Forever Front Range

Meet Steve

Steve Baumgaertner is a former U.S. Army Ranger who served within the elite Special Operations community of the 75th Ranger Regiment—a place where precision, discipline, and leadership weren’t just expected, they were non-negotiable. Today, Steve brings that same mindset to real estate, where he’s built a reputation for results-driven service rooted in integrity, tenacity, and grace under pressure.

With over six years of experience, Steve is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist who has helped clients successfully buy and sell multimillion-dollar estates—but he’s just as passionate about helping first-time buyers or mobile home clients find their footing. Every client matters. Every deal gets his full commitment.

Known for his calm presence, sharp negotiation skills, and deep love for data and strategy, Steve provides a level of service that’s both analytical and deeply human. His communication is clear, consistent, and grounded in kindness—whether he's guiding a family through their first home purchase or helping a seasoned investor maximize value.

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What My Clients Say

Steve was an absolute joy to work with during my very complicated property sale. He was always responsive, dedicated, positive, and hard-working. His commitment to family, community, and integrity is top-notch in the way he conducts himself in business and relationships. A million stars.

— Seller

What My Clients Say

Five stars. Helpful and informative. He and his team were always very positive, professional, and helpful throughout the purchase process. They made us feel comfortable from beginning to end. It’s very evident that he truly enjoys interacting with and helping people connect with properties that fit their needs.

— Buyer

What My Clients Say

Steve is such a warm and positive person. His professionalism made our sale smooth as could be imagined. He also set us up with people who gave great advice on what renovations would work best for the market, and as a result, the house sold rather quickly. Count on him!

— Jason B.

What My Clients Say

We met Steve at an open house and were immediately impressed by his honesty, knowledge, and ability to explain complex things to people new to homebuying. We decided to enlist him as we searched for a home. Steve recommended a wonderful mortgage person; he gave us great advice on negotiating for our house, and we were thrilled to live in it for 3 years - until a job across the country intervened. We knew...

— Buyer & Seller

What My Clients Say

I really can’t say enough about Steve. Steve is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and genuine. He is honest, considerate, and a very hardworking individual. Our family has never felt so heard, supported, and cared for. Steve is not only a true professional in his field, but a sincerely tremendous human being. They don’t make them like Steve anymore. Steve reminded us that there are still people out there wh...

— Hayes G.

What My Clients Say

Steve went above and beyond for us. We sold two properties with him, as well as bought our dream home. He was prompt in answering all of our questions and was very efficient in getting our properties sold.

— Katie M.

What My Clients Say

Steve was beyond amazing. “Incredible” doesn’t even begin to capture the level of service he provided. His knowledge of the Northern Colorado real estate market is unmatched, not just at a regional level, but down to individual neighborhoods, blocks, and even specific homes. He has a rare ability to identify the unique features that make a house truly special, or spot red flags that others might miss. Th...

— Caden H.

What My Clients Say

We recently had the pleasure of working with John Simmons, Steve Baumgaertner, and John’s Business Manager, Tiffany Breitbarth of C3 Real Estate Solutions, to sell our home during what has been one of the most challenging real estate markets in the past 30 years. From start to finish, their professionalism, experience, and dedication were evident in every step of the process. One of the main reasons we c...

— Tim H.

What My Clients Say

One of the best! We have bought and sold 6 homes over the years, which has given us experience with 12 agents in 5 states. Steve, our 13th agent, is at the top of our list of agents and one of two agents we’d go back to in a heartbeat. Beyond the 5-star ratings for local knowledge, process expertise, responsiveness, and negotiation skills, he was extremely patient in helping us transition to the state an...

— Buyer

What My Clients Say

Steve was great to work with through the entire process. He was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had during the process. He was open and honest about what our expectations should be in the market we were selling in and how we should prepare the house. He did a great job of getting photos, staging the house for us, marketing the house, and getting the word out locally. His hard work culmina...

— Lora C.

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