Andy Burgess
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Unparalleled Reach. Extraordinary Results.
At Burgess Group | Compass, Catherine Burgess brings more than 25 years of experience in Boulder County real estate, building, renovation, marketing, and property strategy to every transaction. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of the Boulder market and the many factors that influence a property's value, appeal, and ultimate success in the marketplace.
That experience goes well beyond buying and selling homes. Catherine understands how properties are built, renovated, presented, photographed, marketed, and experienced by prospective buyers. She knows which details deserve attention, where thoughtful investment can make a meaningful difference, and how to identify the qualities that make a home distinctive.
For sellers, that perspective begins well before a property hits the market. Catherine works closely with each client to determine how a home should be prepared, what improvements make sense, how it should be positioned, and how its story can be communicated in a way that resonates with the right buyers. Every property receives a thoughtful strategy based on its architecture, location, condition, history, and the goals of its owners.
For buyers, experience means having someone who can look beyond the first impression. Catherine brings a trained eye to the details of a property, from renovation quality and potential to location, neighborhood character, long-term value, and the practical considerations that can be easy to overlook in the excitement of a purchase.
According to a survey done by Money Magazine, it took 56% of respondents five or more offers for one to be accepted. For more than 25% of first-time buyers, it took 10 or more offers to buy a home.
In 2022, 90% of all buyers who worked with Catherine and Andy had their FIRST OFFER accepted by sellers.
10% of Burgess Group buyers had their second offer accepted.
100% of our buyers were under contract in 2 offers or less.
Negotiating the best price is a combination of art and science best honed by doing it frequently. Catherine and Andy average 39 buyers a year. That means on average 35 of our 39 buyers have their first offer accepted. Only 4 buyers have to make a second offer.*
Our 2022 sellers averaged 105.9% of asking price. So, for the average Burgess Group sales price, our sellers netted $74,366 more than the average Boulder Compass Agent and $61,087 more than the average IRES MLS agent.*
*Data Source: IRES - January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022. Percentages represent the average ratio of all Boulder Compass Agents VS. the average ratio of all NoCo MLS Agents VS. Catherine and Andy Burgess’ average. Buyer stats are based on our own record keeping, confirmed by IRES MLS.
Exposure is everything. Our marketing is clean, sophisticated, and intentional, designed to communicate the qualities that make each property special.
We combine high-end professional photography, compelling property storytelling, strategic digital exposure, social media, targeted outreach, and Burgess Group's ongoing network of buyers, agents, and local connections.
Every listing receives a customized marketing strategy designed around the property and the buyers most likely to appreciate it.
Few things are more important than transparent communication. Setting expectations, being proactive, staying in touch, and speaking candidly are at the heart of every successful transaction.
If something needs to change before a home goes to market, we'll tell you. If the market tells us our strategy needs to shift, we'll tell you that, too.
Our job is to bring experience, perspective, and honest advice to the table. Your job is to make the decisions that are right for you. Together, we build a strategy around your goals and work toward the strongest possible outcome.
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