URBAN THRIVE TESTIMONIALS

Working with Dave and his team has been fantastic. His knowledge of design, neighborhoods, construction, building codes, financing and "all things real estate" was a HUGE plus. I feel like I should have paid him for the education I got! We looked for houses all over greater Denver, from the Highlands to Wash Park, Baker, Capitol Hill, City Park, Congress ParkÉ you name it. Dave has his finger on the pulse of Denver real estate. HeÕs super easy to work with as well: send him any property and heÕll setup a viewing around your schedule. The whole process couldnÕt have been easier or more fun. If you need a Denver Realtor I highly recommend giving Dave a call.
Brian Medlin If you need a knowledgeable and down to earth Realtor, you will find that and more in Dave Ness and his team. We were looking for someone who could relate to us on a professional level, but who could also bring a fun perspective to the process of buying a home. After meeting for cocktails and discussing services, numbers, and data we knew that we wouldn't go wrong with Dave. More importantly, we felt like Dave listened to the big picture of our overall needs. We LOVED his online homefinder system, and all the electronic documents he sent made it easy and quick during the buying process... he's truly a Realtor of the modern age. Furthermore, we know that Dave will be a part of our "real-estate-lives" for the future. He continues to follow up with us, and keeps the relationship going after all the paperwork is done. It's refreshing to find this in any business relationship today! We highly recommend Dave Ness and his team to anyone looking for a very effective and reliable Realtor. He will be conscientious, professional and motivated to get you what you want. More importantly, you'll find yourself a friend that you will want to stay connected with, and even meet up with for cocktails and laughs, for many years to come. You really gave a "words cannot describe" experience to the home-buying process... good work!
Chad & Kari Mraz During our initial meeting Dave was personable, professional and immediately focused on finding the perfect home for our needs, price, and lifestyle. He took our list of requirements in a home seriously and saved us weeks of searching by showing us only the properties which would meet all of our criteria. We found the perfect house in 6 days thanks to his market knowledge and personal attention. He answered all of our questions and worked to help both of us understand every aspect of the process. After hearing stories from friends and family about how stressful a home purchase can be, Dave and his team completely changed our opinion of the process. His attention to detail and our needs made the process quick, accurate, and stress-free. Even after we closed he continued to follow up with us. Thanks for streamlining a major milestone in our lives. We'll be recommending you to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Cale and Dorothy Fogel My husband and I worked with Dave and his team on our recent house purchase, he is awesome at what he does! We now consider him part of the family...thanks Dave!
Bob & Fhawn Avey My fiance Lindsay and I were casually looking for a new home and were referred to Dave Ness. After meeting with Dave we were able to focus on a few select properties according to neighborhood, home size, and price range. After a walk through with Dave at one particular home, we asked him to do some market analysis. We reviewed key statistics that indicate the value of the home relative to the asking price. Lindsay and I felt sure that the home was what we wanted and thanks to Dave's experience and detailed analysis we were confident that we put in the right offer price. Throughout the negotiation process Dave was excellent in offering to us the advantages and risks of certain offer strategies. Dave also strongly represented our offer requests to the seller and was able to convince him to accept each of the concessions. Dave's follow through and communication allowed us to successfully complete the 30 day close on-time...even in a tough market. Near the end of the closing process, we asked Dave for a series of referrals. We used Dave's recommendations for a loan officer, inspector, and insurance agent. All of them have been outstanding in their level of service. After the close we were greeted with a nice welcome gift from Dave and some useful information on getting started in a new home. Lindsay and I truly feel that the home buying experience was the beginning of our working relationship with Dave and his team. Throughout the process we were impressed by Dave's attention to detail, his expertise in market values, his ability to negotiate with the seller, and his professionalism in guiding us through this intensive process. Thank you Dave and we look forward to working with you again!
Steve & Lindsay Dave and his team were fantastic to work with in the process of selling my place and buying a new one. His patience and willingness to take time to answer any and all questions was greatly appreciated. His marketing approach to sell my place was top notch. He also went out of his way to take substantial time to answer and research a unique situation for my new place. Dave's approach makes you feel like you are his top priority while also providing great advice and expertise, which continues even after closing! I have already highly recommended him to family and friends. Thanks Dave, and I look forward to working with you again!
Sean L Dave,I want to sincerely thank you for making my home purchase a reality. From the onset, your confidence and attitude put me at ease. The home buying process seemed complex and confusing, but you were there every step of the wayÉeven through the emotional stress of the process. When most Realtors care only about their next paycheck, you care about finding the right home, at the right price, in the right location, for the right person by paying attention to their personal needs and situation. This process threw us many obstacles that were quickly overcome due to your experience, market contacts, and positive attitude. I cannot give you enough thanks for your patience and confidence throughout this experience. Rest assured that you have gained a lifelong client and I will recommend your services to all friends and family looking for a home in the Denver area
Humberto F Torres Dave helped simplify the home buying experience. From finding the right property to helping me find the best financing, Dave would always come through for me. Even after I closed on the house, Dave still offered advice and assistance. I highly recommend that anyone in the market for a home contact Dave and his team!
