Rick has an intimate understanding of the regional market allowing him to quickly and efficiently bring homes to our attention which held the features most important to us. His expansive knowledge base of the different communities around Denver was extremely helpful in providing advice on school systems, cultural events, local amenities and other aspects which cannot be easily researched and can only be experienced by living within the area. The process of purchasing a home can be occasionally stressful and chaotic. Rick's organizational and communication skills are exceptional. Throughout the processes, we were kept abreast of new developments and he clearly outlined his responsibilities, our projects and specific deadlines. This "road map" greatly reduced much of the confusion and anxiety which can be associated with such a large investment. Rick's law and MBA degrees provide comprehensive insight into the home purchasing process. This background enables him to view a home transaction from all angles. His combined legal, business and real estate experience provided us with assurance that not only were we purchasing the right house for us, but that our offer was competitive with fair market value and there were no hidden surprises. Rick has worked within the Denver area for many years, with an ever-growing support network to facilitate each step. He was able to give strong recommendations for lending agents, home inspectors, structural engineers and contractors. Each recommendation was based on excellent working relationships he cultured over the years, ensuring reliable, comprehensive service and we were extremely satisfied with each of the agents he recommended. We didn't have to research individual companies for different projects. If we needed something, Rick new someone reliable and skilled. Above and beyond each of the each of the above attributes, I was most impressed with Rick's work ethic. His attention to detail, dedication to the job, commitment to communication and diligence to getting the job done, was beyond reproach. Rick embodies what the home buying process should be and I have no hesitation in providing the highest recommendation for Rick as I have for close friend's of mine. read more

We are first time home buyers searching for our little piece of the dream (in the closing process now!) Rick has been an incredible asset in our almost yearlong search. He listened to us every step of the way and helped us align our wants and needs with our budget - our budget meant that we were looking at lots of "fixers with potential" and Rick has an amazing eye, he can see past what is and provide excellent ideas for what could be. But he didn't sugar-coat things and we appreciated that. We took a long time to find a house and never felt pressured to get in a house just to get it over with. It is frustrating to be first-timers on a budget when homes are going fast with multiple bids over asking price so it was nice to have a true professional on our side helping us. Rick gave us independent and honest feedback based on experience for each home we looked at. Rick was great at helping us through the search process, and has been equally great during the closing process. We have lots of questions and he makes sure we understand what is going on. His time in Denver means he has built up a solid (reputable) network as well, he gave us some contacts for a lender, which is helping out immensely as our bank has been less than awesome. Rick seems to really enjoy his job and helping people, and we have enjoyed working with him. When the time comes, we'll use him again! read more

Rick Janson with Denver Lifestyle Real Estate is an amazing realtor! Not only is he extremely knowledgeable in home values and getting you the most for your money, he is very patient, accommodating, enthusiastic, and he's an amazing photographer! Rick first helped us to sell our home and the pictures he took made us almost want to stay in our small starter home. He knew how to market our home well and we had our first offer in less than 24 hours and were under contract in 6 days! When it came to buying another home he was so patient with us and very helpful. He knows Denver and the surrounding areas so well that we were looking at houses in areas we never even thought to go and at every one of them he gave us honest feedback on the house, neighborhood, and price. He also has amazing vision on the spot. Any house we looked at and weren't happy with a certain area he could tell us right then and there ways we could change it. In the end he found us our move-in ready dream home! We got everything we wanted because he was patient and made sure we were happy with all aspects. I recommend Rick Janson to anyone who is buying, selling, or even contemplating either one. He's the best!!!!!!!! read more

I currently own 24 rental units in the Denver metro area, so I'm not inexperienced with real estate. Over the last 40 years, I've worked with many different realtors with varying levels of professionalism. I met Rick about two years ago and immediately found him both personable, easy to talk to and a good listener, who has the ability to think outside of the box. These are highly desirable and unique qualities. We have worked on several projects that did not come to fruition, throughout he was patient and understanding, only wanting the best outcome for us. Recently we used him to sell an inherited family home that hadn't been remodeled in fifty years. He said we could sell as is, or fix it up and expect to make a lot more money, which is exactly what happened. With a $45,000 investment, we sold the property for $100,000 more than we would have without fixing it up. Rick's honesty, integrity, astuteness are all attributes that make him easy to recommend, whether you are a first time home buyer, or a savvy investor. I strongly believe that you won't go wrong putting your trust and faith in Rick as your realtor! read more

