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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK Duane Whisler, GRI, CRS, ABR, SRES Multiple Listing system, and senior Real Estate instructor. ment (I am currently co-chair for the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth organization, member of Arvada Broker/Owner
What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with? I work with all age groups, young to mature, from first-time homebuyers to seniors looking to scale back. I am committed to making a difference in people’s lives, and hope to maintain a personal relationship with those I serve even after the transaction is completed.
Team Whisler - Realtors 11941 W 48th Ave. Suite #100 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 720-974-5910 teamwhisler@gmail.com DenverOnTheMove.com Where were you born? I was born in Morris, IL, but moved around a lot, finally settling in the small California town of Atascadero, where I stayed through my middle school and high school years. I made Denver my home in 1963, met and married Lynne and graduated from the University of Colorado. I consider myself, if not a native, definitely a long-time resident.
What is the most challenging part of what you do? Each client we work with has their own unique needs and desires - it is my job to fully evaluate and understand those needs and desires. Then I can incorporate them into my proven system of getting results, so they are able to continue to live their dreams, fulfilled and satisfied with what they have accomplished.
What do you like most about it? Denver is a great place to raise a family, with plenty of outdoor activities. The changing seasons, the mountains, the people are all special.
What do you most enjoy doing when you are not working? Spending time with my wife and family is most important to me. Community involve-
Jefferson Kiwanis and the Arvada Covenant Church Men’s Ministry) allows me to be a part of the community where I live. Football is a passion - coaching and working with young men gives me a sense of giving back and contributing to the community, as well as a deep personal feeling of achievement and gratification. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Hire a REALTOR who has integrity, a great understanding of marketing strategies and Real Estate trends, and has your best interests in mind. Not all agents are REALTORS - some are just licensed agents. Realtors work within the framework of a national Code of Ethics, on-going education and professional standards and conduct, enhancing the Real Estate experience. What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Again, hire a REALTOR who you can trust, who listens to you and who has a strong foundation in financing to ensure the loan you get is best for you. The loan you get is as important as the home you buy. I help each buyer answer three simple questions - Can I buy the home? Can I keep it? And what is it going to do for me? Helping buyers analyze their entire financial situation and educating them about the home buying process is important so that they can make a wise decision.
How long have you been in Real Estate? After teaching and coaching in high school for several years, 2013 will mark four decades of a successful Real Estate career. Many of those years also involved leadership in the Real Estate community as president and chairman of the Jefferson County Association of Realtors, Jefferson County Realtor of the Year, several terms as association director and director of the Denver metro area’s
What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? Every day brings new experiences since every person and situation is unique, where the unusual becomes customary. Left to right: Duane and Lynne, and Duane coaching at Arvada West High School.
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