About Philip Mervis
Summit County Realtor
Extensive Summit County Service
I am grateful to be part of this beautiful mountain community and to be able to significantly give back to it. In that latter regard, volunteering locally is a core part of who I am. My involvement helping others here in Summit County is also the thing regarding which I'm most proud.
Starting more than 15 years ago, I helped a number of local nonprofits improve their online experiences, including Advocates for Victims of Assault, Adopt an Angel and Education Foundation of the Summit. As a past co-director of the Evo3 Foundation, I had the opportunity to assist local nonprofit organizations as well as help kids and senior citizens in better utilizing technology. Having enjoyed working with seniors so much, I currently serve the Summit Senior Center as vice-president of its board of directors and as the organizer for its tech help team. Helping Summit County seniors during the Covid pandemic has truly been one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, nonprofit experiences of my life. I'd love to help you become a part of our fantastic community and make your own Summit County dreams become a reality.
Unparalled Client Service
Buying or selling a home is an important decision. Having lived in Summit County for 22 years and served as a realtor for more than 17 of them, I possess the local knowledge and experience to assist with your real estate needs. And, my client reviews demonstrate my dedication to providing only the very highest level of service to everyone with whom I work.
In addition to serving as a Summit County realtor for more than 17 years, I've also practiced as a licensed Colorado attorney. While I don't serve as a lawyer for my real estate clients, that background nonetheless allows me to provide the high level of detail orientation needed to expertly manage your real estate transaction. Additionally, I have considerable corporate experience, which includes having led client management teams in achieving a broad range of customer service goals. Furthermore, I am part-owner of other local businesses that are adjacent to the real estate space, including Summit Local Agent (serving self-managed short-term rental owners) and Summit 3D Tours (providing virtual tours and aerial photography to local realtors).
From these combined fields of varied expertise, I developed a client-focused perspective that is critical in bringing your Summit County property search to a successful close. If you'd like to discuss the local market or want to visit any Summit County property, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Employing the Right Online Tools
With a background that includes work in the technology sector, I have built websites for a variety of Summit County nonprofits on a volunteer basis as well as the site you're currently visiting. This site provides the most complete source of Summit County MLS listings currently available, and I continually iterate its design to make it as easy as possible to use. Whether you're local or outside Summit County, I employ a variety of online resources to more closely connect you with the local real estate process. My sole aim is to clarify and simplify your transaction. This innovative approach is focused on providing you with true excellence in client service and communication.
What Clients Say
Betty D.
17:26 29 Nov 22
Philip Mervis is highly recommended as a Summit County and surrounding area realtor. Throughout the process, the search, viewing different... properties, the contract phase and transition into the closing was flawless. He is very detailed oriented, personable, and always willing to answer our questions. His expertise in all phases of the real estate process is impressive and he sincerely wants you to be comfortable with your decision.During our search and property viewings, he assisted in our decision process by comparing and contrasting the areas within our criteria. He went beyond the typical agent by introducing and familiarizing us with the different neighborhoods and making good recommendations on restaurants, businesses, services and community activities. Because we were doing much of this transaction remotely, his organization skills and expertise made the process proceed smoothly. He helped by sending photos, communicating often, and making us comfortable knowing the details and process was moving forward towards the closing. Even though the deal is done, we will be keeping in contact with Phil knowing that we have made a new friend. Your decision to work with him will be a good one.read more
Alex B.
17:50 03 Jun 22
We had a fantastic experience working with Phil. Even though we were looking for a smaller property in Summit County, he always made time to answer... our questions - no matter how long it took, including nights and weekends. He's extremely knowledgeable in the fast changing short term rental rules in Summit County, and his expertise in this area was invaluable to us. The best part is he's a very genuine and caring person. He made us feel comfortable and we never felt pressured in our decisions. He has great relationships with local lenders, other agents, HOA boards, etc and was happy to leverage those relationships to help us any way he could. I'd recommend Phil to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Summit County, and can't thank him enough for all his help!read more
Lauri E.
