With my busy schedule as a mother to a 1-year-old, writing a review is the last thing on my mind but I am making an exception for Dara West because I know she really earned one from us. We lived in a nice house in the foothills and were quite happy to stay there for at least another 10 years. Then our daughter came into our world and very quickly we realized that mountain living and the long steep drive up and down every day was just all too much in the everyday mix of parenting. I was so stressed out because we didn't know where to start and with the Colorado market on the constant rise, it was quite daunting until Dara came to our rescue! From the moment Dara stepped on board there was no stress and it seemed like she found so many possible options we couldn't have dreamt of. In the end, we found the house of our dreams well within our budget. Paperwork was prompt and everything was ma…
With my busy schedule as a mother to a 1-year-old, writing a review is the last thing on my mind but I am making an exception for Dara West because I know she really earned one from us. We lived in a nice house in the foothills and were quite happy to stay there for at least another 10 years. Then our daughter came into our world and very quickly we realized that mountain living and the long steep drive up and down every day was just all too much in the everyday mix of parenting. I was so stressed out because we didn't know where to start and with the Colorado market on the constant rise, it was quite daunting until Dara came to our rescue! From the moment Dara stepped on board there was no stress and it seemed like she found so many possible options we couldn't have dreamt of. In the end, we found the house of our dreams well within our budget. Paperwork was prompt and everything was made to feel easy and effortless! The whole process felt stress free and I can only thank Dara for that. She has a way of communicating that is very straight but also light hearted yet professional keeping everything feeling like it’s a fun experience. All in all, we love Dara and will most definitely recommend her to friends.
Dara goes way beyond the typical realtor. She provides a business perspective that makes me happy to recommend her to anyone. I am a real estate investor and own multiple properties, and needed an in-depth view of the Boulder County market. I needed to know things like what areas attract the best tenants, how much I could charge initially, and how the rent would increase with various upgrades. She has a strong property management background so she knew this stuff quickly, and accurately. She is an expert in the Boulder-area market. Her tweets about real estate news and prices helped me fill out my investment spreadsheet and make an educated decision. Also, and this was important to me, Dara never wasted my time with things *she* wanted to sell. She was great at bringing me properties that fit my investment needs and my desired return on my investment. I ended up buying an amazing propert…
Dara goes way beyond the typical realtor. She provides a business perspective that makes me happy to recommend her to anyone. I am a real estate investor and own multiple properties, and needed an in-depth view of the Boulder County market. I needed to know things like what areas attract the best tenants, how much I could charge initially, and how the rent would increase with various upgrades. She has a strong property management background so she knew this stuff quickly, and accurately. She is an expert in the Boulder-area market. Her tweets about real estate news and prices helped me fill out my investment spreadsheet and make an educated decision. Also, and this was important to me, Dara never wasted my time with things *she* wanted to sell. She was great at bringing me properties that fit my investment needs and my desired return on my investment. I ended up buying an amazing property in Lafayette with Dara, which has already appreciated, and I have already found great tenants. She even helped me with the paperwork and the showing, and got me an extra $100 on the rent! I am looking at buying another property with her now, so I highly recommend her.
I looked for properties for almost a year. As I wanted a place in a certain area, where properties very expensive, and I was on a tight budget. Dana and I looked at so many different properties I was almost ready to give up. Dana managed to go over places that had been on the market before but didn't sell. The place I bought was one of these which I'm very happy with. I think few realtors would have had the expertise, and been tenacious enough to do this.
Dara was essential in helping me find the perfect place! We met numerous times and she was always thorough and prompt in all of our correspondence. This was my first home purchase and she had a lot of patience with my (many) questions. I highly recommend Dara and will continue to refer others to her in the future.
Dara spent over a year patiently working with us till we found the perfect condo and then made it happen even though there were many other bids on the property. I had no complaints about her professionalism and was amazed at her kindness and understanding when we wanted to keep looking.
Dara is an amazing broker. We got exactly what we were looking for thanks to her incredible eye and fierce negotiation.
Goes the extra mile to make sure both seller and buyer are happy! 5stars.
With over 13 years of experience in the real estate industry, I attribute my success to the lasting relationships that I have built on trust and integrity. Each one of us has our own unique situation with varying needs and I am here to listen and help you determine what will best serve your highest interests and real estate goals. For me, real estate is so much more than just a transaction. I am passionate about introducing new arrivals to the Boulder area, and every day I look forward to working with current clients and meeting new ones and welcoming the many opportunities this creates.