Do you have time for a Recommendation?

Here are some recommendations and reviews I would like to share with you.  I would love to hear what you have to say so please leave a comment here or feel free to give me a review on my Facebook or LinkedIn page.  It's doesn't have to be a business review or about a recent real estate transaction, it could be a review about a recent interaction we had if we work together, a longboard you recently purchased from our new Longboard company @LongJohns Longboards or if you are simply a family or friend and would like to write me a review.  I would love to hear what you have to say.  I am happy to return the favor and write you a review as well!  So lets get writing...

Brigette was great to work with and I highly recommend her for anyone buying property in the Denver or Breckenridge areas. She is very knowledgeable in the Denver area and in real estate in general. She is very responsive and takes quick action for her clients. She saved us thousands of dollars on our recent home purchase.                                                                                                                                   - Mark Valerio 6/2015                                                                                            

Brigette helped me find the perfect loft in downtown Denver and home in the suburbs. She listened to my needs and identified properties that fit them. She is very knowledgeable, personable, reliable and is a great negotiator. She will work around the clock to ensure the deal is sealed. Brigette is so good that I now use her Property Management Services. She is very attentive to the tenant and takes care of issues immediately. She keeps me informed of all issues and always gets my concurrence. I will continue to use Brigette for my real estate needs!

                                                                                           2007 -Debbie Cortez

This is one highly professional lady. Her knowledge and expertise allows Brigette to quickly asses the properties involved and to get the right price.

She has represented me on several transactions and she was more on top of the situation and process than any of the other professionals involved.

I can't imagine ever using a different Realtor.

                                                                           2014- L Sherfel

Brigette found and helped me purchase two amazing lofts and found a tenant for one of the properties. She is extremely professional, efficient and knowledgable about Denver lofts and the city itself. Brigette's persistence, attention to detail and negotiation skills are noteworthy. A great woman and a pleasure to work with.

                                                                     2013  - C. Corogin

Brigette was absolutely excellent. Her response time was amazing, she was prepared, and if you are looking to buy a loft, there is no better person to go to. I saw the place I bought online at 9pm Friday, sent her an email, saw it in person the next morning at 10am, and she had the offer contract already drafted so we could move on it immediately. Great and easy to work with!

                                                                A. Ortiz

I went to Brigette with an idea to buy but was more looking rather than seriously buying. Brigette understood the requirements very well and found a match that made me want to buy rather than just look. Her persistence made this happen. We got a condo with a roof-top terrace that was perfect and a good deal. We were out of state making a long-distance purchase. She made sure the purchase went through without a hitch. Also her recommendations for service support were spot on. I would recommend Brigette for anyone buying in Denver.

                                                            P. Herrmann

Brigette has been our property manager of 2 homes for the last 8-9 years. She has done an exceptional job. We don't have to worry about the properties as she is always on top of everything.

When we sold one of the properties she was wonderful in managing the transition to the sale of the property. I can't say enough about Brigette except thank you for all you do!

                                                           - R. Van Casteren

Brigette and her staff were very knowledgeable. They knew the areas and the market we were looking for. Brigette was VERY patient and helped us find the perfect house. She negotiated for us and we benefited from her skill. She walked us through the process and took notes and reminders to send us regarding maintenance and upkeep on the house. She stayed in touch after the sale to make sure all was going well. My husband and I highly recommend Brigette and her staff if you are looking for someone who has the expertise, knowledge and patience to stay with you until you find the perfect house!

                                                                   - N Moscioni

Let's make a little connection

I have always lived by the idea that connections make the world go round. Who you know in your life, who you meet daily, who you connect with at social outings or online, these people can have a big impact on your life. Personally, as a mom, real-estate agent, and business owner, I understand the importance of connecting with those around me.

There are always tons of articles about how to connect with new people professionally to expand your network and I have found the rumors are true, the more social networks you have, the more likely you are to meet potential clients. That being said, I would love to connect with each of you on the social front. Below are links to my networks, feel free to connect with me over them and encourage any of your friends, family, or co-workers who are looking for real estate, want to learn more about business or would like to enjoy the ride with me on a LongJohns longboard to do the same.

If you would like to connect with me professionally, click on any of the links below:

Company Facebook: @ModglinRE

LinkedIn: @BigetteModglin

Personal Website: www.BrigetteModglin.com

Company Website: http://modglinre.com

But don’t forget to connect with me personally as well! See some fun activities I do with my family around Colorado, look at my personal pins, and enjoy shoots from my longboard company LongJohns Longboard:

Personal Facebook: @BrigetteModglin

Instagram: @BrigetteModglin

Pinterest: @BrigetteModglin

Twitter: @BrigetteModglin

I would also like to say a quick thank you to those who I am already connected with and who have been such a pleasure to work with. If you enjoy your experience with me, make sure to let others know such as Mark Valerio, VP at Lockheed Martin, did on my LinkedIn recently:

“Brigette was great to work with and I highly recommend her for anyone buying property in the Denver or Breckenridge areas. She is very knowledgeable in the Denver area and in real estate in general. She is very responsive and takes quick action for her clients. She saved us thousands of dollars on our recent home purchase”.

Let’s connect and get to know one another better and let’s find you a house together!

A New Place to Brew in Brighton

This has been a busy summer for me and life does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon! Besides being a full-time mom, Realtor, wife and entrepreneur, I am also working hard to help bring something special to the city of Brighton. Many of you may know that I am working on project with in Downtown Brighton which involves the renovation of the old Buddhist church found on the outskirts of Brighton right off of the highway 85 coming in from Denver. The project is currently in the renovation process as we strive to keep the historic feel of the church while adding modern day touches and go-green amenities.

