Jenny Usaj featured in Growth Launcher on 14 simple tips Usaj Realty uses to be one of the most successful real estate brokerages in Denver
Growth Launcher takes an in-depth look at some of Usaj Realty's digital marketing efforts and lays them out as advice to small businesses everywhere.
Kristina Casinelli featured in Denver Real Producers magazine in the July 2020 issue
They had this to say about Kristina:
"Kristina Casinelliof Usaj Realty always dreamt of running her own business. She comes from a family of entrepreneurs. Raised in a small town in northern Nevada, she always looked up to her father, who built a successful diesel engine parts business, which he operated for over 20 years.
Kristina worked with various non-profits throughout college. She ultimately decided to become a teacher and taught English in Spain after graduating. A lifelong explorer, she has lived and worked in both South America and Europe. Her adventures include five continents—including Antarctica. After her time working in Spain, she moved to Colorado to teach 3rd grade.
Kristina originally intended to obtain her real estate license in order to find investment opportunities for her family. As she learned more about the process and promise of real estate, she wanted to help others achieve the same opportunities. She felt that a career in real estate perfectly blended her intrinsic motivation for helping people with her lifelong desire of running a business and being an entrepreneur.
We are excited to learn more about Kristina and her journey in real estate throughout the month!"
Megan Ivy Featured on Voyage Denver
Megan answers some thoughtful career questions from Voyage Denver, an LA based company that interviews creatives and entrepreneurs and tells their stories. Megan shared where her real estate journey has taken her and how she believes that "Real Estate can and should be conducted with heart and soul. I run a Real Estate business that is client-focused and keeps kindness at its core. I’ve found that one of the greatest benefits of developing my own business is that it can become whatever I want it to be. I have been able to craft a path that reflects and grows with who I am and what I want to put out into the world. I can exist in this space and care just as much, or more about nurturing relationships as I do closing deals. I can focus on doing the right and honorable thing and still help my clients accomplish all of their financial and lifestyle goals. I can be abundantly kind, and still drive a hard negotiation and stand up fiercely for my clients. I can empathize with all parties in a transaction and also strive to put my client’s interests above all else. I can be both, AND." Find the whole article here.
Tori Casella is Usaj Realty’s newest associate broker and brings a healthy dose of finance and property management experience to the ranks. She welcomes the challenge that residential real estate brings and is looking forward to expanding her repertoire.
A native of Southern California (Solana Beach), it’s no wonder she spent most of her youth on the ocean. But when it came time to choose a college, she decided it was time for a change of scenery. A BIG change.
When it comes to achieving success in the real estate business, the keys are as varied as the clientele itself.
For Usaj Realty’s Jason Tanabe, his focus has always been about the personal connection between him and his client.
Parlaying a long career in the hospitality industry into a now successful venture into brokering real estate transactions, Tanabe places a premium on pinpointing the wants and needs of people and providing service in an exemplary manner.
The Brighton Boulevard area has gone from almost no homes to hundreds
"Jenny Linne Usaj, managing broker at Usaj Realty and a member of the Denver Metro Area Realtors Market Trends Committee, pulled together data from CoStar, a commercial database, on sales in the area from 2001 to Sept. 1, 2019. Lots on Brighton sold for less than $20 a square foot in 2002 and 2003. This year, the price was about $200."
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The average home in Denver now costs $540,624
Jenny Usaj was featured on 9NEWS with Kyle Clark regarding the rising home prices in Denver.
Dress for Success Denver Benefits from Usaj Realty, UMB Event
Usaj Realty and UMB bank recently partnered to collect hundreds of stylish wardrobe items for Dress for Success Denver. In addition to collecting much needed clothing, the two organizations helped spread the word about DFS Denver and its efforts to empower at-risk women. People who provided clothes and accessories enjoyed delicious food, wine and beer, and great conversation at the Usaj Realty office.
Community Outreach Benefits Habitat for Humanity
Partnering with Little Machine Brewery and el Camino Community Tavern, Usaj Realty recently conducted a hugely successful fundraiser, raising much appreciated funds for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Snuggled in the Jefferson Park neighborhood, Little Machine donated $1 from every beer purchased to Habitat for Humanity while patrons loved the generous tacos provided by el Camino Tavern.
Usaj Realty, UMB Bank secure donations for The Gathering Place
Continuing their efforts to give back and help the communities which they serve, Usaj Realty along with UMB Bank recently hosted a successful drive to collect food and toiletry items for The Gathering Place.
LoDo District Limelight Awards
Each year, LoDo District presents the Limelight Awards. These kudos recognize members of the community that make LoDo such a special place to live, work, and play. This annual event also serves as one of LoDo District’s primary fundraisers, allowing the organization to for and support Lower Downtown and its business and residential community.
Award winners this year included our own Jenny Usaj for her service to the neighborhood. Usaj and her husband Anton founded Usaj Realty in 2011 and located it in now vibrant LoDo. They also live in nearby in the Riverfront Park neighborhood.
Community Outreach | Denver Rescue Mission Receives Donations
Usaj Realty helped Denver Rescue Mission’s efforts in the Denver community recently by collecting coats and clothing for individuals and families in need. Over 12 large bags of warm apparel were donated which will be distributed to people requiring special assistance.
