. Her experience has helped her to close many home sales successfully. She is willing to share her expertise and encourage others, even those of us in other companies. Mimi is marvelous! Anita C. Schimmel