Meet Kevin J. Cook, Connie A. Salazar, Rosalie Lawrence, and Kim Yordt of Team Cook 

Kevin Cook's extensive background as a carpenter/builder brings with it a vast amount of knowledge for helping his buyers and sellers feel comfortable in their decision to sell/buy.
It makes it easy when you have a passion like Kevin does.
It all started when Kevin Cook himself established The Cottage Realty LTD in 1983. He had already been selling real estate in the local area since 1979, and decided to make a step of faith. 

Team Cook was formed in 2000 and has been going strong ever since. In 2001 the Team ranked number 23 in the nation in closed transaction sides. And in 2002's report they were again in the top 50.
In the peak of Kevin's profession when asked, "What makes Team Cook successful?" Kevin's simple reply was, "It's easy - no one works harder than we do."
This simple, but honest response is best exemplified when calling the office at 5 a.m. and having his cheerful, friendly voice answer.
Kevin has not only been recognized by his local Realtor Association as 1989 Realtor of the Year as well as 2003 Realtor of the Year for the State of Colorado. He has also been recognized by the National Association and the Colorado Association, where he served as state president in 1995.
Now with Team Cook, Kevin firmly believes that every client is a client of the whole team. Because the whole team shares the bottom line, each Team member wants success and works to better service customers.
As Team Cook keeps growing, so does Kevin's passion to sell homes to those who never thought possible. Kevin, Connie & Team Cook make dreams become reality! 

Connie A. Salazar
Along with Kevin, Connie believes in the Team concept full heartedly! She and Kevin are the "rainmakers", or the primary agents on the Team. They concentrate on sales, and driving leads to the company. Connie has been working alongside Kevin for over 20 years now. Connie is an Accredited Buyer Representative. She was awarded this title over 5 years ago by the Real Estate Buyer's Agency Council of the National Association of Realtors. This "ABR" title demonstrates her willingness to take every step necessary in continuing her education in the field of buyer representation. It also shows all our clients that she will continue training to deliver ethical and professional service to all buyers.
Connie wears MANY different hats as a part of Team Cook. She specializes in so many areas that the Team thinks of her as the "Jack of all Trades". Some of Connie's daily tasks include, but are not limited to, closing coordinator, accounts payable, showing specialist, setting up files, taking extra care of current contracts and meeting all contract deadlines. She also goes to every closing that takes place as representation of Team Cook.
If you were to ask Connie why she is a part of Team Cook and why she does all that she does, I think her answer would show the kind of passion she has for her lifelong position.
"I love the look on a buyers face the moment they realize that their dreams of being a homeowner have really come true. Just knowing that somehow I had a hand in making that dream a reality makes it all worth while. Plus the fact that I just enjoy people."
Connie is such an example to the rest of Team Cook in what a true Buyer's Specialist, and team player should look like. Job well done!!! 

Rosalie (Rose) Lawrence
Rose Lawrence began part-time at Cottage Realty (before it became Team Cook) in the early 90's and has worked her way up to full-time broker associate and full time office staff member.
The challenge of meeting and working with many people intrigued Rose to begin a career in real estate.
Previously she worked in banking for many years and also worked at Group Publishing as a computer graphic artist for several years.
Now as a Broker Associate with Team Cook, Rose contributes much of herself as graphic artist, contract specialist, and much more. Rose now handles the "behind the scene" details and many various tasks. Some of those include: preparing listing files, designing ads, client care throughout contract process and completing files when the closing of the transaction occurs. Rose is a huge asset to Team Cook and has plans to excel in her talents as a Team Cook Member. 

Congratulations Rose!!! On August 8, 2009 ROSALIE LAWRENCE EARNS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGNATION TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN DANGER OF FORECLOSURE 

Rosalie Lawrence of Team Cook Real Estate Services at The Cottage Realty, ltd. has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process. 

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures. 

In the Northern Colorado area, more homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges. Local experts say that even high-priced homes are not immune. 

“This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Lawrence. “It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure.” 

Kim Yordt
Kim Yordt began part-time at Cottage Realty in 2006 and is Team Cook’s Client Care Manager.
Kim originally started out working for the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Department in Investigations and then moved back to the Northern Colorado area in 2002 where she took a job with the City of Loveland.
In 2005 Kim took a break from the workforce to spend more time with her two children - Austin and Haylee, her husband - Joe, and her pets - Sadie and Zowie.
She tries to balance a healthy lifestyle between work and her family.
She has been married for 13 years, and also serves in ministry.
Kim’s heart and passion for people is what makes her great as Team Cooks Client Care Manager.