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We would like to thank those being featured in the September issue; we know it can be tough getting the family all together, finding that just right spot/location for taking photos and taking the time to share your stories with our writers. If you have not noticed, we have a new team starting with our editor, Caitlyn Berve; she is a professional editor and writer and has already made a huge difference in the level of detail in our featured articles.
Caitlyn also reviews and/or makes sure all the articles are proofed and reproofed before going to print. Our photographers, who were introduced to you in last month’s issue, continue to bring out the real character of each person being featured in their photos. All and all, the look and feel of Boulder County Real Producers has taken a huge step forward in the writing and photos, and we hope you can tell the difference. If you have an article that you would like to share with your peers, please send it to us, and we will place it in the next issue. Anything that you feel could bene fit REALTORS® in Boulder County. If you ever wonder how someone is nom inated or featured in this publication, it’s simple...one of their peers, someone like you, nominated them! We do not make production the main theme of being fea tured; we try to feature REALTORS® from every corner of the county, we also try to feature both large firms and independent firms, and we do our best to add some diver sity to the mix when possible. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of the Boulder County real estate community. note from the publisher
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though a broken pipe can be cata strophic, 24-7 has always (this is the second incident in a year for us) been prompt, polite, thor ough, reliable, knowledgeable and detail-oriented. I have and will recommend 24-7 to everyone with a water mitigation problem.” With state-of-the-art equipment, 24-7 Restoration can guaran tee faster drying times and less inconvenience for you and your clients. Then they stick around for a full repair/reconstruction to make sure your property gets back to its pre-damaged condition as fast as possible. 24-7 Restoration is a locally-owned and operated damage restoration company serving Boulder County that lives up to its name. Their uniformed, certified, professional personnel respond quickly and maintain strict adherence to the Institute of Cleaning and Restoration protocols and guidelines, which every reputable restoration company should follow. Their turnkey services include water and sewage damage mitiga tion, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation and complete recon struction Wheneverservices.possible, 24-7 Restoration uses theproudBoulderinthatalsotocleaningeco-friendly/biodegradableproductsandtechniqueskeepBoulderbeautiful.TheyassistHOPE,anorganizationmakesmealsforthehomeless,LongmontanddonatetootherCountynon-profits.TheyaretobeapartofandgivebacktoBoulderCountycommunity.
Prior to founding 24-7 Restoration, Michael Richardson was a general contractor in Boulder County. He worked as a contractor while earning two degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder by 1984. Helping clients with their properties has been a passion of Michael’s for over 30 years. As a result, he took an awesome leap of faith back in 2001 and started 24-7 Restoration out of his garage. He moved 24-7 Restoration to their cur rent headquarters in Longmont over 15 years ago and has added a small sat ellite office in Boulder. Since creating the company, Michael has continued his education and earned certifica tions in water restoration tech, mold remediation, fire mitigation, structural drying, crime and trauma decontam ination and asbestos mitigation. He encourages and pays for employees to keep up their certifications and training Althoughtoo.24-7 Restoration now employs 25 full-time local profes sionals and has the capacity to assist large losses, whether commercial, industrial or residential, they choose to maintain a small business, cus tomer service-oriented mentality. They communicate daily with their customers and work with insurance, so you don’t have to. 24-7 Restoration
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project managers will even meet your insurance adjustors on site. People want to purchase a home in the best condition possible. They want move-in-ready, healthy struc tures. That means no water damage, sewage, mold or smoke in the house. If your client needs help cleaning up home damage, has questions or is in an emergency, 24-7 Restoration is here to help. Make your first call the right call. You can reach 24-7 Restoration at (303) 485–1730.
