Meet Ck

I am passionate and purposeful about relationships.

People matter and they matter greatly to me.

I love investing in people and communities and the span of my life reflects these cherished values.

CK Smith

Who You Work With Matters

My early career as a Middle East and Central Asia foreign policy specialist focused on conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and community development in nine war-torn nations ravaged by ethnic and gender-based violence, war crimes and genocide stretching across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. My deft talents as a trained negotiator and skilled mediator were honed while working toward the social and political rehabilitation of these highly traumatized societies.

It was in this crucible of witnessing profound human suffering that I developed the all-important “soft skills” essential for serving others well while working under challenging circumstances with difficult conditions (and sometimes people!) in emotionally charged situations. I bring these same negotiating skills to the table for my real estate clients.

It was also in this context that my heart for, and commitment to, “the least of these” – the marginalized and forsaken among us – was born. This life calling led me to launch a philanthropic foundation in 2004 dedicated to helping Afghans rebuild their lives and an international humanitarian organization in 2014 focused on global and local food security and sustainable community development. It also inspired me to become an adoptive mother to Afghan orphans – a decision that has transformed my life and purpose. I am blessed to love, serve, and invest in Afghanistan’s future democratic leaders.

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My own journey of relocating 35 times in my first four decades – and more times since then – made me keenly attuned to the challenges, concerns, and care needed when a family moves across town or around the globe. These experiences shaped my life profoundly. And that’s why I promise to deliver what I too often found missing in my own buying, selling and relocation experiences.

My brokerage, CK Smith & Associates, and my real estate business are deeply committed to positively transforming lives by considerably elevating the buying, selling and investing experience for real estate clients. Work with me and you’ll see the difference immediately, consistently, and always for your benefit.

I welcome the opportunity to EARN the privilege to be your REALTOR of choice – a trusted professional, advisor, and partner – as you navigate your new chapter. 

Above all, I hope you find me to be a servant-leader passionately committed to transforming lives by richly investing in people and our amazing community…one happy homeowner and well-served client at a time!

-CK

CK visits an Afghan school her Foundation built (2005)
CK loves Colorado’s great outdoors. And so does her sweet Miniature Schnauzer, Reagan!
CK leads peace building training in war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (2011)
CK with Ugandan church leaders learning about servant leadership (2018)
CK teaches peacebuilding skills to faith leaders in Uganda (2018)
CK wth Zia Gul, one of her many friends in Afghanistan (2007)
CK spent 4 years in Kuwait documenting Saddam Hussein’s war crimes against Kuwaitis (1992-1996)
CK outside a Beauty Salon for Women her Foundation built in Afghanistan (2004).
CK distributes blankets at an Afghan hospital she helped rebuild (2003)
CK celebrates her 37th birthday while serving in Afghanistan (2004).
CK in Afghanistan Negotiating with Village Elders for land to build a new co-educational school in Lahlandar (2006).
Elevate – Volunteers pack meals for the hungry with CK’s humanitarian organization, Elevate (2014)
CK joins with Elevate volunteers to pack meals for the hungry (2018)
CK & Elevate engage corporate partner, Protiviti, to pack 4.5 million meals

Testimonials

No one KNOWS the Mountain Shadows real estate market like CK!

She is an incredibly knowledgeable realtor who really knows her stuff. CK definitely brings the wow factor!’ She is an even more impressive person who exudes positivity with a can do spirit and a tremendous work ethic. CK cares about her clients and I really don’t think there’s anything she wouldn’t do to serve them. That certainly was my experience. She’s a smart and skilled negotiator, too. She salvaged my contract on terms that met my goals and got me to closing. CK is the real deal in real estate.

– Ken W.

I cannot say enough about CK! We LOVED working with this lady!

Our move to Colorado was our 12th relocation with the Air Force, and for most of those we’ve either purchased or had a new home built.  Therefore, we’ve been blessed with a ton of experience with agents.  However, we can definitely say we’ve never met an agent with CK’s qualities. Whether it’s assessing the market to provide comprehensive analysis/comparisons, knowing/relaying details of construction operations, or just making the process fun CK is absolutely on top of it!  
We LOVED working with this lady!

