Seller's Guides
Selling a Home in the Denver Region
Advisory reads for owners preparing to list across Denver Metro, Boulder County, and the Foothills - pre-list preparation, pricing strategy, marketing posture, and disciplined negotiation in 2026.
August 2026 research in practice
Evidence for the next seller decision
REcolorado / InfoSparks county aggregates, extracted September 22, 2026. The six-county research area includes Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson; Boulder is separate. These all-residential figures provide context, not a property valuation or a luxury-only sample.
Shorter marketing times, fewer contracts
Five counties recorded both patterns in August 2026.
Read months of supply with its denominator
The August increase was driven mainly by a slower trailing contract pace.
Plan from a calendar, not one best month
Contracts peaked before new listings in each completed year reviewed.
Seller decision paths
Start with the question that fits the property
Use these guides and their supporting evidence to prepare your pricing, presentation, and timing questions for a consultation with Rick.
Architectural home
Denver mid-century modern
Document the design, renovation history, and the property-specific comparison set before agreeing on a presentation plan.
Read the public architectural case studyProperty type
Cherry Creek condo or single-family sale
Start with the right property group and comparable set before setting a price position or launch plan.
Read the dated supporting reportPrice position
Hilltop seller planning
Test a property-specific price position against the relevant homes, condition, and negotiation terms.
Read the dated supporting reportOctober 12, 2026 research
Your first sale deserves a clear plan, at any age
NAR’s national presentation found 17% of younger Baby Boomer sellers were first-time sellers. Our report connects that finding with September 2026 seven-county selling conditions and a practical proceeds-and-moving checklist.
Read the source-qualified researchPrepare the evidence behind a listing decision
Choose the seller guide for your property's location, then make a separate list of its condition, improvements, ownership documents and timing constraints. A neighborhood median is context. A pricing decision needs comparable properties, their transaction dates and the differences a buyer will notice when choosing among current alternatives.
Consider preparation and timing together. Which repairs or presentation changes are necessary, which are optional, and which require a contractor or other specialist to evaluate? Gather the records you already have and identify unanswered questions before setting a launch date. Review the marketing plan, showing arrangements and how you will assess feedback with your agent.
The guides help frame that discussion without promising a sale price or a particular time on market. A useful next step is to compare a proposed price with the evidence behind it, understand the assumptions in estimated proceeds and agree how the plan will be revisited if market conditions or your priorities change.