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Last week I had a wonderful time chatting with so many Seniors at the Douglas County Senior Life Expo! As a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), it’s my pleasure to provide real estate knowledge and expertise to clients as their housing and lifestyle needs change. If you need advice, I would love to assist you with a customized approach that meets your needs! Feel free to reach out to me anytime.

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10. The majority of my business is referral based. My clients REFER ME to their family, friends, and co-workers because of my impeccable service, trustworthiness, and superior representation during and beyond the transaction.
9. Exceptional outcomes are my goal. To be the most competitive and help you secure the contract in multiple offer scenarios, I have completed the most rigorous educational courses and earned the highest level of designations including Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtor® Institute, Pricing Strategy Specialist and Seniors Real Estate Specialist®.
8. I know real estate transactions can elicit anxiety so I will guide you through every step. My process, experience, communication, transparency, and management of expectations will bring your best possible outcome into focus.
7. Real Estate is an ever-changing industry. Staying at the top of my profession requires involvement and participation in our local association on a regular basis. I attend informative events and educational opportunities that help benefit you.
6. I promote creative problem-solving with all the parties involved (i.e. Lenders, Realtors, Title, Licensed Professionals, Appraisers, and Inspectors). I do not allow egos or attitudes to get in the way. Working with everyone involved to accomplish the desired result is my focus.
5. My past clients are my raving fans. I have collected numerous 5-Star Reviews on Google My Business, Rated Agent as well as Rate My Agent. I encourage you to read their comments and testimonials!
4. “Bulldog” and “warrior” are the words that describe how tenacious and determined I am when representing you. I’m your advocate and I get things done.
3. The Carolyn Erickson Promise! From the first meeting where I detail the beginning process to beyond the closing table you will have an outstanding representative, solid communicator, expert consultant, and skilled negotiator by your side.
2. Since I started this profession in 2006, I continue to be known for going above and beyond. There is no detail too small or too big for me to help you with during or after the closing. I am committed to you and ensuring your needs and greater causes are achieved.
1. My motto cannot be understated: Every Detail, Every Transaction! My competence and attention to detail is rare. I act with your best interests in mind. This isn’t about me. It’s about you!

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Why NOW is the BEST Time to Buy

Housing appreciation remains strong with home prices continuing to rise. Even amidst the recent 8%+ interest rates, home values have continued appreciating. Q3 2023 showed all-time high readings in home values, with the annual appreciation rate on track for a 6% increase.

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Realtor Group Holds Eleventh Annual Diamond Circle Awards Celebration, March 31^st at the Hyatt Regency DTC!

Centennial, Colo. – March, 31, 2023 – Carolyn Erickson,  a leading REALTOR® with NeXstep Real Estate of Denver, has been recognized by the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association (SMDRA) with the 2022 Diamond Circle Club Award for Individual Residential Sales – Two Carat. SMDRA hosted its eleventh annual Diamond Circle Awards at the Hyatt Regency DTC on Friday, March 31, 2023.

In order to become a Two Carat – Individual Member of the Diamond Circle Club, a REALTOR® must have produced between $7-$11,999,999 million in volume or completed between 20-29 transactions.

“We are pleased to present Carolyn Erickson with the Diamond Circle Club Two Carat Membership for 2022,” said Janet Marlow, 2023 President of SMDRA.  “She has demonstrated a sincere dedication to the real estate industry during unprecedented times through dedication, perseverance, and selfless customer service, achieving success regardless of market conditions.  We are proud to have Carolyn as a member of our association.”

SMDRA is a non-profit trade association that provides real estate professionals with the resources they need to help them grow and prosper in the highly competitive real estate business.

A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the local, state, and National Association of Realtors, NAR, The Voice for Real Estate and the world’s largest professional association.  The term “REALTOR®” is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®,  subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics, and holds themselves to a higher standard of business from other licensed agents in the real estate industry. Only real estate licensees who are members of the REALTOR® Association are properly called REALTORS®.

Master of Ceremonies for the Diamond Circle Awards was Scott Peterson, General Council with Colorado Association of REALTORS®.  This event also featured a mobile platform Silent Auction with items donated by SMDRA members and local businesses, with proceeds going to benefit SMDRA REALTORS® Care Foundation.

For more information on real estate services from Carolyn Erickson call 720-470-9069 or email at carolyn@nexsteprealestate.com.  For more information on SMDRA, visit www.smdra.com.

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The South Metro Advanced REALTOR(r) Training Designation (SMART) is designed to reward and provide recognition to SMDRA REALTOR(r) members who exceed continuing education requirements as set forth by the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

Available exclusively to SMDRA REALTOR(r) members, the SMART designation is awarded to those who have earned at least 24 SMART points over a calendar year.  Points were awarded to SMDRA classes, including those that did not qualify for Continuing Education credit, and attendance was tracked throughout the year.

You are part of an elite group of REALTORS(r) who are committed to constantly improving their industry knowledge and growing their professional skill set. You are truly dedicated to providing the highest possible level of care and service for your clients. SMDRA is proud to have such diligent and educated agents as members, and encourages other REALTOR(r) agents to follow the shining example set by the SMART designees.

Again, congratulations!

Barbara Snowdon

Education Director

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Denver, Colorado — Carolyn Erickson with NeXstep Real Estate Group has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist^® designation from the SRES® Council of the National Association of REALTORS^®.

Carolyn joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES^® designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers ages 55 and older.

“Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES^® designation means that a REALTOR^® has that understanding,” said Carolyn. “Whether they are buying, selling, relocating, or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a REALTOR^® with their SRES^® designation will be able to help them every step of the way.”