– Blanche T.

Simply put, CK is the BEST, most knowledgeable REALTOR we’ve known in over 50+ years.

She really protected our interests and patiently worked with us through several stops and starts in our home search process. We are extremely pleased with her high level of service and thoroughness.

– John and Dee

High Praise for CK Smith!

CK helped us sell our home of 50 years in Pine Junction and then helped us find and purchase our new home in Woodland Park. CK has integrity beyond measure, is well versed in Colorado Real Estate law, will always have your best interests top of mind and helped us make wise, financially sound decisions. Thank you CK for taking such good care of us! If we move again, you’ll be our first call!
PS – We love you!

– Arlene & Paul

CK cares about people and it shows.

She offers an unparalleled level of service. Time and time again, she went way over and above to serve our needs and help us right size from our long-term Mountain Shadows home to a patio home. CK is a superb communicator, too. She always prepared us for what was next and navigated our selling and buying process with great attention to detail and patience, which took a lot of stress off of us. She even hosted a moving sale for us and helped us donate and discard furnishings we didn’t need. She was a God-send to us! We are so blessed to have had her guide us through the selling and buying experience. Thank you CK for such great service that exceeded our wildest expectations!

– Tim and Susan B.

CK Smith – Hands Down, Best Realtor in Colorado!

After retiring, CK helped me purchase a home with my parents in Woodland Park and helped me sell my townhouse in Texas. A fun, high-spirited realtor who loves what she does, she did an excellent job in explaining the buy/sell process, next steps and ensured I never missed a deadline! You won’t find a more conscientious, honest, hard-working soul who will be by your side every step of the way! I was so impressed by CK’s work ethic and knowledge, I asked if she would help me find a rental property in the Colorado Springs area. She agreed and has been a wealth of knowledge and support with the new investment property! CK is now my life-time realtor AND friend!

– Paige

CK was wonderful! Her enthusiasm and positive attitude attracted us to her immediately.

She brought unlimited energy and very personalized service to selling our home. We were so pleased with her professionalism. She went above and beyond to do everything she could to market and promote our house. Her knowledge of the market, especially Forest Meadows, is unsurpassed. We highly recommend CK to anyone who wants to sell
their home.

– Joe and Emily F.

CK Smith truly exceeded our expectations in listing and selling
our home.

Her professionalism, overall knowledge of the real estate market, and constant communication throughout the process helped keep us as ease. We really enjoyed working with CK and definitely recommend her and would use her again.

– Steve and Doris N.

CK -There is none better!

We were referred to CK by Forest Meadows neighbors who used her as their realtor. They were very pleased and said: There is none better! We agree! CK is a relationship-building, data-driven professional.  She consistently provided information reflecting neighborhood and area real estate sales & trends. CK promptly responded to all our questions. She exceeded our expectations with excellent customer service.  Her integrity is unquestionable. We highly recommend CK Smith!

– Eric and Paula L.

CK is a wonderful realtor!

She helped my mother and me sell her home so she could comfortably move into a retirement facility. CK found a buyer for the house who was very easy to work. She saved us a great deal of money by finding the buyer herself. She also was very empathetic with my mother’s anxieties. CK went out of her way to make what could have been a very stressful time much less so. We are so happy to have found her and highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell or buy.

– Andrea A.

CK went above and beyond our expectations when we worked with her on an exchange of
investment properties.

She dealt with difficult buyers, sellers and neighbors with a high degree of professionalism. CK is extremely knowledgeable concerning Colorado Springs neighborhoods and the financial condition of HOAs. She also has an extensive list of of contractors, vendors and inspectors which was very helpful.

– Greg & Pat M

CK is a first-class professional who genuinely cares about her clients and it shows..

in her natural responses that consistently went above and beyond before, during and after the sale to serve my needs. She is a marketing genius and really knows how to present and promote a home to prospective buyers and negotiate competitive offers. She exceeded all my expectations and I’m confident she will exceed yours, too.

– Robin R.