02:57 01 Jun 22
Phil was incredibly knowledgeable and looked at each potential property with an eagle eye. He came prepared with printouts and reports that helped... us analyze our options. He is also friendly and eager to help! Top recommendation.read more
Nick V.
22:22 29 Apr 22
We worked with Phil on two transactions in Summit County and couldn't be happier with having him be our realtor. His willingness to do whatever it... takes to find the right property then complete a transaction makes him the perfect realtor among a sea of average realtors. I should mention that our two transactions were 6.5 years apart and we received the same consistently good service from Phil for both transactions which says a lot about his character. I can't recommend Phil enough if you need a Summit County realtor!read more
Martin J.
15:17 07 Apr 22
I have known Phil Mervis for several years through volunteer work at the Summit Senior Center. Of the many realtors in the county, we went with Phil... as he had the right mojo. Our residence had three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It also had a walk-out basement. Phil had drone pictures taken of the outside of the residence. Once everything was out of the house, he took pictures of the inside. Those pictures allowed the prospective buyer to look at the room, then go to the window and see the view outside. The sales price, after several offers, sold for top dollar. Phil gets five out of five stars.read more
Catherine Diamond V.
15:12 07 Apr 22
We have been through two transactions with Phil and he is the best of the best compared to other realtors we have worked with in the past. Phil is... very responsive, doesn't miss a detail and creates a friendship with his clients that last beyond closing. We know we can count on him for anything and everything house related well after the transaction is complete. I highly recommend Phil!read more
Angie P.
21:27 02 Jan 22
We have worked with many real estate agents and other like-professionals, and Phil is at the top of the heap. He was incredibly responsive and... thoughtful in all of our interactions. He understood what we were looking for and provided exemplary advice about how to proceed. We would very highly recommend Phil and we are grateful for all of his help!read more
Patrick H.
23:05 18 Sep 21
Phil helped us find the right property during a very challenging market for buyers in Summit county, giving us many video tours, and heading to a... newly listed property on extremely short notice to make sure we had a chance to see any property that came on the market and caught our attention.After having been a real estate investor and involved in the market for a number of years, Phil has been the most thorough, honest, and helpful agent I have worked with. He was keenly focused on helping us find a place we loved at a price that was within our budget and in line with current market prices.While not a replacement for a contractor, he was knowledgeable about home features, structure, systems, and common failure points to help us foresee potential issues and needed repairs with the properties we saw.We really appreciated the help Phil provided to us during our home search and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new home in Summit county or the surrounding area!read more
William L.
23:18 17 Sep 21
We were so glad we found Philip. He was ALL-IN and working hard to help us sell our house. We were very impressed with how responsive he was and... extremely professional. He was "One-stop Shopping". He staged our house and provided wonderful pictures to enhance our property. When the amazing offers came in, he helped us navigate through our many options. It took less than a week to sell. Thanks, Philip!!!read more
Pratima P.
01:08 25 Aug 21
Phil really worked really hard to find us a condo in a location of our choice in a timely manner. He followed through the entire process of the... purchase.read more
Sammy C.
23:11 22 Jun 21
Phil has yet again proven to be the best realtor in the history of all realtors! He has helped us both buy and sell homes in Summit County, CO. He... most recently helped us sell our single family home and I’m so happy we had him right by our side throughout the entire process! He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and just such a great person. He helped us to get 12 over asking offers within a few short days of listing! Crazy! We refer him to everyone we know looking to buy or sell because he is just the best!read more
Matthew S.
19:32 12 Jan 21
I found Phil by simply searching the internet for best realtors in summit county - and that is exactly what I got after purchasing my first home with... him. Phil was extremely helpful in educating me and also being sure to not put any pressure on me, he spent hours and hours going to different places with us explaining the process, and was probably the most responsive person I have ever worked with in my career and personal life. Phil even suggested writing up contracts at any hour of the day/night for places we may not even submit so we could get an idea and learning of the process - above and beyond. To land a home in summit in this market you need to be right on top of it, and Phil is exactly that. With his backgrounds in tech, law, real estate, you name it, he brings an entirely complete professional background through all aspects of the transaction. Professionalism and realty excellence aside, Phil is just an awesome person to be around and keeps great energy throughout the highs and lows of the home buying cycle.read more
Mitch J.
