BOULDER COUNTY
Zori Levine PROOF
REDEFINING REAL ESTATE IN BOULDER
Twenty-six offers.
That’s how many offers Zori’s out of town client was up against on a close-in mountain property. While other agents scrambled to figure out the value, she already knew. She had recently transacted 3 other homes in this immediate area, so that knowledge mixed with instinct, experience, and calm under pressure is exactly what makes Zori a REALTOR® to Know.
This trusted real estate professional has seen just about everything: homes that spark frenzies, buyers who snap up properties sight unseen, and big surprises, including a listing where all the sheetrock had to be ripped open to reveal what was causing the stench inside (think rats!). Through it all, Zori thrives on keeping her clients informed, in front and in the know.
From Reluctant Transplant to Boulder Believer Zori didn’t exactly land in Colorado by choice. “I moved to Boulder in 2012 for my husband’s job. I had never been here before, so I came thinking Boulder was going to be a hippie, composting, Kumbaya kind of place. I also pictured freezing cold snowy mountains,” she laughs. “East coasters think of Colorado as a winter ski destination. Who knew it is actually the sunshine state?”
But after three years, her husband’s job abruptly ended and neither of them wanted to leave.
“Returning east to the gray skies felt almost impossible. Here, the winters are filled with sunshine. You can be outside all the time. With no humidity and no bugs, it beats New York any day of the week.”
Once she tasted Colorado, nothing could compare, even her hustle and bustle days in the Big Apple.
Before real estate, Zori worked as a graphic and invitation designer for the rich and famous, but endless hours managing a small business drained her. “I couldn’t sit in front of a screen anymore,” she admits. This extrovert wanted to be out with people, not spending endless hours working with pixels.
Her husband had always nudged her toward real estate. “Back before the Internet, I’d read the tiny Sunday New York Times boxes on homes for sale,” she recalls. It was a sign of her true passion in her heart. In 2017, she followed her husband’s advice. She got her real estate license and never looked back.
Her very first transaction? A rental property she and her husband bought. “I learned so much from that experience, we did a small renovation then rented it.” Since then, Zori and her husband have purchased many other rental properties, some in need of renovations, two that were historic properties that required complete rehabilitation, and others that were turnkey. “My husband and I make a great team; he loves being involved in the structural renovations and I’m basically the property manager and designer.”
I’M DEFINITELY
A PEOPLE PERSON. REAL ESTATE IS NOT ABOUT LOOKING AT HOUSES.”
Master of Calm in the Chaos Zori thrives on the people side of real estate. “I’m definitely a people person. Real estate is not about looking at houses,” she laughs. “That’s not what real estate is all about. It’s all about maintaining calmness and keeping everyone together on the same page.” Expect Zori to put out fires to make sure that everyone comes out a winner. “The real estate community here is tight-knit and supportive. I’ve had mostly great experiences, and I feel really fortunate.”
Hands-On, All In Zori’s secret to success? Rolling up her sleeves. “I’m very hands-on. I make things as easy as possible for my clients. Yesterday, I was with the stager and window washer. Today, I’m meeting the photographer. I want to get properties looking perfect before they hit the market.”
For buyers, she keeps a sharp eye on the market in Boulder, staying on top of off-market properties and alerts. “If there’s something coming up, I want my clients to hear about it before anyone else.” Zori is a
very good listener and believes that getting to know her clients on a personal level is crucial to helping them make the right trade-offs when buying a home. Her strong local relationships with other agents also give her clients an edge. “Agents like working with other agents who are easy to communicate with and can get everyone to the closing table.” That’s Zori to a tee.
Rooted in Boulder Life
Beyond selling real estate, Zori manages her own rental properties and is deeply involved in a major renovation/new build of her future home. She also gives back to the community through the Boulder JCC and is involved also in the local elections. “I really believe local elections are super important,” she points out. “They affect our day-to-day lives more than most people realize.”
She’s also all about living outdoors. “I love hiking, walking, e-biking, and snowshoeing. I can walk downtown and to the trailheads right from my front door,” she shares. “That’s why I can’t imagine leaving Boulder.”
Zori’s husband, Josh, works remotely for an art investment company in New York. Together, they
have two daughters—one an artist and the other in college—and a beloved French bulldog, Boomer, who’s nearly 12. “My family is everything,” she shares. Her daughters have grown up watching her work, and she loves that they see how much passion she puts into it.
Connector of People
If there’s one thing that defines Zori, it’s connection. “I’m a connector of people—that’s what I do naturally.” Expect to find Zori connecting people professionally, socially, and with her trusted group of tradespeople. “I can call my tradespeople and they will be there for my clients that day or the next day.”
Zori’s passion is clear: she’s building community and protecting what makes Boulder special. “I’m passionate about this place and making sure Boulder continues to stay amazing.” With her expertise, she’s shaping the community, protecting its spirit, and making sure the city stays as remarkable as ever.
Zori Levine 646.263.6991. zori.levine@compass.com www.BoulderResidential.com
