Community Highlights: Meet Cindie Perry of 5280 Urban Realty LLC, Keller Williams DTC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Cindie Perry

Hi Cindie, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My professional journey has been quite the adventure, spanning several decades across different industries. I actually started in the legal world as a secretary, then promoted into marketing and recruiting, which I really enjoyed—until I hit a bit of a ceiling in terms of growth. Despite the popularity of law shows on TV at that time, law school was not in the cards for me. That’s when I decided to take a leap into the public sector. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to work in various roles in California and Colorado, serving in small cities, large cities, counties, and even higher education. My focus was mostly on leading teams, tackling community challenges, and creating new programs, especially in Public Works and Economic and Community Development.

But, if I’m being honest, residential real estate has been a passion of mine since my 20s. I was (still am) that person who stops into open houses for fun, and I’m pretty sure that’s thanks to my parents. They’d take me and my brother on Sunday drives to check out construction sites and homes for sale—we definitely peeked into a few windows (thankfully, no one got arrested!). Later on, I watched my dad flip a couple of houses, and I just fell in love with the design, the deal-making, and the way real estate connects people to their neighborhoods.

Recently, a couple of big life events pushed me to finally make the full-time leap into real estate. First, we welcomed a new granddaughter, and I realized I wanted more flexibility to spend quality time with her. Second, I felt a strong pull to do some volunteer work in my hometown, Parker, CO. My husband might say I’m impulsive and thrive on change (he’s not entirely wrong), but I like to think I’m more strategic. I made a plan: talked to realtors, figured out what it takes to succeed, took the courses, passed the exams (on the first try, I’m proud to say!), and just started. That was well over a year ago and I’m so glad I did.

One last thing—losing my mom in late 2023 was a wake-up call for me. There’s something about that experience that made me realize life’s too short to wait for “someday.” When I was a kid, I used to ask my mom about the future, and she’d always say “someday.” Well, today is my ‘someday,’ and I’m excited to finally be doing what I’ve always wanted to do.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Has the road been smooth? Definitely not. There have been plenty of struggles along the way.

Entrepreneurial drive though seems to be in my DNA. My dad started two companies after he turned 55, so I guess you could say trying new things runs in the family. (I’m wondering if there’s a DNA test for that!) Like my dad, I had to put off my own big career moves for a while because family always came first. There was a time when I was a single mom with two kids, then came the teenage years (help!) and, of course, college tuition to think about.

Watching my dad’s entrepreneurial journey was definitely inspiring, even though it wasn’t easy for him. His passion for his work is something I think about often, especially when I’m feeling uncertain about my own path.

Honestly, I thought juggling two careers would be easier—turns out, it’s not. (And by “easier,” I mean if you don’t care about having any balance in your life, but that’s definitely not for me.) I was working in both careers for about a year, which basically meant I was working all the time. Last May I finally took the leap and became a full-time realtor. It wasn’t easy leaving a stable, well-paying job that I mostly enjoyed, but it felt like the right time.

One of the biggest compliments I’ve ever received came from a community leader I worked with in the public sector. He told me, “You’re brave.” That comment stuck with me when I was making the decision to go full-time into real estate. I didn’t take the leap lightly —it was a decision made with intention, financial planning, and a strategy to grow my business through a next level service model. And let’s not forget the incredible support system I have. My tribe of friends, family, and colleagues are always there to keep me grounded and push me forward when things feel overwhelming.

If I have one piece of advice for anyone facing a big decision, it’s this: surround yourself with a strong support network. It makes all the difference.

We’ve been impressed with 5280 Urban Realty LLC, Keller Williams DTC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I’m an associate broker with Keller Williams’ DTC office, and I view my purpose to be a resource for my clients in all things real estate. To me, my role goes way beyond just helping people buy or sell a house. I want to be the go-to person my clients can rely on, whether they are moving across town or across the country, need a closet design firm or a trusted contractor to finish their basement—just hit me up! If your yard needs some sprucing up, I’ve got someone for that too. And when the market shifts, I make sure to keep my clients informed if it’s time to consider a refinance or make that move.

The most important thing for me is building a relationship based on trust and action that holds up over time. That’s how I’ve always operated throughout my career, and it’s worked well for me. Plus, it just feels right.

Outside of real estate, I wear a lot of hats. I’m a wife, mom, grandmom, dog mom, sister, and I volunteer on the Town of Parker’s Public Art Committee. (I should probably mention that my husband is an artist, so I have a deep appreciation for the hard work, vision, and creativity that artists share with us total strangers —it’s something we all get to enjoy, thanks to them!)

We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
This question made me literally chuckle out loud. My answer – “A lot and almost nothing.”

It’s all about perspective. I’ve been “lucky” to turn down certain roles, and I’ve also been “lucky” to accept some amazing ones where I had incredible mentors. Then there were the roles that were frustrating and challenging which some may label ‘bad luck’ —but I grew from those too, just in different ways.

I really believe luck (good or bad) is what you make of the situation. But, I do keep a “good vibes” crystal in my office… just in case! 😊

Contact Info:

• Website: www.cindieperry.kw.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindieperryrealtor/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CindiePerryRealtor/