Meet Our Brokers: Sean McCulloch
As a firefighter with the Brighton Fire Rescue Department, Sean McCulloch knows all about serving the public. An 11-year veteran of the department, McCulloch is well versed in hands-on crisis management and assisting people in difficult situations. He’ll be able to use those skills as he augments his career by serving society in a new light -- helping people with their real estate needs.
Meet our Usaj Realty Brokers: Megan Ivy
Megan deeply believes that Real Estate can and should be conducted with heart and soul. As a part of this mindset, she donates 5% of the commissions from her home sales to non-profits and charities of hers and her clients’ choice. Megan’s hope is to spread generosity and global awareness through her business.
Meet Our Usaj Realty Brokers: Kristina Casinelli
Kristina finds the Denver housing market dynamic and exciting, while also understanding its complexities and nuances. Kristina listens carefully to all needs and concerns of her clients and works diligently to uncover solutions. She demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, organization and communication skills. She strives to make every experience as seamless as possible, keeping her clients educated and informed throughout every step of the process.
Barth Hotel, Usaj Realty Enjoy Community Outreach
The Usaj Realty team and residents of the historic Barth Hotel recently enjoyed a morning of camaraderie, playing Bingo and Wheel of Fortune, and making crafts as part of the boutique real estate company’s continuing community outreach. Partnering with Board and Brush, the Usaj team interacted with the occupants of this downtown assisted living residence which provides support and assistance to seniors and older adults with disabilities.
Jenny Usaj and Usaj Realty Featured on Zillow
Zillow Premiere interviews Jenny Usaj on her business philosophy and how she takes care of her clients.
Jenny Usaj Nominated for Denver Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award
We are proud to announce that our managing broker and owner of Usaj Realty, Jenny Usaj, has been nominated for Denver Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award. The award recognizes 40 outstanding local professionals under age 40 for their business success and community contributions. Out of the 218 nominees, 40 will be announced as winners in the February 12 issue of the Denver Business Journal and online at DenverBusinessJournal.com.
5th Year Anniversary of Usaj Realty
The Usaj name comes from Slovenia, where Anton Usaj's grandfather immigrated from after World War II. As one of six children, his grandfather left behind many relatives in Crnice (population 400) and settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Decades later, the Usaj lineage has gained a namesake west of the Mississippi, right here in Denver. Jenny and Anton took a memorable trip to Slovenia for the first time this past spring to visit with relatives who still reside there.
Hops for Habitat a Success!
Usaj Realty, Blue Moon Brewing, and Dave Cook of Cherry Creek Mortgage came together to host a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver this past Tuesday evening. With dozens of people coming out to show their support, we are proud to call the fundraiser a success! All proceeds will go to Habitat and their amazing efforts in making housing affordable to all. The Usaj Team will be heading out on October 6 to a build site here in Denver to contribute further for the 2016 year.
Meet Our Brokers: Kristin Boritzke
Kristin Boritzke is a committed residential Real Estate Broker specializing in downtown Denver and surrounding areas. Additionally, she is a proud member of Usaj Realty, an exclusive boutique real estate firm in the heart of downtown Denver.
"Habitap" Fundraiser a Huge Success!
Big thanks to Diebolt Brewing Company for hosting us on March 22 as we threw our quarterly fundraiser for Habitat Denver! The night was a huge success, thank you to everyone who came out to support this awesome cause. Even more thanks to our partner hosts: Assured Title Agency and Bay Equity Home Loans. Diebolt will continue to sell the 3 specially brewed beers until the kegs are finished, so be sure to stop by soon. They were delicious! And a final shout out to Bakin' Bakery Food Truck for keeping us well fed all night as well!
Usaj Realty Named Top Instagram Account
We are truly honored to have been chosen by Placester as one of the best Real Estate Instagram accounts! They chose “20 outstanding accounts run by agents, brokers, and firms from all over the globe (listed in no particular ranking or order).” Usaj was chosen due to our focus on personalized, informative, and our fun giveaways! Instagram has been a fun way for us to connect with local Denver residents by answering questions and informing them about new listings and events we are hosting. As an office, we are continuously partaking and planning team building outings and fundraising for local nonprofits. We are proud of our lively culture and are happy to have a platform like Instagram to share these moments with the world.
5280 Magazine and Five Star Professional Name Jenny Usaj as Award Winner
Managing Broker and Owner of Usaj Realty, Jenny Usaj has been named a "2015 Denver Five Star Home Professional" in the September 2015 edition of 5280 Magazine. Thrilled to have received the award, Jenny and her team excel in delivering a level of service and success beyond their clients' expectations.
Why Usaj Realty Chose to Partner Habitat for Humanity
As the team at Usaj Realty prepares for the Habitat for Humanity annual build day tomorrow, it’s been a great time to reflect on why Usaj Realty chose to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Participating in Habitat builds in her hometown of Houston, Jenny Usaj came to Denver with a sense of the wonderful work the organization does. Months after Usaj Realty was founded, Jenny began to see an intersection of the real estate industry’s services and the needs for affordable housing in the city. Moments of witnessing homelessness juxtaposed with the excitement of folks buying their first home really struck a chord and she began to intertwine the goals of the business with a commitment that would positively benefit the community. Partnering with not only Habitat for Humanity but also with the Downtown Denver Partnership, Usaj Realty started intentional and organized efforts to assist those who need affordable housing and also focus on changing city policy in regard to affordable housing.
