My Story
As told by Chris McElroy, Local REALTOR® since 1976
Relationships have created My Story in life. From family and friends to clients and strangers, stories that people share have shaped my life and outlook. And in the expanded picture, these narratives have shown me how important it is to give back to individuals, to the community and the real estate profession.
Personal
Since 1973 Teresa has been my partner in life and business. She is creative and the most organized person that I know, plus a fabulous cook! My favorite youngest daughter, Katherine, is a Mobile Presenter for Land Title in Colorado and we “talk shop” about real estate. Favorite oldest daughter, Meg (MS, PA-C, IFM) lives in Austin, TX, is a member of the Parsley Health Functional Medicine telemedicine team based in NYC/LA, and she keeps me healthy. And favorite middle daughter, Kelley (Hannover Reinsurance Company Department Manager), is my sports buddy, conveniently living in downtown Denver with her husband, Troy (Exclusive Resorts) with OUR FIRST GRANDSON. All of us are passionate about travel, food & drink, and our pet companions.
Professional Experience
When I became a REALTOR® in 1976, a friend said that the perceived life of a REALTOR® entailed golfing in the morning, selling houses in the afternoon, and hosting an occasional open house on Sundays. The reality is that a client’s needs and timetable are a priority of Team McElroy (Chris and executive assistant Tylyn), even if we are at a Denver Broncos game! It is called our “White Glove Service”.
For sellers: When listing your home, Team McElroy provides peace of mind through the collection of market data, a professional home staging consultation, professionally-created marketing materials, and a 1-year home warranty. For buyers: we network with other REALTORS® in locating a perfect match with homes on and off the market. And as in any relationship, we keep in constant communication, being available for all questions you might have about real estate, particularly during the contract period and beyond closing.
Over the years I have volunteered my time within the real estate industry for the protection of the consumer. From 2011-2017, I served as a Colorado Real Estate Commissioner. I literally helped write many of the real estate contracts and documents used in Colorado today.
At the national level, I influenced the creation of a book series (the IDEATOR) for the 1.3 million-member National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), starting with The Little Blue Book: Rules to Live By for REALTORS®. Subscribing to a Code of Ethics is the foundation for being a REALTOR®. NAR works tirelessly to protect the private property rights of consumers through advocacy and regulatory monitoring.
In 2018 it was my honor to receive the first ever Career Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fort Collins Board of REALTORS® for contributions to the real estate industry. In 2022 I received the prestigious National Association of REALTORS® Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This award was given to two REALTORS® a year in the country for contributions to the real estate profession and community involvement.
I am also part of the 1.3% of REALTORS® nationwide who has the Diversity and Fair Housing Certification.
Community Support
My family is deeply involved with the communities in which we live, giving our time and resources. We support our local and Colorado communities through a number of non-profits including United Way, Respite Care, Food Bank, RamStrength and Off the Hook Arts. In 2003, I received the National Association of REALTORS® Home Town Hero Award for my work with affordable housing.
Gratitude
Above all else, I am GRATEFUL for my family, I am GRATEFUL to live in this beautiful area, I am GRATEFUL for good health, and Team McElroy@ The Group, Inc. Real Estate Company is GRATEFUL to help you and your family with your real estate questions and needs.
I have known and worked with Chris McElroy for many years, and he consistently goes above and beyond what you would expect of a good realtor/real estate agent. He is amazing! Whether the sale is a smooth one or one with a few challenges, he always gets the job done! I would highly recommend him!
Chris’ CO real estate market expertise, communication, and work ethic make him stand out in an otherwise crowded field. I have purchased multiple homes over the years and recently he helped me sell a rental home property in 45 days from list to close. Chris went above and beyond to negotiate and work through various items. Since I live out of state, I relied on his experience and advice. This is one of the easiest recommendations I’ve ever written given the peace of mind that comes with having Chris help manage any real estate transaction. Thank you Chris!
Chris is the height of professionalism, knowledge, and extreme caring about you and the process of finding a home. Always calm and clear headed, he never forced his opinion on you. He and his team were a joy to work with and immensely patient.
Who knew selling a house could be so painless? There was very little work on my side - Chris was very communicative about any requirements I needed to have/complete. Most documents could be signed via Docusign online. AND we sold for over the listed price. A great experience, altogether.
Chris was the most amazing realtor that I have ever worked with. He follows through on what he says he is going to do, takes care of all of the fine details, is very strategic, knows the market extremely well, and set us up for success. On top of being an outstanding realtor, he is an even better person and genuinely cares about his clients. I would suggest him to ANYONE looking to purchase or sell their home.
Chris McElroy was a fantastic realtor. He always goes the extra mile for his clients, and I can't recommend him enough. He navigated us successfully through Fort Collins' hyperactive real estate market and we ended up with a home we both love and can afford!
As young, first time homebuyers from out of state, Chris made the process of finding a home exciting and enjoyable (to say the least!). Chris knows this area like the back of his hand. He has guided us through our first purchase and first sale as homeowners. We are forever grateful for his knowledge and overall ability as a realtor and friend to deliver!
