Awards, Rankings & Industry Recognition | Derrik Carlson

Derrik Carlson was named to Keller Williams' 50 Top-Producing Agents Nationally in 2021, ranked #35 out of approximately 180,000 agents in the network. Production has continued at that pace, with 2026 year-to-date transactions approaching $45 million in closed and pending business. For clients, those rankings translate into representation by an advisor with demonstrated pricing accuracy, marketing execution, and negotiation leverage across more than 320 career transactions totaling over $430 million. This page documents the rankings, credentials, and production that inform how the team represents buyers and sellers.

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National Ranking at Keller Williams

In 2021, Keller Williams recognized Derrik Carlson as one of the 50 Top-Producing Agents nationally. Keller Williams operates with approximately 180,000 agents across North America, which placed this recognition in roughly the top 0.02% of the network by closed production.

Keller Williams 2021 Top 50 Top-Producing Agents list. Derrik Carlson ranked #35 nationally, one of only a small number of Park City and Utah-based agents named to the list.

Peak rankings within Keller Williams additionally included #2 in Utah among individual agents. Local market rankings have remained consistently strong, with Q1 2026 production placing the practice at #4 in the Park City market overall by closed volume across all brokerages, and #1 within KW Park City.

These rankings reflect closed production rather than listing count, so the data represents actual client outcomes rather than market activity.

2026 Production

Current year production reflects the same performance pattern documented in national recognition. 2026 year-to-date metrics:

• Approximately $45 million in closed and under-contract transactions
• 13 transactions in the first four months across luxury, ski, golf, and resort markets
• 6 additional active listings representing over $13 million of active inventory
• Representation spanning both buyers and sellers across Summit and Wasatch Counties

Notable 2026 Transactions

Additional active listings include a $5.5M Promontory home, a $2.7M Pendry Residences ski-in-ski-out condo, and properties across Hideout, Jeremy Ranch, and Old Town.

Career Track Record

Lifetime production provides the context for year-over-year rankings:

• 320+ closed transactions career-to-date
• $430M+ career closed volume
• 150+ transactions above $1 million
• 65+ transactions above $2 million
• Highest-tier transactions approaching $12 million
• 188 listing-side transactions, 135 buyer-side transactions
• Zero listing cancellations due to client dissatisfaction since 2015
• 5.0 Google rating across 56 verified client reviews

Professional Designations

Four industry designations covering the four skill domains that determine whether a luxury real estate transaction closes successfully: negotiation, market specialization, luxury representation, and listing execution.

Why These Credentials Matter

Designations distinguish advisors who have committed to formal training from those who have not. The practical translation for clients:

Negotiation (CNE). Deliberate strategy on offers, counteroffers, inspection responses, and closing terms. In one documented transaction, the team negotiated over $1,000,000 more than the previous agent had recommended the seller accept. For buyers, CNE training has led to accepted offers at list price or below in multiple-offer situations where other buyers offered above. The rankings on this page reflect what accumulated negotiation wins look like over a career.

Resort market (RSPS). Understanding of the factors that actually determine value in Park City: ski access, HOA structure, rental restrictions, nightly rental eligibility, seasonal demand patterns. A $3 million condo in Deer Valley and a $3 million condo in Canyons Village are different assets with different buyer pools, different rental dynamics, and different resale profiles. RSPS training covers exactly those distinctions. Generic agent training covers none of them.

Luxury representation (LHCS©). Marketing calibrated to actual luxury buyers rather than portal-chasing traffic. Pricing that reflects the micro-market rather than broad averages. At luxury price points, the wrong marketing approach signals weakness rather than value, and the wrong pricing strategy leaves either money on the table or a property sitting unsold. The 2026 production on this page includes transactions from $785,000 to $10.9 million, with the marketing approach calibrated to each.

Listing execution (CELA). Structured seller representation from pricing calibration through closing, with discipline about the four variables that determine whether a property sells: price, presentation, exposure, and timing. When the market tests a listing, disciplined execution identifies which variable needs adjustment. No listing cancellations due to client dissatisfaction since 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

What designations does Derrik Carlson hold?

Derrik holds four industry designations: Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Luxury Home Collection Specialist© (LHCS©), and Certified Expert Listing Agent (CELA). Each designation requires formal training and continuing education in a specific domain.

What does the CNE designation mean for clients?

The Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute reflects formal training in advanced negotiation strategy. For buyers, it applies to offer construction and inspection response. For sellers, it applies to counteroffer strategy and closing term negotiation. In one documented transaction, the training contributed to securing over $1 million more than the previous agent had recommended the seller accept.

What does the RSPS designation cover?

The Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) designation from the National Association of Realtors covers the specific dynamics of resort and second-home markets: rental income considerations, HOA and CC&R complexity, seasonal pricing patterns, and second-home buyer priorities. Park City is one of the defining markets this designation exists for.

What is the Luxury Home Collection Specialist© (LHCS©) designation?

The Luxury Home Collection Specialist© designation reflects luxury property certification covering the marketing, pricing, and presentation of high-value homes. Applies to transactions where buyer demographics, marketing channels, and negotiation dynamics differ substantially from middle-tier real estate.

What is Derrik's ranking history at Keller Williams?

In 2021, Derrik was named to the Keller Williams 50 Top-Producing Agents Nationally list, ranked #35 out of approximately 180,000 agents in the network. Peak rankings additionally included #2 in Utah among individual Keller Williams agents. Q1 2026 production placed the practice at #4 in the Park City market overall by closed volume and #1 within KW Park City.

What is the current 2026 production for the practice?

2026 year-to-date production approaches $45 million in closed and under-contract transactions across 13 deals, with 6 additional active listings representing over $13 million of inventory. Transactions range from $610,000 to $10.9 million and span Park City, Deer Valley, Canyons Village, Heber Valley, Hideout, and Red Ledges.

What does a ranked advisor deliver that others do not?

Rankings at this level reflect closed production accumulated over many years. That production pattern represents pricing accuracy, marketing effectiveness, and negotiation success repeated across hundreds of transactions. For clients, it translates to pattern recognition on pricing, established relationships with qualified buyers and cooperating agents, and negotiation leverage that comes from credibility in the local market.

How do I get started?

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