My family and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Doug Hutchins to sell our home. It was an incredibly positive experience from start to finish. Not only did Doug and his team save us a great deal of time by providing us with the information we needed to make the right decision, he also worked to reduce any stress we had throughout the process. His dedication to providing exceptional service went beyond what we expected, as he quickly provided guidance and referrals for tradesmen, returned all communication promptly, and outlined an organized and systematic approach for tasks that needed to be addressed. Most importantly, Doug and his team demonstrated consistent and exceptional professionalism and always went above and beyond to ensure that our house was sold for the highest possible price. Doug is extremely knowledgeable about the area and market conditions. His attention to detail and ability to anticipate our needs allowed us to make the right decisions that best fit our family’s needs. We are grateful to have worked with such a knowledgeable and dedicated realtor, and I would highly recommend Doug Hutchins to anyone looking to sell their home. We have worked with other realtors in the past, but Doug stands out as being highly organized, efficient, and dedicated to getting us what we needed to feel comfortable about the entire process. We would not hesitate to recommend Doug Hutchins to anyone looking for an experienced and trustworthy realtor.
Linda & Ryan – Castle Pines
My husband and I have used Doug twice, once as buyers and most recently as sellers. He has been the most thorough and customer-oriented realtor we have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has a thorough knowledge of the market, especially in Douglas County. Doug went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable with the price we were setting for our sale and communicated with us throughout the process. He is the only realtor we have ever worked with who pays to have your home pre-inspected to avoid surprises later on. He even came over and helped us move a couple of items that were too big to manage on our own. We recommend Doug without reservation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
Anne & Adam – Castle Pines
Doug and team helped us successfully sell out property in Castle Pines during the Fall. From start-to-finish, the support we had was outstanding. Doug asked the right questions, understood the area, and always had great ideas. He guided us through the planning and preparation stage, arranged for superb photos and an excellent drone film to support the marketing documents, and was a steady voice through the showing and negotiation stages. So, many thanks to Doug and Claudia, a First Class service and we are pleased to fully recommend Doug Hutchins if you are planning to sell your property
Mike & Tracy – Castle Pines
If you’re reading these testimonials, then you’ve come to the right place! Doug and his Team are the only agents we’ll ever consider working with here in Colorado. They will be for you as well after beginning your home journey. Having worked with Doug many years ago, we were fortunate enough to be able to work with him and his team again this past year for both a home purchase and a sale. The market is difficult, to say the least, for finding a home. We also gave Doug a list of impossibly specific requirements for what we were looking for. Patience, market and area knowledge, scheduling flexibility, understanding of the process. Doug brings all these things to your search or sale. After many months we finally found the perfect place. There were of course multiple offers, but Doug’s professional approach and reputation helped us beat out the other two offers even though our offer was $15,000 below the top bidder.
Then, during the sale of our previous home, Doug and his team were able to get multiple offers and a final sale of $52,000 over the list price in just 4 days! (Just as a data point, our next-door neighbor listed their similarly sized home only 3 weeks after ours. After several months, it has still not sold, and the price has been significantly reduced.) Doug and his team informed us how to get our home ready to sell through use of a professional stager and the pre-list home inspection he had performed prior to our listing. His team made the prep work and sale as stress free as possible communication and handling of all the details.
These are all very tangible reasons to only use the most professional and best realtors available. Why would you go with anything less? You’ll save or make more money on your transaction and have a much better all-around experience working with the Hutchins Team!
Andy & Jamie – Castle Pines
My husband and I had our home listed for sale years prior to finding Doug Hutchins. Prior to working with Doug, while our home was listed, we had very little activity on our home and we ended up taking it off the market. We are so grateful that we found Doug Hutchins and his team. Doug ended up working on both the sale of our house, and he also helped us find our dream home.
Regarding the sale of our home, Doug provided a wonderful decorator who walked room to room with us, giving us critical advice about staging our home. Doug also personally gave us a few suggestions that we were able to easily do, which improved the overall appearance of our home. This seemingly small service was huge! We 100% feel that having Doug and his designer look at and advise us was crucial to the sale of our house. When working with other realtors before, we never had that kind of service or feedback. With Doug, our house ended up selling on our first day of showings, and we got over asking, which we had never imagined!
As for helping us find our dream home, Doug couldn't have been more patient or pleasant to work with. He spent countless hours showing us homes all over the place. We had a very specific set of criteria that we were looking for and it took a little while for the perfect property to show up. Before we found our dream home, not only did Doug put together a parameterized search on his portal, but Doug would email us if he thought a property fit our criteria. Looking for a home is one of the more stressful activities in life, especially with kids, but Doug eased that pain. Doug Hutchins and his team were always available for us, even at short notice, and we can't express our gratitude enough. Thank you Doug and team! We are so happy in our new home!
