Leslie Bell

About Leslie Bell

As Co-founder, Owner, and COO of Bridgewater Homes, I work with home buyers and sellers across Northern Colorado — bringing extensive real estate industry expertise and experience to deliver excellence to clients and strategic business partners.Bridgewater Homes is a fast-growing semi-custom home building company dedicated to quality, service, and craftsmanship.I have a sincere desire to help people and utilize my strong knowledge across the full landscape of real estate and lending/banking industries in providing innovative solutions to help potential homeowners each day. I’m proud of having a reputation for being a trusted and caring advisor, helping residents in Colorado since 2009.My specialties include: new construction, residential real estate sales, real estate marketing, real estate branding and positioning, short sales, and pre-foreclosures.I’m also Managing Broker at C3 Real Estate Solutions, where I lead company initiatives as an advisor, manager, and brokerage coach.Working closely with strategic business partners in construction, real estate, and finance/banking, I understand the importance of maintaining strong relationships and clarity in communications to further business goals and serve clients well. I am a past President of the Women’s Council of Realtors Northern Colorado. We are a network of successful REALTORS®, advancing women as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities we serve.I’m on LinkedIn to strengthen business relations and make new connections. Inc Fastest Growing Private Companies in America (#288 in 2018,#251 in 2019,#2306 in 2020) BizWest Magazine\'s Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Company (2018 and 2019) Private Builder of the Year by Northern Colorado Home Builders Association (2017) Best of Loveland – Business Hall of Fame (20••••20) Private Builder of the Year Nomination – Northern Colorado HBA (2016 & 2017) Top 3 – Best Floor Plan – Parade of Homes (2016 & 2017) Better Business Bureau Accredited – A+ Rating

Experience

1. Co-founder Owner Marketing and Sales Director Business Development Design Sales

   Bridgewater Homes

   Feb 2015 — Present · Johnstown, CO, US

   Bridgewater Homes is a semi-custom home building company providing distinctive homes in the Northern Colorado area. At Bridgewater Homes, we understand that your home purchase is one of the most important decisions of your life. We offer peace of mind in delivering exceptional service throughout the process as well as presenting you the highest quality of home on your move in date.As Co-Founder and President at Bridgewater Homes, I develop and implement our Marketing and Sales Plans and Programs, work closely with strategic partners, and provide comprehensive Real Estate industry expertise to further business development goals and serve home buyers across Northern Colorado.Areas of focus include but are not limited to Marketing and Sales, New Construction Site Analysis, Architectural Design Consultation, Hiring/Training, Contracts & Negotiations, Client Relations, and Business Development. We are currently building in Heron Lakes (Berthoud), RainDance (Windsor), Easthaven at Timnath Ranch (Timnath), The Ridge at Harmony Road (Windsor) in Colorado along with Saddle Ridge in Cheyenne, WY.#251 on INC. in 2019 and #288 in 2018 BizWest Magazine\'s Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Company (2018 & 2019) Private Builder of the Year by Northern Colorado Home Builders Association (2017) Best of Loveland – Business Hall of Fame (2016 & 2017) Private Builder of the Year Nomination – Northern Colorado HBA (2016 & 2017) Top 3 – Best Floor Plan – Parade of Homes (2016 & 2017) Better Business Bureau Accredited – A+ RatingBridgewater Homes is growing: 2016 - 38 Net Sales, 45 Started Homes and 25 Closings with over $12MM in Revenue 2017 - 71 Net Sales, 69 Started Homes and 60 Closings with over $30MM in Revenue 2018 - 79 Net Sales, 79 Started Homes and 93 Closings with over $46MM in RevenueDedicated to service, quality, and craftsmanship, a Bridgewater home is built to last a lifetime.Connect with me for more information.

Education

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor of Science, Real Estate/Finance

  2004 — 2009

• Ralston Valley High School

  General Studies

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Real Estate Marketing
• Listings
• Investment Properties
• New Homes
• Single Family Homes
• Real Estate
• Townhomes
• Business Forecasting
• Construction
• Luxury
• Team Motivation
• Competitive Analysis
• 1031 Exchanges
• Selling
• Referrals
• Foreclosures
• Relocation
• Project Management
• Buyer Representation
• Working with First-Time Home Buyers
• Employee Relations
• Sellers
• Contract Negotiations
• Reo
• Residential Homes
• Real Estate Owned (Reo)
• Condos
• Working with Investors
• Financial Analysis
• Real Estate Transactions
• First Time Home Buyers
• Client Relations
• Entrepreneurship
• National Association of Realtors
• Team Leadership
• New Home Sales
• Startup Operations
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Sales