I had just finished remodeling my condo when I started looking for a townhouse, and my son, as it happened, was thinking about purchasing his first house at the same time. The market was crazy hot, and sellers were reaping the benefits of waiting for a buyer to outbid the 15+ offers for the same house. Homes were selling within hours of hitting the market! I ran across a house online that I thought my son would like, so I called the realtor's number on the advertisement for more details. And, forgive the cliche, but "the rest is history." Laura Burling with Thrive answered my call, gave me the details I asked for, and very casually (no pressure), we started talking about why I wanted info on the house. My son gave the okay to have her start looking for homes for him. This is where Laura turned out to be our saving grace. I'm guessing that we physically looked at 'about' 15 to 20+ homes and made offers on 'about' 4+ over several months of searching for the perfect fit - all of which we lost to "cash buyers." Then, Laura connected us with people who could help my son become a 'cash buyer' to at least have our offer considered by a seller. My son went through the process of becoming a 'cash buyer,' and his next offer is the house he lives in today! Along every step of the process, it was like Laura was on standby alert. She took our calls immediately (as she always did, by the way) and continued to answer the zillionth questions we would email, text, or call her about (all hours of the day). In fact, during this entire process of researching the different areas and visiting all the homes, what I loved about Laura, was that she listened and watched and came to know what we were looking for as much as we did! She would point out the good-bad and the ugly - to make sure we didn't miss an important detail while scrutinizing each home. We never felt pressured! In my experience selling and buying past homes, I have NEVER worked with a realtor like Laura Burling. It was like having a good friend who happened to be highly knowledgeable about the local housing market and market trends AND an expert about homes. Laura called many selling realtors on our behalf for answers to our questions; she is highly professional and responsive, yet so down to earth. She also meant it when she said if we need painters, contractors, or other resources, she will help. We've lived in this incredible home since June, and Laura continues to provide resources if we run out of ideas! I give my very highest recommendation to contact Laura - especially if you're a procrastinator like we were - looking forward to the fun of house hunting yet dreading getting into the process. You need to call Laura - she's the BEST realtor I've ever worked with - hands down!!! read more

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Tim is the Bulldog you want in your corner, and the Thrive Team have this down to a science. From our first phone call with Tim, we knew we would be in good hands. His relaxed demeanor, thoughtful responses, Rolodex of people/restaurants/schools/etc, and candid nature were all factors that made us want to work with him, all of which ended up being incredibly helpful. Throughout the entire buying process, he was always available for a text or call from sun-up to late evening, weekends, and even some holidays due to the timeline of our purchase. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in finding our first home. He always did the best by us to get the best deal, to find alternatives methods of adjusting the total numbers, compensation, and using that Bulldog mentality to our benefit when negotiating. On the flipside to that, he was also incredibly candid and clear-minded about what the risks were, where the lines might be, and reading the room to play our cards effectively - demonstrating his finesse and tactical thinking on top of the aforementioned mentality. On top of that, any time we had a question about a contractor, pricing, vendor, etc, he had an answer, a phone number, and a suggestion ready to help guide us. In addition to Tim himself, his team at Thrive (shout out to Tony and Paula), the technological infrastructure, and the concierge service they provided was top-tier and has been a key tool in guiding us through this process. Any time we had a question, they had an answer; any time there was a service (internet, water, electric, etc) that needed to be setup, they were there; the list goes on. Between the people and the technological infrastructure, they have this process down pat. Throughout the entire buying process, my wife and I had been, at points, uncomfortably surprised with how smoothly everything was going - seriously, we expected this to be so much more difficult and arduous of a task. Instead, we found incredible partners in Tim + Thrive who took as much weight off of us as possible, and were working diligently in the background to execute at the highest level on our behalf. We could not be more grateful to them for how much they have done for us and how easy it was to get to closing. We are incredibly happy with everything Tim did for us, the outcome of our purchase, and the experience we had with Thrive. Tim & the Thrive team have found a customer for life. read more