Chris & Kristina —Castle Pines
Preparing and listing your home can be quite stressful. Doug Hutchins and his entire team helped make the process easier. From the pre-inspection and staging to Doug’s superior marketing strategies and knowledge of the current housing market in our community, our home sold 1 day after it was listed. His team kept us up to date on information from the start until the final closing.
As a bonus, he provided the buyers with a home warranty! We greatly appreciate all those involved and highly recommend Doug Hutchins as your choice of realtors.
Todd & Ria – Castle Pines
The Doug Hutchins Team never wavered in their professionalism, patience, and positivity as we embarked on one the most emotional and rewarding journeys selling and then purchasing a home for our family during the unprecedented COVID-19. Doug showed us more homes than you could possibly imagine, always arriving prepared and with a positive attitude (along with an endless supply of hand sanitizer). The enthusiasm and flexibility of Doug and his team never faded, from the first showing of our home sold to our last showing together as we walked through the door of our new home and fell in love. He and his team were there for us every step of the way... from the staging of our home to personalized mailers, through detailed inspections and negotiations, to counteroffers and situations of bank & multiple offers. Not once did we feel pressured by Doug to make a decision. He was respectful with time needed, offered insight and expertise to help us navigate through our decision-making, and always provided timely follow-up and follow through to ensure the most optimal outcome. We are thrilled to be in our new home and are extremely thankful for the continual support shown by the Doug Hutchins Team.
Ashley & Christian — Castle Pines
We’ve been working with Doug Hutchins to get our home ready to sell in Castle Pines since September 2018 and listed it and sold it in 2019. Doug has been the BEST real estate agent we’ve worked with. With his knowledge and due diligence in the local real estate market, analytical mind and an incredible ability to communicate his insight into the context of selling or buying homes, we were able to make an informed decision on the price of the home. We understood the market dynamic and kept abreast of the competition through his weekly listing reports and call. He goes way beyond the typical details in his comparative market analysis and this helped us set a good asking price. Doug is always several steps ahead, organized and prepared in coaching us through every process. What impresses us the most about Doug is his understanding of the buying and selling psychology. He helped us appreciate the motivation and life circumstance of our buyer and how we could come up with a win-win strategy to bring us to close. Doug has earned our trust and confidence. We can’t recommend Doug highly enough for your future real estate needs.
Brad & Lei — Castle Pines
Doug Hutchins and his team at Kentwood Real Estate are outstanding! Doug goes above and beyond what we expected. We have lived all over the country in several different cities so we have dealt with many Realtor's over the years. Doug definitely provided the best service to us we have ever received from a Realtor. Plainly put Doug does his homework when it comes to marketing your home and provides you with an abundance of information to help you understand what the current market is doing. Then he lays out for you his marketing strategies for your home. We have usually offered a home warranty to potential buyers of previous homes and would pay for that ourselves. Doug not only provides a home warranty for your buyer but also provides you as the seller with a home warranty while you have your home on the market and under contract with him. Doug also provides some guarantees to you as a seller that no other Realtor has ever offered us. Other sellers should really check these out with Doug! Doug's Administrative Assistant, Cathy, was also an absolute joy to work with as well throughout the whole process of selling our home. Doug and his team make you feel very comfortable and stress free when the sale of your home is in their hands. Trust me when I say it was the best experience we have ever had with any Realtor we have ever hired! Our heartfelt thanks go out to Doug and his team!!
Brian & Barbara — Castle Pines
We would like to thank you for your professional real estate service during the recent sale of our home in Castle Pines. Because of your teams’ support and advice, we were able to secure top dollar for our home. Prior to securing your team for the sale of our home we checked out what Zillow would offer. After receiving their offer we decided against them and chose Doug Hutchins. What a smart move that turned out to be as Doug’s team was able to get 60,000+ dollars more than the Zillow offer. In addition to the higher sale price we had excellent support throughout the closing process. Thanks again to Doug and his team.
Bob & Genevieve — Castle Pines
We have known Doug for over ten years. During that time, he's helped us buy a home in Castle Pines, and most recently sold our house for full market value in a matter of days. In our opinion, Doug is the best in the business.
