#1 Small Team COmpass Denver 2022

#3 Small Team Compass denver ytd 2023

Abell to Sell Team is an established, award-winning and a top-producing team located in Denver, Colorado. We provide paramount full-service to our clients to help them navigate the often-complex process of real estate transactions. By utilizing carefully curated marketing techniques, dissecting industry trends, managing inventory, and combining strategic pricing with impeccable timing, we have sold over $440m in total sales. We serve all price points in the Denver metro area and have assisted more than 659 clients to buy and sell their homes. Our client’s successes are echoed in the professional distinctions we have received such as Denver Business Journal Top 100 Agents List (2018-2020), RE/MAX LifetimeAchievement, 5280 Five Star Agent (10 years running), 40 Under 40 recipient, Real Producers cover winner, and Five Star Zillow Team.


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kristen abell

Visionary. Tenacious. Leader.

As an early adopter of Compass - Denver, Kristen is dedicated to providing the finest service and expertise possible. A fearless advocate and Denver neighborhood expert, Kristen provides incomparable insight and guidance that allows her sellers to get top-dollar and her buyers to successfully acquire the homes of their dreams. As a result, Kristen has garnered the 5280 Five Star Professional Award for 10 consecutive years and was most recently chosen by Colorado Homeowner Magazine for Denver’s 40 Under 40. Kristen is consistently ranked in the Top 100 Agents in the Denver marketplace, is a DMAR Roundtable award winner 7 years running and received the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award in 2018. 

In addition to buying and selling residential real estate Kristen’s passion is design and renovation. She and her husband have completed several high end renovations in the West Wash Park, East Wash Park, Platt Park, and Wellshire neighborhoods over the past 10 years. As a result, Kristen has a robust knowledge of all things remodel, new construction, pop tops, additions, and ADU’s...all of which makes her an amazing resource to her clients. In 2019, Kristen and her husband completed their first spec home in the Cory Merrill neighborhood. 

An Oklahoma native, Kristen graduated from the University of Kansas and placed roots in Denver in 2006. With her husband and two children by her side, Kristen can often be found playing tennis at Wash Park, biking with her family in Platt Park, skiing Vail on the weekends or dedicating what remains of her free time to bettering her community through volunteerism with Habitat for Humanity, Children's Museum Birthday Bash and Restoration Community Church. 


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Confident. Loyal. Competitive.

As a Broker + Team Member of The Abell to Sell Team, Sarah’s approachable personality combined with a smart and savvy real estate knowledge-base allows her to seize opportunity for her clients when it strikes. Her dedication, honesty, and ability to navigate the fast-paced world of Denver's real estate market makes her a favorite among clients. Area expertise, paired with excellent communication and negotiation skills have helped Sarah to create lasting relationships with clients. Raised in a real estate family, Sarah’s understanding of the market and what it takes to successfully execute real estate transactions was developed at an early age. She is able to draw on this unique insight to pull out all the stops for her clients. 

Real estate is Sarah's passion and making new friendships along the way is a huge perk. "My clients become my friends/family and helping them find their place in this world is truly such a blessing. I feel honored and humbled that our clients entrust us in one of the biggest purchases of their lives. We don't take this responsibility lightly and invest a lot of time and research while pursuing the right home for our clients, and we try to sprinkle in a little fun and laughter along the way."

An Oklahoma native and graduate of Oklahoma State University, Sarah has called the Mile High City home for over 10 years and joined Abell to Sell in 2016.  Sarah has closed over 80 transactions and has the unique ability and competitive spirit to win her clients their dream home-even against 20 other offers! She currently resides in Southwest Denver with her husband, Chad and her children, Cooper and Sage.


ABBY BARRATT

LOYAL. TRUSTWORTHY. DRIVEN.

As Broker + Team Member , Abby Barratt delivers first-class access to Denver’s premier luxury real estate market by combining a business-savvy approach with a genuine passion for helping people. As a proud member of the elite Abell to Sell Real Estate Group, she has gained expertise through guidance by mentors with tremendous business acumen, negotiation skills and a belief in highly personalized service. As a result, Abby delivers exceptional real estate experiences that exceed client goals time and time again.

Prior to real estate, Abby spent seven years in wealth management. Her time in wealth management helped her build impressive business and financial skills. More importantly, it taught her the value of impeccable client service, emotional intelligence and empathy. She thrives on building long-term business relationships by cultivating trust and collaboration, balanced with a tenacious, goal-oriented mindset.

Abby graduated with a degree in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin and a minor in Business Foundations from the McCombs school of business. She and her husband reside in Highlands Ranch, with their three kids. Abby is an active member of the Texas Exes Denver Chapter and Living Way Church, and she also enjoys spending time outdoors running, camping, hiking, and skiing while enjoying and exploring all that Colorado has to offer.


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DaeLynne urban

Outgoing. Hard Working. Fun.