03:25 31 Dec 20
We worked with Phil for a year and a half, closing on a new construction condo. Purchasing a new construction property can be very confusing and... frustrating at times. Phil did an excellent job of helping us every step of the way. Phil made this transaction stress free. He always represented our best interest to the builders and developers, which often resulted in a positive outcome for us. Phil’s eye for detail saved us time and money by catching things in the contract we had missed. Without Phil, this process would have been convoluted, frustrating, and extremely stressful. Phil is extremely knowledgeable, detailed oriented, and proactive. We cannot recommend Phil enough.read more
Mackenzie M.
23:44 22 Dec 20
Phil was excellent in helping us find a condo for our family. He was very detailed, friendly and went over the top to get things done that we needed... with our property. Highly recommend!read more
Vera D.
23:28 16 Nov 20
We've worked with quite a few realtors over the years. They were all competent professionals who did their job well. Phil Mervis, however, set a new... standard. He is meticulously thorough, immediately responsive, easy to work with, and an excellent mediator and problem solver (skills which made the process of selling our home almost stress-free). He approaches his work with intelligence and commitment and goes not only the extra mile but well beyond it. We were extremely impressed!read more
Joe L.
16:57 15 Nov 20
Philip was our agent when we purchased our condo 14 years ago and he was the agent when we sold it this year and he was excellent in both cases. He... is very knowledgeable about the market and provided valuable insights into how to market our condo. He went out of his way to help us when we had problems with our remodeling project. I would recommend Philip to anyone looking for a real estate agent in Summit County.read more
yihong W.
23:24 14 Nov 20
Phil is the best real estate agent I've ever worked with! He is professional and he knows the Summit Country market very well. He is always available... when we have questions even after we closed on our condo. We highly recommend him!read more
Adam M.
16:13 08 Sep 20
Phil was a fantastic resource while searching for a Summit County condo. He showed me multiple different neighborhoods and buildings and went through... the pros and cons of each based on what I told him my preferences were. He was very honest and even let me know which ones wouldn't be a good fit for me while we were touring places. He wasn't pushy and just trying to get a sale, he was very helpful and wanted to be sure I was getting the correct place. In the end we found the right place for me well below my original budget!read more
Teal J.
20:54 06 Sep 20
Where to begin? We first worked with Phil 7 years ago when looking for a home in Summit County. He listened to our wants and was incredibly patient... and attentive to our needs. To say that my husband is picky would be an understatement, but Phil stuck with us and finally found the home which we would love for 7 years. When we decided to relocate, of course Phil was the first person we called. He worked closely with us to determine the best marketing strategy even in this time of Covid and all the difficulties this brought with it. We sold our home in short time, and were grateful to have Phil always there to help us through the process and support us in every way possible. Not only was he the perfect realtor for us, but we have come to consider him a wonderful friend.read more
Barbara G.
21:01 09 Aug 20
Phil Mervis worked with me for over 2 years helping me to really know the neighborhoods I was considering for my new full-time residence. Very... knowledgeable, Phil researched to provide complete answers to my many detailed questions. I highly recommend his services with his attention to the details comprising a legal real estate transaction. Plus he is just a really nice guy!read more
Melissa H.
21:49 08 Aug 20
Philip helped us buy a condo in Summit County this summer. From the first time we met in March until the day we closed in July he was nothing other... than proactive, helpful, kind, responsive and professional. His knowledge of the Summit market and experience in the area helped make the process much less confusing and low pressure than I anticipated for the county. Can't recommend working with Philip highly enough!read more
Brian F.