As a first time home buyer, I was naturally quite overwhelmed by the entire process. Rick is an amazing realtor and, before I knew it, my husband and I had moved into our first home. Rick made the whole experience fun and stress-free. He hand selected homes for us to view by carefully reviewing our must-haves. While walking through the houses, he pointed out aspects for us to consider that we certainly would have overlooked ourselves. We were able to find our dream home within weeks of starting the process with Rick. We were most pleased with how honest and open Rick is. Not only is he friendly and funny, he is completely trustworthy. We never once felt that this was a job for Rick or that he was in it for the money. He gave sound advice to put us in the home that we could afford and would meet all our needs. We would highly recommend Rick to any friend looking to buy or sell their home and we will definitely be using his services if the time comes for us to move again. read more

Rick not only helped us find our perfect first purchase, but he negotiated with the Seller's realtor to save us thousands. Being a first time buyer is stressful enough and it is easy to be taken advantage of if you do not have a knowledgable person to help out. He also helped us find a different lender that gave us a much better rate on our loan!!! Rick knew that our number one goal was to get in a neighborhood close to an outstanding school for our son and we are so happy that we can see our A+ school from our kitchen window. He asked us questions, the whys, the hows, the pros, the cons....questions that you do not think of on your own, as it is easy to think that you have this idealistic thought of what you want until somebody who has several years of experience brings new ideas to the table. We spent several weekends searching for our perfect home with Rick and we could not be happier. He's not in it for the commission, he's in it to help you! read more

Rick was great! Always responsive and helpful whenever I called. I wasn't hell bent on finding a place immediately when I met Rick. He immediately started sending emails with homes that met my initial criteria. I was not very responsive at first but slowly I started to look more and get into it. When we started looking Rick listened well and tailored house after house in the direction I was headed. His knowledge of remodels brought a great eye to spaces that could use some work. When it came down to the perfect house, Rick was ready to put an offer down the day we saw it (as was I). There was an other offer on the table that was minutes from being accepted but Rick was able to persuade the other party to hold off long enough to get my offer in. After a quick battle, we won and I got the house. I couldn't be happier with the house or with Rick. Great guy, great Realtor! read more

Rick was patient, attentive to detail, and flexible in how he worked with me once I expressed how I wanted my home search process to be handled. Rick has a keen eye for things that the average buyer might not pick up on and served as a good counselor (literally and figuratively) throughout the search, inspection, contract and closing process. Hi knowledge and understanding of the nuances of the various Denver submarkets is impressive. As an attorney, Rick is well-versed in the legal aspects of real estate contracts and transactions which I appreciated. Above all, Rick does business with honesty, candor and integrity...I'd have no hesitation having Rick represent me again, nor would I hesitate to recommend him to others. He is the consummate professional. read more

When I decided to sell my condo, I hired Rick Janson of Denver Lifestyle Real Estate. When I first met Rick, I realized he had a combination of intelligence, savvy and integrity, which made me feel comfortable trusting him as my realtor. He came up with a great strategy for pricing and staging my place to sell. He also was very organized and kept everything on track, so I never worried that something would fall through the cracks. In addition, he knows a good photo when he sees one, and the ones he took of my modest condo practically made it look like a model home! If you choose to work with Rick, I'm sure you won't regret it. read more

We listed our house in Wash Park Denver area with Denver Lifestyle during one of the hardest times for the real estate market - we were pleased with their integrity, professionalism and patience during the long process of finding a suitable buyer for our house and all these time we were living out of country. Denver Lifestyle (Rick) kept us informed and was very helpful in closing via long distance Fedx and phone conversations, ... If we come back to Denver area, we will surely use Denver Lifestype Real Estate services again. read more

Rick is an exceptional realtor. He has been my realtor for 2 years and he has helped me buy two homes and sell two others. I have been extremely pleased with his experience, professionalism and service. I was able to buy both homes well under list price and sell my houses quickly and at a premium. His background in business, law and other areas of real estate make him extremely qualified and his skillset shines through regularly. I have referred him to several friends and co-workers and will continue to do so. read more

I listed my condo with Rick last fall, and it sold within about two weeks. One of the greatest aspects of his work is his uber-professional photography, which is like something out of Architectural Digest. He also was very helpful with staging the property. The combination of photos and staging brought many people in to tour the property, and he negotiated well on the sale. He also has intelligence, experience and integrity, which are the reasons I chose to work with him in the first place. read more