Realtor · 8z Real Estate · Denver
Your first home,without the guesswork.
Kyndra Forszt has guided first-time buyers across the west side of the Denver metro since 2015. She and her partners renovate homes too, so she can tell you what a 1960s ranch will really need before you write an offer.
- from 41 Zillow reviews
- 5.0
- homes sold, per Zillow
- 85
- licensed in Colorado
- Since 2015
- native, born and raised
- Denver
Before you write an offer
What a house really takes.
A 1960s ranch can be a great first home. It can also need a roof, a furnace and a sewer line in the same five years. Here are the seven things Kyndra looks at first, what to ask about each, and why it matters.
“…look at the actual numbers, not just the headlines.”
The roof
- Ask
- How old is it, has it been repaired or replaced, and is there paperwork?
- Look at
- Curled or missing shingles outside, water stains on the ceilings inside.
- Why it matters
- It is one of the biggest single repairs on any house, and its age is easy to learn before you write an offer instead of after.
Furnace and air conditioning
- Ask
- How old is each unit, and when was it last serviced?
- Look at
- The data plate on each unit shows the year it was made.
- Why it matters
- The ages tell you whether a replacement belongs in your first few years in the house. That is money to plan for, not a surprise.
The sewer line
- Ask
- Has the line from the house to the street been scoped, and when?
- Look at
- A sewer scope runs a camera through the line. It is its own inspection, ordered next to the general one.
- Why it matters
- The line is buried under the yard, so a general home inspection does not see inside it. On older lots, roots and aging pipe are what the camera looks for.
The electrical panel
- Ask
- How old is the panel, has the wiring been updated, and was past work permitted?
- Look at
- City and county building departments keep the permit records.
- Why it matters
- Houses from this era were wired for far fewer appliances than people run today. Your inspector will say whether the panel or wiring needs an electrician.
Windows
- Ask
- Are they original or replaced, and when?
- Look at
- Fog between the panes means a failed seal. Open and lock a few.
- Why it matters
- Windows change how a house feels and what it costs to heat every month, and replacing a whole house of them is a project to price before you buy.
Foundation and drainage
- Ask
- Has the foundation had repairs, and is there paperwork or a warranty that transfers?
- Look at
- Cracks in basement walls and floors, doors that stick, and where the downspouts send the water.
- Why it matters
- The Colorado Geological Survey calls swelling soil "a common and sometimes serious problem in Colorado that is capable of causing severe damage to houses." Water is what moves it, so drainage matters as much as the walls.
Radon
- Ask
- Has the house been tested, and is there a mitigation system?
- Look at
- A radon test can be added to your inspection.
- Why it matters
- Colorado's health department says radon is "responsible for approximately 500 lung cancer deaths annually in Colorado." Basements and walkouts sit closest to the soil it comes from.
Every item here belongs in front of your home inspector before you close. Kyndra reads the report with you and helps you decide what to ask the seller to fix.
A list of questions to ask, not lending, tax or legal advice.
About Kyndra
Born and raised in Denver.
Before real estate, Kyndra spent ten years serving in fine-dining restaurants downtown. She has been licensed since 2015. She spent about seven years on one team, The Umphress Group, before joining 8z Real Estate's Denver Central office in February 2025.
Most of her clients are buying a first home: 11 of her 41 Zillow reviews say so. Many of the rest are past clients buying or selling again.
She and her partners also renovate homes and bring them to market, which is where the checklist above comes from.
- from 41 Zillow reviews
- 5.0
- sales, per Zillow
- 85
- first licensed in Colorado
- 2015
Homes for sale
Homes worth a closer look
Until her live MLS feed is connected, the homes here are labeled illustrations, not listings. Once it is, this shows homes for sale that match what Kyndra chooses in her Studio.
$865,000
Bow Mar Heights, Denver
Updated mid-century with a beamed vaulted ceiling
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,050 sq ft · 0.25 ac
$719,000
Bear Valley, Denver
Updated ranch with an open kitchen and a finished basement
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,380 sq ft · 0.21 ac
$659,000
Arvada
1970s two-story with a brick front and a covered porch
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,260 sq ft · 0.19 ac
$629,000
Green Mountain, Lakewood
Split-level with a xeric front yard below Green Mountain
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sq ft · 0.22 ac
$549,000
Harvey Park, Denver
Red-brick ranch with a picture window on a tree-lined street
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sq ft · 0.17 ac
$529,000
Westminster
Brick ranch with a back gate onto open space
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sq ft · 0.18 ac
Preview: these homes are illustrations, not real listings. Real listings appear here once 8z Real Estate approves IDX for this site and the feed is connected. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Updated Oct 8, 5:21 PM.
Recently sold
From Bear Valley to Brighton.
Recent sales from Kyndra's 8z website, including homes she and her partners renovated and brought to market.
Sold4611 S Perry WayFour-bedroom ranch in Bow Mar Heights, renovated by Kyndra and her partners, sold May 2026. 
Sold9623 Meade CourtFour-bedroom ranch on a cul-de-sac in Skyland Village, Westminster, sold December 2025. 
Sold7630 Pierce StreetFour-bedroom brick ranch near Lake Arbor in Arvada, renovated by Kyndra and her partners, sold December 2025. 
Sold896 Willow DriveThree-bedroom two-story in the Berkshire neighborhood of Brighton, sold May 2025. 