15:55 20 Jun 20
Phil helped me to sell a condo in Dillon, and as a first-time seller, I couldn't have asked for a better agent to work with. Every step of the way,... Phil was straightforward, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly.Phil's experience is a huge asset. He has a deep understanding of Summit County real estate trends, and provided very useful insight throughout the listing and sale process.I would work with Phil again 100%.read more
Stacy J K.
14:48 13 Mar 20
One of the most professional and knowledgeable realtors I have ever worked with. Knows the market, comparables, listens to you and answers all of... your questions. If you are going to buy in Summit, you should partner with him as it will be an enjoyable and prosperous time.read more
Dan S.
17:58 06 Mar 20
Phil was great to work with as a buyer and a seller. He took care of all the details I wouldn't have ever thought of, and is very knowledgeable in... the Summit county market. I've worked with a lot of realtors in the past, and Phil is by far the best of them all.read more
Tracey C.
18:25 05 Mar 20
Phil was best real estate agent we've ever worked with. Incredible rapport with his clients and a honed attention to detail.
Michelle C.
00:14 23 Jan 20
I started working with Phil in the late spring of 2018 to help a condo in Summit County. I reside full time in Denver and didn’t have a lot of time... to explore the new developments in the Summit County area.By June of 2018, we found exactly what I was looking for and went under contract in July of 2018. The property was new construction that took close to18 months to complete.Phil was extremely engaged the entire process and kept me up-to-date with the builder’s updates, scheduled onsite meetings with the developers agent so that I could see progress etc. This was my 1st time purchasing a pre-construction property but with Phil’s legal background; I felt very informed with regards to the contract I was signing.Phil took the time to sit down with me and go through every aspect of the contract. From beginning to end; Phil was an absolute professional and I definitely got my money’s worth!I’d highly recommend Phil…you won’t be disappointed!read more
Brian L.
14:52 07 Jan 20
Philip Mervis is a one-of-a-kind real estate agent. My wife began to look at homes in the Summit County area and quickly realized she needed someone... local. Enter stage left, Philip Mervis. My wife somehow knew immediately Philip was as honest as they came and could be fully trusted and counted on to help her on her search.Philip’s background as a lawyer didn’t exactly hurt either. Let me tell you, this man is detail oriented but never lost sight of the big picture. He was exhaustive in his research leaving no stone unturned. This coupled with significant inside knowledge of the rental market made Philip a perfect fit.The stage was set and Philip performed to what I’d call a standing ovation. My wife found the house she wanted, Philip made sure we were both happy about it – after all, feelings are very important – and we now have a home facing Quandary Mountain, one of Colorado’s 14ers. In a nutshell, we found Philip to be wonderful and even fun to work with – he is ethically and morally rock solid, diligent and tireless in nature.So Philip, on with the show. Continue on with your great work. We’re exiting stage right.read more
JIll V.
21:19 22 Oct 19
Phil has done a fantastic job for us! His attention to detail and his concern for clarity made working with him easy and enjoyable. I give him my... highest recommendation!read more
Sammy M.
20:33 01 Sep 19
Philip is awesome. He acted as transaction broker for a house we bought (as we didn’t come to the table with a realtor) and was so pleasant to work... with. We had never previously worked with a realtor. Now, as we search for our next home off the beaten path in and around Summit County, he is always willing to discuss all the options of renovations, what lending issues may or may not come up in terms of the house condition, comps in the area, location and access, business and investing ideas, and pretty much any other topic we have questions about! He is a wealth of information and we really value his time and energy he puts into each showing (and we’ve seen a bunch)!! We highly recommend him!read more
Jordan L.
02:14 25 Jun 19
Phil is a great guy and an awesome realtor! Made me feel supremely comfortable with his negotiating abilities and selling skills. We used him as our... realtor to sell our Treehouse condo in Silverthorne and he couldn't have done a better job or gotten us more money for our investment! It sold as the highest priced 2 bedroom 1 bath unit in the complex!read more
Shawn G.
