Community means everything to us at WK Real Estate. We live, work, and play here, which is why our company, agents, and staff are eager to participate in fundraising events and other activities throughout the year. Here's a recap of all the organizations and ways WK made the Front Range better in 2021.
Denver Kids School & Hygiene Drive
Kids learn better with proper supplies, so this year we hosted a school supply and hygiene collection in partnership with Denver Kids to donate to at-risk youth within the Denver area. We received several hundred dollars of pure financial donations, plus 355 lbs of donations including:
- 385 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer
- 64 Composition Notebooks
- 79 Spiral Notebooks
- 350 Mechanical Pencils
- 624 Multi Ink Pens
Community Food Share
Food insecurity affects our neighbors, friends, and community. By raising funds through Community Food Share’s Corporate Challenge, WK donated nearly $3,000 to the cause this year, providing 9,000 meals to those in need.
Habitat for Humanity
As a real estate company, we see the housing affordability struggles in our market every day. Habitat for Humanity builds better lives for people by making the American dream a reality for those who would otherwise be unable to purchase a home. This year we painted a home in Dacono with St. Vrain’s Habitat for Humanity.
CU Scholarship
WK began our scholarship for the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder in 2018. Each year we award two $2,500 scholarships to students who have financial needs in the local counties of Boulder, Broomfield, Weld, Larimer, Jefferson, and Gilpin. We were happy to continue this tradition of supporting higher education in 2021.
Children’s Hospital of Colorado Blood Drive
With the overwhelming hospitalization rates in the last year and a half, blood banks are running low. This November, we partnered with Fidelity National Title and donated blood to the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. We provided 25 blood donations to help 125 children in need.
Rise Against Suicide
To address the staggering increase in youth suicides during the pandemic, WK teamed up with Rise Against Suicide to raise awareness and funding for youths struggling to afford and find access to mental health services. We participated in two opportunities to raise money and awareness by sponsoring their annual 5k race, and by collecting donations through their Holiday Star Giving program. Our fundraising for the year has already resulted in over $1,000 raised by WK agents and $250 from WK Real Estate as a business. Since this event continues through the end of the year, we hope to raise even more for the Rise Against program.
Share-A-Gift
In December, we supported one of our favorite local charities, Share-A-Gift, which provides toys, books, and bikes to low-income families within the Boulder Valley School District. We specifically focus on donating STEM toys to help kids learn while they play.
WK Real Estate's 45th Anniversary
In April, we celebrated 45 years since the opening of WK Real Estate. Since 1976, we have evolved and grown with our community, shaping our services to cater to the needs and values of our clients. As we reflect back on our history, we want to say thank you: to our community, to our agents, to our clients, and to everyone who has contributed to WK Real Estate becoming your trusted source for comprehensive real estate services in Boulder and beyond.
WK Recruits a New Executive Vice President
This year, we named a new Executive Vice President: Kari Newman. As an experienced real estate professional with a love of coaching and strategic planning, Kari has fit right in! We’re so happy to have you, Kari!
“After several years as a productive agent, I transitioned to management to pursue a love of mentorship, coaching, developing agents, and connecting people. Now that my children are grown and independent, my husband and I are ready for a new chapter in Boulder. I am in love with all things Colorado and am really enjoying embracing this community.”
Awards for WK Real Estate in 2021
Boulder County Gold: WK Real Estate won its 21st Gold Award for Best Real Estate Company! It has been our pleasure to serve you for all these years in Boulder County, Broomfield County, and beyond.
100 Closings with Rocket Mortgage: In September, WK Real Estate closed our 100th deal in collaboration with Rocket Homes! WK Real Estate has worked with Rocket Homes & Rocket Mortgage since 2018, and it has been a fantastic partnership.
The Diamond Award, LeadingRE’s top honor, is awarded to a company based on superior engagement and performance in all of LeadingRE’s business programs.
Relocation Awards
Pinnacle - For having the most outgoing revenue-generating referrals.
1st Place Referral Promotion - For excellence in providing qualified leads.
Award of Excellence - For closing nearly 100% of incoming referrals that WK received.
Marketing Awards
Brand Builder - For marketing materials that reflect the benefits to clients of the WK relationship with LeadingRE®.
Interactive Media - For engaging media and social posts.
Internal Promotions - For outstanding marketing of LeadingRE programs within WK’s agent network.
Luxury Portfolio Marketing - For excellence in marketing luxury properties through LeadingRE.
We’re proud of our work this year as we strive to #DoMore in #theWKway. We hope to do even more next year! Next time you see one of our community events, feel free to join in - we’d love to have your help.
We at WK Real Estate want to wish you the happiest of times during this season. If there is anything we can help you with, please don't hesitate to contact us.