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"West + Main Homes broke into the Top 500 overall for both sides and volume in 2022, as well as entry into the Billionaire’s Club, which is a super cool achievement,” said Company CEO Stacie Staub. “But the distinction we’re most proud of is ranking #90 for Independently-owned brokerages nationwide.”
"All of these numbers, of course, are a tangible testament to the hard work and dedication of each of our agents, and to our staff’s commitment to supporting them,” said Staub. "Every dollar in volume and each transaction side represents real people in the communities that we serve, and the places that they call home. We’re so honored to help folks build generational wealth and to be part of making dreams come true.”
Real Estate Webmasters Wins Gold Award for Design of Westandmainhomes.com
Real Estate Webmasters, a Vancouver Island-based real estate web design and technology company, has taken home the top award for global real estate websites at the 2022 Muse Creative Design competition.
The company won the Gold prize for its design of westandmainhomes.com, which rests on the Renaissance platform, a solution that combines high-end front-end design with integrated back-end business tools, such as a CRM and lead-generation features for brokerages, teams and individual agents.
West + Main Homes has partnered with Real Estate Webmasters since its launch in 2017. Since then, REW has created websites for all West + Main Homes branches, which includes offices in Oklahoma and Oregon.
“We think this website has been a crucial part of our success,” said West + Main Homes Founder + CEO Stacie Staub. “When we opened offices in Oklahoma and Oregon, one of the first things we did was contact Morgan Carey(CEO of Real Estate Webmasters) to start building out their REW sites.”
The Renaissance website platform is sleek + modern, making it the perfect compliment to the West + Main brand. Behind the scenes, the platform is ADA complient + SEO friendly, and gives the West.+ Main team the ability to capture online leads as well as nurture their existing database.
“I love working with Morgan because he is constantly innovating and open to new challenges, which is important for us because we move at a very fast pace,” said Staub. “We’re so excited to continue to partner with REW and see what they do next.”
West + Main Agent Selected as NAR Under 30 Finalist
Huge congratulations to West + Main Agent Kati Fitch, who was selected as one of the National Association of Realtor’s Under 30 Finalists!
“We at West + Main Homes couldn’t be more proud of Kati,” said CEO Stacie Staub. “She’s such an amazing Realtor, takes wonderful care of her clients, works diligently to improve herself on a constant basis and is a super positive contributor to our Company’s culture. Making the Top 50 Under 30 is a huge achievement and it’s been a pleasure to see Kati highlighted through this process!”
After taking a big risk and moving out to Denver from the midwest a few years ago, I fell in love with the city, both for its vibrant culture and easy access to the outdoors. In town, I spend most of my time my home neighborhood, Sunnyside, and in the Highlands, visiting favorites like Zuni Street Brewing and Star Ramen. In the mountains, look for me and my pup Riva on the hiking trails, especially if there’s a waterfall or stunning view to be found.
I am a Broker Associate, helping clients buy and sell homes in the Denver area. Working in real estate has connected me with the city in new and exciting ways, from following market trends to watching new developments come to life to establishing meaningful relationships with industry partners. I believe in clear and honest communication and a partnership with my clients where I'm alongside them every step of the way, making buying or selling their homes as easy and understandable as possible.
I started my Real Estate career w in 2018 in an admin position where I helped our brokers and marketing director with everything from contract software to window displays. Working on the administrative end has given me invaluable experience during the transaction process and improved my ability to help my clients clearly understand how to navigate each sale. I look forward to meeting you and making your needs my priority!
About NAR’s Under 30
Each May/June, REALTOR® Magazine features young rising stars in the real estate industry. In determining who makes the Under 30 list, REALTOR® Magazine staff looks for candidates who are successful in the real estate business and have demonstrated skill, success, creativity, and leadership in their careers.
West + Main Managing Broker Appointed to CAR's Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Huge congratulations to West + Main Agent + Managing Broker Malisa Miller Eakins who was recently appointed to the Colorado Association of Realtors’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee!
“Nothing is more valuable than time...and I can't think of a better place to spend some of mine than as a member of CAR's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, " said Malisa. "I have witnessed the impact of volunteering with the Denver Metro Association of Realtor’s Community Alliance Committee over the last year, and I am grateful for the chance to work with my fellow dedicated colleagues at CAR to identify the strengths, issues and opportunities as they apply to Diversity and Inclusion in our industry, both to educate agents and to benefit the consumer.” - West + Main Agent Malisa Miller Eakins
About Malisa:
Malisa Miller Eakins has been selling residential Real Estate across the greater Front Range for many years…but that’s not why you want to get to know her. She’s filled to the brim with experience, local market knowledge, and sass. Her business is built from repeat clients and referrals…and that’s no surprise, once you work with Malisa, there’s no looking back.
