Highest-ROI moves before listing, in order: (1) Deep clean and declutter — professional cleaning costs $300-$500 and is the best money you can spend. (2) Neutral paint — if your walls are bold colors, repaint in agreeable gray, warm white, or greige. Cost: $800-$2,000. (3) Curb appeal — power wash the driveway, fresh mulch in…
Per DMAR’s 2026 data, homes across the Denver metro are averaging 53-74 days on market before going under contract. Once under contract, closing takes 30-45 days for financed buyers. Total timeline from list to close: typically 3-4 months. That said, well-priced, well-presented homes in top neighborhoods (Washington Park, Highland, Cherry Creek, Highlands Ranch) still go…
Minor repairs: yes, always. Major renovations: rarely. Fix anything a home inspector will flag — leaky faucets, broken fixtures, damaged caulking, non-functioning GFCI outlets, missing handrails. These become negotiating leverage for buyers during the inspection period, so fixing them first is usually cheaper than the credit you’d have to offer. What typically pays off: fresh…
Sellers in Denver typically pay 5%-8% of the sale price in total closing costs. On a $650,000 sale, that’s $32,500-$52,000. The breakdown: agent commissions (negotiable, typically 2.5-3% per side), title insurance for the owner’s policy (~0.4-0.5% of sale price), closing/settlement fee ($400-$800), recording fees ($50-$150), and prorated property taxes through closing. Post-2024 NAR settlement, buyer’s…
The goal is to make it easy for buyers to imagine living there. Before each showing: make all beds, clear kitchen and bathroom countertops completely, remove pet items and odors (one of the most common reasons buyers pass on homes), open all blinds, turn on every light, set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Vacate…