Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Denver, CO

    Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.

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    Brendan Bartic profile picture
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    Brendan Bartic

    Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate - Elite Home Partners

    26 Years of experience

    217+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.01%

    in Denver, CO

    $1.84B

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Kimberly Austin

    Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate

    24 Years of experience

    46+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.02%

    in Denver, CO

    $508.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Lori Abbey

    Compass

    16 Years of experience

    57+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.02%

    in Denver, CO

    $682.3M

    All-Time Sales

    $560K - $6.7M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Erica Chouinard

    RE/MAX Professionals

    25 Years of experience

    724+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.03%

    in Denver, CO

    $1.81B

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $4.9M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Mark Baker - CO

    City2Summit Realty LLC

    13 Years of experience

    61+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.07%

    in Denver, CO

    $315.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Victoria Macaskill

    Denver Homes

    22 Years of experience

    52+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.09%

    in Denver, CO

    $259.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Dave Umphress

    Keller Williams Realty Success

    14 Years of experience

    278+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.13%

    in Denver, CO

    $820.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Ali Van Westenberg

    Keller Williams Advantage Realty

    43 Years of experience

    36+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.21%

    in Denver, CO

    $458M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $66.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sean Healey

    Keller Williams Preferred Realty

    30 Years of experience

    47+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.25%

    in Denver, CO

    $416.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $3M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Conrad Smith

    Keller Williams Downtown - Urban Pro Homes

    19 Years of experience

    17+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.26%

    in Denver, CO

    $96.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.3M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Barry Kunselman

    Hatch Realty, LLC

    19 Years of experience

    22+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.28%

    in Denver, CO

    $154M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    50%

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    Sarah Bowles profile picture
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    Sarah Bowles

    Coldwell Banker

    15 Years of experience

    19+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.29%

    in Denver, CO

    $173.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    10%

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    Tyler Shields

    Keller Williams DTC

    15 Years of experience

    166+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.31%

    in Denver, CO

    $735.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Sam Wilson profile picture
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    Sam Wilson

    Wilson Group Real Estate

    25 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.34%

    in Denver, CO

    $242M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    3%

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    William Watson profile picture
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    William Watson

    Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty

    42 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.36%

    in Denver, CO

    $282.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $2.3M

    Price Range

    7%

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    Maria Hambrick

    Kentwood

    17 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.41%

    in Denver, CO

    $94.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $2.1M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Erik Carman profile picture
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    Erik Carman

    Compass

    10 Years of experience

    32+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.41%

    in Denver, CO

    $109.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $500K - $1.8M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Michael Kozlowski profile picture
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    Michael Kozlowski

    RE/MAX Professionals

    23 Years of experience

    65+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.42%

    in Denver, CO

    $809.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $480K - $3.5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Cameron McClellan

    eXp Realty

    15 Years of experience

    96+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.46%

    in Denver, CO

    $523M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2.4M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kimberly Ryan

    Coldwell Banker

    26 Years of experience

    35+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.47%

    in Denver, CO

    $186.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $2.2M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Tim Wade

    KW Advantage Realty LLC

    34 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.48%

    in Denver, CO

    $619.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $400K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Derek Gilbert profile picture
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    Derek Gilbert

    Keller Williams Realty

    24 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.5%

    in Denver, CO

    $294.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Patrick Murray

    HomeSmart

    24 Years of experience

    14+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.52%

    in Denver, CO

    $116.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Danielle Nuno

    The Awaka Group

    9 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.52%

    in Denver, CO

    $196.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $980K

    Price Range

    22%

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    Dean Gary

    Re/Max Alliance

    33 Years of experience

    7+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.56%

    in Denver, CO

    $283.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $23M

    Price Range

    4%

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    What These Numbers Mean for Denver Buyers and Sellers

    Denver's current median home price of $650,000 reflects a market that has seen steady, moderate growth over the past year. With 21 days on market and homes selling at 99.1% of list price, conditions favor neither buyers nor sellers exclusively. For buyers, this means more time to evaluate properties and negotiate, though competition remains for well-priced homes. Sellers can expect reasonable offers close to asking price, but may need patience as properties take longer to sell than in previous hot markets.

    With 17,216 licensed real estate agents serving the Denver market, choosing the right representation can significantly impact your outcome. Our analysis identifies agents who consistently outperform across key metrics like negotiation skill, time to close, and client satisfaction in Denver's unique neighborhoods.

    What Denver Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding Denver's market data helps you make informed decisions whether you're buying or selling. These interactive tools translate the statistics into practical insights for your situation.

    Income Required to Buy in Denver
    $181,500
    Home Price $650,000
    Down Payment (20%) $130,000
    Loan Amount $520,000
    Monthly PITI $4,236

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.65% mortgage rate, 1.15% property tax rate, and $275/month insurance.

    Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    BALANCED MARKET
    Neither buyers nor sellers hold significant advantage
    Days on Market
    21 days
    Sale-to-List
    99.1%
    Price Trend
    ++4.2%
    Monthly Payment Breakdown
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,236
    Principal & Interest
    $3,338
    Property Taxes
    $623
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Estimates based on 6.65% rate, 1.15% property tax, $275/month insurance. PMI not required with 20% down.