SRES^® Council, founded in 2007, is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization worldwide.

The National Association of REALTORS^®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

For more information, visit SRES.realtor.

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Realtor Group Holds Tenth Annual Diamond Circle Awards Celebration, April 29th at the Hyatt Regency DTC!

Centennial, Colo. – May 2, 2022 – Carolyn Erickson, a leading REALTOR® with NeXstep Real Estate Group of Denver, Colorado has been recognized by the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association (SMDRA) with the 2021 Diamond Circle Club Award for Individual Residential Sales – Two Carat. SMDRA hosted its tenth annual Diamond Circle Awards at the Hyatt Regency DTC on Friday, April 29, 2022.

In order to become a Two Carat – Individual Member of the Diamond Circle Club, a REALTOR® must have produced between $7-$11,999,999 million in volume or completed between 30-39 transactions.

“We are pleased to present Carolyn with the Diamond Circle Club Membership for 2021,” said Barb Riley, 2022 Chairman of SMDRA.  “She has demonstrated a sincere dedication to the real estate industry during unprecedented times through dedication, perseverance, and selfless customer service, achieving success regardless of market conditions.  We are proud to have Carolyn as a member of our association.”

SMDRA is a non-profit trade association that provides real estate professionals with the resources they need to help them grow and prosper in the highly competitive real estate business.

A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the local, state, and National Association of Realtors, NAR, The Voice for Real Estate and the world’s largest professional association.  The term “REALTOR®” is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics, and holds themselves to a higher standard of business from other licensed agents in the real estate industry. Only real estate licensees who are members of the REALTOR® Association are properly called REALTORS®.

Carolyn was raised in Illinois and has been a Colorado resident since 1982. Carolyn takes pride in providing outstanding real estate service to everyone she encounters including health care professionals relocating to the Denver Metro area. Along with the prestigious 2 Carat Diamond Circle Award by the South Metro Denver REALTOR(R) Association, Carolyn continually receives 5-star reviews on Rated Agent from her clients and has been awarded 5280 Magazine’s Five Star Professional Award for numerous consecutive years. Carolyn’s motto: “To influence the people in my life by utilizing my passion, integrity, wisdom and knowledge.”

Carolyn and her husband, Greg, live in Lone Tree.

Master of Ceremonies for the Diamond Circle Awards was Tracy Kasper, a veteran REALTOR® from Nampa, Idaho and the 2022 National Association of REALTORS® First Vice President. This event also featured a mobile platform Silent Auction with items donated by SMDRA members and local businesses, with proceeds going to benefit Brother’s Redevelopment.

For more information on real estate services from Carolyn Erickson, phone: 720-470-9069, or contact Carolyn via email at carolyn@nexsteprealestate.com.  For more information on SMDRA, visit www.smdra.com.

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Realtor Group Holds Ninth Annual Diamond Circle Awards Celebration Virtually, April 30th via YouTube!

Centennial, Colo. – April 30, 2021 – Carolyn Erickson, a leading REALTOR® with NeXstep Real Estate of Denver, has been recognized by the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association (SMDRA) with the 2020 Diamond Circle Club Award for Individual Residential Sales – Two Carat. SMDRA hosted its ninth annual Diamond Circle Awards virtually this year, with a professionally produced video created by Hey Mr. Digital Media, which premiered on Friday, April 30, 2021.

In order to become a Two Carat – Individual Member of the Diamond Circle Club, a REALTOR® must have produced between $7-$11,999,999 million in volume or completed between 30-39 transactions.

“We are pleased to present Carolyn Erickson with the Diamond Circle Club Membership for 2020,” said Brian Anzur, 2021 Chairman of SMDRA.  “She has demonstrated a sincere dedication to the real estate industry during unprecedented times through dedication, perseverance and selfless customer service, achieving success regardless of market conditions.  We are proud to have Carolyn as a member of our association.”

SMDRA is a non-profit trade association that provides real estate professionals with the resources they need to help them grow and prosper in the highly competitive real estate business.

A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the local, state, and National Association of Realtors, NAR, The Voice for Real Estate and the world’s largest professional association.  The term “REALTOR®” is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics, and holds themselves to a higher standard of business from other licensed agents in the real estate industry. Only real estate licensees who are members of the REALTOR® Association are properly called REALTORS®.

Carolyn was raised in Illinois and has been a Colorado resident since 1982. Carolyn takes pride in providing outstanding real estate service to everyone she encounters including health care professionals relocating to the Denver Metro area. Along with the prestigious 2 Carat Diamond Circle Award by the South Metro Denver REALTOR(R) Association, Carolyn continually receives 5 star reviews on Rated Agent from her clients, and has been awarded 5280 Magazine’s Five Star Professional Award for numerous consecutive years. Carolyn’s motto: “To influence the people in my life by utilizing my passion, integrity, wisdom and knowledge.”

Carolyn and her husband, Greg, live in Lone Tree.

Master of Ceremonies for the virtual Diamond Circle Awards was Leigh Brown, one of the top-selling REALTORS® in the Charlotte, North Carolina real estate market and a three-time member of the REALTOR® Political Action Committee Hall of Fame.

This virtual event also featured a mobile platform Silent Auction with items donated by SMDRA members and local businesses, with proceeds going to benefit Rebuilding Together Metro Denver.

For more information on real estate services from Carolyn Erickson, phone 720-470-9069, or contact Carolyn via email at carolyn@nexsteprealestate.com.  For more information on SMDRA, visit www.smdra.com.

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