When my daughter was recently looking (remotely) for a house in Denver, I tried to help her by searching the Internet for listings. I happened on the Thrive website at SmartDenverHomeSearch.com and while looking at photos of a property, I accidentally clicked on a button that sent a message to one of Thrive's agents, Kevin Shelledy. When Kevin called me, I explained to him that my daughter already had a real estate agent - a friend of a friend - and that she was not planning to change. But since I was already talking with him, I asked about the particular property I was looking at on the website and he pointed out some things about it that I had overlooked. He also told me that the SmartDenverHomeSearch website was directly connected to the MLS so that its listings were much more up to date than some others that are perhaps better known by consumers, such as Zillow and Trulia. I was impressed and made a note of his name. At Kevin's suggestion, I also registered for the website so I could get updates about properties that were coming on the market. As things proceeded with the other agent over the following months, we were occasionally confused and a couple of times I called Kevin for guidance. Although he stood to gain nothing from interacting with me, he was consistently responsive and helpful - orienting me to the Denver market, explaining what certain documents meant, describing strategies that could be used to secure the property we wanted, and so on. At one point, he even interrupted his vacation to answer my questions for a half hour or so. Even after my daughter bought a house, Kevin helped her find contractors to make small alterations to the property. I emphasize again that he had nothing whatsoever to gain financially from all this. Throughout, I was very impressed with Kevin's tech savvy and total professionalism. There is nothing tired or ho-hum about his approach; rather, there is good energy without any pressure. I understand that he has had experience in the hospitality (hotel) industry, and it shows. I found him to be refreshingly service-oriented with a solid knowledge of real estate. On the basis of my own experience, I strongly recommend him to others as someone they should certainly consider using as their agent in the Denver area. read more

Thank you, Laura, for helping me find the perfect place! I was looking for a place for my mom and me. As a first-time homebuyer, I didn't know anything about real estate or looking for a home. Laura recognized this quickly, and shortly after our first call, she scheduled a meeting to educate me on the home buying process and what to expect. More than anything, this first meeting helped to establish a strong foundation for our search. She was informative and, more importantly, patient with my complete lack of knowledge regarding all things real estate. She went through the financing details and what to expect as far as loans go, the importance of inspections, bidding over asking (and potentially appraisal), how these factor into negotiations, etc. I scribbled down as many notes as possible and referred to them frequently. I wasn't sure what I was looking for, so we started with some places that looked reasonable online. Laura asked many questions: did I like the layout, upstairs/downstairs, location, etc.? With my answers in hand, she put together several listings that considerably narrowed our search. She was consistent about this, and very soon, we were only hitting places that I would seriously consider and typically resulted in a bid. We looked at several areas of town, a few I was familiar with but many I'd never noticed before and were completely new to me. Laura's very familiar with the local market, and this was incredibly helpful. Overall I felt that our searching was very productive, but more than that, it was a lot of fun and helped to pare down the place I had in mind. Laura consistently pointed out both the positives and negatives of the places we visited - at no time did I feel that she just wanted to get me into a new home. She genuinely wants to ensure her clients know what they're getting into and are happy with the results. Regarding availability and responsiveness, Laura was always available to take a call or a question, over the phone, over text, you name it. She is detail oriented and knows the industry, and knows the inventory. I will contact Laura Burling again in a heartbeat if and when I'm next in the market for a new place! I will absolutely recommend her to anybody I know looking for a house! read more

We were guided to Ms. Tracey Gobey, and the Thrive Team, by the high praise and plaudits from a prior client we know. And we are so glad we were sent her way. Those that read this may know about the highly competitive CO / Denver area real estate market. Even as experienced buyers we were shocked at the limited early 2021 home inventory and multitude of aggressively competitive buyers. We entered this market needing a family home, in the near term, but expecting months of "shopping", offers, and even bidding wars. Fortune shined on us; a perfect home appeared unexpectedly on the market. With the expert assistance of Ms. Gobey, we were able to: quickly engage with the Sellers, assess the competition, establish an appropriate series of offers, and ultimately arrive at the winning offer and purchase of the home. The Thrive Team backing Tracey up were also absolutely key in the series of rapid responses we were required to make prior to arriving at a signed sales contract. To give the reader perspective, there were approximately: 165 requests for showings of the property, 65 actual showings, 25 serious offers, and two "head-to-head" final contenders. All this on a 4-day, showing to final offer deadline. Tracey won this competition for us. In addition to her basic real estate process expertise, Tracey gets huge credit for guiding us through this extremely competitive, short fused, negotiation in a positive and transparent way. The relationship she instigated with the Sellers, and their agent, was direct and efficient, yet absolutely pointed towards the "win-win" agreement we eventually established. Evidence of that positive outcome is the continued good relationship we have with the Sellers as we coordinate their move out, and our move into the home. We highly recommend Ms. Tracey Gobey, and the Thrive Team, to anyone looking to engage an agent, in the Denver real estate market they serve. Obviously, our experience with Tracey and the Thrive Team is as buyers. However, based upon this experience they will be our first stop for any of our future real estate business, buy or sell. Many thanks Tracey! Many thanks to the Thrive Team. Sincerely, G and S Harrison read more