Sold2723 S Knoxville WayFive-bedroom 1962 two-story in Bear Valley, renovated by Kyndra and her partners, sold March 2025.
Photos and sales as published on Kyndra's 8z Real Estate website.
Selling with Kyndra
Know what the buyer's inspector will find, before they do.
Kyndra walks your house with the same list buyers use. You decide what to fix, what to leave and how to price it, with the actual numbers in front of you.
A renovator's walk-through
Roof, furnace and air conditioning, sewer line, panel, windows and drainage. You hear what a buyer's inspector is likely to flag before the house is listed, not after an offer comes in.
Design and staging help
She and her partners finish their own renovations, and sellers bring her in to help with design and staging before the photos.
“…from the pictures, staging and the open houses she impressed me.”
Ritchie L., sold in Brighton, Zillow A price from real sales
A market analysis built from recent comparable sales near you, walked through with you in person.
What's your home worth?
A number from real sales, not an algorithm.
Tell Kyndra about your home. She'll prepare a market analysis from recent comparable sales and walk you through it.
8z programs for eligible sellers
Each program has its own eligibility rules and terms on 8z's program pages. Kyndra goes through them with you.
- 8zCash Buy Before SellBuy your next home before you sell this one, so you move once.
- 8zInstant SaleCompare all available cash offers from iBuyers, side by side with listing on the open market.
- 8zListing ConciergeApproved pre-sale improvements with, in 8z's words, "zero up-front expenses and zero interest." A small convenience fee applies.
Meet Hazel
Questions at 9 PM get answers at 9 PM.
Hazel is Kyndra's AI assistant. When something needs Kyndra, Hazel hands it to her with every detail, so you never have to start over.
- Answers Kyndra's phone, texts and this website, any hour
- Explains the next step in plain words
- Books showings and listing consults for Kyndra to confirm
- Hands off to Kyndra with the details of your call
Hazel is an AI assistant, not Kyndra and not a licensed broker. Calls are recorded and chats are saved.
A few evenings with Hazel
- 9:05 PM TueFirst-time buyer“Is this Kyndra? Do I really need 20% down?”Hazel: Said plainly that Hazel is Kyndra's AI assistant, sent the brokerage disclosure before any money talk, then the official CHFA and metroDPA pages. Call with Kyndra set for the next evening.
- 7:40 PM SunHomeowner in Lakewood“What should we fix before we sell our 1960s split-level?”Hazel: No value guessed. Kyndra's market analysis booked, with a walkthrough first so she can see the roof and the basement.
- 10:15 PM MonBuyers moving from Minneapolis“We can only fly in one weekend in November.”Hazel: Disclosure sent, two Saturday showings in Arvada and Westminster held for Kyndra to confirm, Central time noted for every call.
Illustrative moments. People and times are examples.
Reviews
5.0 from 41 Zillow reviews
Every one tied to a sale. What comes up again and again: patient with first-time buyers, there on evenings and weekends, and in your corner when it is time to negotiate.
“As a first-time home buyer, I went into the process knowing very little and feeling pretty overwhelmed. … From day one, Kyndra guided me every step of the way. Her knowledge of the market was clear, and she took the time to explain things in a way that made everything feel manageable.”
“Let me cut to the chase: Kyndra is the best. Kyndra will prioritize your needs and go to bat for you. … When someone else came in with a higher offer, we thought it was over. Kyndra immediately took action and we were able to close. We have this home because of her.”
Breanna H.First-time buyers, Capitol HillZillow, March 2024 “Kyndra helped my partner and me purchase our first home in October 2025, and she was absolutely fabulous to work with! … Even outside of regular hours, including evenings and weekends, she made herself available and ensured we had all the information we needed.”
First-time buyersVirginia Village, DenverZillow, January 2026 “Kyndra was one of the most patient people to work with! I was both picky and struggling with the idea of purchasing a home and she was able to guide me through the process, encourage me and give me space to process things as well. … She is such a kind person and really stuck with me for over a year finding my right place!”
Kellie S.Bought a condo, LittletonZillow, July 2023 “She set aside an entire week to help us since we were coming in from out of town. She went above and beyond at all stages, even helping us out with things after closing by setting up contractors and even letting them in for us. She answered calls, texts and emails at any time of day.”
Aaron H.Moved in from out of town, ArvadaZillow, December 2022 “She quickly got the house listed with beautiful pictures and we had an offer over asking after a weekend of private showings. She was very accommodating due to me being out of state and really helped out on the final days leading up to closing including packing up a lot of things that were left at the property to meet a buyer request.”
Bryan F.Sold from out of state, LakewoodZillow, April 2020 “She would be a great realtor for anyone, but specifically for first time home buyers. She was readily available, took the time to answer my endless questions, and was never discouraged even when I was starting to feel so with the process.”
First-time buyerOriginal ThorntonZillow, January 2024
Excerpts from reviews on Kyndra's Zillow profile, quoted as written. Rated 5.0 on Zillow from 41 reviews as of October 2026.
Contact
Does buying or selling make sense for you right now?
That is the question to start with, whether you're buying a first home or getting ready to sell. Call or text Kyndra, or ask Hazel at any hour.
“I'm always happy to be a resource. No pressure, no sales pitch.”
Office
8z Denver2809 Larimer StDenver, CO 80205
Hazel, any hour
Kyndra's AI assistant answers her phone, texts and this site, and sets up the next step with her.