She has been a licensed Realtor since 1999 and joined the Coldwell Banker Company in 2005. She and her husband Jeff have always enjoyed camping, hiking and just contemplating the scenic beauty of Colorado! Susan is a member of the Durango Area Association of Realtors, the Colorado Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Her commitment to her profession is evident in he
r work both in and out of the Real Estate community. Her service on her Denver Board Standards Committee allowed her unique access to the concerns of the community and ensured the highest standards of ethical behavior by Realtors. Fund-Raising for Habitat for Humanity and then helping build three of the homes made possible by those efforts was also a great experience. She continues to be active with Habitat for Humanity here and is always looking for more ways to give back! Susan has always been a full time Realtor and enjoys helping both Buyers and Sellers. She has gone through additional training to be a certified Coldwell Banker Relocation Specialist. She truly understands that Buyers, especially those new to the Durango area, can take a lot of time and education before they commit to purchasing. And her straightforward professional attitude assures Sellers of top-notch service in staging, marketing exposure, contracts, and negotiations. Whoever she is helping, Susan keeps her clients' best interests at heart. But if you think she's no fun, guess again! Before her Real Estate career, Susan received a Business degree in Hospitality Administration and held various management positions with the Hyatt Corporation. Before that, she spent over ten years as a singer/songwriter in a band called Blackhawk. They even played at former Durango landmark Farquahrt's back in the day. So you will always get service with a smile :)
Outstanding Service is a “Given” with me! Susan really went above and beyond helping us through a challenging mid-winter marketing on a tight timeframe. With three feet of snow on the ground in Forest Lakes, frigid winter temperatures, and buyers about beating the door down, we moved across the country confident that the she wouldn’t let us down. Our worries about power outages, lingering maintenance items due before the closing, pipes freezing, etc. were very real but were adeptly handled by Susan in our absence. We had to trust her implicitly and she did not let us down. From start to finish, Susan uses a collaborative style that takes into account the needs of sometimes demanding clients (yes, I’ll admit it) while she tactfully kept us from throwing a monkey wrench into the works. This being our second transaction with Susan, there is no doubt our faith was well-founded in her abilities and tactics as a broker. Susan was recommended by an associate at work over six years ago, and I now am willing to do the same having experienced twice the Givens' professionalism and excellent service. While most realtors claim service and relationships are #1, with Susan it truly is a “Given” as her
tagline states. Sincerely,
Brian and Cortney White
Susan and Jeff Givens are the best! They have handled transactions for us selling our Durango condo as well as buying rural land. They go the extra mile on every step from listing to closing. They helped us find contractors to make the condo sparkle, helped us find places for furnishings we did not want to keep and saved our closing from a last minute title glitch with their perseverance. They held frequent and well-organized showings and met contractors for us when we were not able to be in Durango. And when we purchased a vacant property near our home, they walked that deal through without a hitch, start to finish. We think very highly of Susan and Jeff; you cannot find a more professional real estate team in the Four Corners region! When they say “Service is a Given” it is more than just a slogan, it is a promise! Philip & Linda Walters, Mancos, CO
We are so very glad and thankful we happened to walk into your office over two years ago. Little did we know that chance meeting would lead us down this crazy path of first moving to Durango and eventually finding a place of our own. We appreciate all the property listings you sent our way and your amazing patience when our plans shifted and changed. Your guidance through the purchase process was invaluable and really couldn’t have done it without you. It got rather stressful at the end, but your constant reassurance and support were so appreciated. Thank you for helping us find the right house and for being so awesome through the entire process! Brian and Stephanie Erickson