02:30 07 May 19
Philip was a true professional. I met Philip over the phone when he return an inquiry I filled out online. We live in Texas and were inquiring about... a condo in keystone resort area. Philip responded quickly to the online inquiry and treated me as if I was sitting right in front of him. He was very knowledgeable about the summit area and really made me feel comfortable even though we were so far away. Philip went out of his way to work with the management companies to see when units would be available to view. He also worked with the management companies of the units we were interested in to see what the annual earning were if we decide to rent. He made himself available to check into any properties I found that I had interest. He went above and beyond and patiently did a FaceTime walk though of the unit we fell in love with. He managed ever step of the process all the way to our mobile closing. There was never a time that I didn’t know exactly where things stood and what was happening next. I highly recommend Philip for your residential needs in Summit County. Thank you Philip!read more
HEATHER S.
12:45 11 Mar 19
Phil Marvis went above and beyond the duty of realtor. From getting the property ready to be put on the market to the closing, he was thorough,... professional, and kind. Our condo was sold quickly and for more than we expected it would be sold for. We are very thankful we chose Phil !read more
Laura G.
20:51 06 Dec 18
We had a great experience working with Philip when we sold our condo. He was always available to answer our questions and proactively kept us on... track with any upcoming events we needed to be involved with. He has a keen attention to detail and is very easy to work with. He has extensive knowledge of the area and market conditions and truly was a pleasure to work with!read more
Dorothy H.
01:08 02 Nov 18
Working with Phil as my realtor was a breath of fresh air. Not only was he responsive, but he also offered me advice that helped me to save thousands... of dollars on the purchase of my first property. He is very knowledgeable about real estate, the laws concerning it and the counties that he works in. After working with other agents that had ultimately cost me the property I was trying to buy, I was skeptical of everyone. Phil eased my mind and gave all of the guidance and explanations that I needed along the way. He exceeded my expectations by miles and made the process feel seemless. I highly recommend Phil!read more
L A.
23:43 24 Oct 18
I highly recommend Philip for your real estate needs in Summit Co. Rarely have I encountered a realtor as hard-working, intelligent, patient,... responsive, and friendly as Philip. He went beyond what I expected of a realtor and provided us with all the information necessary to make an informed decision to purchase, He was available, answering our calls immediately or giving us a callback within a couple of hours. If he didn't know the answer to our question, he would do the research and get us an answer or provide us with a resource to answer our questions. He's also very detail oriented, reading through contracts or HOA covenant and pointing out issues for us to focus on. We enjoyed working with him so much that we hope to keep him as a friend.read more
Ann K.
18:52 15 Oct 18
Phil was the real estate agent for an owner of a property that I thought I was going to purchase. I ended up not buying that place, but because I... was so impressed with Phil's knowledge and attention to detail, I chose to use him as my agent. It has been absolutely fantastic working with him, and I am now the proud owner of my dream home.read more
Joan T.
05:30 15 Oct 18
Over the past 3 years I have worked with Philip on 4 real estate transactions; 2 as buyer, 2 as seller. From this experience I can truly say Philip... is an exceptional realtor, extremely thorough with great attention to all details with the added benefit of having a legal background as a lawyer. His review of all sorts of contracts has been exceptional and of great help and guidance to me. Philip routinely goes way beyond what a typical realtor would do to make a sale, making sure all parties involved have all the information they need and more. He facilitates and promotes communication with all parties, starting from the minute he lists or shows a property, making each transaction I have had with him a smooth process. He strives to have everyone on both sides happy and satisfied with the realty transaction. Philip also provides extensive local reference lists for every imaginable home service and I have used many of his references with great results. Lastly, after working closely with Philip over the past 3 years, including on a new home construction contract that has taken more than 2 years to close, he has become a good and trusted friend. I can't say that about any other realtor I have used over the past 30+ years. I highly recommend Philip as realtor.read more
Oliver L.
