Sales Associate Carissa Paulson has been named Rookie of the Year by the Gallatin Association of REALTORS®. Paulson was recognized with this honor not only for successfully serving her clients, but also for her community service, REALTOR® involvement, and her dedication to the industry. Paulson works in real estate full-time where her tenacity and attention to detail help her exceed client expectations. Having grown up in the Bozeman area, she offers a level of knowledge and insight that leaves her clients confident in their decisions to buy and sell. Growing up, Paulson was actively involved in her family's real estate and construction businesses; her father was a general contractor and property developer while her mother was a Broker/Realtor. Paulson is a member of the National, Montana, and Gallatin Association of REALTORS® and of the Southwest Montana Multiple Listing Service. She has served on the Montana Building Industry Association State Convention committee and the Rotary Club of Big Sky. In addition, she is a parent volunteer at Gallatin Gateway School.