Delroy Gill is a realtor with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. (Courtesy photo)
Delroy Gill is trying his hand at nonprofit fundraising,
The high-end real estate agent, 44, was born in London to Jamaican immigrant parents. He grew up immersed in Caribbean culture and the vibrant life of South London.
When he was 17, in 1998, his mom and stepdad relocated to the United States.
Unlike his parents, who embraced Colorado, Gill struggled with the transition to living in Denver. The bustle of London was a stark contrast to the tranquility of his new home.
Since Londoners graduate at age 16 and often go into the workforce, he felt his peers were immature.
“My London fashion choices stood out like a tourist in a foreign land, and many couldn’t understand my very thick South London accent,” he said.
“I’ve always been a black sheep in life, even in London, so standing out back home or here in Denver wasn’t a burden or something people would tease me about. It was more of a curiosity beacon or conversation starter, but people definitely tried to mimic my accent often.”
So, at 19, he returned to London.
But after he married and had children, he changed his mind again and moved back to Denver at 23. He and his wife had two children then, and their third was born here. Like Gill, his wife’s family emigrated from Jamaica to London.
“It was the right move to raise our kids,” Gill said. “We loved and enjoyed immensely the quiet nights with no sirens.”
Gill first worked as sales and marketing director at Blue Fire Group, a company that provides web-based marketing for the real estate, mortgage and title industries.
He joined Re/Max Professionals in 2008, specializing in short sales, which allow the homeowner to sell the property for less than the remaining mortgage balance with the lender’s approval.
After becoming a top agent at that brokerage, his wife encouraged him to apply for a job at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty.
Since joining LIV Sotheby’s in 2017, he has established himself as a top agent in the luxury real estate market.
In 2023, he was named the No. 1 Individual Broker in the inaugural National Association of Real Estate Brokers Top 100, an award recognizing the achievements of African American real estate professionals across the United States.
He is also a founding member and the vice president of membership and outreach of the Black Luxury Agent Collective, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering the black community within Sotheby’s.
Gill quickly progressed from selling homes in the mid-$400,000s to multimillion-dollar properties.
He attributes his success to branding and focuses his efforts on gaining market knowledge.
“I brought people into my world instead of chasing theirs, that’s what felt the most authentic to me,” Gill said.
The stylish dresser also stood out from his peers.
“I honestly would say my first true branding that made noise in the marketplace was my style, again not because it’s a costume but because it’s authentically a part of my upbringing,” he said. “I’ve been wearing a suit to school since I was a kid.”
“I love sartorialism, which bleeds into almost all versions of design and detail from homes, cars, buildings, art, travel, food, restaurants. They all have aesthetics and style. This was my gateway into luxury and I was able to talk to many people about something we are passionate about.”
Now he’s trying to help in Jamaica.
“In my heart, it’s part of who I am,” Gill said. “My wife and I have family members and friends who live there.”
After Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on Oct. 28, he didn’t hear from friends or family for a week.
“The property devastation was immense and I had the urge in me to do something,” he said.
He created a GoFundMe to raise $50,000 for hurricane relief by Nov. 30. It’s raised $21,000 so far.
Because he’s never done anything like this, he’s working with the Colorado Caribbean Club.
“I’ve never been in a disaster zone, so I wanted to work with a bigger organization so I can make sure the funds I’m raising make a difference.”
He plans to travel to Jamaica with members of the organization to take supplies, as well as work to clear roads and build houses.
“I feel like this is my home,” Gill said. “I feel like I need to be there and give my help.”
Delroy Gill is a realtor with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. (Courtesy photo)
Delroy Gill is trying his hand at nonprofit fundraising,
The high-end real estate agent, 44, was born in London to Jamaican immigrant parents. He grew up immersed in Caribbean culture and the vibrant life of South London.
When he was 17, in 1998, his mom and stepdad relocated to the United States.
Unlike his parents, who embraced Colorado, Gill struggled with the transition to living in Denver. The bustle of London was a stark contrast to the tranquility of his new home.
Since Londoners graduate at age 16 and often go into the workforce, he felt his peers were immature.
“My London fashion choices stood out like a tourist in a foreign land, and many couldn’t understand my very thick South London accent,” he said.
“I’ve always been a black sheep in life, even in London, so standing out back home or here in Denver wasn’t a burden or something people would tease me about. It was more of a curiosity beacon or conversation starter, but people definitely tried to mimic my accent often.”
So, at 19, he returned to London.
But after he married and had children, he changed his mind again and moved back to Denver at 23. He and his wife had two children then, and their third was born here. Like Gill, his wife’s family emigrated from Jamaica to London.
“It was the right move to raise our kids,” Gill said. “We loved and enjoyed immensely the quiet nights with no sirens.”
Gill first worked as sales and marketing director at Blue Fire Group, a company that provides web-based marketing for the real estate, mortgage and title industries.
He joined Re/Max Professionals in 2008, specializing in short sales, which allow the homeowner to sell the property for less than the remaining mortgage balance with the lender’s approval.
After becoming a top agent at that brokerage, his wife encouraged him to apply for a job at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty.
Since joining LIV Sotheby’s in 2017, he has established himself as a top agent in the luxury real estate market.
In 2023, he was named the No. 1 Individual Broker in the inaugural National Association of Real Estate Brokers Top 100, an award recognizing the achievements of African American real estate professionals across the United States.
He is also a founding member and the vice president of membership and outreach of the Black Luxury Agent Collective, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering the black community within Sotheby’s.
Gill quickly progressed from selling homes in the mid-$400,000s to multimillion-dollar properties.
He attributes his success to branding and focuses his efforts on gaining market knowledge.
“I brought people into my world instead of chasing theirs, that’s what felt the most authentic to me,” Gill said.
The stylish dresser also stood out from his peers.
“I honestly would say my first true branding that made noise in the marketplace was my style, again not because it’s a costume but because it’s authentically a part of my upbringing,” he said. “I’ve been wearing a suit to school since I was a kid.”
“I love sartorialism, which bleeds into almost all versions of design and detail from homes, cars, buildings, art, travel, food, restaurants. They all have aesthetics and style. This was my gateway into luxury and I was able to talk to many people about something we are passionate about.”
Now he’s trying to help in Jamaica.
“In my heart, it’s part of who I am,” Gill said. “My wife and I have family members and friends who live there.”
After Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on Oct. 28, he didn’t hear from friends or family for a week.
“The property devastation was immense and I had the urge in me to do something,” he said.
He created a GoFundMe to raise $50,000 for hurricane relief by Nov. 30. It’s raised $21,000 so far.
Because he’s never done anything like this, he’s working with the Colorado Caribbean Club.
“I’ve never been in a disaster zone, so I wanted to work with a bigger organization so I can make sure the funds I’m raising make a difference.”
He plans to travel to Jamaica with members of the organization to take supplies, as well as work to clear roads and build houses.
“I feel like this is my home,” Gill said. “I feel like I need to be there and give my help.”
