Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Wheat Ridge, CO

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    Terry Utzinger profile picture
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    Terry Utzinger

    RE/MAX Alliance

    45 Years of experience

    69+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.06%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $385.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Victoria Macaskill

    Denver Homes

    22 Years of experience

    49+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.32%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $262.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $430K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Brendan Bartic

    Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate - Elite Home Partners

    26 Years of experience

    196+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.38%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $1.85B

    All-Time Sales

    $380K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    5%

    Negotiated Off List

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    Tanya Pomponio

    Metro Broker Rich Borga and Associates

    27 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 0.63%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $75.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $450K - $3.2M

    Price Range

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    Sam Wilson

    Wilson Group Real Estate

    25 Years of experience

    8+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $242.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    14

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    Ernest Duran

    Keller Williams

    22 Years of experience

    15+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.33%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $82.9M

    All-Time Sales

    $280K - $1.2M

    Price Range

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    Sarah Bowles

    Coldwell Banker

    15 Years of experience

    16+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $175.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $320K - $1.4M

    Price Range

    10%

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    Robby McClure

    McClure & Associates Real Estate

    28 Years of experience

    24+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $278.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $310K - $3.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Dave Umphress

    Keller Williams Realty Success

    14 Years of experience

    309+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $850.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $4.4M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Nicole Galluzzo

    HomeSmart

    25 Years of experience

    30+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $148.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Ali Van Westenberg

    Keller Williams Advantage Realty

    43 Years of experience

    37+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.71%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $464.7M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $66.7M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Chelsey Franklin

    Porchlight Group

    14 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $318.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.8M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jeff Moore

    The Blue Sky Home Group eXp Realty

    18 Years of experience

    2+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $179M

    All-Time Sales

    $360K - $5M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Nathan Crumb

    Keller Williams Realty DTC

    9 Years of experience

    59+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $214.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $440K - $2M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Lauren Wilson

    Keller Williams Cherry Creek

    6 Years of experience

    111+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 1.9%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $147.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $390K - $2M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Tyler Shields

    Keller Williams DTC

    15 Years of experience

    161+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $746.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $340K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    4%

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    Kimberly Austin

    eXp Realty

    24 Years of experience

    43+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $514.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $470K - $2.6M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Barry Kunselman

    Hatch Realty, LLC

    19 Years of experience

    25+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.02%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $158M

    All-Time Sales

    $370K - $2.1M

    Price Range

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    Tim Wade

    KW Advantage Realty LLC

    34 Years of experience

    54+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $626.1M

    All-Time Sales

    $410K - $4.1M

    Price Range

    2%

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    Derek Gilbert

    Keller Williams Realty

    24 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $294.8M

    All-Time Sales

    $350K - $2.5M

    Price Range

    3%

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    Jason McLaughlin

    The Mac Home Team @ Fathom Realty

    9 Years of experience

    1+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $69.6M

    All-Time Sales

    $300K - $960K

    Price Range

    6%

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    Yvonne Faraci

    Colorado Home Realty

    10 Years of experience

    23+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.21%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $122M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $1.7M

    Price Range

    5%

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    Mark Baker - CO

    City2Summit Realty LLC

    13 Years of experience

    62+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.28%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $321.5M

    All-Time Sales

    $420K - $4M

    Price Range

    6%

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    Adrienne Herzog

    LPT Realty

    11 Years of experience

    90+ Sales in the last 12 months

    $95.2M

    All-Time Sales

    $330K - $1.9M

    Price Range

    4

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    Lori Abbey

    Compass

    16 Years of experience

    55+ Sales in the last 12 months

    Top 2.4%

    in Wheat Ridge, CO

    $695.4M

    All-Time Sales

    $570K - $6.7M

    Price Range

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    Do Top Wheat Ridge Agents Sell Faster?

    The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Wheat Ridge sell in a median of 17 days, compared with the Wheat Ridge market median of 20 days on market.

    Top-ranked agents17 days
    Wheat Ridge market20 days

    About 3 days faster (15% quicker than the Wheat Ridge market)

    Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Wheat Ridge agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Wheat Ridge market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.

    When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Wheat Ridge?

    Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Wheat Ridge sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around April.

    Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)

    32Jan20Feb16Mar11Apr11May15Jun21Jul24Aug22Sep21Oct26Nov31Dec

    April

    Best month to sell

    11 days

    Typical time on market

    99.8%

    Of asking price

    Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Wheat Ridge, CO sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.

    What These Numbers Mean for Wheat Ridge Buyers and Sellers

    Wheat Ridge currently reads as a balanced market that leans slightly toward buyers on the margins, and the numbers in the Housing Market Trends module above show why. With 3.1 months of supply and 120 active listings against 39 homes sold monthly, neither side holds a decisive advantage, but several indicators point to more room for negotiation than a year ago. The median sale price sits at $659,564, having moved +2.9% year over year, while homes now spend a median of 20 days on market. Roughly 16.7% of homes sold above list, and 43.2% of listings recorded a price cut before closing.

