I can’t say enough good things about Roy. He went above and beyond to help me sell my property. Before working with him, I had my home listed with three other realtors in Rapid City. They had very few showings—or none at all—and were unable to get it sold. Roy came in, priced the home realistically based on its value, and was honest with me from the start. He always told me exactly what I needed to hear, not just what I wanted to hear. He was available to answer my questions at all hours and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Even while he was out of the country, he made sure I was taken care of and that everything continued moving forward smoothly. I only wish I had found him sooner. If you’re looking for a realtor who will be with you every step of the way, fight for your best interests, and work tirelessly to get results, Roy is your guy.

My husband and I had been keeping an eye on the housing market for about a year before we decided we were ready to seriously start shopping. We reached out to Michael and he was quick to respond to our request. At every house we toured, Michael helped us examine the behind the scenes workings to discover any red flags. Because Michael has a lot of personal experience in various aspects of construction and renovation, he was able to offer us advice on what would be possible at each home to make it what we wanted to. Additionally, Michael was super flexible in his tour times. My husband and I work opposite shifts so the overlap in times available to tour are few. Michael was willing to work around our schedules, even being willing to show us the same house but at different times. When it came to paperwork and legalities, Michael always double checked our level of understanding to be certain that we understood what each step in the house hunting process meant. Overall, having Michael as our realtor felt not like having a salesman by our side but a knowledgeable uncle who truly cared about us.

As a first time homebuyer, it was intimidating to say the least to enter a somewhat difficult housing market. Michael made the entire experience seamless and stress free. His availability was remarkable; He worked around our schedule to get tours set up, answered texts and emails promptly and professionally, and gave us tips for things to look for or be concerned about on various properties. Once we decided to buy a house, Michael offered several points of advice on how to approach potential challenges down the road. Overall, Michael was exceptionally responsive, kind, knowledgeable, and flexible throughout the entire process which made this first time home buying experience a breeze.

Working with Henry to sell our home was an exceptional experience from start to finish. His level of professionalism, discretion, and dedication truly set him apart. Henry’s work ethic is second to none—he approached every detail with intention, precision, and a clear commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. What impressed us most was his responsiveness and elevated level of service. He was consistently available, proactive in communication, and always one step ahead. Henry anticipated needs before they arose and handled every aspect of the process with a calm confidence that made us feel completely at ease. What meant the most to us, however, was his understanding and support during a very personal and uncertain time. With the arrival of our baby came a medical situation filled with unknowns, leaving us unsure whether we would even move forward with selling our home. Henry met us with patience, compassion, and flexibility—never adding pressure, only offering steady guidance as we navigated those waters. That level of care is something we will never forget. He went far beyond what we ever expected from a real estate agent, delivering a level of service that felt both deeply personal and truly elevated. The entire experience was seamless, thoughtful, and expertly managed. We highly recommend Henry to anyone seeking a refined, full-service real estate experience.

Henry, or as I call him, Roy, is the absolute epitome of professionalism and integrity. He is knowledgeable about current trends in markets and truly works for YOU. If you have a dream, Roy can, and will, leave no stone unturned to make sure that dream comes true. Whether you are buying or selling, there is no better person to help you achieve your real estate dreams! Roy received a 5 star rating from me, only because there wasn’t a 6th star option! He truly goes above and beyond and will treat you as his family.

Roy has basically been the unofficial director, photographer, and real estate manager of my entire adult life We met over a decade ago when he photographed our engagement, then our wedding, maternity shoot, and every anniversary like he was running a very dedicated franchise of “Ashley’s Life: The Series.” Naturally, we let him help us buy our second home. Seemed logical at the time. Then life said, “plot twist,” and Roy also helped us sell that same house after our divorce, so at this point he’s seen every version of the story: romantic, chaotic, and closing-day paperwork. The wild part is he somehow makes all of it easy. Fast, smooth process, great communication, strong market knowledge, and the ability to keep things light when life is giving lemons. If you want a realtor who can handle contracts, emotions, and the occasional life reroute without blinking, Roy is your guy.

Mike Frybarger is the real deal! He does what he says he will do, and does it well. We were completely satisfied with his market knowledge, communication skills and professionalism. Nothing was too much for him. The video he put together was amazing and definitely drew potential buyers to our home. Trustworthy and very personable, we highly recommend him and his Ascend Realty Team.

Outstanding professionalism. Knew the market and learned our likes and dislikes and adjusted accordingly.

Mike and his team were very easy to work with. From setting a price to preparing our home for showing. They answered all our questions and even offered referrals for maintenence workers when needed. Another thing was we were always able to reach Mike or his team with questions.

5 stars is for a realtor that does their job; Henry should be able to have 10 stars. Henry was the only reason we were able to make this move; no other realtor would have put in the time and effort that Henry did. Henry has an unbelievable knowledge of the current housing markets in the Black Hills. Henry, throughout the process, kept us calm and confident in what was happening. Anytime a curveball was thrown our way, Henry handled it with ease and confidence. My family is extremely thankful that Henry was our agent.