Libby Weaver didn’t begin her professional life showing homes — she started by telling stories.
For 22 years, she was a familiar face on television as a broadcast journalist, delivering breaking news and anchoring nightly reports. Thirteen of those years were spent behind the desk at Fox31 in Denver, where she became a trusted voice in Colorado households.
“That’s all I ever wanted to be,” Weaver said.
Today, she’s traded the newsroom for open houses, hoping to bring the same integrity and communication skills to her work in real estate.
In 2013, she stepped away from the spotlight to focus on her family.
“So, I hung up the newscasting career, took a few years off, spent time with my kids, coached my daughter’s volleyball team and went to my son’s baseball games. It was great,” she said.
Eventually, she teamed up with friends Pamela Helm and Patti Helm, sisters-in-law, to launch Helm, Weaver Helm. “It was just very serendipitous how the three of us came together — the timing — and we formed our team,” she said.
Now, about a decade in, the trio is thriving with Compass in Denver.
“I feel very fortunate because I had a big career, and to be able to step into another very successful career — especially as a woman at that age, late 40s — it’s not easy to break back into the workforce,” Weaver said.
While real estate has remained steady and exciting, broadcasting was anything but predictable. “From interviewing President Obama when he was running to covering the Rockies in the World Series, you just never knew where you’d find yourself, which is why I loved live television," she said. "There was just a sense of spontaneity that I loved."
Though often unpredictable, for Weaver, the authenticity of live television helped shape her into the person she is now.
"I always tried to be ... the same person that I am on camera and off camera," she said. "I never tried to be a TV personality."
She explained that just as trustworthiness is essential in journalism, it's equally vital in her role as a broker.
"For most people, their property, their home, is their biggest asset, and so there's a trust, right? And I take that very seriously," she said. "I think it's important to be honest and transparent ... There [are] a lot of similarities [to broadcasting and real estate]. You have to be knowledgeable, and you have to know what you're doing, but you also have to listen. That's another thing in broadcasting. I learned how to listen, because if you don't listen to what they're saying, then you don't know what the next question is."
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
What can you tell first-time homebuyers about the market you serve that they might not know?
If you’re looking to buy a home right now, it’s actually a great time. We’re in a buyer’s market, which isn’t always the case here. Inventory is at a record high, giving buyers more options than usual. We’re seeing signs of improvement, not just for the fall but heading into next spring. Interest rates are expected to drop, and that could shift the market again.
What’s your biggest piece of advice for home seekers?
Hire a good broker. People think they can handle it themselves with all the online tools. But buying a home isn’t just about finding a listing — it’s about getting to the finish line. There’s a lot that happens between making an offer and closing the deal. Denver’s market is unique, and having someone who understands it can make all the difference.
What advice do you have for those going through a career shift?
I’m here to show people — especially women — that it can be done. It’s never too late to find your path, to pursue something meaningful. I want to be that reminder for other women.
What are you currently binge watching?
"The Gilded Age." One of my favorite series ever was "Downton Abbey." I also like "Game of Thrones" ... polar opposites ... "Gilded Age," somebody just told me about it, and so I started watching it.