Tara Meekma

Tara Meekma

Broker Associate

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Specialties

Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Relocation, Short-Sale

Education

Northwestern College - Mass Communications
University of Iowa
Client Testimonials

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★★★★★

"I've known Tara since college.  When I decided to start looking at buying the house she met with me to go over the process.  She was with me every step of the way.  Her communication through the process was exceptional and I always felt like I had the information I needed.  She is also very attentive to your needs and will meet you on your level.  There were times I was getting frustrated at not finding the places for the amount I wanted to spend.  She was patient but also encouraging.  I trusted Tara 100% through this process and in the end it totally paid off.  Towards closing she did everything to help me out and guide me through the process.  She is very professional and knows what she is doing.  I was in great hands with Tara!  I would highly recommend her!" - Wade N.

★★★★★
"Tara was a pleasure to work with and she went above and beyond to help us with our house search! We have very busy schedules and therefore limited time, but Tara made it work! We had specifics that were very important to us and she went out of her way to show us houses that fit this. This was very important to us due to our limited time! We ended up finding the perfect house, so thank you very much!" - Sarah A.

★★★★★
"Quite simply, Tara sets the standard for realtors! She was on top of every detail, every transaction and kept us informed throughout the entire selling and buying process. Not only is she a consumate professional, but she's very personable and treats you like a friend, not a client. My wife and I cannot say enough positive things about her services. We highly recommend Tara Meekma to anyone who is looking for a dependable realtor."

★★★★★
"Tara was the absolute best for helping me find my dream home house! She was extremely helpful with all the details you need for purchasing your first home, and was so much fun to work with. I'd recommend Tara to all my friends and family who are house hunting. " - Kim R.

★★★★★
"Working with Tara as an agent from IL/WI has been a fantastic experience. Tara's professionalism, communication, and problem-solving skills were top-notch, making the long-distance collaboration seamless. Her dedication to her clients and ethical standards are outstanding. I highly recommend Tara Meekma; she's a true professional who consistently goes the extra mile to ensure a successful and transparent real estate experience. I look forward to future collaborations with her." - Cara J.

★★★★★
"Tara was the best! She helped us find a home long distance and was so helpful through the whole process!" - Terry and David A.

★★★★★
"We were so fortunate to have Tara Meekma shepherd us through the sale of our condo and the purchase of a new home this year. As we are all well aware, home selling and buying is a stressful experience, but Tara gave us outstanding advice, sold our home, found us the perfect new home, and helped us with the management of the mortgage and closing process. She was always available to us no matter what hour of the day. We are grateful to Tara for her business acumen, her long experience in the real estate market, and for her calm personality that smoothed the way to a great sales and buying experience." - Terry and David A.

★★★★★
"We are so glad we decided to work with Tara for the purchase of our first home. Not only did she help us get the FIRST house that we looked at with her BUT she also made sure we did not overpay and we ended up getting it for under our budget — during one of the craziest housing markets in history (Spring 2022). She is a rockstar at building relationships, both with her clients as well as the sellers broker to ensure the smoothest transaction as possible for everyone! She also went above and beyond during the inspection stage in recommending specialists for any issues that came up. We cannot say enough nice things about Tara and our experience working with her!" - Jillian H.

★★★★★
"If you want to deal with a real estate agent who cares about you and wants to make sure you are happy with the home you select, then Tara Meekma is the agent for you. When my search began I met with Tara and she listened as I told her the type of home I wanted, the geographic area I was interested in and the amenities I required. We looked at numerous homes. Tara was patient and when I said a home was alright, she knew I really was not totally happy. Tara hung in there with me until “we” found the right home for me. Tara truly wanted to make sure I was happy. So again I say, if you are looking for a market savvy, knowledgeable and most of all an agent who puts you, her client first, reach out to Tara." - Debbie L.

★★★★★
"Tara was fantastic to work with. Starting even (months) before we were ready to begin our search. She took the time to understand our needs/wants, so when we started we hit the ground running. She wasn’t fazed by the number of houses we were asking to see, and was a huge advocate on our behalf with other agents (and even our lender). I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Tara again (but I hope it won’t be for a while as she helped us find our dream home). We enjoyed working with Tara so much, I referred her to help my mother and Tara helped her get a townhouse." - Kyle L.

★★★★★
"Tara was wonderful to work with. We were fortunate to work with her in both the buying and selling process of our house, and she made navigating the competitive Denver market easy and stress-free. She worked hard to make sure that the offer we submitted for our house was competitive, and she helped us beat out 18 other offers. When we had to sell our house 2 years later, she worked tirelessly to help us get the house ready for photographs, showings, and an open house. Because of her help and guidance, we ended up having 56 showings, 15 offers, and accepted an offer of $26,000 over our asking price. Tara and her whole team were extremely communicative and helpful throughout every step of the process. Everyone was professional, knowledgeable of the industry and the area, and just a pleasure to work with. Tara clearly has a passion for what she does and loves her clients and works harder than anyone I've met to make sure that you get what you want and need. She really goes above and beyond on both ends, making sure to submit a competitive offer to get the house of your dreams if buying, and also making sure that you get a good price when selling. I couldn't imagine a smoother process than we had working with Tara and the team - I really felt like they truly cared about us as more than just a commission. They were a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend Tara and this team to anyone!" - Kelly S.

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"Tara helped me secure my new home from a builder. She and her team not only helped me negotiate a great deal, but they also saved me time and energy dealing with the builder. A++++. Highly recommend Tara and her team! " - Michael C.

★★★★★
"Tara was awesome to work with our home search in Denver. She did a great job bringing us options to look at, providing us unbiased perspective, and helping us buy the home that was perfect for our needs. Very professional, willing to do whatever to help us close remotely and just in general a great person. Highly recommend Tara and her firm if you are looking to buy or sell a home." - Sharif M.