As first-time home buyers, my spouse and I did our exhaustive research of finding a reliable real estate agency. We came across Thrive Real Estate Group and upon reading the positive reviews, we decided to reach out to them in hopes to find our first home. Upon emailing them, we were instantly contacted by one of their advisors, Nathan Dick, and from our first conversation with Nathan we were confident we found the right agent for our search. Nathan went above and beyond our expectations. As my spouse and I travel constantly we were concerned that we would run into issues in finding a home since we were not in Colorado but Nathan's outstanding planning and execution, we were able to participate in two tours which consisted viewing of 10 plus properties. One thing we really appreciated about Nathan is the little things he does, like picking us at the airport and printing us packets to review each property to have a better understanding of the property we were looking at. Nathan never pressured us into one property and he really took into account of our specifications. He thoroughly answered all the questions we had and if he did not have the answer, he did the research until he found the answer. We put our trust in Nathan as the property we chose to purchase was the one we did not even see in person. Nathan gave us an outstanding facetime tour and we instantly knew we found our "home". Upon choosing the house, we entered in slight bidding war but with Nathan's outstanding recommendations we were able to win the bid! Finding a home was one part of the process, the other part was getting approved for a mortgage. Although we had some setbacks in the loan approval process, Nathan tiredly worked to understand our situation and find solutions. Fortunately, Nathan linked us with a loan officer who specialized in VA loans and between Nathan and his Thrive team, the loan officer, and title company we were able to finally close! If you are searching for a real estate advisor, we highly recommend Nathan Dick. He will keep working for you 24/7 and ensure you have a stress-free search of finding the home that meets your needs and current situation. read more

Our accidental discovery of Thirve Real Estate Agent Tim Aberle changed everything...well, at least a lot. In early 2018 my now-husband and I were anxious to find a Denver home that was more suitable for the two of us and an eventual larger family. We signed up to see a house via Zillow and were fortuitously linked up with Tim. I was hesitant to work with any particular agent given previously underwhelming experiences, but Tim proved to be different. He: * Was incredibly proactive (devising solutions to inspection issues, scheduling appointments without reminders) * Immediately established a customized listing queue based on our specific interests/requirements (in our case, we were heavily focused on homes in good elementary school districts) * Had no interest in selling us on homes or features that were less-than-great (in a few of the homes we visited he even gave us advice on why a particular home may not suit our needs despite us not realizing it yet) * Has extensive knowledge of the neighborhoods and house types throughout the entire Denver area, which saved a lot of time and helped us narrow our search in a way that technology can't (by looking at the front of a house he could accurately guess the build year, floorplan, and likely finishes, and with renovated houses he could differentiate quality from shoddy workmanship very quickly) * Devised a winning bid strategy for us when we competed to buy our eventual house; the seller's Agent even complimented him at closing and suggested that Tim's professional representation was essential in getting the house * Has very helpful knowledge of what goes into home repairs and redesigns (in terms of price, time, and best practices) which we used on many occasions to quickly calculate how much specific changes would likely add to our price tag * Has a very organized administrative support staff that proactively kept us on track with the documentation requirements and deadlines for closing Aside from his professional acumen, Tim is the kind of guy you'd like to have a beer with. Thumbs up for Tim and Thrive Real Estate! Tori & McArthur Hill read more

Working with Megan Lopez was an absolute game-changer after a disappointing experience with a previous agent from another realty group. Stepping into our initial meeting, I was cautious and hesitant due to losing a home I adored because of a lack of haste and understanding made by the prior agent. Throughout the ten months we worked together, Megan was a guiding force, tirelessly assisting with property tours, multiple offers, and navigating through two contract situations. Her dedication and support made me truly recognize the immense value a skilled agent brings to the home-buying process. Navigating the tumultuous Denver market led us to some truly unconventional properties - from fixer-uppers needing extensive restoration to those with unpermitted work or estate-owned status. Megan's proactive guidance helped me grasp the implications of each property, preventing potentially disastrous decisions. While never imposing her opinions, she consistently empowered me to craft the most informed offers possible, always offering invaluable advice on the trickier properties we explored. Megan's commitment to my best interests went beyond professional obligation. In her, I found not just a realtor, but someone who genuinely cared. I can't help but liken her guidance to that of a second parent, tirelessly ensuring I made the best decisions throughout this process. Although our interaction with Megan's realty group, Thrive, was limited, their thoughtful gestures - from inviting us to enjoyable events to providing occasional meal coupons - were immensely appreciated, especially as new homeowners juggling expenses. Ultimately, Megan's expertise and dedication led us to discover an even better home that we absolutely love. Her keen eye for detail and understanding of our needs made all the difference. Without hesitation, I would wholeheartedly recommend Megan to friends and family. Her dedication, guidance, and genuine care make her an invaluable asset in the real estate realm. If the future holds another venture in the housing market, I wouldn't think twice about working with Megan again. read more

