NeXstep’s Carolyn Erickson Earns SMART Designation

By Ryan Sondrup | May 20, 2019

Eighty-seven Realtor members of the South Metro Denver Realtor Association (SMDRA) have earned the highly regarded SMART designation recognizing the successful completion of stringent real estate courses or Continuing Education classes. The SMART designation sets real estate professionals apart from the mainstream and is regarded as a symbol of a designees’ dedication to the pursuit of higher standards, which is a key mission of SMDRA.

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Carolyn Erickson of NeXstep Real Estate Group Garners Prestigious Sales Production Award for 2018 from

By Ryan Sondrup | April 22, 2019

Carolyn Erickson, a leading REALTOR with NeXstep Real Estate Group, has been recognized by the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association (SMDRA) with the 2018 Diamond Circle Club Award for Top Individual Residential Sales – Two Carat for 2018. SMDRA held its seventh annual Diamond Circle Awards celebration on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center.

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E-Waste Recycling Day

By Ryan Sondrup | March 29, 2019

In honor of Earth Day, DMAR is once again inviting the community to drop off unwanted electronics at any of its five locations in the Metro Denver area. This is a great way to responsibly recycle anything with a plug or battery!

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Ryan Sondrup of NeXstep Real Estate Group recognized at the 41st annual Denver Metro Realtors Excellence Awards

By Ryan Sondrup | March 19, 2019

The Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® (DMAR), an organization comprised of over 7,000 real estate professionals, hosted its annual Denver Metro REALTORS® Excellence Awards on March 8th at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. The event, which celebrated its 41st iteration this year, recognized Denver-area’s top performers in residential real estate for 2018. Ryan was honored in the Individual Category As a Bronze Finalist for his work in 2018. The prestigious awards have a long tradition of honoring the determination, dedication and endless drive of REALTORS® in our community

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Should Your Buyer Check The “General Warranty Deed” Box?

By Ryan Sondrup | January 25, 2019

The form of general warranty is actually dictated by the Colorado legislature at C.R.S. 38-30-115. In substance, it’s a transfer by the grantor that promises three things (1) that the grantor is the owner with full power to sell, (2) that the property is transferred free and clear of encumbrances (except those identified), and (3) that the grantor will defend title against anyone claiming an interest in the property. The third promise is what differentiates a general warranty deed from a special warranty deed.

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Tips For Selling In The Winter

By Ryan Sondrup | December 13, 2018

The idea to dress in costume and be featured in listing photos is nothing new. Several real estate professionals have donned cheeky getups since news broke about a real estate pro that dressed in an inflatable T-Rex costume saw his listing photos go viral. If your not into costume characters to sell your home this winter here are some helpful suggestions by Lisa Kanov and our friends at First Alliance Title.

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TOOLALOO

By Ryan Sondrup | October 11, 2018

We are very proud of former NeXstep Broker Erica Scanlon and her new business; Toolaloo!  Erica is getting ready to launch her brand new product in 2018 and we could not be any more proud of her.  Would you like a way to shop more simply and help save the planet at the same time? If so, you need Toolaloo!  It’s a handy little tool that helps you carry your reusable bags from the car to the store and back home.

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