Lori Barnett, owner and broker of Engel & Völkers Black Hills, leads a team that has proudly served the region for more than 20 years. Originally founded as VIP Properties, this woman-owned company has evolved from a local brokerage into a globally connected real estate firm with offices in Rapid City and Spearfish.
Lori described her team as “a perfect mix of driven professionals who genuinely care about people.” She said, “Our advisors aren’t just here to close deals; they’re here to guide clients through some of the biggest transitions of their lives.” Their advisors are “knowledgeable, resourceful and fiercely dedicated,” she said, adding, “That level of care is what defines Engel & Völkers Black Hills.”
As a leader, Lori focuses on mentorship and collaboration.
“My goal is to help each advisor amplify what makes them great,” she said. “Real estate is personal, and so is our leadership approach, giving each advisor the freedom to build their own brand within
the Engel & Völkers framework.”
Lori emphasized the team’s culture of collaboration: “Real
estate can be competitive, but we’ve created an environment
where people genuinely root for each other’s success.”
While deeply rooted in the Black Hills community through volunteering and local involvement, the firm benefits from Engel & Völkers’ global network. Lori said this balance provides “international reach without losing its personal touch,” allowing the team to combine cutting-edge marketing and technology with local expertise.
Pictured, front, left to right: Polly Garrett, Michelle Carr, KadieBeth Lang, Lori Barnett, Cody Brown, Micheal Lhotak,
Jenni Sneesby, Tea Hoffman, Mikala Kulesza, Rich Hegre, Benjamin Klinkel, Misti Brown, Melissa Christianson, Nicole Petrik, Makayla Rozell, Bobbi Bentz, Charlea Svenson and Jeffrey Lawler. Not Pictured: Andrew Moulthrop, Athena Palmer, Brook Sharp, Casey Carr, Courtney Hodges, David O’Hara, Emily Lammers, Krista Heid, Krysta Scott, Kurt Pfeffer, Randi Mertes, Taryn Pike, Tracy Bradsky, Trevor Bryan and Ty McGinnis.
517 Main Street
Rapid City, SD 57702
605 Main Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
blackhills.evrealestate.com