Jillian has been absolutely AMAZING to work with -- I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend her and the team at Thrive! As first-time homebuyers, we honestly had no idea where to begin or what to expect. I was casually browsing Zillow and randomly requested a tour on a house I was interested in, and I can genuinely say we got incredibly lucky being connected with Jillian. One of my biggest fears going into this process was ending up with an agent who felt sales-pitchy or pressured us into making quick decisions. That was NEVER the case with Jillian. From day one, she understood that buying a home was a huge financial and emotional investment for us, and she always made us feel supported instead of pressured. She let us take the lead on what homes we wanted to see, checked in with us consistently, and truly met us where we were at throughout the entire process. She was incredibly easy to talk to, and I always felt comfortable asking questions -- no matter how small or repetitive they may have been. She was transparent, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely wanted us to understand every step of the home-buying process instead of just pushing us through it. Once we found the house we loved and submitted our offer, Jillian was ON TOP OF EVERYTHING. She sent us super helpful weekly Loom videos explaining what to expect next, what action items we needed to complete, and what each stage of the process meant. That level of communication and care made such a stressful process feel manageable and smooth. She stayed communicative, organized, proactive, and supportive all the way through closing, and the team at Thrive was also fantastic about helping with documents and keeping everything moving efficiently behind the scenes. I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience. Jillian felt like such an advocate for us throughout this entire journey, and I'm so grateful we had her by our side for our first home purchase. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, knowledgeable, communicative, and genuinely caring -- work with Jillian. You will be in amazing hands! read more

It was such a pleasure to work with Ben Melius and his team at Thrive Real Estate. My partner and I were on an unusual time crunch, and with Ben's tremendous help, we were able to time our purchase perfectly to our moving schedule. We felt blessed to have tapped into his market knowledge to navigate upticks in interest rates as we were searching, and his diligence with research and strategy gave us a window to step in and grab a home under asking price. Even a unique situation that arose with inspection went through stress-free, as Ben went above and beyond to personally coordinate repair work in a complicated scenario with some neighbors (who we all became immediate friends with!) and negotiate terms to tie off all loose ends. He checked in with us daily, fielded our questions immediately, helped us learn about the market, and was astute and observant as we visited potential properties, pointing out subtle things that were wrong that we would've never seen otherwise. Working with him, we knew we could trust him and that he'd be looking out for us. He talked about being our advocate as we got started, and as we went through the process, it was clear what he meant. His integrity and his work ethic on our behalf was so refreshing Kelly and the transaction team at Thrive were also on point. After we were under contract, she made the entire process seamless through our closing date. I felt like we were one step ahead at every turn, and never once felt surprised or thrown a curveball. She was timely, responsive and friendly, and gave us loads of information we wouldn't have expected her to think of for us. Two days before we closed, we got notice that our lease would have been going up by several hundred dollars had we stayed where we were and renewed. Getting into a home, and paying less to own than we would have been to continue leasing, feels like a complete victory, and my partner and I are thrilled heading into the future. Thank you so much to Ben, Kelly and the team at Thrive! read more

Buying a house with Tim Aberle and his sidekick Darcie Nicholson was the right choice. Tim is not your run of the mill broker. He sits with you and your family to understand your exact needs. You feel as if you have known him for several years. He listens and then speaks, he wasn't there to make me buy, he was there to ensure I had the right knowledge and the understanding of the situation. He will provide you the run down of all the great communities and has expert knowledge of the different types of growth around Denver, which is great information seeing as buying a home is not only for living, but also is a long term investment for your family. This was displayed through the emails he sent with school and neighborhood articles/ratings/reviews/events. Tim was easily reachable through a quick call or even a text. Scheduling a showing was super easy through his website and showings would be set for the same or next day. It almost seemed as if Tim had a clone of himself, as he seemed to always be available, which is awesome since the Denver market moves in such a rapid pace. As mentioned above, Darcie, Tim's right hand lady. Darcie was on top of where I was in my buying process. She provided me with helpful emails, which contain steps and articles to assist me in understanding of what to expect during certain timelines. She provided me with samples of documents, which prepared me for the real ones. This way any or all my questions could be answered before seeing the real documents. Working with Tim and Darcie was a night and day process from when I bought my last home. They seemed to have the process of buying a home locked in. They keep you informed about the entire process and don't beat around the bush. I would suggest you reach out to either of them if you are looking to buy. I know that when I am ready to sell I will be reaching out to them. I feel confident that they can successfully step me through that process, as they have already with buying a house. read more