Trent Reed As a first time home buyer, my thoughts were all over the place and I had many questions. Dave was patient and encouraging which instilled confidence in my ability to make the right decision. Thanks for your expertise Dave!
Doug D I want to thank you very much for your time and effort spent to assist my client with the sale of his home. You are an impressive and highly competent professional. You can be assured that I am gleaning cues from you on how to better conduct myself with excellence in all my business transactions. I look forward to working with you on other referrals in the very near future.
Kimberly Konrardy, Realtor Working with Dave to purchase our new home was great! He really listened to what we wanted in a home and was patient while we went through the process. In today's market, there are certain to be snags in the process, but Dave helped us through each and every step with professionalism and kindness. We would definitely use Dave's services again in the future, although we hope to spend a long time in our great new house!
Del & Celeste Schoenthaler We truly appreciate all the hard work you put in to helping us locate, research and purchase our property. Your services were exemplary; you went beyond the expectations of an agent...very courteous and personable. We appreciated the way you walked us through the process without ever rushing us. You treated us with respect and honored the fact that buying a house is a big deal. The exceptional personal service you provided certainly should be commended. You can definitely count on our recommendations for your services to our friends!
Stefan and Jamie Jansson Dave's professionalism, knowledge of the market, suggestions and marketing strategies all contributed to my overall feeling of confidence and peace of mind when buying my first place. Finding someone willing to take the time to listen to my needs while keeping my interests in mind meant a great deal to me. It was great working with someone who was so passionate about what he does for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Dave to my friends or anyone who may be looking to sell their property in the future. The experience was truly a pleasurable one. Thanks, Dave!
Kelly Ness For all people looking for a professional in the Denver real estate market, look no further than Dave Ness and his team at Thrive. Dave has excellent connections in the market to find a great place you can call home. Whether you are a young professional looking to buy for the first time or a seasoned veteran looking for the perfect property, Dave Ness will manage the details from start to finish. Dave's ability to quickly narrow down the property search and work tirelessly to negotiate a fantastic price will leave you with peace of mind and quite a few extra dollars in your bank account. Dave brings honesty and accountability to the business with everyone he works with. For all of this, I consider him to be the best agent in Denver and now a valued friend.
Matt Farnum I was initially very nervous about the home buying process but Dave quickly put my mind at ease. His genuine desire to get to know me and my needs, set up a great foundational trust for our buyer-agent relationship. Although I was not in the market for a "high end" home Dave treated me like a million dollar client. He always made himself available to answer questions and was great at communicating where we were in the buying process every step of the way. In addition to his own knowledge and experience he was able to provide a vast list of competent referrals including a mortgage broker, general contractors and online resources that made the whole experience much smoother and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Dave and his team. I look forward to working with him again in the future.
Dan Cohen When I look for real estate answers and help understand the Denver market, I know that Dave will give honest, sound advice. His in depth knowledge of the the Denver area combined with his high level of integrity give me a great amount of confidence. He lead me through each step of the process, making sure that I was comfortable and understood all aspects of the process. I wouldn't choose to work with anyone else!
Lauren Kyser With nine years of residential real estate lending experience, IÕve come across a lot of Realtors. Few if any have the level of professionalism Dave does. I have had the privilege of working with him on countless occasions and have seen first hand his tireless commitment to his customers. He is among the most ethical and hard working people I know. In addition to having these important qualities, he is refreshingly creative and fun to be around. Anyone who has the privilege of working with Dave will know what IÕm talking about.
Matt Bliss, Mortgage Broker Dave Ness and the Thrive Group are a class act. My wife and I brought a lot of uncertainty and apprehension into purchasing our first home, yet Dave was able to guide us through this process with a lot of care and flexibility. His skill set and passion for the real estate process bring together a unique combination of relational competence, responsiveness and market awareness that made our buying experience feasible amidst a very hectic time for our family. With his confident and shrewd approach, Dave will work at your pace with your ultimate satisfaction in mind. I whole-heartedly recommend him!