Closing on a home is an emotional and stressful time, but Doug's calm demeanor and attention to detail ensure everything runs smoothly. An excellent example of this was the pre-listing inspection, which is part of the comprehensive service Doug provides. It helped us get ahead of a hail damage issue, that could have derailed the entire sale process. Instead, it bought us time to resolve the problem with our insurance company without impacting the listing schedule or the value of our home.
The professional courtesy he extended to us, sharing his wealth of experience and advice, went way beyond what one could reasonably expect. However, going the extra mile is very much part of how Doug conducts his business. It has been a real pleasure working with Doug and his team, and we would not hesitate to do so again in the future.
Paul & Montse – Castle Pines
As we enjoy our new home, we have complete peace of mind knowing that we made what for us was the best possible purchase. We are so glad we had Doug working for us and will definitely recommend him to friends and co-workers.
Tim & Amy – Castle Pines
My wife and I recently sold our home with Doug and his team. We have bought and sold several houses over the years and have been pleased with most of the real estate agents we have hired. But, then we met Doug! From the beginning of the process through the closing (and after!), Doug and his team were professional, thorough and considerate. We ended up moving shortly after listing our home with Doug but he made sure the property looked great for showings and assisted us from afar with the many nuances that arise in any transaction. Doug and his team were always quick to respond to our phone calls or emails, providing answers and information to help us through the process. I HIGHLY recommend Doug for your next real estate deal. You won’t be disappointed.
Steve & Suzanne-Castle Pines
Doug Hutchins was an excellent Realtor for us when buying a home in Castle Pines Colorado; and when selling the same home due to a job change a few years later. Doug was tireless in showing us many houses before we made our decision; and he worked very hard in a difficult market when we chose to sell. His advice was sound and he has a very professional manner. It is obvious that he enjoys his work and he is excellent at what he does.
Ed & Deborah – Castle Pines
Our experience with Doug Hutchins was superb! Doug is very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. Having him lead the way in our house-hunt was a pleasant undertaking during a somewhat stressful time. Doug’s knowledge of the area and his candor were greatly appreciated. Doug understands the buyer and works diligently – especially handling a lot of little details for us that we had not even considered. Doug is pleasant to work with, diligent in his service to his clients and knowledgeable in every aspect of buying a house. One aspect that we admire and respect most is Doug’s sincerity. This created a trust factor critical to the home-buying process.
Having worked with other Realtors before, I was looking for a Realtor for my most complicated transaction of my life. I knew I wanted someone who would provide me with great advice along the way and who was always available. Doug provided not only great advice – but exceptional service. He was always available to talk through all my options and was incredible to work with. I can honestly say I’ve found the Realtor I will use for the rest of my life. I couldn’t be more pleased with Doug and his team –they are truly remarkable at what they do!
Dave—Castle Pines Village
Our recent home sales experience with Doug Hutchins as our realtor was outstanding. Doug’s pricing advice during a difficult and changing real estate market was spot on. We were very pleased with the high level of his attention during a slow sales period and he constantly showed his commitment to selling our home and keeping us informed of the status. Doug has a very strong team behind him and a great process for keeping buyers interested in your home. He went well beyond what he committed to in order to sell our home. Finally, Doug was instrumental in ensuring once we had an offer on the property that we got through the inspection and closing without any hitches. We would recommend Doug’s services to all of our friends, not only as an expert for the Castle Pines area, but also because of his tenacity, perseverance and integrity in getting to a successful sale.
Michael & Diane – Castle Pines
Working with Doug was great! He really listened to what we were looking for. He was very detailed, honest and knowledgeable. Doug went way above our expectations.
Michelle & Porter - Castle Pines
Actions speak louder than words and this is our THIRD time using Doug Hutchins to represent us in a real estate transaction! We initially used Doug in selling and purchasing a home in 2003. Subsequent to that, we moved out of state for over 7 years. During that time, Doug made it a point to stay in touch via phone calls, mailers and even invitations to his annual Rockies Games! When we decided to move back to the Denver area, there was no doubt that we would use Doug Hutchins as our Realtor.
Doug far-surpasses his peers in his experience, professionalism, knowledge of the industry, attentiveness, patience, and accessibility. He makes it a point to understand what you are looking for in a purchase with regard to location, schools, layout, lot, etc. and thoroughly scours his database for properties which meet those criteria. Doug understands what impacts property values and more than once pulled together detailed analysis of comparables as we were trying to make our decision on which property to submit an offer.
While all of the above are great qualities that you would want in any Realtor, above all, Doug is ethical. It’s only natural for him to have the interest of his client, not his, as his number one priority.
