About Liz
Liz Richards - Broker Associate
What sets Liz Richards apart from your average real estate agent? A
tremendous drive to be the BEST in the industry achieved through
a devotion to extremely high standards of customer service, a
far-reaching referral network, an extensive knowledge of new
construction and the remodeling of older homes, and an intense
love for and involvement in the Denver real estate market. My
knowledge spans the realm of infill development, historic preservation,
and property rights. By helping clients to buy and sell real
estate I exercise my passion on a daily basis. I view my role
as a real estate agent to be in the consultant arena. My responsibility
with clients does not end after the transaction is complete but
is instead an ongoing relationship. I continually strive to furnish
my clients with relevant, cutting edge information as it pertains
to their real estate investments. Depending on my clients needs,
such data can range from weekly sales statistics, current market
inclinations, and referrals for home improvement tradesmen, neighborhood
happenings, and home design trends.
Knowledge: An extensive knowledge of the real
estate industry plays a paramount role in my ability to furnish
clients with top notch customer service and professional advice.
It’s always my goal to educate clients rather than just sell
to them a product. Information ranging from absorption rates,
remodeling costs, neighborhood values, the nuances of historic
homes, schools, home staging techniques, and infill development
represent just the tip of my professional wisdom. I’m lucky to
have gained great insight via my husband who is an architectural
designer and General Contractor. From being able to accurately
read floor plans to knowing the basics of the cost of construction,
my husband’s professional experience provides me with a wealth
of helpful information to share with my clients.
Experience and Achievements: Prior to being
a realtor I worked in high tech sales in the corporate arena.
While living in Chicago I worked for MCI in outside sales. I then
moved to Boulder and worked for GE Access; a major distributor
of Sun Microsystems. While the high tech world was not my passion,
it furnished me with an excellent foundation from which to launch
my real estate career. Acute customer service skills, negotiating
tactics, marketing strategies, time management, and detailed sales
trainings were just some of the educational provisions that I
gleaned from technical sales experience. Since beginning my real
estate career in 2004, I have been a member of the Denver
Board of Realtors Million Dollar Roundtable from 2004-2010, Kentwood
$10 million Club, Kentwood Top Producers. I have
consistently achieved a sales volume beyond 10,000 million dollars
in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. I have completed over 200 transactions
to date (2/1/10). One of my favorite aspects about real estate
is that with each transaction, valuable experience is gained.
The art of negotiation is a muscle that must be flexed in order
to remain strong. Picking a realtor steeped in achievement and
experience will only benefit the client. I enjoy the wide variety
of transactions that the real estate world provides. I work the
real estate gamut from sellers, first time buyers, savvy investors,
fix and flippers, historic remodelers, builders, and 1031 exchanges.
Project Experience: Infill development is a passion of mine.
I was instrumental in spearheading the Flats 15 development in Lohi from the
project’s conception, through its completion. I have also helped to complete
3 residential remodels with my husband and we just completed building our house
in Lohi. Other projects that I have helped to market and sell are: Metroview,
2900 Wyandot, Gilpin Grove, Highland Overlook, 1200 Delaware, Vision on Zuni,
One Lincoln Park, Wash Park Row Homes, Zuni Townhomes, Vallejo Townhome, and
Mondo Condos.
Attitude and Goals: The real estate market
is a forever changing environment. What worked 10 years ago may
not necessarily be the best formula for today’s success. Because
the real estate industry has become more sophisticated and challenging,
you need a professional who thoroughly understands the business
and strives to be the best. I’m committed to staying at the top
of my game and being one of the highest producing and performing
realtors in Denver. My exceeding energy, unbridled enthusiasm,
and positive attitude serve to compliment my extensive business
skill set. Also noteworthy are the numerous articles I have written
for local publications such as the Rocky Mountain News, The Denver
Business Journal, and the North Denver Tribune. I strive to continue
to position myself as a Denver real estate authority.
Liz’s background:
I grew up just outside of Chicago where much of my family still
resides. I’ve been in Colorado since 1997 first residing in Boulder
and then moving to Denver. The University of Arizona in Tucson
is my alma mater. I graduated magna cum laude with a degree in
Art History. After college I moved to Paris and lived there for
over a year and traveled throughout Europe. While living in Paris,
I took classes at the Sorbonne and studied art history. This increased
my knowledge of art and architecture beyond the average realm.
If you are interested, I would love to explain the difference
between a belvedere and a cupola . . . a column and a pillar .
. . a balcony and a gallery. This aesthetic training and awareness
has greatly aided me in the marketing of Denver’s numerous historic
homes. And if you really are interested and still reading … My
other great loves are art, travel, film, skiing, hiking, my dog
and husband … obviously not in that order!
Contact me for more information:
Mobile phone - 303.956.2962
Email: liz@kentwoodcity.com