Dave & Kay Neuhausal Our daughter recently moved to Denver from the Southeast. After living in Denver with a friend in an apartment for 6 months, she called us and expressed an interest in buying a place in Denver. While we were excited about this, we were also concerned about all of the details and potential challenges she could face in buying her first home. New city, new job and now looking at buying her first major investment! Quite a lot to think about at the age of 25! All of these issues and concerns went away when we began working with Dave Ness and his team. He was absolutely the best possible resource and real estate partner we could have found to help our daughter. Not only does he know the Denver marketplace, he has established many great relationships with local resources, particularly bankers and mortgage brokers. They respect Dave and his expertise and that made a huge difference when negotiating the terms and conditions for Kelly's purchase. These were obviously extremely important to us and to Kelly, but the thing that really differentiates Dave from anyone else was his focus on our daughter's needs. Dave wanted to know everything about her lifestyle and the kind of things she enjoyed doing. He took the time to really analyze the potential areas in Denver that matched up with her profile and budget. When we went out to visit Kelly, he spent time showing us various properties that he was recommending. He continued the search for another 6 weeks until they found the perfect match. In total, Dave had invested several months researching the marketplace before they finally found the perfect property. We were extremely impressed with Dave's expertise and professionalism and Kelly is also very pleased with her new place. He made all the difference in the world. We could not have accomplished this without Dave's knowledge, expertise and most importantly his willingness to really listen and understand our daughter's requirements. We would highly recommend Dave and his team. In fact, if we plan to move to Denver, we will definitely work with Dave and his team!
Ed & Karen What is different about Dave Ness is he cares about you and your family. He works with his knowledge and expertise, but also with his heart in helping you in your unique situation. He listens very well, and understands what is important to you, your desires, dreams, and your budget. Dave is on top of the newest and best strategies to help you sell your home: the marketing of our home was superb, we had constant traffic based on his strategies. Dave works extremely hard to help you achieve your goal. He makes himself available to you constantly, and is always there to listen, make suggestions or encourage you in the transition phase of selling or buying. Dave is a creative problem solver; when we got feedback on our house he knew what changes to make and how to do them in the most cost efficient way. When our house sold Dave helped us move, working alongside all of our friends and family. Dave's quality of service is excellent and sets him above all other Realtors; but what truly defines him as a one of a kind Realtor is his character. He does his job with integrity, professionalism, respect, and a lot of heart! Much thanks to Dave and his team!
Oat & Annie Whitney When I decided I was going to purchase my first house, I had no clue where to start, what to look for, what I wanted, or even how a simple mortgage worked. At that time, I needed to find someone who I could relate to, that could basically hold my hand during the entire process of homebuying. After hearing about Dave and his knowledge about the Denver market, I set up a meeting and the process officially began. He came very prepared to show me what he could do and was very professional. I knew he could help me find a perfect place. Sure enough, I found the right place, in the location that I liked, at the price that I could afford. Working with Dave Ness was very easy and as stress free as looking for a house can be. I highly reccommend Dave and the Thrive team to those who want to understand the process while finding the perfect place.
Steve Flaks Working with Dave Ness when I was selling my home and purchasing my new home was a great experience. Dave was not only professional and experienced with all the ins and outs of real estate transactions, he also became my friend. He was there for me when I needed him to be. He was even there for those times that were above and beyond what would normally be expected from a Realtor. On our way back from looking at a house, I had a flat tire and Dave turned around and came back to help me. He changed the tire for meÉon I-25É in the darkÉ in the rain. Now that is what I call great service! Thanks, Dave!!!
Mindy Sawyer We were extremely impressed with Dave Ness and his entire Thrive Real Estate Group in both selling our existing house and buying our new place. From helping us to stage our old house to creating a dedicated website, he was very proactive to help ensure that it sold quickly - and it did! He was also great on the other end, negotiating with the other agents and advising us on the whole inspection process. We had a great experience working with Dave and will definitely recommend him to friends and family!
Robin & Julie Dave is a class act and a true Professional in the Real Estate business. I met Dave at an Advanced Real Estate Education course. Even though I was a fairly new agent, Dave always treated me as an equal. Dave has created a very recognizable and successful brand in Thrive Real Estate. Dave always has a positive attitude and goes about his business in a calm and confident manner. He makes success look easy.
Chris D, Realtor I was referred to Dave by a friend of mine and it was a great referral! Dave is one of those people who can really pay attention to what you are looking for in a house and he knew as quickly as I did (if not before) if I was going to like the house or not! I enjoyed working with Dave, and even referred my mom to him when she decided to sell her house! At the end of this process, not only do I have a Realtor, I feel like I have a new friend. Thanks Dave!
Rachel H. Gregg, thank you for making my first time home buying process such a positive experience! Also, thank you for the closing gifts!
Natasha C I felt really confident referring a friend of mine to Dave Ness to be her real estate agent. I have witnessed his professionalism and respectful approach when working with clients. I was able to assure my friend that she will be in good hands as Dave helps her find her the right home. The next time I need to buy or sell a property, I plan to ask Dave Ness to be my agent. But in the meantime, I will continue to recommend him to all of my friends and family who need a good real estate agent.