Whether you’re buying your first home or looking to build upon your extensive investment portfolio, Malisa will make you feel like you’re her only client and top priority…and she’ll fight like the Mama Bear she is to ensure you get the best deal, make the most informed decisions, and capitalize on every opportunity available in your situation.
When she’s not advocating for her clients, building her skillset, or mentoring new agents to follow in her deep footsteps, you’ll find Malisa in the middle of the action…cheering her girls on from the bleachers or the audience, giving her time to local schools, non-profits and causes, or going above and beyond to make her community and industry better places to be. Need a local recommendation? Ask Malisa to share her faves…she can’t wait to fill you in!
About CAR’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee:
The Diversity & Inclusion Committee purpose is to explore and identify the inclusion and diversity strengths, issues, and opportunities within all aspects of CAR.
Two West + Main Agents Appointed to Market Trends Committee at DMAR!
Huge congratulations to West + Main Homes agents Nick Di Pasquale and Molly Polinkovsky, who, after a lengthy and competitive application process, were recently appointed to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ Market Trends Committee!
"I am a genuine analytics geek who sees data much like a writer sees words — there are limitless combinations and stories waiting to be told,” said Nick. “And there is much more we can learn as we dive deeper into our market data. I am excited to jump in, discover, and share those stories."
”It’s such an honor to have been selected to sit on the committee. I’m excited for the opportunity be a part of interpreting the monthly data and helping establish a data-driven narrative around understanding the market in Denver,” said Molly. “Especially during a season of such unprecedented competition and in an environment that can often feel chaotic, I’m a big advocate for using the committee’s data, rather than headlines or fear, to set the strategy and inform decision making. I’m thrilled to be able to bring a deeper understanding of the market trends to my brokerage and to my clients as a competitive advantage.”
About Molly:
Born and raised in Hawaii, Molly Polinkovsky moved to Boulder, Colorado in 2001 but still lives by the spirit of Aloha - and of course visits the islands, as well as other favorite destinations including Tulum, Palm Springs and NYC as often as possible!
Molly's Real Estate clients benefit not only from her deep market knowledge in both the Boulder and Denver areas (she currently lives in LoHi with her fiancé), but also in her eclectic professional background, which included working her way to a Marketing Degree at CU Boulder as a Wedding Photographer, and a long-term corporate gig in Big Data and Advertising Technology. She gets to use that wide + varied skillset, which also includes a strong understanding of both analytics and financials, combined with a passion for lifestyle and design every day while helping people identify and achieve their Real Estate goals and dreams!
When Molly isn't helping her clients make smart moves + investments, you might find her tackling a DIY home project: reupholstering and building furniture, tiling and even just rearranging her personal space to create a fresh new vibe. Molly also enjoys the connections that she has made on the junior advisory board for the Center for Ethics & Social Responsibility at the CU Business School and Chabad on Campus. Looking for a new coffee shop, dog park, or home decor source? Ask Molly, she would love to share her local and online favorites!
About Nick:
With a passion for real estate, a desire to help others, and a love for Colorado, I left the corporate world in 2019 to become a real estate professional full time. And after helping many great people buy and sell, while meeting many more in the process, I could not be happier with my choice.
Two decades of program and operations management taught me to be savvy, dynamic, and calm no matter what was thrown at me. This helps me to orchestrate the various moving pieces of a transaction where I aim to stay several moves ahead, keeping my clients informed and in the strongest position possible.
Naturally a problem solver and connector, I am grounded in the belief that we all go farther working together. Underlying everything I do is an emphasis on authentic, personal connection with everyone I meet. To me, clients are like family and family is for life.
Settling in Colorado in early 2018 with my orange tabby and trusty sidekick for the past 15 years, Peanut, I see why so many people love this state. I fell in love with Denver and through my own exploration and curiosity, developed a deep knowledge of the city, its various neighborhoods, and its high-rises.
Simply put, I love this city and I am excited to share it with you — and not just the real estate — it can be a Rockies game, discussing where to score the best vegan cupcake, or exchanging ghost stories about Cheesman Park… anything!
