Michelle Parilla works with buyers and sellers navigating the Steamboat Springs and greater Routt County market, with a particular focus on relocation and second-home ownership. Having relocated to Steamboat Springs from Chicago in 2016, she understands the questions, trade-offs, and timing considerations that come with buying in a mountain town. In 2025, Michelle was again ranked among Colorado’s top producers on the RealTrends Verified list, which recognizes the nation’s top 1.5% by sales volume, and has been named Best Real Estate Agent in Steamboat Springs for seven consecutive years by Best of the Boat.
Before entering real estate, Michelle spent more than a decade in finance and national event management, supporting complex projects and high-level clients across the country. That background informs her approach today: organized, detail-oriented, and grounded in clear communication. Clients rely on her to translate market conditions, evaluate neighborhoods through a lifestyle lens, and guide decisions that align with both short-term use and long-term value.
Michelle has lived in Steamboat for over a decade and brings an active, current understanding of the local market, from in-town neighborhoods to ski-area and South Valley properties. She is known for her responsiveness, steady guidance, and ability to help out-of-town sellers and buyers quickly get oriented and confident in their choices.
Outside of real estate, Michelle spends her time on the Yampa River, hiking Emerald Mountain, and exploring downtown with her yellow lab, Hank. She enjoys Steamboat’s culinary scene and can often be found at Primrose, The Laundry, or Tahk Omakase.
Whether working with full-time relocations, second-home buyers, or local sellers, Michelle approaches each transaction with clarity, care, and a strong respect for what makes Steamboat Springs distinct.