Dirk DePagter has expertise in both commercial and residential real estate, development and construction, as well as commercial development for condominiums and mixed use buildings. His 40 years of experience includes extensive knowledge of commercial and residential construction in the Telluride region. Dirk DePagter is founder and Managing Broker of Telluride Real Estate Brokers.
Brigitte de Pagter Kusuno is a Colorado native born and raised in Telluride. Brigitte is Dirk de Pagter’s oldest daughter, wife of Chad Kusuno and mother of Landon, Kai and Kobe. An avid snowboarder, Brigitte enjoys spending her spare time on the mountain riding and skiing with her sons or playing and coaching hockey. Brigitte and Chad brought their family back to Telluride to inspire their dreams, fuel their future and enjoy everything that makes Telluride a special place.
Primary Areas Served
Telluride, CO
Responsibilities
As founder and Managing Broker of Telluride Real Estate Brokers, Dirk DePagter has extensive expertise with Telluride’s commercial area. Telluride Real Estate Brokers has developed and sold many vacant parcels, condominiums and single family homes in Telluride and is highly knowledgeable about commercial retail buildings in Telluride’s historic downtown area.
Professional Background
Dirk DePagter was born and raised in the Netherlands, where he became a master carpenter. He and his wife Patrice moved to Telluride in the mid-1970s, where Dirk DePagter worked in construction. In 1976, Dirk started his own company, Dutch Masters Construction.
After a successful career as a builder and developer, Dirk DePagter worked at Aldasoro Ltd. from 1990 to 1996 as Vice President. In this role, Dirk DePagter was responsible for the development and sales of the 166 parcel Aldasoro Ranch Subdivision.
Based on Dirk’s passion for real estate, he received his real estate license in 1996. After receiving his license, Dirk worked with the Telluride Real Estate Corporation from May 1997 through August 2004. In September 2004, Dirk formed Telluride Real Estate Brokers, Inc. where he continues to provide excellent brokerage services to buyers and sellers. Contact Dirk today for an expert realtor in Telluride, CO!
Brigitte started her real estate career in Boulder and returned home in 2005 to continue her career as a Realtor with Telluride Real Estate Brokers, Inc. Brigitte comes from a strong background and education in economics, marketing, development and real estate. She understands and appreciates Telluride’s community dynamics, opportunities and potential.
Memberships & Affiliations
Dirk DePagter is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors, Colorado Association of Realtors, Telluride Association of Realtors, and Rocky Mountain Commercial Brokers.
Brigitte is the Past President and long time board member of the Lizard Head Hockey Club, Past Board Member of the Rio Grand High School Hockey League, (Regional HS Hockey League), Past Board member and Past Treasurer of Continental Divide Youth Hockey League (CDYHL), and has also been involved with Telluride Aids Benefit, BRAVO, San Miguel Resource Center Fundraiser, Big Brother and Big Sister of South West Colorado out of Durango, and Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club.
Education
Educated in the Netherlands, Dirk DePagter speaks several languages.
Personal
Dirk DePagter is a proud grandfather to three grandsons and enjoys rafting, fishing, skiing and sailing.

Contact Details
- Office : (970) 728-6667
- Mobile : (970) 708-3918
- Email : Dirk@telluriderealestatebrokers.com
Web : https://www.telluriderealestatebrokers.com/