In a tumultuous real estate market where transactions have slowed considerably, we never once felt rushed to put forth an offer on a house. When we finally did make an offer, we were thankful we had Doug to guide us through the closing process. We went under contract on a house that was in foreclosure and it was not the “cleanest” of transactions and feel that Doug was integral in negotiating the below market price and closing the deal.
Doug was more than a Realtor to us during the process, he was a trusted advisor and we were grateful to have him on our side. We are happy to recommend Doug to anyone looking for a Realtor!
Tom & Lorna – Castle Pines
Doug Hutchins is an amazing professional. He kept us informed of the process during the preparation, viewing and sale of our home. We were extremely pleased with the level of service and commitment to selling our home for top dollar. He attended to our needs in a timely manner and even before most were anticipated. He is extremely knowledgeable about the market and the Castle Pines community. We highly recommend him.
Steven & Barbara – Castle Pines
Doug was recommended to us from a friend and client of his. After reading other testimonials, we were certain we wanted to work with Doug. He came to our home to explain what selling and buying with him would entail. Throughout the entire process, Doug made us feel like we were his only clients, providing us with both his time and attention. Upon inspecting our new home, we found some expensive fixes. Doug helped us figure out how to remedy these so both sides were comfortable. We were shocked that he would work so hard for us. Doug has not only earned our continued business, but our respect as well.
Tara & Brian—Castle Pines
Doug has helped us with three transactions in five years. He’s been nothing but professional, informative and wonderful! He has guided us through the processes patiently and has helped us as we’ve encountered unexpected situations. We respect his unlimited knowledge of the process and the community.
Mike & Mary—Castle Pines
It was a pleasant experience having you represent us in the sale of our home in Castle Pines, Colorado. You kept us informed of the buyer’s activities and provided us with valuable information on vendor needs. Betty and I were 100% satisfied with your performance and would gladly recommend you to friends and neighbors in the greater Castle Rock area who are looking or thinking about buying or selling their home. Thank you again.
Joseph & Betty—Castle Pines
We have lived in a number of different cities and have never worked with a better agent than Doug Hutchins. He made himself and his team available in every step of the process, from the initial search, to closing and beyond.
Being brand new to the Denver area, and only in town for a few days, Doug took the time to show us around, to educate us about Denver, its surrounding areas and all it has to offer. His knowledge from real estate to schools, places to visit to shopping, transportation to just about all things is vast and never once in the brief time that we’ve known him, did we feel pressured to buy. You could tell that he really likes what he does because he was very attentive and accommodating. He really listened to us, identified our criteria and understood our needs very early on. Because of that, he found us a home very quickly that our entire family could be happy with. And not only that, he became a trusted advisor as well and easily facilitated the purchase of our home while we were back in Boston to prepare for the move to Denver.
We have no advice for improvement, just that we highly recommend him for anyone looking for a Realtor!
Chris & Marisa—Castle Pines
Doug and his team represent the A-TEAM! They are the best in the country at what they do. Everything Doug and his team did to sell our home was done in a professional manner, from the elegant sign in front to staging and marketing the property. We literally sold our house in two hours. Go with Doug Hutchins as there is no one better!
Herb —Castle Pines
My wife and I want to expressly thank you for great and professional realtor service to us on the sale of our house combined with the purchase of our new condominium residence. As a retired corporate finance provider, I want to say that your service to us, as your clients, was as complete- and probably superior- to almost any I have witnessed in all the years of my financial career. Your attention to all aspects and details of our transaction was extraordinary. Your great preparation was certainly reflected in how quickly and efficiently our property sold. Best of all, the selling price was tops in our community for our model. Thanks for all you and your team did for us, my wife and I wholeheartedly recommend your great service.
Kathy & Bob – Castle Pines
We wanted to buy and sell homes. We interviewed 5 other Realtors, including some friends, before Doug. We were skeptical because we found him from a flyer he sends to our neighbors. But, Doug asked us questions about the finishes in our home and came prepared by bringing a notepad that he took notes on about our home. He also brought comparables to share with us that gave us good information about how we might price our home. He made adjustment on the fly after seeing our home. His listing presentation was thorough and he clearly explained to us his comprehensive marketing plan. The other 5 Realtors we had met with all were hard salesmen. Doug was not about that. He was all about us maximizing the value of our home, with his help.
After Doug left, we both knew that we wanted to use Doug Hutchins. One of the big differences is that Doug has facts. He backs up what he says with evidence. He will not just tell you what you want to hear. And, he was not afraid to tell us what would happen if we set an asking price that was too high. Many of our friends were also moving around the same time as us, and we would look at each other several times through the process when things were not going as smoothly for them and say that maybe our friends should use Doug.