@realproducers and 7, grew up in California in a small town called Alto. Jackson’s grandfather was a REALTOR® and a builder, and his father was a contractor, so you A lover of skiing, Jackson would come to Colorado tains early on. In 2010 he met his wife-to-be, who realized that working for someone else was not his erate choices. Tired of traveling hours each day to go to someone else’s office and remembering how believes in that human connection, from one heart to another, inspired him to make the leap, trusting town that it is, wanting that perfect balance of the way to participate in this sublime lifestyle. And he futuristic dreams to provide people with meaning, building strong identity and a grounding purpose helpful when the clients are not transparent and have a tough time with decisions and may not ask
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Currently, Jackson is passionate about working on a specific property that he’s been focusing on for the last year: a large ranch just outside Boulder that was homesteaded in 1876. It’s been a cattle ranch for six generations and is some of the most magnificent land. He’s been mar keting through video, telling stories of the land’s rugged beauty. Jackson’s uber excited about the location and opportu nity, pushing the limits of a small town REALTOR® to tell a magnificent story, bringing it to the marketplace. This is the niche Jackson wants to pursue: to tell these stories of the earth and the families who live there. In sharing this golden opportunity, his ideal clients are those who see the value in luxury and beauty and want to hire someone who is commit ted to expertise and knowledge and deep care to manifest the profoundness of life.
When asked what question he would like to answer that was not asked, Jackson responded: “Why is Boulder real estate so pricey?” His answer to that? “There is no other place like it, and the available land is simply priceless.” Boulder is most definitely a safe haven and strategically located with one of the largest airports in the world, where human connection and emotional intelligence together in one breathtaking county. You can reach Josh Jackson at jjackson@livsothebysrealty.com or (303) 993–9371.
In giving back to the community, Jackson practices assistant coaching for the Niwot Little League Baseball.
On Saturdays, when Jackson and his father went to buy donuts, the journey would take hours because his dad knew and said hello to everyone on the way. Not surprisingly, Jackson strives to emulate his dad’s love of people by experiencing posi tive interactions.
clients in the corporate world just didn’t make any sense, and Jackson’s dream was (and still is) to offer a lifestyle that gives people meaning and identity and even a purpose in life. He recognized the conflicting and mismatched paths of what we are expected to pursue and what we desire to pursue. And in gently directing, he succeeds in inspiring and motivating his clients to reach their highest potential in real estate.
Following his father’s example, Jackson’s favorite activity—by far—is during football season when he and his wife and sons jump on their bikes, ride to Pearl Street, have an early dinner and watch the pep rally. Then they ride home with headlamps on in the darkened sky, silently whooshing through the neighborhood streets.
Jackson was taught to be genuine and authentic and to live by the golden rule: both his dad and granddad were not only hard workers, but they were also humble and spread gratitude.
In the five years that Jackson has been a practicing REALTOR®, he is grateful to be on his own path of growth and consciousness and to give anyone else a leg up so that they too can appreciate the wonders Boulder has to offer. It’s clear that he is motivated, dedicated and under stands the value of self-growth and that it pays—economically, materi ally and spiritually—to lend a hand to others to reach their shining star. It’s something that we don’t hear about too often these days—deeply caring about our community and wanting them to excel also. Josh helps his clients excel by knowing the full portfolio our magnificent town has to offer. Growing up, his father was a great role model in that he didn’t preach; he was an example for Jackson to fol low. As a leader, he showed the value of an intense work ethic by commit ting to self-improvement, to building/ creating beautiful buildings with integrity and honesty by consciously doing the right thing and delivering the goods and making people happy.
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When Alicia Miller took her family on vacation at the end of December 2021, she expected to enjoy some much needed relaxation and family bonding time with her husband and two to of their three college age sons. She expected to recharge and return to Colorado ready to help people find their ideal home. She expected her house to be waiting for her.
