Ryan Garvey

Denver and its suburbs

Let me guide you home.

I'm Ryan Garvey, Broker Associate at Compass with the FORM team. I answer my own phone and walk you through every step of the process, anywhere along the Front Range and beyond.

5.0 on Google and Zillow · 73 client reviews
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Ryan Garvey, Broker Associate at Compass
Ryan Garvey · Broker Associate · FORM at Compass

How I work

Three things clients say

  1. 01

    I answer my own phone.

    No assistant, no call center, no lead router. You get me, and usually the same day you call.

  2. 02

    I'm with you all the way to closing.

    The offer, the inspection, the appraisal, the final walkthrough. I coordinate each one and negotiate the repairs and credits that come out of them.

    What to ask before you write

  3. 03

    First house? Let me walk you through every step.

    No jargon and no rushing. Ask me the same question three times if you need to. Explaining it is the job.

In the words of my clients

What it's like to work with me

Selling a home can seem daunting, but Ryan was incredible every step of the way! Ryan went above and beyond, and was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He advocated for me as his client every day, even after closing! I can't thank or recommend Ryan enough. If you'd like to have the best experience buying or selling a home, Ryan Garvey's your man!
Kevin ReynoldsSold his home with RyanGoogle review (opens in new tab)
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Made sure we had the full picture of each property

    • Buyer
    • Answers his phone
    • Inspections
    We first connected with Ryan after requesting to see a house on Realtor.com, and we're so glad we did. He turned out to be an awesome agent! He is super communicative, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond. What stood out most was that he wasn't afraid to literally get his hands dirty, crawling into tight spaces to check out foundations, furnaces, and other details that really matter when buying a home. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the full picture of each property. On top of being professional, he's also just a really sweet and easy-to-work-with guy. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
    Read the full review from Niki Byington
    Niki ByingtonBought a home in DenverGoogle review (opens in new tab)
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Never judged me for my inexperience

    • Buyer
    • First-time buyer
    • Answers his phone
    • Patient
    Working with Ryan on my first home purchase was truly exceptional. He wasn't just a realtor—he became my indispensable guide through unfamiliar territory. Entering the housing market as a complete novice left me overwhelmed, but Ryan transformed this intimidating process into a confident journey. Ryan's availability was remarkable. Every question, concern, and worry I had was met with prompt, knowledgeable responses that reflected his deep expertise. What impressed me most was how he shared this knowledge—always making me feel respected and empowered, never judged for my inexperience. He skillfully balanced reassurance with education, turning my initial anxiety into genuine excitement. Over the course of months, Ryan dedicated countless hours to showing properties and, more importantly, helping me evaluate each one through the lens of my best interests. His patience never wavered. The end result speaks volumes: Ryan helped me secure a first home that not only meets all my needs but does so within a financial framework that's both attainable and secure for my situation. Ryan's diligence, reliability, and expertise were absolutely instrumental in my success as a first-time homebuyer. I couldn't have navigated this complex process without him, and I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone entering the real estate market.
    Read the full review from Michelle Nyden
    Michelle NydenFirst-time buyerGoogle review (opens in new tab)
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Let me show you around

A few places to start. Pick one and I'll walk you through it, or see every neighborhood and suburb on the map.

The Denver skyline and Front Range seen from City Park, on Park Hill's western edge

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Park Hill

Houses on wide parkways east of City Park, older and bigger in the south, postwar and smaller up north. Montview Boulevard and 17th Avenue Parkway run through the middle, Kearney Street has the shops, and the old golf course is now a 155-acre park.

Founders Green in Central Park from the air, the lawn and band shell framed by rows of trees, with tree-lined blocks of townhomes running east toward the plains

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Central Park

Denver's largest neighborhood by area, built since 2001 on the old Stapleton airport. Porch-front houses, rowhomes and condos sit on alley-loaded blocks around an 80-acre park, a restored creek and the A Line's Central Park station.

Lindsley Park in Hale at golden hour, mature trees around an open lawn

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Hale

Brick Tudors and other pre-1960 houses between Colorado Boulevard and Holly Street, with Hale Parkway running past Lindsley Park. Rose Medical Center anchors 9th Avenue, and 9+CO fills the old CU medical campus.

A shaded Mayfair street, brick and stucco two-storeys set back behind lawns under a full elm canopy

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Mayfair

The blocks between Eudora Street and Monaco Street Parkway, Colfax to 6th Avenue, built up mostly in the 1940s and '50s. Mayfair Park sits at 10th and Jersey, a 1950s shopping center anchors 14th and Krameria, and Colfax runs along the top.

A 1950s brick house beside a newer home on a quiet Hilltop street under a wide Denver sky

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Hilltop

Mostly 1940s and '50s houses, plus a growing number of big new builds where originals came down, on the rise just east of Colorado Boulevard. Cranmer Park and its sundial sit at the top, and Robinson Park has the sledding hill.

Historic brick storefronts of the Old Highland Business District with the downtown skyline beyond

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The Highlands

Northwest Denver's old Town of Highlands, mostly pre-1940 houses on square blocks, some with a center carriage lot. Potter-Highlands covers the blocks above 32nd Avenue, Scottish Village sits below it, and Federal Boulevard runs along the west side.

The Highland Bridge footbridge in winter, looking toward downtown Denver at dusk

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LoHi

The bottom of the Highlands hill, on the bluff above I-25 with downtown right across the highway. Newer attached homes and condos mix with older houses, a footbridge carries 16th Street over the interstate, and a giant milk can marks the main corner.

Shopfronts along West Highland's commercial strip on an autumn afternoon, an open boutique door and a district banner on the lamppost, turning trees running down the block

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West Highland

The square of Northwest Denver between Federal and Sheridan, 29th to 38th. Mostly prewar bungalows and Victorians with new townhomes mixed in, three city historic districts, Highlands Square at 32nd and Lowell, and the old Elitch Theatre at 38th and Tennyson.

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Homes I've helped close

45 closings across the Front Range, from first condos to family houses. Here are the latest.

All 45 sales

Writing

Notes from the field

Selling

Why some Denver homes sell fast and others sit

Most Denver homes sell in their first two weeks or sit. The ones that sell are priced at market on day one, photographed well, and in good condition before they list.

3 min read

Buying

Should I rent first before buying in Denver?

Rent first if you don't know the city yet, your job might move, or you're buying for the first time from out of state. If your job is stable and a neighborhood already feels right, buying sooner usually costs less.

3 min read

Buying

What an inspection actually finds in a 1920s Denver bungalow

Usually the sewer line first, then old wiring, foundation cracks from clay soil, galvanized pipes and the roof. Most of it is a negotiation, and only a few things are reasons to walk away.

5 min read

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Tell me what you’re thinking about: a street, a timeline, a house you keep driving past. There are no wrong questions here. I read every note myself, and I’ll text or call you back within 24 hours.

5.0 on Google and Zillow · 73 client reviews
1900 W 32nd Ave, 3rd Floor
Denver, CO 80211

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