★★★★★
"My family waiting many years before we were ready to purchase our home, so this was a big step for us. Tara partnered with us in excitement and made the process fun, and she was there for us every step of the way! Tara is professional, caring, and all around amazing at her job. She kept us informed, helped us find our dream house and was so supportive in every way. Thank you, Tara, for everything! Dream Come True. :)" - Nicole B.

★★★★★
"Tara and her team did a great job on selling our home and keeping us in the loop the entire process. There was constant communication and the whole team was always so helpful!" - Cora R.

★★★★★
"We just completed our second purchase with Tara and we just love her! She helped us relocate from out of state years ago and there is no one we trust more (especially considering we bought our first place based off of only pictures and her feet walking through it and we loved it when we got here). She is such a delightful person, super patient, very responsive, always looking out for our needs, direct and assertive in negotiations, and also a lot of fun to tour homes with. We highly recommend her and the team she works with, who got us in the new home we love!" - Victoria H.


★★★★★
"Tara and the team made our first time buying a home way less stressful and intimidating than I had anticipated. We were out-bid quite a few times on houses we loved, but she did not give up! We are so grateful for Tara and her guidance in buying a first home!" - Amy M.


★★★★★
"My overall experience with the team was excellent. In a tough market like Denver, it can get frustrating to keep looking for a home, but Tara never gave up and even when I was ready to give up she was a constant cheerleader to the end. I didn't have to compromise on anything that I was looking for and found a home will all of my "must-haves" thanks to Tara. She is a true asset. Even after the contract is signed, the Thrive team is in constant contact and helpful every step of the way with all of the information you could possibly need to get to the closing table. What a great team!"- - Erin R.


★★★★★
"Tara was an absolute delight and blessing to work with! It was my first time diving into the home buying process, but I never felt overwhelmed knowing that Tara was on my team. She went out of her way to keep me informed and was always happy to answer my questions. I have already highly recommended her to all of my friends looking to buy/sell in the Denver area and will for sure work her again myself! She’s a gem."- - Brooke Z.


★★★★★
"The process was long and difficult with many bumps in the road selling our condo, but we are so thankful we had Tara the whole way through! She was always available to us, gave such valuable advice and was our greatest encourager! She helped us through an otherwise stressful process dealing with a buyer backing out last minute and with her expertise we were able to navigate the sale during the COVID uncertainty. We can’t thank her and the helpful staff enough! We look forward to using her services to find our next home! Simply the best!!" - Nate & Nicole B



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About Tara
If you ask Tara what’s most important in her life, it’s easy – her family. Her daughter Darby, her partner Michael, and his son Ben are everything to her, followed closely by her extended family in Iowa. Small town life with her family gave her a strong faith, reliable work ethic and what it means to live with integrity.

When it comes to real estate, Tara works tirelessly to make sure her clients have the best possible outcome. One of her most memorable deals was helping an elderly client who was a bit of a hoarder clean out years of debris and junk, eventually selling her home for more than the asking price – all without her client having a phone or email! Of course, every client has their own story that makes them unique and helping everyone who crosses Tara’s path is what truly makes her tick.

Naturally outgoing, Tara loves talking to anyone and everyone! She loves analyzing each client’s situation and articulating the possibilities for them. This helps Tara navigate the transaction process with her clients in a way leaves them feeling heard, supported, and well represented. Tara’s family is one of entrepreneurs, led by their father who has had a 45+ year career as a financial advisor/insurance agent, who still does a robust business even though he’s semi-retired! In her own business, Tara strives every day to model his approach by listening and asking great questions, being genuine, friendly, humble, and always leave people smiling.

Tara attended Northwestern College in her hometown of Orange City, IA, majoring in Mass Communications with a Business Emphasis. She also attended the University of Iowa to study sports journalism and spent one year as an intern for the Chicago Bears (the highlight was watching Prince perform Purple Rain IN the rain during the half-time of a Super Bowl in Miami). In her free time, Tara is working out or playing outside trying to teach Darby new sports (her current fave: tee ball!). Making big Saturday morning breakfasts for the kids, attending sporting events, or simply hanging out at home are all favorite activities. Tara always loves when she has a trip on the horizon to look forward to. Adventures in Italy, Istanbul, Singapore, and Thailand as well as a cruise that started in Monte Carlo and ended in Barcelona are all memorable travels.

More than anything, Tara loves being a mom. Her greatest hope for the future is to show her daughter that a woman can be a strong, successful career woman AND a mom; a good person that cares about others and leaves the world a better place.

Words Tara lives by: Be kind. Smile. Laugh lots. Work hard. Do the right thing.

Tara Meekma’s Listings

a living room with furniture and kitchen view
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink stove and refrigerator
a kitchen with kitchen island a sink stove and microwave
a kitchen with granite countertop a table chairs refrigerator and microwave
a view of a dining room with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a large bed and a chandelier
a bedroom with a bed and a walk in closet
a bathroom with a sink a mirror a toilet and a window
a view of a livingroom with furniture and a window
a building outdoor space with a car parked
a view of a car parked in front of a building
a view of a swimming pool with a patio and yard
1/13

MLS #8488467

Listed By CompassPending

$310,000

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
570
an empty room with wooden floor fireplace and windows
a view of empty room with wooden floor and fireplace
a kitchen with a sink a stove and refrigerator
a kitchen with cabinets a stove and a refrigerator
a view of an empty room with a window
an empty room with a ceiling fan and windows
an empty room with a window
a bathroom with a toilet and shower
a view of washer and dryer with wooden floor
a view of trees and cars from a window
a front view of a house
1/11

MLS #6827506

Listed By CompassPending

$274,500

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
805