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Instead, Alicia watched helplessly from afar as the Marshall fire swept through her neighborhood and the neighborhoods of her beloved clients. Her home was gone. And for the first time in a long time, she was forced to focus on herself. Helping others is easy. While reeling from her own loss, Alicia managed to get two of her clients, who also lost their homes in the fire, under contract within a month. Alicia says, “Seeing the relief and comfort on their faces was amazing.” It feels good to help others. But accepting help can be one of life’s most difficult lessons. Alicia was lucky to be surrounded by goodhearted people who truly wanted to see her succeed. In particular, RE/MAX of Boulder stepped up. They gave her the time, support and resources she and her family needed to get back on their feet and begin to move forward. It’s no surprise Alicia had a tribe waiting to support her because she has always loved working with and supporting others. People describe her as having integrity, perseverance and ambition.
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Alicia still has the travel bug she fostered as a flight attendant. She and her family love discovering new placings and experiences. They have cultivated strong relationships with family in Belgium and France, traveling to see them and hosting them here in Boulder County. Alicia is impacted by how family- centered and welcoming her extended family are. “We are so busy all the time,” she says, “They [other cultures] are more about individuals and people and spending time with them.” Her extended family prioritizes a slower pace of life and take the time to get to know people and share history. Her great uncle once told her “in life, you should work to live, not live to work” and that has always stuck with her. While traveling, Alicia is interested in hearing the stories of people she meets. During a trip to Puerto Rico, she listened to one couple explain how they bought a coffee plantation on the island to live their retirement dreams. They’ve weathered literal hurricanes, but Alicia is most impressed by how they managed to escape the rat race of New York City to build a fulfilling life in what feels like a whole other world. Alicia believes, “Even in the midst of tragedy, there still are silver lin ings.” While she may have lost her house in the Marshall fire, Boulder County is still her home. The trag edy has magnified the importance and true meaning of home, for her self and those she serves. By focus ing more on herself, she’s developed a better work-life balance and made more time to connect with her family, just like the people she admires in other cultures. Together her family likes to raft, fly-fish, hike and play tennis. You can contact Alicia website818-0954alicia@aliciamiller.net,at(303)andthroughheraliciamiller.net.
For the last decade, Alicia has helped people find homes. She’s a believer in the relationship-based Nija Selling program and feels it has helped her efficiently grow her business in a personally ful filling way. She considers some of her recent biggest successes getting first time home buyers under contract in such a competitive market. In the next year or so, Alicia believes prices will stabilize for a more balanced local market. While she adores her clients, Alicia also loves a good challenge. One of her favor ite aspects of real estate is the search to match people’s personalities and indi really know what they want, she enjoys finding properties that meet and exceed their “must haves.”
Alicia comes from a family of Realtors®. She grew up touring homes and new construction back in the days when houses were staged with fake fruit and French bread. She loved it. However, after college, she spent a few years as a flight attendant. She enjoyed seeing so many new places and meeting people from across the globe. After getting married, Alicia spent several years rais ing their three boys. As they got older, real estate called to her. “My parents really encouraged me to get into real estate because of how much I love peo ple,” Alicia says. They saw her strong relationships and desire to help others. And she’s happy to report all three of her sons have expressed an interest in getting into the industry. Real estate is turning out to be her family’s business.
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Article by Caitlin Berve Photos by Liv Berger, The Headshot Gal When Real Producers asked Todd Gullette to be a part of this magazine, he insisted we focus on his office or one of his real estate agents. Todd truly wants to see the people around him succeed; that’s what makes him such a great managing broker for RE/ MAX of Boulder. Todd likes to say, “My dad is a lawyer, and my mom is a psychologist, so I had to be a managing broker of a real estate company.” But Todd didn’t start out as a broker. He got into real estate in college first by mowing lawns and painting apartments, then through property management and accounting and finally through land development for subdivisions before landing at RE/ MAX of Toddestate.linkeddidEverythingBoulder.hewassomehowtorealWhatdrewtobecome
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When asked if he had any advice or predictions for the future of real estate, Todd said he sees real-life people, REALTORS®, still being the best source of good service. Like many industries, there’s a big push for technology in real estate to make the process easier and more streamlined. But a home is the biggest purchase most people will make in their lifetime, so they want help from an expert the managing broker for RE/MAX of Boulder was the opportunity to stop driving a star pattern across the state and to fill the role left by his mentor DB Wilson and help his company face the challenges of a changing industry. Todd stayed and loves his current role because of the company culture and the people he gets to work with every day.
