What Sellers Should Expect
A general overview of the Colorado home selling process
Every real estate transaction is different. This is a general overview for standard residential transactions in Colorado. This is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Your signed contract controls all terms, dates, and obligations.
Selling a home in Colorado follows a structured process. Here is a general idea of what to expect at each stage.
01
Preparing to List
What you sign
- Exclusive Right-To-Sell Listing Contract
What you prepare
- Seller's Property Disclosure
- Square Footage Disclosure
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure if applicable
02
Going on the Market
What happens
- Property is listed in REcolorado
- Showings begin
- Buyers submit offers
03
Reviewing Offers
What you review
- Price
- Terms and deadlines
- Closing date
- Possession date
Your options
- Accept
- Counter
- Reject
04
After Accepting an Offer
What happens
- Title is opened
- Contract deadlines begin
- Buyer sends earnest money
05
Inspection Period
What may happen
- Buyer requests repairs or a credit based on inspection findings
Your options
- Agree to repairs
- Offer a credit
- Negotiate
- Decline
06
Appraisal and Financing
What happens
- Buyer's lender orders the appraisal
- Buyer works toward final loan approval
07
Closing
What happens
- Title prepares closing documents
- You sign closing documents
- Funds are transferred and ownership passes to the buyer
Good to Know
- Even if a property is sold “as is,” sellers must still disclose known issues in writing.
- Review your disclosures, the contract, and closing documents carefully.
- The contract creates real obligations for both sides. Read it and ask questions.
- Always verify wiring instructions directly with a trusted professional before sending any funds.