About DMAR’s Market Trends Committee:
The DMAR Market Trends Committee, part of the Denver Metro Association of Realtors®, provides timely, consistent and relevant monthly summaries of valuable local real estate market statistical data for both its members and the general public. Statistics from the Denver Metro Real Estate Market Trends Report provide data for the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park. Source of the reported data is REcolorado.
“It’s such an honor to have been selected to sit on the committee. I’m excited for the opportunity be a part of interpreting the monthly data and helping establish a data-driven narrative around understanding the market in Denver. Especially during a season of such unprecedented competition and in an environment that can often feel chaotic, I’m a big advocate for using the committee’s data, rather than headlines or fear, to set the strategy and inform decision making,” said Molly. “I’m thrilled to be able to bring a deeper understanding of the market trends to my brokerage and to my clients as a competitive advantage.”
Use #DMARstats on social media to stay up-to-date with relevant real estate news and statistics.
West + Main Homes Joins The Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO)
West + Main Homes is proud to announce that we have officially joined The Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO). While the beauty of RESO is in the details of the data - we thought it’d be useful to explore what this means in simple terms for our agents and peers.
RESO is a powerful central technology body made up of devoted industry titans and champions. A volunteer board of directors facilitate rapid real estate innovation with input from The National Association of REALTORS®, Zillow, the MLSs, and the hottest emerging startups. Compass, Redfin, and other top brokerages have a presence among indies like us.
We believe the future of real estate is growing with possibilities not only to strengthen existing models, but to introduce new and complementary ones too. Houses are an exciting asset class that support a robust and competitive industry needing a modern infrastructure to balance on.
Real estate technology is extraordinary in scope, yet still has a long way to go. There are thousands of vendors that help power agents and brokers and still thousands of roadblocks we need to overcome if the marketplace of housing services is going to evolve for the better.
The opportunities are endless in Colorado, where software for forms and showings are limited to singular options. Our primary focus at RESO is on the Broker Advisory Workgroup surfacing use-cases from the field to help inform members designing technical standards that allow for choice and interoperability in a marketplace of products that agents and clients love.
In addition to participating in workgroups and conferences, we’ll be among the first brokers to complete the RESO Education Course: Working With Real Estate Data (WWRED) this year.
It is possible RESO initiatives will shape a future of transparency for real estate data and fuel products that provide equitable access to homeownership benefits and wealth to more people.
We hope that other independent brokers wanting to contribute to the future of real estate technology join us too. RESO is under the smart and capable leadership of CEO Sam Debord, a top broker from the Greater Seattle area with a deep understanding of the entire landscape.
Agents - we’ll continue to update you on RESO initiatives through the year and are always available as a resource for any of your technology needs. We are interested in your feedback and requirements for tools that you rely on to serve and delight your networks and customers.
West + Main Homes is a proud new member of RESO. We’re excited for what’s ahead!
Cash Offers for Everyone with West + Main and Accept.inc
Every real estate transaction ends with cash in somebody’s pocket, but that doesn’t mean every real estate offer begins with cold hard cash on the table.
Mortgage companies spent the last decade making it simple to apply for a mortgage, but they haven’t made it simple to get a home under contract or close it.
What if you saw the cash at the beginning of the process instead of hoping for it at the end?
Today we’re proud to announce that West + Main Homes is working alongside Accept.inc to help make Cash Offers more available in Colorado. Effective immediately, our agents can help their clients negotiate like they have real cash.
The cash is greener on the other side
Using a traditional mortgage creates a set of contingencies making transactions less certain for all parties. But when sellers get Cash Offers, they don’t worry if buyers can perform. And when buyers send Cash Offers - they focus on what they’re willing to do - not if they’re able to do.
Even though home loan applications are easier to fill out on a mobile phone, banks haven’t made their products as valuable to trade as cash. This is an opportunity lenders could be tackling, not a roadblock for borrowers trying to win their dream homes.
With most loans, buyers can back out of contracts without penalty until just before closing. And sellers lose time off the market if buyers terminate due to financing issues. As the Denver Metro region continues to see increases in average sales prices, Cash Offers are like trading gold.
Cash Offers help clients focus on more important things - like which day they want to move in.
Breaking down barriers
With a West + Main agent's abilities and a contract written with a Cash Offer, clients can compete to win the home of their dreams today and worry about the mortgage tomorrow.