A BIT OF RE/MAX OF BOULDER HISTORY RE/MAX of Boulder was started in 1977 and is often viewed as a part of a big franchise, but Todd wants people to know it didn’t start that way, and it doesn’t feel like that. RE/MAX of Boulder has kept many of the same people since its creation because of its amazing company culture. The people at RE/ MAX of Boulder genuinely want to help each other succeed; they want to collaborate. If an agent or staff member needs something, there is an actual person happy and qualified to help. The owners are involved and know how to support people used to running their own business. That kind of work atmosphere allows RE/MAX of Boulder to weather different markets and issues. They are the kind of brick-and-mortar office people want to go to. “You can feel the warmth,” Todd says. Todd supports his office by listening, offering advice where needed and assisting in negotiations. He calls a lot of what he does the art of de-escala tion. When a real estate agent is in the middle of a stressful deal or shift in the market, they often need someone to talk it through and brainstorm with them. Todd has become something of a Rolodex for “what if” situations in real estate. He collects stories of how situations have been han dled in the past to help his agents figure out what to do in the present. But he especially likes to help with new, unique problems because he loves the puzzle aspect. Todd wants people to know, “I’m Todd, (daughter),(son),DeeganBryceAllyson(wife),missingJordan(daughter)
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RE/MAX of Boulder consistently wins real estate awards like the 2022 Outstanding Brokerage of the Year award by RE/MAX International (an award based on volume and intangibles like leadership, integrity, brand ambassadorship and community involvement) and does a large percentage of the sales in Boulder County. However, they are especially proud to be doing well in a place filled with excellent real estate agents. It’s one thing to be a good player on a terrible team. It’s another to be a good player on a winning team. The real estate agents in Boulder County are a winning team, and Todd and RE/MAX of Boulder really respect and admire how well the local industry works with one another. The charity that holds a special place in Todd’s heart is Share a Gift, which he has supported as a board member and past president for over a decade. This organization supplies gifts to under privileged children during the holidays in a unique way. Todd explains, “What I absolutely love about that organization is the parents are shopping with out children. This is such a unique and empowering part of the event. Volunteers need to step out of the way to make sure parents are the providers and not the organization. If it is done right, children never know about us.” Similar charities want to see the kids’ faces, but Share a Gift understands they are not only giving the children a gift, but they are also giving the parents a gift by allowing the parents to be the heroes. Todd knows rates of domestic violence and suicide go up around the holidays because, despite being a time of celebration, they put a lot of pressure on people. He didn’t realize the real need for support in Boulder County until he got involved with Share a Gift, and now he says he will never leave the organization.
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Give Back • EFAA • Guiding Eyes for the Blind • Harvest of Hope • I Have a Dream Foundation • Intercambio • Longmont Humane Society • Meals on Wheels • Medicine Horse • MS Society • One Hope Foundation • Parent Engagement Network • Recovery Cafe in Longmont • Red Cross • Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence • Salute Colorado • Salvation Army • Share a Gift • There With Care • YMCA of Northern Colorado • YWCA You can reach Todd Gullette at toddg@boulderco.com or (303) 601-5896.
Todd’s family has called Boulder home for six gener ations. His great-grandfather was the first University of Colorado Boulder Outstanding Senior Graduate in 1900. One of Todd’s grandfathers was chair of the CU theatre department, and the other was the principal at Boulder High School and the assistant superintendent for Boulder Valley School District. After a brief stay in Durango for college and plenty of travel for devel opmental work, Todd is happy to keep his family in Boulder County. When not at work, Todd enjoys working on his house and spending time with his family. While his family likes to camp, hike and fish, Todd and his wife, Allyson, are at the point in every parent’s life where they spend more time chauffeuring and watching their kids do various activities than participating. That said, they still managed to entertain for every Avalanche playoff game and enjoy eating outside most nights as a family. Todd especially likes being spontaneous on the weekends and making happen whatever his family is into that day.