    That combination is instructive. When nearly half of active listings (43.2%) are reducing prices yet the sale-to-list ratio still holds near 98.92%, it signals that well-priced homes transact close to ask while overpriced ones stall. Buyers gain leverage on properties that have lingered past the 20 day median, where price-drop data supports a measured offer. On the other hand, about 41.3% of homes leave the market within two weeks, so competitively priced listings still move fast and require decisive action.

    For sellers, the lesson is precision: pricing to the $345.36 per square foot reality of comparable sales avoids the price-drop cycle that 43.2% of listings fell into. For buyers, the widening gap between fast and slow listings rewards patience and diligence. Navigating that split is where an experienced local agent matters, and Wheat Ridge has 1,581 licensed agents to evaluate.

    What Wheat Ridge Home Prices Mean for You

    Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Wheat Ridge goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.

    Income Required to Buy in Wheat Ridge
    $189,800
    Median home price$659,564
    Down payment (20%)$131,913
    Loan amount$527,651
    Monthly payment (PITI)$4,428

    Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.03% mortgage rate (as of September 24, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.

    Wheat Ridge Market Temperature
    Buyer's Market Balanced Seller's Market
    Balanced
    Days on Market 20 days
    Sale-to-List Price 98.92%
    Price Trend (YoY) +2.9%
    Estimated Monthly Payment
    Total Monthly Payment
    $4,428
    Principal & Interest
    $3,521
    Property Taxes
    $632
    Insurance
    $275
    PMI
    $0

    Based on $659,564 median home price with 20% down at 7.03% (as of September 24, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.

    Wheat Ridge Market: Then vs Now
    Median Sale Price
    One Year Ago $641,225
    Today $659,564
    +2.9%
    Days on Market
    One Year Ago 22 days
    Today 20 days
    -2 days days
    Sale-to-List Price
    One Year Ago 99.0%
    Today 98.92%
    -0.06%
    What this shift means: Compared with a year ago, prices moved +2.9%, market time shifted by a -2 days change, and the sale-to-list ratio moved -0.06% to reach 98.92%. Together these figures show a market that has cooled from its peak urgency, giving buyers more time and negotiating room than before. Sellers can still achieve strong outcomes but should expect to price carefully and plan for a longer timeline than last year's conditions allowed.

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

    What to Look for in a Wheat Ridge Realtor

    Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually drives outcomes: measured transaction history, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. EffectiveAgents analyzed 456 transactions across Wheat Ridge to rank 103 agents from the broader pool of 1,581 licensed professionals. At the top, Terry Utzinger at RE/MAX Alliance has closed 725 transactions with $378.3M in all-time sales volume, a track record that reflects deep experience across the 80033 and 80034 zip codes. Negotiation skill carries real weight in the current market, where 16.7% of homes sold above list yet 43.2% of listings required price cuts. An agent who understands that split can help a buyer identify overpriced inventory or help a seller price to the $345.36 per square foot standard from the start. When reviewing agents, look past a single testimonial to the pattern across many reviews, since consistency over time is a stronger signal than any one closing.

    How We Rank Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge 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.

    1,581

    agents analyzed

    15+

    performance signals

    $0

    paid for placement

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

    Data last updated: August 2026

    Wheat Ridge Real Estate Agent FAQs

    Who is the best real estate agent in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    The top-ranked agent in Wheat Ridge, CO, based on EffectiveAgents analysis is Terry Utzinger at RE/MAX Alliance, with 725 transactions and $378.3M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks agents by verified transaction history, sales volume, and client review patterns rather than advertising spend, evaluating 103 qualified agents out of 1,581 licensed locally. The right agent for you depends on your price point and neighborhood, so compare several ranked professionals against your specific goals before deciding.

    How were these Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge?

    Our data covers 1,581 real estate agents serving the Wheat Ridge area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Wheat Ridge market data, not simply everyone holding a license.

    What does the median sale price in Wheat Ridge mean for sellers?

    Wheat Ridge's median sale price is $659,564 as of August 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.

    How long does it take to sell a house in Wheat Ridge?

    Homes in Wheat Ridge take a median of 20 days to go under contract, though the market has shifted by a -2 days change in market time year over year. Timeline depends heavily on pricing and condition: about 41.3% of homes leave the market within two weeks, while overpriced listings can linger, which helps explain why 43.2% of listings recorded a price reduction. Accurate pricing to the $345.36 per square foot norm, strong presentation, and a well-timed listing are the main factors that shorten days on market.

    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 Wheat Ridge 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.

    Should I use a local Wheat Ridge agent or a national brand?

    The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Wheat Ridge neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.

    What questions should I ask a Wheat Ridge realtor before hiring them?

    Ask how many homes they have closed in Wheat Ridge in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.

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