Chris went out of his way both in showing me condos and also in working with the folks at First Bank helping me to procure a loan.
Working with Chris was great he made the process as smooth as possible!
Chris went out of his way to help me get my condo...not only working with the other realtors, but also with the bank when it came to working out a very complicated loan situation.
Chris went out of his way to help me, not only with the other realtors, but also with the bank when it came to working out a very complicated loan application.
Chris is the best! We were incredibly fortunate to have his help finding our perfect townhouse in a tough market. Not only that but he got our condo sold in just a few days for more then we could have dreamed of!
Chris has sold 3 properties for me and I would still use him going forward. Always professional and friendly, he has always answered my questions in a timely matter.
During an uncertain market with very little supply of homes, Chris was able to help us find a beautiful home that both fit our desires and landed neatly within our price range. He communicates clearly and promptly and knows the Colorado market like nobody else. We definitely had the sense that he was there to advocate for us in the more tedious parts of the process. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking to purchasing a home!
Chris was patient in helping us navigate decisions on a real estate purchase. We did a 180 half way through our search and he didn't blink. He was always available and a great source of critical information in making our decision. At the closing he recommended getting "loss assessment" insurance for the HOA. It cost an additional $10.00/year and quadrupled the benefit. Besides all that stuff he is a great guy. His assistant Tina is a huge part of the process as well. Margaret and I thank you :)
As first time home buyers, we were keen to find an experienced, patient realtor who could guide, coach, and reassure us. Chris was a fabulous partner. He answered our questions, moved at our pace, and provided invaluable advice as we neared closing. We feel very grateful to have connected with such a pro.
It has been a pleasure working with Chris on both our first and second house we bought.
Chris went beyond what most realtors do. He kept us up-to-date so we always knew where we were in the process of purchasing our home.
Chris is an amazing realtor, and just an outstanding person. He helped our family sell and buy a house under very stressful circumstances, and kept us calm throughout the process. We can’t thank him enough for all he did for our family!
We had a great experience.
Chris was very professional. Did not let the little things bother him. Helped resolve issues in a timely manner and very good communicator.
Chris is one of the nicest man we have ever known! chris went above and beyond all he could do for us. We are truly blessed to know this man.
Chris is an extraordinary realtor. His knowledge of the market, the practices and the contractual process are unsurpassed. His patience is much appreciated. He was committed to helping us find the right home through dozens of showings over a several month process. He never pressured us into any choice that was not ours, yet he did offer constructive inputs regarding traffic or future developments important for us to consider in our decision. Chris could most often answer our endless questions directly, but when he did not know, he did not hesitate to say "I don't know" and then find the right resource to get us any needed information. Through our search we came to know Chris a bit personally. He is man of good humor, family oriented, and is well respected by a wide network of business associates invaluable to the search process. My wife and I truly appreciate the services Chris offered and without hesitation would call on him for any future real estate needs.
Chris was incredible! I know he gave up part of his birthday to show me homes. I had a very limited time frame to be in Fort Collins, and he was getting ready to start his vacation. He showed me what I think will be a perfect place in my relocation from Oklahoma to Colorado. He always informed me of what was going on throughout the buying process and has gone above and beyond in arranging for the relatively minor repairs needed since I won’t be moving there for several weeks. I can’t say enough good things about him. As I’ve told him several times - and it’s teally true - he is the best!
I found Chris McElroy, Kate McElroy and the Group to be an excellent resource to find my Fort Collins home. Chris and Kate listened to my story, wants and needs then proceeded to help me understand the breadth of possibilities. More importantly, they listened to me along the way and continued to refine our search. In addition, they took the time to find answers to my questions and reached out to others as needed for support. They introduced me to additional community resources and gave me advice to insure a that I made good decisions. Plus, they were welcoming, comfortable and fun with a can-do attitude.
Chris is very experienced and knowledgable. He is careful, thorough and a great negotiator. We very much enjoyed working with him.
Chris was absolutely fantastic to work with! It's obvious that he has an incredible amount of knowledge about Real Estate transactions in general and the Colorado market specifically. He put my husband, a first-time home buyer, completely at ease with every step, and was always quick to answer any questions we had. He was also a master at negotiations in this tough market, helping us get our dream home in spite of multiple competing offers. In addition to Chris' professionalism and expertise, we benefited from the knowledge & skills that Kate brought to the table. She was available at every turn to find us properties we liked, research their HOA docs to find any potential issues, and answer all questions as well. They are a very easy team to work with and I can't say enough about how wonderful they are and how much we love our new home. Thank you!
Chris is cheerful, conscientious, and knowledgable. He was very helpful in both the selling of our home and the buying of a new home.
Absolutely the best real estate experience we have ever had.
Chris and Kate do not just go the extra mile to assist their clients, they go the extra 1000 miles! Best and most professional service we have experienced with any Fort Collins business.