My philosophy is simple: every home deserves to look polished and perfect before it hits the market — that’s how we get the absolute most for sellers. That’s why I created my mini-flip system — a data-driven, ROI-focused approach to strategic home updates that’s never frivolous and always designed for maximum return. Featured in 5280 Home magazine and consulted on nationally, it transforms homes into market standouts that sell for top dollar. For buyers, my focus is on finding hidden gems and seeing a property not just for what it is, but for what it could be. I believe in the power of presentation, backed by deep analytics, to sell to the highest-paying consumer and help buyers invest in more than a house — a lifestyle that fits their world. Untapped potential is my specialty.
I was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and spent my first 20 years moving every couple of years — across the Midwest, coasts and the South — logging countless hours in the backseat of a real estate broker’s car while my family house-hunted. It turns out, those drives were early training for the career I’d eventually love.
I’ve always been aesthetically driven. I studied oil painting at NYU, University College London, and UCLA before working in fashion and interior design. A craving for a total life change brought me to Denver and into real estate — and I’ve never looked back.
Denver became my perfect home base: a place with friendly, curious people from everywhere and a launching pad for my travels to Europe, Asia and beyond. Today, I live in a mid-century modern home in Lakewood with my husband, Elliot, and our two English Cream Golden Retrievers, Larry and Darrell. We also keep a mountain cabin for weekend escapes.
I sell throughout Denver, Jefferson County and Boulder, with occasional forays into the mountains. My favorite part of this work is transforming homes that might have sold for average numbers into top-dollar properties buyers fall in love with — and matching buyers to spaces that feel like home the moment they walk in. Before real estate, I was a personal shopper, which taught me how to uncover what people truly need (even when it’s not what they initially say they want). Now, I use that same skill to help clients make the smartest moves — whether that’s creating a space buyers can’t walk away from, or finding the perfect property to build their next chapter.
2024 Platinum Award Recipient, Denver Metro Association of Realtors
2020 – 2024 Black Diamond (Top Producer), 5280 Magazine
2024 Top 10 Producer, Real Trends
I’ve called 7 states and 4 countries home
I pick out over 200 light fixtures per year — most under $100
There is always a drill and caulk gun in my car
I have a butterfly phobia (Lepidopterophobia) — a butterfly pavilion is my worst nightmare
I worked on Rodeo Drive college — I have stories
I’m constantly working on work/life balance and failing
Explore Kelly’s latest listings and recent sales to see her strategic approach in action. From expertly prepped homes to smooth, successful closings, these properties highlight the results of thoughtful marketing, strong negotiation and years of experience in the Denver market.
Whether you’re searching for your dream home, selling an investment, relocating from out of state or just figuring out where to begin, Kelly is here to guide you — step-by-step — toward a smooth, successful move.