Denver residence represented by The McKinley Group

Our Team

About The McKinley Group.

A Colorado real estate team built on discretion, market knowledge, and roughly $700 million closed across the Front Range.

Josh McKinley, Founding Agent of Compass Denver

Founding Agent, Compass Denver

Josh McKinley.

Josh's path to real estate was anything but conventional. The Montreal Expos selected him in the first round, 11th overall, of the 1998 MLB Draft, and he went on to a seven-year professional career across the Expos, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox organizations.

After baseball, he managed legacy assets for a Palm Beach family office, overseeing residential and commercial holdings from Hartford to Miami and a 2,700-acre ranch on the Costa Rican coast. Stewarding significant assets for sophisticated owners shaped how he represents clients today.

As one of the original agents selected to launch Compass in Denver, Josh surpassed $10 million in sales his first year and has since closed roughly $700 million across Denver's premier neighborhoods, the foothills, and the mountain corridor. His clients include investors, financial executives, and professional athletes who value discretion and a steady hand.

He holds a degree in International Business and Trade from Florida Atlantic University and lives in Golden with his wife Allison and their dogs, Hank and Maia.

Colorado License #100042456

$700M+Career Sales Volume
400+Transactions
25+Collective Years
#79RealTrends Top 100 Small Teams

The Brokers

The Team.

Experienced Colorado brokers who bring negotiation, market fluency, and genuine care to every transaction.

Emily Smart

Emily Smart

Real Estate Broker

A Chicago native and CU Boulder communications grad, Emily fell for Colorado in 2012. The youngest of six and the only girl among five older brothers, she learned early to be tough and outspoken, two qualities that serve her clients well. She prides herself on connecting with people from all walks of life and calls helping them buy and sell in Denver a genuine gift.

Colorado License #100088871

Lindsey Meyer

Lindsey Meyer

Real Estate Broker

With over 14 years in real estate, Lindsey brings professionalism, creativity, and warmth to every client relationship. After a business and marketing degree from Trinity University and starting her career in Dallas, she has worked alongside some of Colorado's top-producing agents as a licensed assistant and transaction coordinator. Her deep network of lenders, contractors, and vendors gives her clients an advantage at every stage.

Colorado License #100066833

Nicole Keiller

Nicole Keiller

Real Estate Broker

Known for her vibrant energy, competitive spirit, and meticulous attention to detail, Nicole brings four years of real estate expertise and the drive of a former college softball athlete. Originally from Iowa, she has called Denver home for five years and pairs insider market knowledge with Midwest warmth and grit. Energetic, approachable, and relentlessly client-focused, she makes every transaction seamless and even a little fun.

Colorado License #100096471

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