Agent Biography
Susan Koutantos, Broker Associate
My name is Susan Koutantos. I began my real estate career in August of 2004. I was raised in New Jersey having lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico once before I settled in Colorado Springs in 1999. While living in New Jersey, I co-owned a diner/restaurant with my ex-husband from 1988-1995. Working in the restaurant has allowed me to experience the joy of meeting and serving new people and getting to know them on a friendly basis. Before I knew it, many customers were starting to become "regulars" at the diner, and it was then that I had established positive friendships with my clients that continue to hold strong long after I left New Jersey. I moved out of New Jersey in the summer of 1997 with my two children (then ages 7 and 19 months) and drove to New Mexico, living there for two years before moving to Colorado Springs in March of 1999.
My children are now much older and wiser! My daughter is 20 and my son is 14. Raising them has been the greatest joy and experience I have ever known and I am truly blessed to have such wonderful, good-hearted kids! Raising my children has helped reinforce my belief in giving every person my very best. I believe in going the extra mile for people, knowing that at the end of the day I have helped make a difference (big or small) in someone else's life. I want to be able to listen and cater to my clients' needs, wants, and desires and help them achieve the pinnacle of home ownership. I want to see them smile at the end of the day and be able think to myself how fortunate I am to have helped a family, a couple, or an individual find a home that would stand strong for them for many years to come.
If my passion for helping others appears to be strong, it's because it is the culmination of most of my life experiences as well as the experiences of others struggling in the world today. I have been involved in communities, programs, and agencies such as TESSA, Toys for Tots, and Care and Share. The love I have for people in need is equally as strong as the love I have for the well-being of abused animals. I have a dog named Buddy who is a Shepard/Cattle dog mix and who is absolutely the best dog in the world! He was a rescue dog that I adopted from the Teller County Animal Shelter when he was 9 months old. I also fell in love with a pitbull named Ozzy whom I got as a birthday present for my son a couple of years ago. I have a special place in my heart for this particular breed as they are very misunderstood. My dream is to one day open up a refuge on a huge parcel of land to take care of and love these dogs that are no longer wanted or have been abused by others before. I want it to be a safe haven for them where they can live and run around freely and happily, and never be afraid of being hurt or scared ever again.
In the past, I have worked for a semi-custom homebuilder here in Colorado Springs. I have also worked for Vantage Homes as an assistant from 1999-2001 venturing off to work for myself again—this time starting a residential cleaning business from mid-2001 until I earned my real estate license in August of 2004. Helping people find their dream home, or even a home that can temporarily provide for their family, is an experience I hope will add to my already growing passion of helping others in their time of need. And I still feel that somewhere deep inside, each of us are still trying to find our way home...
Testimonials
If you're looking for someone with a delightful, enchanting personality with an innate gift for selling just about anything, Susan would be the person you want. Although she posseses tremendous product knowledge of whatever she's marketing, customers buy from Susan because they thoroughly enjoy the buying process and interaction with her. She is warm, friendly, knowledgeable and I know the majority of her clients and customers become her lifelong friends. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to recommend her abilities and charming personality in any job or selling position.
Angela Riley, Sales and Marketing Director & Project Administrator for various real estate developments (Angela Riley Real Estate worked directly with Susan at Century Communities)
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Susan is an outstanding person and one of the best real estate agents I have ever worked with. I highly recommend Susan to anyone seeking to purchase or sell real estate. Susan always works with her clients best interest in mind, with great integrity and, again, is a wonderful person that we are lucky to have in the business.
Landon Lamley, Mortgage Loan Specialist (Waterstone Mortgage Corporation was with another company when working with Susan at Century Communities)
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Susan provided us with excellent customer service, driving us around Colorado Springs, showing us houses, and supprting our decision to purchase a home. She also provided us with a very non-stressful closing of our home. We did not have to worry one bit with Susan in charge.
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, On Time
Mike Hagen (hired Susan as a Real Estate Agent in 2007)
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Contact Susan
(719) 510-2202
