After the buyer submits an Inspection Objection, you have three main options: (1) agree to make specific repairs before closing, (2) offer a closing credit instead (buyer handles repairs themselves), or (3) decline and let the buyer decide whether to proceed or terminate. Most sellers in Denver’s current market choose the credit route — it’s…
The single most costly is overpricing at listing. Per Colorado Association of Realtors, 57% of Denver metro homes that sold in 2025 had at least one price reduction before going under contract. A price reduction signals something is wrong — even when nothing is — and typically nets you less than correct pricing from day…
Legally, no. Practically, FSBO homes sell for significantly less. NAR data shows FSBO homes sold for a median of $380,000 vs. $435,000 for agent-assisted sales in 2024 — a $55,000 gap that dwarfs the commission cost. What an agent actually does: prices your home accurately using closed MLS data (not Zillow estimates, which can be…
Talk to a listing agent before you do anything else — including repairs. Most sellers over-invest in the wrong things. A fresh coat of paint in a neutral color and professional cleaning almost always yield better returns than a kitchen remodel. An experienced agent will walk through your home and tell you exactly what to…
The right listing price comes from a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) — not Zillow, not what your neighbor got two years ago, not what you need to net. A CMA looks at 6-8 homes that sold within the past 90 days, within a half-mile radius, with similar square footage, bedroom count, lot size, and condition….