{"id":30590,"date":"2025-04-29T04:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=30590"},"modified":"2026-04-14T23:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:00:16","slug":"how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner-in-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-by-owner-in-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell a House by Owner in Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in Colorado are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner.<\/p>\n

Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or \u201cFSBO\u201d) without a Realtor is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions<\/a>. While FSBO can work, it does come with some risks, including the possibility of selling your house for less than market value<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In this guide on how to sell a house by owner in Colorado, we\u2019ll cover what can be the most difficult aspects of selling by owner, including the steps that might be harder than you think. We\u2019ll also provide a comprehensive overview of the full process to prep<\/a>, market<\/a>, and close<\/a> on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Note: Once you\u2019ve seen what\u2019s required, you can roll up your sleeves and get started with your FSBO sale in Colorado. Or \u2014 in the event you\u2019d prefer to work with a real estate agent \u2014 HomeLight<\/a> would be happy to introduce you to highly-rated professionals<\/a> who can help you command top dollar and provide a low-stress selling experience.<\/p>\n

Fast Facts for Selling Real Estate in Colorado<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median home sales price:<\/strong><\/td>\n$584,990<\/a> (March 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market:<\/strong><\/td>\n64<\/a> (March 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u201cFor Sale\u201d signs<\/a>:<\/strong><\/td>\nGenerally allowed, but check local regulations for permitting, sizing, placement, and other regulations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes:<\/strong><\/td>\n0.01%<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate attorney required?<\/strong><\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not considered essential for closing<\/a> in Colorado. However, it\u2019s almost always advisable to work with a real estate attorney when selling FSBO to avoid potential legal risk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Quick FSBO overview<\/h2>\n

FSBO<\/a> is a method of selling your home without the involvement of a listing agent. In a FSBO scenario, the seller assumes the responsibilities that would normally fall to their agent, such as pricing the home<\/a>, arranging showings<\/a>, and negotiating the deal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In an agent-assisted sale that was closed before the implementation of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement terms<\/a>, the seller typically pays a commission amounting to around 6% of the sale price<\/a>, which is then split 50\/50 with the buyer\u2019s agent. That 6% is deducted from the seller\u2019s proceeds at closing. By selling FSBO, a seller can eliminate the cost of the listing agent commission (so around 3%), though they may still need to offer a buyer\u2019s agent commission.<\/p>\n

More recent transactions would put the buyer\u2019s agent commission on the buyer\u2019s tab, but sellers may still offer to pay the buyer\u2019s agent commission as an additional marketing tool for their house to sell.<\/p>\n

Finally, a FSBO sale does not mean that a seller won\u2019t need any professional assistance. Most people who sell by owner will need to hire an attorney to review and prepare key documents and make sure paperwork is filled out properly, such as the seller\u2019s disclosures and purchase contract.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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