— SPECIALIZING IN UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES —

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Russell Hickey, ALC

Broker Associate

Russell has called Southern Colorado home his entire life and has a deep appreciation for the land and culture. The decades of time spent on local ranches, years of mentorship and his continued education in Water Law and Land Use has resulted in Russell being very successful in the local real estate market, where he specializes in Ranches, Large Acreage, and Mountain Properties.

Russell earned the elite Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation from Realtors Land Institute, of which there are fewer than 700 recipients nationwide. His expertise and dedication have been recognized with honors, including the 2021 Colorado Land Broker of the Year and the 2024 Spanish Peaks MLS Broker of the Year and the Peer awarded Certified Land Expert award(s). Russell currently serves as the President of the Colorado Chapter of RLI (Realtors Land Institute), a group that provides expertise, camaraderie and resources that are the foundation for all land professionals to become the best in the business.

His professional success is complemented by a fulfilling family life with their two children, Lillian (13) and Johnny (7), who are growing up with the same appreciation for Southern Colorado’s natural beauty. The family enjoys spending time together at both their Cuchara cabin and small family ranch which serve as a foundation for outdoor adventures and family gatherings.

This multi-generational connection to the land provides Russell with unparalleled insights into the region’s properties, water rights, and unique characteristics that benefit his clients. His understanding of the area goes beyond professional knowledge—it’s woven into his family history and daily life.

Russell's Listings
Russell's Sold Properties

2021 Colorado Land Broker of the Year
For The Colorado Chapters of The Realtors Land Institute

2024 Broker of the Year
From the Spanish Peaks MLS Board

Our property had been on the market for several years with many different brokers. Russell asked to list the property which luckily we did. The property is very remote and unusual with difficult access. Russell's optimism and extensive knowledge of the area resulted in a significant increase in the number of people coming and looking at the property. Russell understands our area, local market and customs better than anyone else. He has the equipment and enthusiasm to get people in to see the property when others have not. He is easy to deal with, pleasant, and a very hard worker. Our property is now sold!!
Jim P
Jim PPrevious Gardner Resident

Bachman & Associates - Selected As Southern Colorado's AFR Brokerage

AFR members are recognized independent leaders in their individual markets, with reputations built on integrity and excellence. Together, under the AFR banner, our network can support the needs of all buyers and sellers to ensure the continued success of our members. All AFR applicants go through an interview process to confirm if they are a good fit for the AFR network and vice versa. AFR applicants must be approved by the AFR members as well. This is for overall member quality control and compatibility as well as due to market exclusivity.

AFR Marketing

AFR is a first-class real estate marketing network. We support, create, and enhance member brands through media materials and advertising. Using cutting edge digital marketing strategies and traditional marketing methods world wide we promote our member listings in the best possible light. 

Regional, National & Global

As the world becomes smaller and acquisitions across borders become more common, AFR has created a network of valuable assets to get you both national and international exposure. 

Through targeted digital marketing and the power of the AFR network we can reach potential buyers and sellers with the farm and ranch listings they are looking for, almost anywhere in the world. 

Design

Our award-winning design team works with our members to create the finest presentations in the industry. “You only get one chance to make an impression.” We then put that content to work for you, getting it in front of your core target buyers. 

Digital

AFR has committed to staying in front of the digital marketspace, with technology and strategies that reach buyers and sellers where they are today. Out social media program, coupled with the enhanced AFR Retargeting program, expose your property to the most qualified buyers on the planet. 

The nature of marketing real estate has quietly shifted. 99% of companies have not identified this or reacted. AFR has implemented both proprietary and out-of-industry technologies. When used by our specialized marketing team we successfully identify the most accurate targeted audience on a property-by-property basis. We are no longer driven by numbers because our focus is on accuracy. Quality over quantity. Get the right people to see the right property at the right time, when they are ready and motivated to act.