Accept.inc is like having a rich aunt or uncle. After thoroughly qualifying borrowers up-front, they guarantee the cash and let the buyer dictate which house, the terms, and any conditions.
Before even writing an offer, Accept.inc fully underwrites and pre-approves customers so they can fund a new home loan just a few weeks later in a subsequent closing to make it all official.
Near and dear to us, we think this program is especially attractive for our military community because it allows for VA loans but works like cash when everything is on the line for our buyers.
We are excited to collaborate with a company that started in Colorado and is so laser-focused on making the selling experience better for everyone.
Better together
We’re continuing to expand relationships with forward-thinking companies who work closely with the brokerage industry to solve the most challenging problems facing consumers in the real estate market and deliver products that excite and delight the community along the way:
Knock Home Swap: Buy Before You Sell
Guest House: Staging a Home Furnishing Pop-Up Shop in an Active Listing
The Conscious Merchant: Retail Partnership in our Louisville Main St. Office
We can’t wait to show you what’s next!
Hello. We are hiring.
People often ask, what does the name West + Main mean?
To us, West + Main represents the balance between heart + home. It means unlimited inclusivity, unbounded by assumptions. It means that all are welcome + appreciated.
And it means that we're here to help you make your dreams come true, regardless of price point or neighborhood.
West + Main is where Real Estate meets local artists, activists, makers + doers, and where innovation + creativity are not stifled, but supported.
What will West + Main mean to you?
We're here to help you find out.
If you're a Realtor who is exploring new career opportunities, or if you think that Real Estate might be a good fit for you, Contact Us or Email Us.
+ Competitive commission splits.
When we were creating West + Main's business model, we put a lot of thought into things like splits, fees, and inclusions. We decided to implement the Agent Compensation Plan that allowed our agents to keep the most money possible in their pockets. So, you control not only your costs + expenses, but also your your sales goals -- and we are here to help you achieve and exceed whatever level of production you are aiming for.
Our competitive commission splits reset every year on your West + Main Anniversary, with escalated splits based on production.
+ Full-service brokerage support.
At West + Main, we truly believe that every Realtor is capable of success in this industry -- and we also know that "success" might look very different to every single agent in our office. So, we don't make a bunch of empty promises or have unreasonable expectations, but we do have a commitment to help you get wherever you are trying to go with your sales career. Our goal is to provide our team with the support, tools, skills and knowledge they need to grow in this business.
+ Retail storefront office space.
West + Main's sunny, bright + casual storefronts are located in busy, popular retail environments, surrounded by locally-owned shopped + restaurants, with pretty much non-stop drive- and walk-by traffic. Part boutique vibe, part art gallery, we're inspired by the spaces we get to work in, and we hope that our agents and their clients are, too. You won't find rows of desks, cubicles, or landlines. No walls full of filing cabinets, stacks of office manuals or outdated marketing collateral. We're almost 100% paperless, and we're absolutely 100% deskless. There's always a comfortable place to work, meet, host, learn, create, and collaborate -- everything you need to do the daily work of Real Estate.
+ Broker-provided client introductions.
Our website is a lead machine, and each of our agents has their own website which is easily customized to reflect their specialties, niches, and personality. It's also Search Engine Optimized, has one of the best CRM's in our industry -- and it's all included in our low monthly Roster Fee. We also invest a pretty big chunk of our marketing budget toward the generation of new website traffic - which eventually converts into opportunities for our agents to meet new people, to form and nurture relationships, and to help folks make smart Real Estate decisions and moves.
+ Beautiful marketing.
Not every brokerage has an experienced team of content writers, graphic designers, bloggers and creatives behind the wheel - ours does, because providing our amazing agents and their clients with a unique, boutique experience is one of our main priorities. Sure, we also have decades of Real Estate experience, we love contracts and coaching, and we are proud to say that our team of Realtors is the BEST! But, at the heart of West + Main, you'll find stunning, innovative, and constantly evolving marketing campaigns and collateral that truly represent our agents, their expertise, their love for the home hunt, and their ability to make deals happen for their clients. Our philosophy: Real Estate marketing doesn't have to be all stock photos of keys being handed over or fake people opening doors. In fact, our listing presentation is so beautiful, it's right at home on a styled coffee table. Our postcards are right at home in a frame on the mantle. And our greeting cards, stickers, phone wallets, notebooks, neighborhood guides, hats, camping mugs, and more are stocked in the office and ready for our agents to grab and use - and they are all included in our Roster Fee. We want our brand to walk out the door, and thanks to our agents, it's quickly become well-known and respected in national Real Estate spaces.
