As the owner and visionary of The Gilbert Group, Derek utilizes his combination of industry experience and leadership to guide both his clients and his team. His background in home building and real estate investment, plus a degree in computer science have time and time again benefitted his clients and launched Derek consistently into the top 1% of Realtors nationwide. Derek is an exceptional Realtor, continually striving to enhance every client's experience, and he works hard to achieve the maximum financial benefit for his clients. Derek holds multiple designations, including Certified Residential Investment Specialist (CRIS), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), and Internet Marketing Specialist Designation (IMSD) and is a United States Army Veteran. When Derek isn't busy helping his clients to buy and sell homes, he enjoys snowboarding, fly fishing in the rocky mountains, and spending time with his beautiful wife and two teenage daughters.