The church is something special and that is what we felt when we first toured the space. It had been left abandoned and unused for ten years and we felt this was a space that needed to be restored and re-loved by the community. This space was once a gathering area for young and old alike and we hope that once the project is finished, it can be a place once again where friends and families gather to enjoy one another’s company and good food and drink.

Currently, we are looking for a Craft brewery user to move into the space but we are also interested in a whiskey distillery/tasting room or cider distillery/tasting room. With the amount of space and the great location, this is sure to be a spot perfect for any distillery. It is not like Colorado is a stranger to good distilleries; we have quite a few in the area and are hoping to add to the already great collection.

If you are curious to check out distilleries around Denver and the surrounding area, check a few of these out: Vapor Distillery in Boulder, Stranahan’s in Denver, First Draft in Rino, and the Colorado Cider Company. What better way to spend an evening with friends or a weekend adventure with a loved one then sitting down to taste a few cold brews? Denver already has a great love for our breweries and distilleries and we hope to continue that love in Brighton that is just a short ride from downtown Denver.

With all that being said, we are looking for someone to set up shop at this beautiful church. If you or anyone you know is looking to have a space to run a brewery or a distillery, give me a call today and I would love to take you around the space and show you our current plans for everything. Let’s bring a new taste to Brighton, one of the cold brew kind!

Renderings by @BenLochridge

Date Nights in Denver

Lately, my husband and I have been enjoying weekly date-nights out in Denver and it got me to thinking, I should share some ideas for other couples looking to get out of the house and do something romantic with the one they love (or the newbies who are looking for some good first date ideas!). Denver is such a romantic city, we have the beautiful mountains to watch sunsets over, the fabulous parks to take romantic walks around and of course the multitude of amazing restaurants sure to wow any date any night of the week. Below I have compiled a list of a few places that would be great for any date, from the first to the 300th, because everyone deserves a good date night!

Afternoon Date – Some people work nights and so it may be harder to do the traditional date with them. Why not head to the beautiful historic Brown Palace Hotel for the Afternoon High Tea? You can grab a stunning bouquet from the on-site flower shop for your sweetie and then be treated like royalty as you sip on tea and nibble on a variety of freshly made scones, pastries and sandwiches. Tea happens between noon and 4pm and reservations are highly recommended.

One Park, Two Park – Denver has some exquisite parks that offer yearly beauty. City Park, Washington Park and Aurora Reservoir all offer hourly boat rentals. Pack up a picnic and grab your best gal or guy and go out for a romantic cruise on the water taking in the beautiful scenery.

Sunday is a Funday – Sunday is a great day for many reasons and should be a day to have another great date. Who doesn’t like brunch (we live in Denver, we know how to brunch!) and a little bit of bingo? Make reservations at the renowned Squeaky Bean restaurant in downtown Denver where every Sunday is full of mimosas and bingo.

Sweets for your Sweetheart – Some people really enjoy their sweets and if you have a sweet-tooth in your life, why not take them to one of the many dessert bars around the city? Crave, Sugarmill, Glaze and D Bar are the crème of the crop and have enough edibles to please every sugar craving in your body.

They Give you Butterflies – If you have them in your stomach when you are around your special someone, why not take them to see butterflies in real life? A hop away from Denver in Westminster is the Butterfly Pavilion, which schedules actual releases of chrysalis from their cocoons daily at 12:30pm and 3:30pm. Can you think of anything more romantic than that?

The Classic Dinner – My husband and I have been enjoying some wonderful restaurants around Denver for our date nights lately and I have to say, there are so many to choose from! Whatever kind of food you feel like that night, sushi or steak, Denver has and will always be a city that caters to everyone’s tastes. Maybe take your loved one on a little horse and carriage ride after dinner or stroll 16th Street Mall for an after dinner dessert.

There are so many things to do for a good date night in Denver so make sure to keep the love alive with your special someone and treat them to a great night out!

A Little Bit About Me

Each and every week, I like to sit down and write blog posts to share with you about many different things from real estate advice to fun activities to do around Denver during the summer. I realized that a majority of my readers I have worked with in some capacity or another but others may not know that much about me. This week, I thought I would tell you a little bit about my life and how I got to where I am today, doing what I love.

I have called Colorado my home for quite a while now. I was raised in Northglenn and attended Northglenn High School and Mesa State College.  I started in the real estate business when I was 20 years old and being a native, I have watched Denver grow and expand in ways that are almost impossible to describe. I saw Coors Field, the Pepsi Center and DIA built in my lifetime. I have watched Elitch Gardens move from 38th and Tennyson to Downtown Denver. In 1994 I had the pleasure of flying out of Stapleton Airport to go to Germany and back into DIA three weeks later as it had opened as I was coming back to Colorado. 

In my adult life, I have moved 14 times, trust me, I’m not bragging about that! 12 of the moves have been within Colorado and two were in Seattle. Basically, I am an expert packer and mover, so if you ever have any questions when it comes time to move into your new place, just let me know. This skill has come in handy with my clients seeing as I have helped thousands of people move during my career as a real estate agent.

I like to invest in real estate and love anything to do with it. I have sold properties from $5000 dollars to over a million dollars.  I have sold houses that were just an imagination in the builder’s head to over 100 years old.  From renting or buying their first place to empty nesters wanting to downsize to investors building their portfolios, I have assisted them all in finding the perfect place. I have also helped hundreds of landlords lease and manage their rental portfolios. 

As a real estate investor myself I know how important it is to take care of such a large asset. One thing I love most about my job is seeing how happy my clients are when they get the new keys to “their” new home, there is something really magical about helping people find their first or their forever house.

That’s a bit about my life and job experience here in Colorado. If you are thinking it is time to take the next step and buy a place, I am ready to help you find the right one. Give me a call today and let’s set up a time to discuss what you are looking for so we can start painting a picture of where you will be spending your days and nights with your family and loved ones.