Wapiti Ranch Realty Celebrates 25 Years with United Country: A Legacy of Serving Westcliffe & Custer County

By JACKIE SHEPHERD-PETTIS
June 30, 2026

A Legacy of Local Service in Westcliffe and Southern Colorado

By Jackie Shepherd-Pettis WAPITI RANCH REALTY & AUCTION LLC

Celebrating 25 Years of Serving Southern Colorado

For twenty-five years, WAPITI RANCH REALTY & AUCTION LLC has proudly represented buyers and sellers throughout Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Custer County, and surrounding Southern Colorado communities as a member of United Country Real Estate.

Recently, the Wet Mountain Tribune recognized this milestone, highlighting Wapiti’s long-standing commitment to serving the people and communities of the Wet Mountain Valley.

Read the original article:

https://wetmountaintribune.com/2026/06/26/wapiti-ranch-realty-auction-marks-25-years-with-united-country/

While twenty-five years is certainly worth celebrating, the real story has always been about the people we’ve had the privilege to serve.

Watch our Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DPKu0ZqyF8g?is=pENoS7pNjQSHcnX5

A Quarter Century of Colorado Real Estate Experience

Real estate is about much more than buying and selling property.

It’s about helping families make one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

Over the past twenty-five years we’ve had the opportunity to help clients purchase and sell:

Mountain homes

Ranches

Horse property

Recreational land

Hunting property

Luxury homes

Cabins

Vacant land

Commercial property

Every property tells a story.

Every client has different goals.

And every successful transaction begins with listening.

Local Knowledge Makes a Difference

Southern Colorado real estate is unique.

Unlike many suburban communities, buyers here often need to understand:

Private wells

Septic systems

Rural road access

Acreage

Water rights

Zoning

Building regulations

Mountain terrain

That local knowledge can make a tremendous difference during the buying process.

Whether someone is purchasing five acres or five hundred, understanding the property is just as important as finding it.

Helping Buyers Relocate with Confidence

One of the biggest changes we’ve seen over the past several years is the number of people relocating to the Wet Mountain Valley.

Many buyers are searching for:

More open space

Mountain views

Horse property

Ranch living

Outdoor recreation

A quieter lifestyle

To help answer those questions, we’ve continued expanding our educational resources with in-depth buyer guides and relocation articles.

Some recent resources include:

Is Westcliffe, Colorado a Good Place to Live?

https://www.wapitiranchrealty.com/articles/buyers/is-westcliffe-colorado-a-good-place-to-live-2026-home-buyers-checklist

Westcliffe vs Woodland Park: Which Colorado Mountain Town Is Right for You?

https://www.wapitiranchrealty.com/articles/real-estate/westcliffe-vs-woodland-park-which-colorado-mountain-town-is-right-for-you-2026-guide

These guides are designed to help buyers make informed decisions before they begin searching for property.

Looking Ahead

While the real estate industry continues to evolve, one thing remains constant.

People still value honest advice, local experience, and trusted relationships.

Today we’re building on that foundation by combining decades of local knowledge with modern educational resources including:

Buyer guides

Community comparisons

Property videos

Local market insights

Educational YouTube content

Relocation resources

Our goal is simple:

Help buyers and sellers make confident decisions while showcasing everything that makes the Wet Mountain Valley such a remarkable place to call home.

Thank You

We are incredibly grateful to every buyer, seller, neighbor, referral partner, and community member who has trusted WAPITI RANCH REALTY & AUCTION LLC over the past twenty-five years.

We’re also thankful to the Wet Mountain Tribune for recognizing this milestone and sharing our story with the community.

Here’s to the next chapter.