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Nicole Strom
REALTOR, Associate Broker, MRP, ABR #100085955
The Platinum Group, REALTORS®
6760 Corporate Drive, Ste 300
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919
(719) 922-0102
About
Nicole is an approachable and experienced full-time REALTOR® who is dedicated to providing exceptional service to her clients. As a retired Army military spouse, she understands the unique needs and challenges that relocating families may face when it comes to buying or selling a home. With her extensive knowledge and personal experience, Nicole is able to offer valuable insights and support throughout the entire real estate process.
Nicole holds a Bachelor Degree in Marketing, which gives her a solid foundation in effective strategies to market properties and reach potential buyers. She leverages her expertise to create compelling listings that highlight the unique features and selling points of her clients' homes. By utilizing the latest marketing techniques, Nicole ensures maximum exposure for her clients' properties, thus attracting the right buyers and achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.
One of Nicole's passions is educating her clients. She firmly believes that well-informed clients make the best decisions. Nicole takes the time to patiently explain each step of the transaction process, empowering her clients to make confident and informed choices.
Nicole is committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the real estate industry. She actively seeks out and embraces the latest technologies to benefit her clients. From virtual reality tours to drone photography, Nicole harnesses the power of technology to provide her clients with a competitive edge. By utilizing advanced data analysis and other innovative resources, she ensures that her clients have access to the most cutting-edge solutions available in the real estate industry.
When she is not helping her clients achieve their real estate goals, Nicole enjoys staying active and exploring the great outdoors. She also believes in giving back to her community and dedicates her time to volunteering with local organizations that support military families and veterans.
If you are looking for a REALTOR® who is both approachable and professional, committed to excellence, armed with marketing expertise, passionate about educating clients and dedicated to utilizing the latest technologies, Nicole is the ideal choice.
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Colorado Springs is officially a buyer’s market! Realtor.com’s new Market Clock report lists Colorado Springs as one of only three buyer’s markets in the entire West. Denver is right on the edge of becoming one too. Honestly? The official label is new, but it has felt like a buyer’s market here since May of 2025. If you’ve bought or sold in the last year and a half, you’ve probably felt it too! Here’s why that matters if you’ve been priced out of Denver: The September median single-family price was $610,000 in metro Denver and $479,000 here in the Pikes Peak region. That’s $131,000 less! With 10% down at 7.4%, that’s roughly $800 a month less in principal and interest (your lender can run your exact numbers). On top of that, buyers here are often negotiating five-figure seller concessions, and many use them to buy down their rate. For some families, the drive up I-25 may be worth the savings... plus the trails, the views, and the hometown feel Colorado Springs is known for. Curious what concessions look like in the part of town you love? I can share the averages by area. And if you’re thinking about moving but aren’t sure you want to sell, you’re not alone. Since 2022, I’ve helped 26 homeowners turn their homes into investment properties. I’d love to show you what your numbers could look like now and 10 years from now. #ColoradoSprings #BuyersMarket #DenverToColoradoSprings #ColoradoRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting
I attended the State of the City on Friday, and this slide made me so proud of our town! Since 2017, homelessness in Colorado Springs has stayed essentially flat (-0.1%), while Denver is up 92.2%, Aurora 81.3%, and Albuquerque 136.1%. What really got me was the veteran numbers. In January 2026, 131 veterans were counted as homeless in El Paso County, down from about 195 the year before. That’s roughly one-third fewer in one year! This matters so much here. We’re home to five military installations: Fort Carson, Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, the Air Force Academy, and Cheyenne Mountain SFS. About 1 in 7 Colorado Springs residents is a veteran (around 54,500 people), and more than 350 service members transition out of the military from our local bases every month. Nationally, veteran homelessness is projected to drop 8.2% this year, the biggest decline in over a decade. There’s still work to do, and a one-night count never tells the whole story. But as a retired Army spouse, I’m grateful for every organization and volunteer helping our veterans find a place to call home. If you know a veteran who needs support, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is a great place to start. #ColoradoSprings #Veterans #MilitaryFamilies #FortCarson #StateOfTheCity
Keys in hand at 19 and 20 years old! I could not be prouder of my buyers, who just closed on their dream home in Rockvale. These two came in with so much conviction. They did their homework, met with their lender early, asked all the right questions, and never lost sight of their goal, even when the process asked for patience. I will be honest: I wish I had thought about homeownership with this kind of grit at their age. They are starting to build their future years ahead of where most people begin, and that head start matters. If you have ever wondered whether you are too young to buy, age is not the deciding factor. Credit, income, savings, and a clear plan are what count, and a conversation with a lender is the best place to start. Getting prepared early also helps things move quickly. With the lender I partner with, many of my buyers close in two weeks or less! Congratulations, you two. Enjoy every moment in your new home!