As the Team Manager + Operations Guru, DaeLynne, Dae for short, is a rare Colorado native and CU Boulder Alum (Go Buffs!) that has planted her roots in Denver, CO with her husband Garrett and puppy Duke. Dae started her career in the title industry right after college. Starting in the back office, managing paperwork for Land Title in Boulder, CO, then moving to Aurora, Dae quickly started to climb the command chain. 3 years later, she moved to Denver, becoming one of the highest volume title closers for the Downtown Denver Land Title Branch. Learning the in’s and outs of all things title insurance became her life. After 4 years there, she decided to branch out and give real estate a try. With her extensive title knowledge and quick learning style, Dae picked up on the systems and tools used in the everyday real estate world, including all of the operations, marketing, finances, transaction management -you name it, she’s probably done it! 

Her passion for helping people, working hard, and her outgoing personality made real estate and team management a perfect fit. She has been in the industry for 10 years now, and has no plans of leaving. Dae has guided two large scale real estate teams, helping them to manage over 300+ transactions in her 6 year stint in real estate operations and marketing. 

When not working, Dae enjoys boating with her husband Garrett, new son Weston, brunching, planning events, hanging with her friends and playing with her puppy, Duke. 


Leza Lara

Tenacious. advocate. focused.

Lezoena brings years of customer service and sales experience to the real estate world. Her intricate attention to detail, high energy, and focus on putting her clients first, make her the perfect REALTOR® to partner with when buying or selling. Lezoena understands the stress that the home buying and selling process can bring, and she strives to reduce your stress level by turning her client's experience into a fun, easy, and enjoyable one. Specializing as a buyer’s agent, she will promote your best interests, provide you with up-to-date market information, as well as prepare you to be a well-equipped buyer with strong negotiating power.


As your REALTOR®, Lezoena will be an advocate for you every step of your home buying process. Her business is built on communication, dedication, and transparency. This recipe has helped her quickly rise to the top 10% of real estate agents at her previous brokerage for 2021. Additionally, she was nominated as a Silver Award recipient and Top Producer of her local REALTOR® association chapter. She has been licensed for 5 years and is currently licensed in Georgia, as well as Colorado.

When Lezoena is not busy advocating for her clients, you may find her sipping on a honey lavender latte at Huckleberry Roasters, alongside her husband and Goldendoodle Murphy.


Beth Wheeler

passionate. seasoned. determined.

Beth Wheeler is a seasoned real estate professional with a career spanning over 9 years. Her journey began in Houston, Texas, where she honed her expertise in navigating complex transactions and helping to build a thriving real estate team. In 2017, Beth and her husband embarked on a new adventure, relocating to the dynamic market of Denver, Colorado. Here, she swiftly adapted to the fast-paced real estate environment, demonstrating a keen understanding of the local market trends.

Currently serving as a broker associate with Abell to Sell, a trusted name at Compass in Denver, Beth brings a wealth of invaluable experience to the table. Her commitment to excellence is unwavering, ensuring that her clients receive top-tier service. Beth’s partnership with Abell to Sell not only guarantees a seamless real estate experience but also positions them as an invaluable asset to anyone seeking to buy or sell a home. 

Outside of her professional pursuits, Beth finds joy in staying active, devoting time to fitness, and cherishing moments with her beloved family. She shares her life with her husband, Austin, and dotes on her two daughters, 2.5-year-old Riley and the newest addition to the family, newborn Macie. Beth's dedication to both her career and her family is a testament to her unwavering passion for making the most of every opportunity life has to offer.



Nikki Montano

Detailed. passionate. experienced.

Nikki is a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of experience in the industry. She has been a licensed real estate agent since 2011 and has worked with some of the top teams in Denver. Over the years, Nikki has been involved in thousands of transactions, serving as a transaction coordinator and ensuring that each deal is executed smoothly and efficiently.In addition to her work in real estate,

Nikki is a proud mother of four grown children and a passionate animal lover. She owns chickens, goats, and dogs and enjoys spending time with them on her property. In her free time, Nikki likes to bake, take on DIY projects, and work on crafts. Her diverse interests and skills make her a well-rounded and valuable member of any team.


Jessica Schafer

Passionate. problem-solver. fun.

As the Team Assistant+ Client Concierge, Jessica fell in love with the Colorado mountains after several years of ski trips, and decided to move her family from Oklahoma to Denver 8 years ago. Jess started her career in sales and client services at her family's business. She took a decade out of the workforce to stay home with her children, Poppy and Reese. As a stay at home mom, Jessica spent her free time volunteering in her community, all things PTA, and animal rescues.

When she decided it was time to rejoin the workforce, she knew her passion for helping people through stressful/exciting transactions would be best served in real estate, with Abell to Sell.  Jessica's favorite part of her role as Client Concierge is building relationships with our clients, and helping to lighten their load as they navigate through such an important life decision.

When not working, Jessica enjoys all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer with her family. Jessica remains involved in her community and animal rescue organizations and she loves being a "hockey and baseball mom" to Reese, a "volleyball mom" to Poppy, and dog mom to the family's beloved mutt, Charkie.