+ We provide the best, most actually usable technology package.
What does this mean? We're not going to charge you crazy high monthly fees or splits for technology you'll never use. We love bright and shiny toys as much as the next brokerage, but after a couple decades in the business, we know exactly what the agents that we want to work with need to run their business, in an innovative and set-and-forget it way. During your onboarding session, you'll learn how to use each of the 7 platforms that we provide, and how to optimize your time on them to help your business run seamlessly and (almost) effortlessly. Have tools that you already love? Great! Keep on using those, too!
Meet our industry technology partners:
* Real Estate Webmasters - REW provides West + Main's websites, CRMs, blog + backend support. West + Main is committed to providing the latest and best in Real Estate web presence for both our agents and their clients, and REW makes sure we are at the top of the game with automatic updates.
* Mailchimp - Our weekly e-newsletter is created in-house and distributed to out agents using this simple, beautiful platform. Once you upload your contacts into your agent-managed account, all you have to do is hit SEND. Want to make it more "you"? Great! You can do that, too!
* RealSatisfied - How do you know who your biggest fans are? RealSatisfied helps you find the clients who are willing to go the extra mile for you - your biggest brand advocates, your biggest fans, and what they love about you. And we give you the tools to share their stories with everyone, everywhere.
* When I Work - West + Main agents have the opportunity (never an obligation) to work Floor Time in both our Applewood and RiNo offices. When I Work makes it easy to sign up for, drop, and trade floor shifts with the click of an app!
* G-Suite Apps - We provide the most professional email management experience for our agents with a private @westandmainhomes.com email account. Manage, archive and experience the highest quality and most secure emails, calendars, and file storage available at no additional cost to you.
* Slack - Welcome to the future of internal communication. Our team uses Slack to chat, pass files, post notifications, stay coordinated, and more. You'll never have to see another Reply All company email once you've entered the world of Slack at West + Main -- you can direct message individuals or small groups, create private channels, ask for or offer help - all with the speed of an app. Once you have Slack, you'll never go back (to internal email).
* Brokermint - Brokermint is everything - transaction file management, electronic signing, offer management, commission tracking - everything you have wanted your current system to do - with a beautiful User Interface and easy-to-use system that will make your files look as beautiful as files can possible look - all while ensuring industry compliance. Trust us, you'll love it.
+ Ongoing training + education.
West + Main Homes offers a great mix of education, training, and hands-on learning experiences, all designed to empower Realtors with the knowledge, understanding, and business-building habits that will bring success in our industry. The doors are always open, please let us know if you would like to join us, if you have any questions, or if you have a valuable class or opportunity that you would like to offer to our team. Check out our class + events schedule.
+ Collaborative team environment.
West + Main Homes hires for culture rather than production -- what exactly does this mean? We love every single person that we are lucky enough to work with, and we never want that to not be true. Our Realtors are generous, open, and collaborative. New agents have the opportunity to learn from those who are more established by not only learning and growing together in a classroom environment, but also in the real Real Estate world - from shadowing during Open Houses and client meetings, to training on-the-fly by covering showings and inspections. And, busier producers have the help they need, right on our roster! Interested in joining or leading a team, creating a mentorship relationship, or just looking for more of a hands-on way to start your Real Estate career? Let's collaborate.
+ Ownership + growth opportunities available.
At every other brokerage where we had ever worked before opening West + Main Homes, selling lots of homes seemed to be the finish line. No room for growth, no opportunities to try something new - it seemed like, if you were good at selling homes, then that was it. So, from the day we opened our doors, we wanted to make sure that great agents not only found a place where they could sell as many homes as they wanted with the support that then needed, but to also think longer-term...what about a career path? Retirement plans? The ability to take a vacation and truly have your business covered, ever? How about leading a team of successful agents and helping others thrive in our industry? Or opening an office in a neighborhood where you see potential, whether it's in Colorado, Oklahoma, Oregon, or elsewhere? Because we are independently owned and operated, we are able to say YES, to offer chances that other companies might not be so willing to provide, to support your Real Estate business even if it doesn't look like everyone else thinks it should. Have a dream? We'd love to hear all about it.