20 • September 2022 @realproducers who cares. Todd and his RE/MAX of Boulder office care about their clients. A good real estate agent makes it look easy. The client doesn’t always see all the years of experience, exper tise and work they put in. Some people might wonder why they need a real estate agent in the recent seller’s market where they could sell their home without one. But Todd’s office was often able to get their clients an additional 5-30% on their offers. “You can lose a lot of money trying to save money,” Todd says. Full-time real estate professionals won’t be replaced with an app anytime soon.
TODD IS A BOULDER FAMILY MAN
One aspect of RE/MAX of Boulder Todd is particularly proud of is how much his real estate agents give back to their community. Each year they have the honor of being a Miracle Office, in the last five years donating almost $100,000 to Children’s Hospital. Plus, many of RE/MAX of Boulder’s agents serve on community boards, organizations and charities in the area. Here’s a list of many of the organizations they support. RE/MAX Boulder
• 1% for the Planet • 100+ Women Who Care • Access Opportunity • Attention Homes • BOLO & CAR’s Wildfire Disaster Relief Funds • Boulder Bridge House • Boulder Jewish Family Services • Boulder Rotary Club • Boulder Shelter for the Homeless • Boulder Valley Humane Society • CASA • Children’s Hospital Colorado • Colorado Pet Pantry • Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center • Community Food Share • Community Foundation Boulder County • CU-Boulder Buffalo Belles • Dining for Women How Todd and
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Turning Your Primary Residence Into A Rental: Having a Slush Fund:1 2 THINGS A FIRST-TIME LANDLORD SHOULD KNOW
The decision to own an investment property means you must allo cate a certain amount of funds to ensure you have them when unexpected expenses arise, and they will. Remember that you can’t ask a tenant to “live with the inconveniences” like you might when it is your own home. Also, you have to remember that there are laws in place by the State of Colorado in reference to the war ranty of habitability to repair items within a reasonable timeframe. You don’t want to be stuck in the position where a hot water heater needs to be replaced, and you don’t have the funds to repair it.
Often, the first opportunity to become an investor/landlord is renting out your primary residence. This decision is by choice, or you are relocating and want to keep your home as a place to come back to, or you are forced to rent the home because you are unable to sell it. Whatever the circumstances are, often, your emotional attachment to the house is deeper rooted than you might think. It’s important to realize that you are making your personal home (with all the wonderful mem ories and years) into an investment, which is a business trans action. It is best if you prepare yourself for the fact that no one will care for your home the way you did, including your yard, and that your home may have “more” normal wear and tear than you put on it. If you cannot detach from the home and the emotions of it, you should consider if this is the best decision for you to turn it into a rental. A rental agreement between you and a tenant is a business transaction, and you need to treat it this way, leaving ALL the emotions aside.
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Remember that smarthomes run off wifi. If a house sits vacant, there is no wifi! So when your lawn sprinkler system is run by a smart device that requires wifi, well...it will not water the lawn while the house is vacant. Making things as simple as possible can often lead to the least amount of headaches in the future.
Also, having a company come in once a year to do all the detailed work on the yard can go a long way.
Lawns/Sprinklers:Smarthomes:
Hire a Professional: If your home does not have sprinklers, DO NOT expect that the tenants will be running around chasing a sprinkler and watering the lawn by hand. We just don’t see it! Americans live very busy lives, and watering a lawn will not be on the top priority of their list. If you want your lawn cared for and your grass green, install a sprinkler system.
You hire a doctor to take care of your health and a financial planner to help plan your financial future. Hiring a professional real estate agent or property management company is the key to your success in owning an investment property. A rental agreement is a business arrangement; you want to make sure that you are protecting you and your largest investment but having the proper advice and documents. Property managers can often save you money!
