Janelle Walston
Broker/Owner
From Hitchcock, South Dakota with a graduating class of 15, to Northern California by way of Albuquerque, Janelle finally made a permanent home in Colorado Springs in 1992. Breaking the mold of a traditional Realtor, she founded Walston Group Real Estate in 2003, knowing she wanted to chart her own course and have creative freedom to work on a variety of different real estate ventures. The move has paid off; on her own, Janelle facilitated over $70 million in sales volume in 2022. Not bad for a country girl from South Dakota.
Over the years she has worked in every sector of the real estate market from fixing leaky faucets at a property management company to designing and marketing million-dollar lofts. Because of her broad experience, Janelle truly provides full-service real estate representation.
Lofts: Since 2000, Janelle has been a partner in the development and construction of 10 unique loft projects in downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City. With a strong presence in Colorado Springs’ central core, Janelle is known around town as “The Loft Lady,” and has earned a reputation with downtown building owners and developers as a knowledgeable sales agent and project partner. See some of The Loft Lady Special Projects.
Historic rehabilitation: As a history buff, Janelle has enjoyed actively participating in the rehabilitation of more than 40 homes in just the last few years. She leads the Walston Group Special Projects team, and is hands-on in the development and design of each and every project.
New home construction and sales: In addition to the rehabilitation of older homes, Janelle’s Special Projects team has also designed and built a number of new homes from the ground up. She truly understands the complex process of new home construction from architectural and interior design to construction management and sales.
Besides her own ventures in new home construction, over the years Janelle has successfully represented a number of local and national homebuilders. She has been leading the talented sales and marketing team at JM Weston Homes since 2009.
Janelle is an avid supporter of downtown growth and the arts, including the Art on the Streets program. She is a seasoned traveler and has logged many miles visiting places all over the world, yet still makes time for the occasional tent camping excursion in the mountains of Colorado.
Some of Janelle's Rave Reviews:
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Janelle Walston and Walston Group Real Estate for over fourteen years. During that time, Janelle has served as my listing representative in selling two of my personal residences. Both homes were listed during a challenging time in the housing market and her knowledge of the industry was invaluable in attracting buyers for my homes and ultimately closing the sales. At the beginning of each listing, she did a thorough walkthrough of each home and made cost effective upgrade and repair suggestions to enhance the appeal of each home. I am confident that I would not have gotten the sales price that was negotiated without her expertise."
~ John Bissett, Client
“My wife Sona and I had the pleasure of working with Janelle and her team when we bought our downtown loft. Janelle was someone we trusted every step of the way; always keeping promises, always honest and fair and always ethical. We have nothing but respect and gratitude for her.”
~ Aram and Sona, Loft Owners
“Janelle Walston has been my realtor for more than 15 years. I have always found her and her team to be great partners for my real estate needs. With her nuanced knowledge of the market and industry, particularly the downtown area, coupled with her hard work, attention to detail, and integrity, I know I can depend on her to look out for my best interests. I continue to heartily recommend, without a moment’s hesitation, the Walston Group to anyone looking to buy, sell or develop property in Colorado Springs."
~ Kevin Z., Loft Owner
“I have been working with the Walston Group for about 10 years and completed six transactions with Janelle and team. Words cannot express the amazing client experience my family and I receive each time we interact with WG - whether we have simple questions or complex situations arise, our minds are always at ease knowing that Walston Group is advocating for our needs in handling our real estate portfolio. Their expertise has helped us to make wise decisions in critical circumstances. I wholeheartedly recommend Janelle and her team of experts for anyone looking to purchase or sell in the greater Colorado Springs area."
~ Jennifer U., Client
“The Loft Lady/Janelle Walston was critical to the success of the Pikes Peak Loft project in Downtown Colorado Springs. Janelle and her team saw us through from the design of every unit to the listing and sale of each loft - in record time, during the pandemic, including pre-sales - and all at top dollar. Her team is great at what they do and very pleasant to work with. They are true professionals and I look forward to collaborating with them on our next project!"
~ Rich Guy, Developer
“As a professional homebuilder, I am fortunate to have established a business relationship with Janelle and her team. To date, Walston Group Real Estate has marketed and sold over 700 of my company’s townhomes. That relationship continues to flourish and benefit my company greatly. Janelle, Angie and her team treat my business like it’s their own and have been invaluable to the success of JM Weston Homes. I highly recommend Walston Group Real Estate!"
~ John Bissett, President JM Weston Homes
"I have collaborated with Walston Group in the design and marketing of lofts as well as single family renovation projects. Throughout each, they have provided the utmost attention to detail and an unparalleled knowledge of the local real estate market. I trust the team at Walston Group because of their personalized professional service and unique marketing capabilities. They have been a major contributor to the success of my business."
~ Dan Robertson, Developer/S&R Construction President
"I take all my business to the Walston Group. Their knowledge of pricing and structural elements of a property, plus in depth knowledge of financing, is unsurpassed. Walston Group has exceeded my expectations and I wouldn't hesitate to refer all my business to them."
~ Julie Wolfe, Attorney
"Janelle Walston is my drug of choice! I had no clue about buying or selling a property, but Walston Group made the whole process of home purchase totally painless. She guided me through every step, from the beginning when my space was a gutted old building to the final development of my beautiful downtown loft. I owe her more than I can say."
~ Wylene Carol, First Downtown Loft Owner
“Janelle and I have worked together for more than 20 years. She always develops a great relationship with her clients and they are extremely happy with the results. If you are looking for a loft, look no further. Janelle is the expert in the Downtown Colorado Springs market. With all that said, above all Janelle is a great person and one of my best friends."
~ David Oliver, Branch Manager Community Banks Mortgage
Janelle's Recently Sold Listings and Special Projects