22:52 06 Aug 18
I would highly recommend Phillip to anyone buying or selling property in Summit County. Not only does he have the local market knowledge, legal... expertise, and negotiating skill to make him a top choice, he also has the interpersonal and communication skills to make the real estate experience and transaction less stressful and more satisfying.My wife and I approached Phil to get look at a few potential properties and felt so comfortable with his knowledge and approach that we began working with him exclusively. Over the course of the next four months, he kept us informed, showed us potential places over skype, and helped educate us on the market and his experienced perspective of pro's and con's.Phil always went the extra mile to help us, had lots of contacts we could leverage, and kept on top of what we wanted.It was a pleasure to work with him and we would highly recommend him to all.Best,Oliver & Jordanaread more
Brian C.
15:55 10 Apr 18
It was a pleasure working with Phil to sell our ski condo. He's the perfect balance of smart, kind, but a tough negotiator. He has tons of local... knowledge of the real estate markets in Summit County, which had a big impact on making our sale go very smooth.read more
lo L.
19:20 28 Mar 18
Philip was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Summit County marketplace and market trends.... Philip helped us purchase a condo 12 years ago and he helped us sell it this year – way above our asking price! He was professional, patient and easy to work with. He was solely our advocate throughout the buying and selling process. Philip was great at communicating with us and kept us well informed at all times. He was also available to answer all our questions and worked with us at a distance. It was a breeze working with Philip and he even made the closing process super easy by scheduling it on the Front Range at our convenience. Philip went above and beyond taking care of our needs and followed through with us after the sale of our condo. He made sure a cracked window was repaired properly and took extra steps to make sure it got done. We fully trusted Philip and had a great buying and selling experience with him. I would be happy to work with him again and I recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.read more
Martin H.
16:00 24 Mar 18
Phil was recommended to us by friends who had also been his clients. As we were living on the East coast at the time, our shopping trips to... Silverthorne were limited, brief and needed to be highly productive. Phil's communication with us both before, during and after our trips out there was exceptional. He kept us constantly updated on listings' activity both online and through phone calls; and he took the time to preview showings himself in order to be sure that he could answer all our questions during walk-throughs. His expertise in legal matters was an invaluable resource throughout our purchase and relocation experience. Now, as new residents of Silverthorne, we have benefitted greatly from not only his professional expertise but his friendship as well.read more
Tim S.
15:12 15 Mar 18
Worked with Phil to sell our condo in Silverthorne. What a great experience. He was extremely attentive and was on the ball. He turned everything... around very quickly and I always felt he represented our interests very well. He truly wants to do right by you and that is something that is hard to find in the real estate industry sometimes.read more
Samara C.
16:14 13 Mar 18
Working with Phil was a wonderful experience for our family. From start to finish, he made sure that everything was in our best interests and was... able to secure our dream vacation /rental condo at a fair price in an extremely competitive real estate market. Post-closing, Phil has become a friend to the family and has looked after our property for us. He is a rare find in the real estate business!read more
Sarah T.
05:16 22 Feb 18
I was a first-time homebuyer who was unsure of how to even go about buying a new home, and Philip Mervis was the perfect realtor to guide me through... the process. Philip took the time to help me understand what I needed to do to get prequalified for a mortgage. His website was a useful tool that was so easy to use and understand and allowed me to see all of the different neighborhoods and what they had to offer. I knew the market was a difficult one and properties in my price range were going fast. He set up listing alerts to let me know immediately when properties in my price range came on the market. When one of the alerts arrived, I was able to be the first one to get into a showing for a Wildernest townhome. Philp quickly drafted an offer and made me feel like I was getting the best price possible in a competitive market. Throughout the process I felt like I was in great hands. When my offer was accepted for the home of my dreams, I knew my transaction was going to be handled with a high level of expertise and that everything was going to go smoothly.There are many realtors in Summit County, and I truly felt like I had found the best who would take care of my real estate needs throughout the transaction. I would highly recommend Philip. His real estate knowledge and professionalism are exceptional.read more
