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Congratulations to Rick Thurtle, Broker and Owner of Rick Thurtle & Associates, our Grand Junction Realtor of the Week! A longtime Grand Valley resident, and an active member of the Mesa County community since 1998, Rick loves to use his extensive knowledge, experience and attention to detail to make clients’ real estate transactions as smooth and profitable as possible. Over the years, local residents have grown to trust his tradition of public service making him one of the highest profile brokers in the area. He is known for serving all types of customers, from first time home buyers to longtime residents of the Western Slope.
 
Rick is a Certified Real Estate Negotiations expert, serves on the board of directors of several non-profit entities including the United Way of Mesa County, the Salvation Army, the Center for Independence, the Roice Hurst Humane Society, Mesa County RSVP and the American Red Cross and many others. 
 
Rick enjoys sporting events and live Quick read more or view full article music with his wife Vicki, as well as skiing, hiking and fishing across the beautiful Western Slope.
Rick is an avid Pickleball enthusiast. He and his wife Vicki enjoy spending time with their rescue dog, Scully.

To get in touch with Rick, call 970-243-3376 Read Less

As a full-time real estate agent, Lindy Franklin values her client’s trust and strives to surpass their expectations.  She is passionate about helping her clients move forward with their real estate goals, from first time home buyers, to couples upgrading or downsizing, a bachelor purchasing his ultimate bachelor pad or a family purchasing their vacation home.   

Lindy attributes her success as an agent not only to her passion for real estate, but to her listening, analytical and negotiation skills. She earns her client’s respect by working diligently on their behalf, earning their trust, referrals, and repeat business. Contact Lindy at 970-210-2429 or lindyfranklingj@gmail.com 

Congratulations to our Realtor of the Week, KARIE O'CONNOR of Karie Hill-O'Connor & Company.  Karie has over 22 years experience as a Realtor, 15 with our Metro Brokers family, and holds a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the Association of Realtors.  She has also been awarded a top designation for Certified Negotiating Experts (CNE), having completed an extensive training course giving her the skills for confident, successful negotiations that bring her clients win-win outcomes.  Home buyers and sellers can be assured that Karie subscribes to the strict Realtors code of ethics in all her dealings.  She has access to the latest technology in marketing her clients’ properties, and is a specialist in helping them maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home. 

Bottom Line? Karie O’Connor has the training, the experience, and the know-how to help YOU with your Real Estate needs, whatever they may be.  She was born Quick read more or view full article and raised in the Grand Valley, and is proud to help all her friends and neighbors here!  Give Karie a call the next time You want a friendly, professional Realtor who gets the job done!” Call Karie today with any of your real estate needs! 970-216-2233 Read Less