Brand Vision
We artfully unite extraordinary properties with extraordinary lives…at all price points.
Positioning
We are the local real estate services provider that offers unrivaled access to qualified people and distinctive properties in the Denver metro area…and around the world.
Personality
We strive to be inviting, discreet, savvy and refined.
Affiliation
Ultimately, at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, we aspire to be connoisseurs of life.
Elaine Swomley
Elaine considers herself extremely privileged to live in the vibrant city of Denver, Colorado. Having raised five children with her husband, Richard, in the area, she has had the opportunity to thoroughly experience all that makes the region special and enjoy this wonderful place to live and work.
This dynamic professional is known for her solid ethics and commitment to excellence in all she does. Her strong educational and professional backgrounds are the groundwork to make her indispensable to her clients. With a BS from Cornell University and an MBA from Columbia University, Elaine went on to a career as an investment banker with a prestigious Wall Street firm, specializing in financing single family housing agencies and multi-family housing developers in the municipal bond market.
The purchase and sale of what is typically one’s greatest investment, a home, is a major business decision. Elaine approaches the decision process with the highest standards of honesty, integrity and respect; extensive market knowledge; and well-honed organization and negotiation skills. Additionally, Elaine has tremendous vision for adding value to a property and extensive knowledge of the design/build process.
At LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, Elaine feels the synergy of working along with top producers. The company is unlike any other, working smart with innovative thinking, state of the art technology, and cutting edge marketing. The offices and the agents are the best in the business, never just doing business as usual.
Elaine serves every segment of the marketplace with equal enthusiasm and dedication. Elaine puts her client’s needs first, and she has an exceptional ability to listen for the details and understand what her clients really want to accomplish. She prides herself on accessibility and willingness to go the extra mile, and stays with her clients every step along the way. Contact Elaine for the finest real estate experience!
- Denver Metro REALTORS Excellence Award
- 5-Star Broker Recognition – 5280 Magazine – 11 Year Winner
- Chair, Annual Wine & Auction Fundraiser – Denver Ballet Guild
- Chair, Dancing with the Survivors – The Pink Fund
- Board of Regents – LuxuryRealEstate.com
Richard Swomley
Richard is a full-time real estate professional with over 30 years’ experience in residential sales, real estate finance and investments and home renovations. He has successfully:
- Managed the purchase and sale of some of the most exclusive properties in the Greater Denver Metro Area, as well as for Colorado Resort properties and Ranchlands
- Managed the renovation and updating of homes to improve lifestyle and create value
- Assisted buyers with the financing of home purchases as well as the purchase of commercial properties
- Initiated the development of and built investor confidence for real estate investments and investment funds in excess of $200 million
Richard is committed to providing his extensive expertise while providing the best level of service. Recognizing that the right home environment provides the basis for a fabulous lifestyle, Richard employs the skills and experience necessary to manage a successful purchase or sale. He makes every effort to fully understand the client’s objectives, embraces hard work and extensive diligence with a finely tuned skill set that employs advanced research and analysis, high-level negotiations, contract management and execution, and property inspections as well as financing considerations to minimize risk and achieve best value and a successful closing.
Success in real estate transactions includes the presentation of solidly credible answers to a myriad of challenging questions from both buyers and sellers, and Richard has proven his ability to solve these questions in over a hundred successful transactions.
Richard’s knowledge and understanding of the Greater Denver Metro and Resort Markets has developed over the years, from living in the Front Range including Cherry Hills Village, Hilltop and Castle Pines Village, and in two of the leading mountain resorts. He and his wife Elaine raised and schooled their 5 children in Colorado, and in addition to working in real estate, Richard has continued to work with Vail Resorts as a part-time ski instructor and backcountry guide throughout this period.
Richard and Elaine have been active in numerous non-profit activities including launching and chairing The Pink Fund’s “Dancing With the Survivors,” and chairing the Denver Ballet Guild’s “A Taste for Dance;” as well as serving on the Boards of the Cherry Hills Land Preserve, Rotary International Denver SE and US Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association.
Richard is a former Managing Director in Finance with Smith Barney Inc. and served as an officer of Chase Manhattan Bank in Project Finance. He previously served with the US Coast Guard in Vietnam and graduated with an engineering degree from the US Coast Guard Academy. He attended postgraduate studies at Connecticut College and the London School of Economics and is active with the All-Ivy Plus alumni group in Colorado.