As someone who has tried to avoid being an adult as long as possible, I never thought home buying would be an option because its far too difficult and confusing of an endeavor to undertake, or so I thought. Five minutes after submitting an online inquiry for a condo that piqued our interest, Elizabeth from Thrive Real Estate called me and my wife to get some more information. We explained at that time, how ignorant we were to the process and that we were pretty leery about the whole thing altogether but wanted to at least check into our options. She instantly put us at ease, letting us know that everyone is a little wary at first and that she could definitely help us out without getting too 'real estate-y'. We agreed to meet her to familiarize ourselves with the process and discuss our needs a little more in depth. After sitting with Elizabeth for 30 minutes, and getting a thorough (yet perfectly dumbed down) walk through of what to expect during the hunt and subsequent home buying process, we walked away confident that we were in capable hands and our search began in earnest! After two or three outings with our new friend, we found a great condo and then the hard work started. Although it was a harrowing few weeks, with emails blazing back and forth through the interwebs at the speed of light, Elizabeth and the Thrive Team were with us the entire way, Always one step ahead of the action, letting us know what to expect on an almost daily basis. Constant updates, like the Weather Channel! With Elizabeth's hustle and diligence, the closing went off without a hitch and the family is set to move into the new place any day now! 'Closing', 'Escrow', 'Pre-Approval', these terms were all foreign to me a mere three months ago and with the assistance and guidance of Team Thrive, I'm thinking I may just start investing in property. Look out, Donald Trump! :P read more

Before selecting a real estate agent, I searched the internet for a website that was simple to navigate and shared the relevant information I wanted to know about the individuals working at the office and ways to learn more about neighborhoods and properties available. I knew I wanted a local group not a national chain. When I called Tim answered. Tim and I had a wonderful conversation. His phone skills were sincere and personable. He listened and advised, making me feel very comfortable in moving forward to scheduling a personal visit with him and my husband. We were moving from California and upon our next trip we arranged to meet. Tim was ready to share with enthusiasm, driving us around and sharing details about each area that we wanted to know. Restaurants, stores, parks- he was so well informed- A real Local. We explained that we would be back once the relocation was in effect and that we would definitely be sure to work with him. Once this occurred Tim and his team were very helpful with our home search. They drove us to several different properties, were always on-time and ready to answer any questions or provide insight at the properties. Even when he took a hard-earned vacation, Tim's team members Kyle and Dave stepped in and helped us search for a house. Houses were selling quickly and timing was of the essence. In one week my husband and I knew exactly where we wanted to live because we had seen enough properties. So, when Tim returned he helped to find a home that works well for us. We put in an offer and things fell into place. He assisted nicely with negotiating and then with the inspection and walk through as well. We are very happy with the service that Tim and Thrive provided. I should include that the follow up work that Kelly provided during the closing process helped us complete the home purchase on time. read more

We had an outstanding experience working with Tim Aberle and could not recommend him more highly to anyone looking to buy a home in Colorado. From the very beginning, Tim brought an incredible level of knowledge and expertise, not only about the Denver-area neighborhoods but also about the homes themselves. He helped us understand important features, potential concerns, and things we may not have thought to consider on our own. What we appreciated most was his honesty. We always felt that Tim had our best interests in mind and was focused on helping us find the right home for our needs and lifestyle, rather than simply making a sale. Tim was also incredibly patient with us throughout the entire process. He took the time to answer all of our questions, explain things thoroughly, and make sure we felt informed and comfortable with every decision. His flexibility was equally impressive. There were many times when we would ask about seeing a house, and he would find a way to get us in for a tour as soon as the next day. Buying a home can easily become overwhelming and stressful, but Tim made the entire experience feel smooth, stress-free, and informative. His guidance gave us confidence throughout the process and ultimately helped us find a home that truly feels like the right fit for us. Once the sale was final Tim continued helping us by providing a list of vendors for any work that we would like to do at home. We are incredibly grateful for everything Tim did for us and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the Denver area or anywhere in Colorado. If the time ever comes for us to sell our home or begin looking for another one, Tim will absolutely be the first person we call. Thank you, Tim, for your patience, honesty, expertise, and for making such an important milestone in our lives such a positive experience! read more