”I am a laid back fun real estate guy, but when it comes to contracts, deadlines, and negotiations I am impeccably thorough and detailed.  I gained a reputation for being very skilled at the negotiation process and able to achieve great deals for my clients.  I cover my clients backwards and forward on all parts of their purchase or sale to make sure we are getting an excellent deal and that there are no surprises. One of the main things that separates me from the rest is I check houses out from the inside guts (such as plumbing and electricity) all the way to under the house (sewer line, foundation, positive drainage) In addition, I am also a Green Realtor with an Ecobroker certification. I look at the environmental impact, energy efficient materials, and appliances to assess how this property is going save or cost you money no matter if it is a brand new or older home. Also, with my appraiser background I survey the surrounding area and its appreciation potential from a market and a non market approach.  I am down to earth and personal and I will provide with excellent service and integrity.”-Brad

I have been on CNBC, EcoHatchery, the Denver Business Journal and Channel 2 news discussing green real estate.

Brad is also one of the founders of the Summer & Winter Brew Fest www.denverbrewfest.com  A localized and cozy brewfest that raises money for Swallow Hill. This non profit organization  serves a large community with instruction and performance of musical art forms such as folk, blues, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, world, roots, and dance.

Also, check out his other website and his Facebook Page

Here is a favorite testamonial.  Feel free to email for others!

In the midst of a corporate 'relo' I was introduced to able realtors, but none of them quite 'fit the bill' for the needs of myself and Anna, my wife. We're a complex couple with needs that - at first blush - probably seem somewhat out of the norm. Urban, but environmentally focused. Cosmopolitan by week night, mountain biking through the weekend.

The first brokers we were introduced to couldn't quite understand our housing needs - and, particularly, how we wanted our housing choices to parallel our personal values and interests.

Enter Brad Sandler.

Brad immediately set us at ease. He is a natural people-person, has a deep insight into the neighborhoods of Denver, and enjoys mountain biking to boot. By taking a "tour" of Denver with Brad we were 'sold' - on the new job, on Denver, and on Brad himself. Not only did we decide to move to Denver, we decided to work with Brad outside of the typical corporate ‘relo’ scenario.

At that point in our working relationship I wasn't actually aware of the 'value-add' that Brad brings as a realtor. In addition to knowing the market and tailoring the market to the buyer, Brad also knows houses. He knows their 'bones' - he has skills of an inspector and appraiser. And he knows the environmental advantages and opportunities that houses present.

When working with Brad in finding houses, he helped paint a complete picture of the home beyond the neighborhood and surrounding amenities, stretching to include, for instance, alternate heating and cooling possibilities presented by the home. He also identified alternate financing opportunities that existed if we wanted to retrofit a home to be more energy efficient. He even discussed tax advantages (both Colorado and federal) that could be utilized if we wanted to, say, install solar heat and/or energy arrays on a home.

Perhaps most importantly, he also helped orient potential houses and neighborhoods in relation to the fastest exit to bike trails. He even acted as my tour guide on my first mountain bike rides in the Front Range.

In the end, I’m glad we switched from a well-heeled realtor to a two-wheeled EcoBroker, Brad Sandler. I just hope that some day I'll be able to keep up with him on the Colorado Trail.

-Chris Kopka- cjkcolorado@yahoo.com