Kelly McCallister

Q: 1. What advice would you give a buyer trying to purchase a home?

Begin with a clear understanding of your budget, preferred neighborhoods, and non-negotiable features. Boulder is a collection of distinct micro-markets, so pricing and competition can vary significantly by neighborhood, property type, condition, and even street. I help buyers evaluate each home using comparable sales, current competition, long-term value, and potential resale considerations. When the right home appears, I develop an offer strategy that balances competitiveness with appropriate financial and contractual protections.

Q: 2. What advice would you give a seller trying to sell their home?

Preparation and pricing should begin well before your home reaches the MLS. I evaluate the property through a buyer’s eyes, identify improvements with the strongest potential return, and help you avoid spending money on updates that may not increase your sale price. From there, I build a data-driven pricing and launch strategy using recent comparable sales, active competition, failed listings, market trends, and real-time buyer engagement. The goal is the strongest combination of price, timing, and dependable contract terms.

Q: 3. What types of clients have you worked with?

I work with home buyers, sellers, investors, and people relocating to Boulder, Colorado, and the surrounding Front Range. My clients include first-time buyers, luxury homeowners, move-up buyers coordinating a purchase and sale, empty nesters, and investors building long-term wealth through real estate. I specialize in Boulder and Boulder County, including Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Erie, Niwot, Broomfield, Westminster, and nearby communities. Since 2020, I have closed more than $46 million in residential real estate transactions across a wide range of property types and price points.

Q: 4. Describe a recent transaction you are fond of. How did it go?

One recent transaction I am especially proud of involved helping clients sell their existing home while purchasing their next one. With so many interconnected deadlines and decisions, we created a detailed plan before either transaction began. I helped them prioritize cost-effective improvements, price their home strategically, negotiate both contracts, and resolve inspection issues while protecting their interests. Both transactions closed successfully, and my clients described the experience as easy and seamless despite the many moving pieces. That is always my goal: a strong outcome supported by clear guidance and thoughtful problem-solving. From their 5 star google review: "Kelly was incredible to work with from start to finish. She made the process of selling our current home and buying our new home feel easy and seamless, even though there were so many moving pieces involved."

Q: 5. How did you get started in Real Estate?

I began my real estate career after recognizing that my knowledge of Boulder, interest in property, and ability to guide people through complex decisions could create meaningful value for buyers and sellers. I have lived in Boulder since 1995, so I understand the area not only as a REALTOR®, but also as a longtime local. Since 2020, I have built my business around data-driven advice, strategic marketing, strong negotiation, and genuine client relationships. Helping people use real estate to create stability, opportunity, and generational wealth continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of my work.

Q: 6. Do you have any special education or training that will benefit your clients?

In addition to being a licensed Colorado REALTOR®, I am a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and the Boulder Area REALTOR® Association. I also serve as an 8z Performance Coach, helping other real estate professionals improve their planning, systems, client communication, and transaction strategy. My clients benefit from ongoing education in contracts, negotiation, pricing, market analysis, listing preparation, and real estate marketing, along with the practical experience gained from closing more than $46 million in transactions since 2020.

8z Real Estate

6 Years of Experience

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$14M

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$866.6K

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Boulder, CO Lafayette, CO Louisville, CO Nederland, CO Niwot, CO

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About Kelly McCallister

About Kelly McCallister | Boulder, Colorado Real Estate Expert

I'm Kelly McCallister, a top-performing REALTORA(R) based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in luxury homes, relocation, and residential real estate throughout Boulder County and the Front Range-including Boulder, Louisville, Superior, Niwot, and Longmont.

Since 2020, I've closed over $45 million in real estate transactions, helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the Boulder real estate market with a strategic, data-driven approach. With more than 30 years of local experience, I provide in-depth knowledge of Boulder neighborhoods, school districts, market trends, and lifestyle considerations-insight that goes far beyond what you'll find in a typical home search.

I work extensively with relocation clients moving to Boulder, Colorado, offering virtual tours, detailed neighborhood guidance, and boots-on-the-ground support to make the transition seamless. For sellers, I combine pricing strategy, professional marketing, and pre-listing preparation to maximize value and exposure in a competitive market.

My expertise includes:

Luxury homes in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder County real estate market trends and pricing strategy
Relocation to Boulder and the Front Range
Neighborhoods including Newlands, North Boulder, Table Mesa, and more
Investment properties and long-term real estate strategy

As part of 8z Real Estate, I offer a full-service experience with access to trusted lending, title, and property management partners-ensuring every transaction is handled with precision, communication, and care.