    Denver Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $624,000
    Today $650,000
    ↑ +4.2%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 22 days
    Today 21 days
    ↑ +-1 day days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.0%
    Today 99.1%
    − +0.11%
    What this shift means: Denver's market has experienced modest price growth but longer selling times, indicating a transition from the pandemic-era seller's market toward more balanced conditions. Buyers have gained negotiating power while sellers need realistic pricing strategies.

    Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Denver MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.

    Our Data: Sources, Methodology, and Update Frequency

    Verified Data Sources
    • MLS transaction records
    • County recorder filings
    • State licensing databases
    • Aggregated review platforms
    Not self-reported
    How We Analyze
    • Transaction volume weighting
    • Recency bias (recent performance matters more)
    • Negotiation performance calculation
    • Review sentiment analysis
    Agents cannot pay for placement
    Always Current
    • Transaction data: Updated continuously using MLS records and county sales data
    • Market statistics: Monthly refresh
    • Agent rankings: Updated in real time as new transactions are detected

    Last updated: January 2026

    EffectiveAgents analyzes 9,146 transactions across 17,216 agents in Denver to surface the 189 agents who consistently outperform on measurable outcomes. Our rankings reflect verified results, not advertising spend.

    9,146 transactions analyzed this year in Denver

    Ready to Find Your Denver Agent?

    Our algorithm matches you with agents who consistently outperform in the Denver market.

    How We Rank Denver Real Estate Agents

    Unlike lead generation platforms that sell your contact information to the highest bidder, EffectiveAgents uses objective performance data to identify agents who deliver superior results. Our methodology focuses on measurable outcomes that directly impact your transaction success.

    • Verified sales volume and transaction count
    • Negotiation performance (sale-to-list ratio analysis)
    • Days on market comparison
    • Client review scores
    • Price range expertise

    This data-driven approach ensures you connect with agents who have proven track records rather than those with the largest marketing budgets.

    Find the Perfect Agent for Your Denver Transaction

    Our algorithm analyzes 17,216 Denver agents across sale price performance, negotiation skill, and transaction volume to match you with an agent who fits your specific needs.

    Find My Ideal Agent

    Our algorithm has analyzed 9,146 sales over the last 12 months

    What to Look for in a Denver Realtor

    Beyond credentials and years in the business, focus on agents who demonstrate consistent performance in Denver's specific market conditions. The best agents adapt their strategies to neighborhood dynamics and current market trends.

    Top Denver Agent Performance Example

    Based on our analysis of top-performing agents in the Denver market

    Sales Volume (12 mo)
    $34.2M
    Transactions
    60
    Top Percentile
    99.1%
    Client Reviews
    4.9/5

    Look for agents who negotiate effectively in Denver's competitive segments. Top performers typically secure sale-to-list ratios above 99.1%, demonstrating their ability to price strategically and negotiate favorable terms. Consider their experience in your target neighborhoods, whether that's the luxury market of Cherry Creek, the urban lifestyle of LoDo, or the family-friendly areas of Washington Park.

    Review patterns matter more than overall ratings. Look for consistent themes around communication, market knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. The most effective Denver agents understand local zoning issues, HOA regulations, and seasonal market patterns that can impact your transaction timing.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Denver Real Estate Agents

    The "best" agent depends on your specific needs, timeline, and property type. Our ranking system identifies top performers based on measurable outcomes like negotiation success, time on market, and client satisfaction. Rather than naming a single "best" agent, we match you with agents whose track records align with your transaction goals.

    Denver real estate commissions typically range from 5% to 6% of the sale price, split between buyer and seller agents. However, commission rates are negotiable and may vary based on the agent's experience, services provided, and market conditions. Some agents offer tiered service levels or reduced rates for repeat clients. Always discuss commission structure upfront during your agent interviews.

    Currently, homes in Denver spend a median of 21 days on the market. However, this varies significantly by price range, neighborhood, and property condition. Homes priced under $400,000 typically sell faster, while luxury properties may take longer. Your agent's pricing strategy and marketing approach can significantly impact your timeline.

    Focus on the individual agent's performance rather than their brokerage brand. Denver's market has unique characteristics that require local expertise, from understanding neighborhood zoning laws to knowing seasonal trends. Whether your agent works for a national franchise or local boutique firm matters less than their track record in Denver-specific transactions and their knowledge of your target area.

    Ask about their recent sales in your price range and neighborhood, their average days on market, and their typical sale-to-list price ratio. Request references from recent clients and understand their marketing strategy. Also inquire about their familiarity with local issues like HOA regulations, flood zones, or historic district restrictions that could affect your transaction.

    We analyze verified transaction data from MLS records, county filings, and state licensing databases to evaluate agents on sales volume, negotiation performance, days on market, and client satisfaction. Our algorithm weights recent performance more heavily and accounts for different market segments. Agents cannot pay for higher rankings, representing the top 189 performers based purely on measurable outcomes.

    How We Rank Denver Real Estate Agents

    Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Denver market today.

    Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.

    Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.

    Data last updated: May 2026

    Denver Real Estate Agent FAQs

    How were these Denver real estate agents ranked?

    Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.

    How many real estate agents are in Denver?

    Our data covers 17,216 real estate agents serving the Denver area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Denver market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Denver mean for sellers?

    Denver's median sale price is $650,000 as of May 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.

    Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?

    No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.

    Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?

    No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.

    What commission do Denver realtors charge?

    Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.

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