Your Questions, Answered

There isn’t one right answer for everyone. Denver is in a more balanced market, which means strategy matters more than timing headlines. The better question is whether buying or selling makes sense for your goals, timeline, and risk tolerance.

It depends on the neighborhood, price range, and property type. Some homes are holding value well, while others are adjusting. Denver isn’t one market, your real “market” is the homes you’re actually competing with.

It’s less competitive than it was during the peak years, but good homes still get attention. Buyers generally have more leverage, and sellers need to be more intentional with pricing and presentation.

Homes are staying on the market longer than they used to, which gives buyers more time to think. Well-priced homes still move faster than overpriced ones. The difference is usually strategy, not luck.

Recent comparable sales matter, but so does current competition, condition, layout, and buyer perception. Online estimates are a starting point, not the final answer.

Overpricing early and hoping the market catches up. That often leads to sitting, price reductions, and weaker negotiating power later.

More than they did a few years ago. Negotiation can happen on price, inspections, concessions, or terms. It still depends on how the home is priced and how motivated the seller is.

It depends on how long you plan to stay and what you value most. Renting can make sense short term, while buying can make sense long term. There’s no universal answer. Only what fits your situation.

Buyers often underestimate long-term costs and resale considerations. Sellers often underestimate how quickly buyer behavior changes when inventory rises.

Rates matter, but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. Small rate changes can affect affordability, but pricing, inventory, and buyer confidence often matter just as much.

You don’t have to use one, but most people underestimate how much strategy, negotiation, and risk management goes on behind the scenes — especially in a more balanced market.

Pricing analysis, negotiation strategy, contract management, inspection coordination, problem-solving, and keeping deals together when things get complicated. Showings are just the visible part.

They should explain things clearly, be honest about risks, understand your goals, and never pressure you into a decision that doesn’t feel right.

It can be. Pricing mistakes, contract issues, and negotiation missteps often cost more than people expect. The real question isn’t cost — it’s risk versus value.

Your timeline, flexibility, financial comfort zone, and what happens if the market shifts. The best decisions still work even if conditions change.