If you are buying in Denver, you can pass this entire hassle by just calling me! But, read on if you are looking elsewhere in the US! Choose the right listing agent by interviewing 3-5 locals with proven track records in your neighborhood—prioritize recent sales comps, full-service marketing plans, and transparent communication over hype, ensuring they understand Denver’s block-by-block dynamics in the Colorado housing market.
Key Qualities to Evaluate
After 15+ years in Denver real estate and thousands of transactions, I look for agents who deliver CMAs based on hyper-local comps (last 90 days, 0.5-mile radius), not Zillow guesses. Ask for their last 10 sales: average days on market under 30, sold-to-list ratios over 98%, and net proceeds maximized after fees. Full marketing—pro photos, drones, virtual tours, agent blasts—drives showings; avoid discounters skimping on exposure. Track record in your price range and style matters: family homes need school-zone expertise, condos HOA savvy.
Interview in person—gauge responsiveness.
Denver-Specific Agent Fit
Highlands Ranch real estate demands agents versed in HOA villages near Mountain Vista schools ($150-$400 fees, covenant compliance boosting values); pick ones with 20+ annual sales there for pricing edge. Littleton bungalows require clay pipe and basement know-how; core Denver agents excel in urban flow, historic quirks. Market cycles test them—spring frenzy needs negotiation pros, balanced winters demand off-market networks. Douglas County specialists handle lot grading; compared to Littleton flexibility, Highlands Ranch agents navigate village rules for faster closes. Local SEO and buyer pools separate pros from amateurs.
Verify via MLS—not testimonials.
Practical Advice for Sellers
| Criteria | Red Flag | Green Flag |
|---|---|---|
| Recent Comps | National data | Block-specific sales |
| Marketing Plan | Basic MLS | Video + social blasts |
| Communication | Weekly emails | Daily updates |
Sellers, request scripted presentations—probe “how will you price mine?” and “backup if no offers?”; check references from similar homes.
Buyers-turned-sellers, confirm dual-agency comfort for seamless ladders.
My hands-on, concierge-level service tailors strategies block-by-block, weighs school/HOA fits through market cycles, builds pricing from local sales, and negotiates relentlessly for top results. Clients are long-term relationships and friends, not transactions—integrity, honesty, transparency, and relentless work ethic deliver every time.
If choosing a listing agent shapes your Denver real estate sale—Littleton, Highlands Ranch expertise—reach out anytime. I’m here for a no-pressure conversation and honest guidance tailored to the Colorado housing market.

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