Mandy Rutt The UrbanThrive Real Estate team provides the tools, resources, knowledge, and experience to provide you with a comprehensive and successful buying experience. The online search tool was very helpful to me to get an idea for pricing and available homes in the area I was interested. Dave asked me the right questions to understand my likes and dislikes and what sort of home I was looking for. He patiently gave me suggestions and additional information as my search dragged on. Dave's background and experience allowed me to get a great deal on my home and I couldn't have been more pleased!
Kristina Stoermer - First Time Home Buyer Thank you for spending so much time with us to make sure we made the right decision! We love our new home! Also, thank you for all your referrals of professionals that work with you, they have been fantastic, and we look forward to contacting you for others in the future. Lastly, thank you so much for your expertise, we are very glad we chose you and the UrbanThrive team out of all the Realtors we interviewed!
Eric & Robin Deruyter Josh has many strengths that add value to the home buying process. He kept me informed throughout the negotiation and took the appropriate stands with opposing brokers, when necessary, continually consulting with me to assure my best interests were being met. Not only did I receive a property with great promise, but I achieved it in a manner that respected my needs and minimized the time I spent working through the details.
Kevin Favreau - Buyer Working with Dave to find a downtown condo was a pleasure. Right from the start we were impressed with his preparedness by providing a detailed printout of our showings including a route map to help us navigate the downtown maze of one-way streets. Dave's integrity and market knowledge is obvious and his calm nature made the process a smooth deal through closing. We look forward to working with Dave and the Urban Thrive team in the future
Bruce and Angela Blakeslee - Buyer/Investor Thanks again, Chris, for everything you did to help make my buying experience a real pleasure. As I told you from the beginning, I was so impressed with how personable and considerate you were to me - even though I'm not a high ticket buyer. Your professionalism, expertise and NICENESS are qualities that are hard to come by in today's world. I'm very grateful to you for all the time you took to take me to SO many places before I found the right one. You were patient with my 'hissy fits' and always looked happy to see me. It's hard to express in words really, what an impact you made on me. From the first, I didn't consider even thinking of working with anyone else. You've made this Wisconsin transplant a very happy Denver home-owner. I mean every word and would be happy if you want to give my phone number to any prospective clients!
Mary Staples Ð Buyer Josh Jacobsen was a pleasure to work with. He was great at working with our schedules and making us feel completely comfortable viewing as many properties as we wanted, whenever we wanted. While this can be a very nerve-wracking process, Josh made it fun and as stress-free as possible. We never felt pressured and found Josh to be a very helpful asset throughout our home-buying process. Thanks for all your help, Josh!
Sameera Ahmed, Buyer The moment I met Chris and Dave and the UrbanThrive team I knew something was different. They approach marketing real estate differently. They embrace the product, in our case urban town homes, and the surrounding neighborhood. Chris and Dave then relentlessly pursue prospects, friends and businesses who share our vision. They are always optimistic, creative and energized by the marketing challenge. Working with the UrbanThrive team in turn energizes us.
Charlie Woolley, St Charles Town Company, LLC Josh Jacobsen was a responsive real estate agent. He listened to what I was looking for, got to know my tastes, and previewed properties to make sure it was worth my time to examine. He patiently searched and walked me through many different properties until I found the one I eventually purchased. He also was my advocate as he negotiated the deal and was helpful in each step of the purchase process. I unconditionally recommend Josh as a realtor who cares about his client's needs!
Toni Linder Ð Home Buyer My recent experience with UrbanThrive has been outstanding. Josh was extremely instrumental in helping me find a new home. He listened to my specific criteria and was relentless in helping me find the perfect match. Josh is extremely knowledgeable of the Denver market and was willing to commit the time, resources, and energy to get the job done. I was not only able to find a perfect home, but also a friend for life.
Robbie, Buyer My wife and I just bought our first home. Our experience with UrbanThrive was awesome! Our agent, Dave, was very patient with us, answered all of our questions and worked with our schedule and circumstances. He helped us understand the purchasing process as well as all of our options. UrbanThrive had great communication with us and updated us with any changes. Their personal service was phenomenal! I will definitely call them for my next purchase. Thanks guys!
J. Miranda First time home buyer / Investor Being new to Denver and a first time buyer, I was unsure of what to expect. Chris made the process very easy by explaining everything in detail and being available anytime to answer questions. He took time to really understand what I was looking for and he provided useful information about the neighborhoods I was interested in. I expected the process to be painful, but Chris made it easy and fun! I am loving my new place and the neighborhood, and while the sale may be complete, Chris is still providing useful information on real estate projects in the neighborhood. I will definitely recommend Chris, and UrbanThrive Group to everyone I know and look forward to a long term relationship with them!
Aimee Lirette, First Time Homebuyer
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