Often in the Colorado/Boulder area, it tends to be customary for tenants to care for yards. However, the warning is that MOST tenants will not go the “extra” mile to weed, trim trees, or clean up all leaves, no matter how great they are. It is suggest ed that having a lawn person can be beneficial if you want your yard cared for in a specific manner.
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Founded on the premise of providing home buyers with a higher level of service and technical expertise, Inspections Over Coffee strives to make more services available as part of the general inspection and at a lower cost than many other companies. This provides home buyers a more in-depth look at a property, ensuring they have the information needed to make an informed decision about the home they are buying. “We do that by being thorough without being alarmist,” Greg stated.
“Our goal is to provide a more personal and technology-driven experience than other companies. We leverage expertise and a client-focused approach to smooth out the home-inspection process and make sure clients don’t inherit any issues unknowingly. We always talk with you, not at you, while keeping clear of technical jargon. That’s why we picked the name Inspections Over Coffee,” said Greg Fowler, owner and funder. “We are in the people business, being of service first and foremost.”
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Article by Kate Shelto • Photos By Misty Huss, Misty Huss Photography Greg and his franchising partner, Curt Kloc, began their business in 2015. Greg had a background in management consulting and process improvement. Curt had worked for the Navy and had owned a home inspection business in Florida before relocating to Colorado. The two believed their approach to home inspection was a better way to move the industry forward.
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The Colorado business has now grown to have more than 20 employ ees and services homes throughout the Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs areas. In their first year, the team inspected 430 homes. Last year, they did more than 2,600 homes. The company is growing by more than 40% a year. This past year, they brought on an operations man ager (Sarah Stocker-George) and a general manager (Adrienne Pierce).
“We’ve built out our own digital, customized report template that contains almost all the possible items an inspector might find,” Greg stated.
We’re taking an old-school business and putting a modern twist on it while also providing a good-paying, stable job for so many people, and I’m so proud of that.” They work hard to be approachable. They have developed a dependable reputation, always being available and willing to help. “We’re trying to take the technical and stressful parts out of home inspections and make it understandable and easy. Everyone on our team is committed to that,” said Greg. “We will literally meet you for coffee to debrief any questions. We are committed to making this a great experience. We never want anyone to inherit a prob lem Gregunknowingly.”continued,“And if something goes wrong, we are 100% account able. We are accountable for every thing that we touch. We will always make things right. As the owner, that is my promise.” Outside of work, Greg loves to spend time with his three teenage kids. He’s a commercial pilot and loves to travel by RV. He’s very active and loves to hike, bike, and ski. Greg invited, “Give us a try. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how we are different in all the right ways.” Connect with Greg and the entire Inspections Over Coffee team at www.homeinspectionsovercoffee.com
Greg said, “We’re not just a team of technicians that drive around in trucks and show up with a flashlight. We have a diverse team of profession als that are excited about homes. Our entire staff is thrilled to be helping people confidently move through the home buying process.”
“When I think about my team, I just get a big smile on my face,” Greg said warmly. “We’re creating a sustainable company. We give everyone from the customer service reps to the inspec tors the training they need to sup port our clients and agents. We offer profit sharing, paid time off, health insurance and a 401k retirement plan.
“We are experts in mold and environ mental hazards. We use thermal imag ing technology and drones to inspect homes better. Our employees are highly trained and equipped to provide top-notch service from start to finish.”
Together, they continue to own and operate primary locations in Phoenix (Curt) and the Front Range (Greg).
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REALTORS® are the backbone of Inspections Over Coffee. Their team sets agents up for successful trans actions by offering scheduling within 48 hours, same-day reports and highly trained inspectors that under stand how to talk to first-time home buyers and investors alike. Their goal is to be a dependable, one-stop shop for property inspections and environmental services. To that end, they’ve worked hard to implement all the emerging technol ogies available to home inspectors.
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Curt and Greg took the concept of their initial vision to offer franchises in other locations. Over the past six years, they have opened offices in seven cities across the country.
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