Doug knows the real estate process, the homes and their builders, and the Castle Pines market. He knows the types of finishes homes should have at each price point. He knows the difference between a DR Horton and a semi-custom and a custom home. He has seen many of the homes in Castle Pines , and knows the neighborhoods well. This expertise translated into a good experience.
Several things stand out to us about Doug. He paid for an inspector, a stager, and a home warranty. This package made a huge difference! The inspection report let us know all about our home so that we could work on anything that was not functioning perfectly, before even going on the market. The stager made our rooms look bigger and uncluttered, so that it showed very well! We even used the home warranty when our A/C went out and the warranty that Doug paid for paid for our new unit.
We continued to have pleasant experiences with Doug throughout the process. All of our previous experiences with Realtors had ended in a rub or frustration. Doug simply does what he says that he will do, when he says he will do it. You know that Doug does a good job when your kids get excited about him coming over and showing us houses. They were sad when they realized that he would not be coming over after we moved. That says a lot!
Brad and Mackenzie – Castle Pines
From our initial meeting to closing, our home selling experience with Doug was fantastic. While we met with several realtors we were immediately impressed with Doug’s patience, professionalism, and knowledge of the real estate market, especially in the Castle Pines area. One of the realtors we met with offered a lower fee but the agent felt that our home would sell for substantially less. Though Doug’s fee was slightly higher, his preparation and effort paid off. We ended up selling our home in 15 days at our initial asking price and walked away with more money in our pocket even with the higher fee. From start to finish Doug and his staff took the time to explain the process, coordinate all the activities, and make sure we were aware of everything going on. We received excellent advice on staging the home, which was a huge factor in selling the home, and we were given ample notification of viewings. We never had to rush out the door because of a late notification. Doug and his staff prepared a website to showcase the home and walked us through all of the feedback we received from viewings. During Doug’s initial walkthrough he identified areas that required attention and would eventually help sell the home. In advance of the inspection he identified an issue with the stucco on one side of the house. This was important because it didn’t end up being a surprise at the inspection, and more importantly we had already received several quotes for repairing it. Even with some inclement weather in early spring we were able to get the stucco repaired, which was important to the buyers and helped us close quickly. When the house was put under contract Doug remained in regular contact with us and continued to help explain each step including all of the documentation. Most importantly, we felt in complete control and on top of all the important decisions. To top it all off, even after we closed Doug remained in contact. He sent us an email making sure all of our refunds including excess escrow and homeowners insurance were refunded and provided contact information for those that were still outstanding. It was a sincere pleasure working with Doug. When we decide to buy our next home my first call will be to Doug!
Jack & Joanna – Castle Pines
I’ve done commercial real estate in the US and Canada. I know professionals; Doug is a professional. He has a steady attitude and is very experienced. That experience combined with his business degrees, work ethic and attention to detail, left me extremely satisfied as a customer. In all aspects of selling and buying a home, negotiations, analysis, pricing, comps, inspection and contractors for repairs, he was outstanding.
Paul & Mickey – Castle Pines
Being in the real estate business myself, I know how mediocre most real estate agents can be. With this said, hiring Doug has changed this perspective. He is thorough, professional, organized and doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty. Doug offers guarantees like no one else in the business. We have been extremely satisfied with his results and have recommended him to our friends.
Joseph – Castle Pines Village
We've bought and sold 12 houses over the past 40 years and we finally found the realtor we've been looking for all of these years! Doug Hutchins has by far the best program for selling houses, and he is a dedicated professional and a man of his word. I especially appreciated his data-driven analysis on home sales and prices (updated weekly), and his regular (at least weekly) phone calls. Every aspect of our home sale was driven by data, not emotion, and we truly felt we had an expert partner by our side every step of the way. He's the man!
Nanci & Rick-Castle Pines
Doug and his Team are super to work with and a totally complete experience! They made selling our house easy for us, guiding us the whole way. The Team provided us with staging, an inspector, and names of contractors to do any fixes: whatever we needed, they helped us with. Can’t say enough good things about them!
John & Leslie – Castle Pines
Doug and his team were a pleasure to work with. They are hard-working, responsible and professional at all times. He definitely has the recipe to selling a home in a timely manner. Doug delivered on what he promised. A real pleasure to work with!!! We highly recommend Doug Hutchins when selling a home.
Terry & Bonnie – Castle Pines