If you're searching for a Boulder real estate agent who combines local expertise, data-driven insights, and a highly personalized approach, I'd be happy to help you achieve your real estate goals.

OTHER LANGUAGES

French

Community Involvement

School PTO Boards

HOBBIES/INTEREST

Skiing, Hiking, Cycling, Coaching, Dining

FAMILY

I have lived in Boulder for over 30 years and currently live with my husband, son, and mini aussie, Star.

Credentials

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Real Estate - Colorado - # FA 100086665

Specialties

Buyer's Agent
Listing Agent
Relocation

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Kelly McCallister's Reviews & Ratings

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Great for new buyers
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Sharon E.

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June 28, 2026

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Working with Kelly was a dream! We did a large reno together. I was out-of-state and she was FAN-TASTIC as boots on the ground, meeting with contractors, following everything up, solving the as-expected little emergencies that come up quickly. She is super organized. I learned lots of things from her I'll take to future projects. She has a great aesthetic sense, and the "design" was fun. She was great to work with: flexible but not afraid to push on me with "realtor knowledge" when I needed it. Increase in sale price near-doubled our investment in the property, which was a fixer, surfaces and systems. I absolutely could NOT have done this without her.

Sam

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June 1, 2026

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Kelly and her team at 8z Real Estate are an absolute powerhouse. As a first-time homebuyer, I knew the process would be overwhelming, but Kelly guided me through every step with confidence, patience, and care. She truly left no stone unturned and went to bat for us at every stage of the process. Kelly and her team were exceptionally responsive, knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful from start to finish. They made what could have been a stressful experience feel seamless and manageable, and I always felt informed and supported along the way. Whether you are buying, selling, or simply trying to navigate your next move in the market, I cannot recommend Kelly and her team highly enough. They go above and beyond in every sense. 10/10 recommend!

User0964129

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March 21, 2026

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Kelly is amazing! Kelly helped me buy a condo close to CU Boulder in 2024. As a buyer living in a different state, communication and responsiveness were key. She was very proactive and organized, had great insight on the many neighborhoods and real estate trends within Boulder, and provided a large amount of background on the potential properties and CMAs. I flew in to check out some of the properties she had selected within my budget, plus some of the lower and higher end to be able to compare. She was patient, as it took a few months to find the right place. I ended up not seeing the condo in person before buying it because of my schedule, but Kelly took care of everything, including sending extra pictures. The negotiation phase was as good as I could have hoped, and Kelly and her team guided me through the closing process swiftly. 2 years later, I decided to sell that condo, contacted Kelly again, and it flew off the shelves with a nice price bump! Similar seamless experience as a seller. Everything done remotely, including the closing. Hands down the best real estate agent I've worked with, and I couldn't recommend her enough to others.

Kristina J.

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November 16, 2025

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Kelly helped my husband and I find our first home together and made it such an incredible experience in 2022. Kelly also helped us sell our condo and in this challenging 2025 market as a seller it was so great to have such an experienced and knowledgeable realtor by our side. We closed on our condo and Kelly and her team made it so seamless and easy. We can't wait to work with Kelly again in the future. She and the 8z team are fantastic!

Brian W.

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October 23, 2025

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Kelly and 8Z Real Estate gave us the best first time home buying experience we could have ever asked for!! Kelly has extensive experience and knowledge and was always able to answer any questions we had. She was very proactive and really took the time to explain the process giving further detail when needed or requested along the way. We highly recommend both Kelly and 8Z and hope to work with them again in the future! We feel so lucky to have found her!

6walnuts

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October 3, 2025

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I loved working with Kelly and was very pleased with how smoothly everything went. I was an out of town seller and you handled all the details for me. Thank you Kelly for doing such a great job.

Jennifer

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April 18, 2025

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We just closed on a fantastic house and Kelly guided us through a long process with several surprises along the way. We had the feeling from our first group of showings with Kelly that she really listened and understood what was important to us in a house. She was always professional and gave a clear impression of being knowledgeable and experienced. She also demonstrated a lot of patience and good humor. I would highly recommend Kelly as an agent.

Dreamcd

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March 27, 2025

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Kelly did an amazing job of helping us find our new home. And we weren't easy to please, so we're grateful she stuck with us through the whole process and took us back multiple times to be sure this was the place. And it is -- what a view! And so much more. We even had fun doing it! Thanks, Kelly

Eric C.

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February 3, 2025

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Kelly was fantastic to work with. She took a genuine interest in finding me my first home and went above and beyond to get me a good deal and walk me through the entire process. I would highly recommend her to anyone!