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A straight-talk guide to buying a home in Denver this year—without overpaying, waiving protections, or guessing on timing.
If you’ve been doom-scrolling Zillow, watching prices bounce around, and wondering if you missed your chance to buy in Denver, you’re not alone. This free Denver Buyer Game Plan walks you through what it really takes to buy now—how much cash you need, what’s happening with price reductions and concessions, and how to write a strong offer without giving away all your protections.
If that sounds like you, this guide will help you get out of “maybe someday” mode and into “here’s exactly what it would look like for me.”
This isn’t a fluffy brochure. It’s a practical roadmap for buying in Denver right now, including:
Inside the guide, you will see:
Clear, plain-English context on prices, inventory, price reductions, and how long good homes are actually sitting.
Real-world examples of down payments, closing costs, and common concessions so you can stop guessing and start planning.
When to push for credits, buydowns, repairs, or price changes—and when it makes sense to move fast.
From pre-approval to house-hunting, writing offers, inspections, appraisal, and closing—all laid out so you’re not blindsided
Older homes, hail roofs, inspection surprises, radon, sewer lines, HOAs, and other things that pop up here more than they should.
If you can check certain boxes, you’ll know it might be time to move from dreaming to doing.
So you understand what you can realistically afford and what the process looks like right now.
So you know when a home is worth fighting for, when it's time to negotiate, and when to walk away.
So you can see different paths: buying with less down, using concessions, or timing a buy after a sale.
From there, you can decide if you want to keep gathering information or have me help you build a custom game plan based on your timeline, budget, and favorite neighborhoods.
I am Sallie Simmons, a full-time Denver REALTOR® with Nostalgic Homes at Compass. I have lived in Denver since 2009 and have been helping buyers and sellers here since 2014.
A big part of my job is sitting at kitchen tables with people who say some version of:
I created this Denver 2026 Buyer Game Plan, so you can understand your options before you get started!
* Straight talk, no scare tactics
* Real numbers and realistic timelines
* Your goals and comfort level come first
If you read the guide and decide that staying put is the right move for now, that is still a win in my book. The goal is clarity, not pressure.
Your Buyer Game Plan will download instantly after you submit the form. I’ll usually send one quick text just to make sure you got it and to see if you’d like help tailoring the plan to your situation.
That’s it—no pushy sales calls or spam campaigns. If you’re just gathering information and don’t want to talk yet, you can always say “not right now.”
No. This guide is for anyone thinking about buying a home in the Denver metro area in the next 12–18 months. That includes first-time buyers, people who need to sell and then buy again, and renters who are trying to figure out if buying even makes sense right now.
Definitely not. A lot of my buyers use 3–5% down loan options, sometimes paired with seller concessions or assistance programs. The guide walks through what different down payment scenarios can look like and how to structure an offer that works in this market.
You’re still welcome to download it. If you’re 12–24 months out, the goal is to give you a clear picture of what needs to happen between now and “we’re ready,” so you’re not scrambling later. You can use the checklist in the guide to start getting your ducks in a row on your own timeline.
Nope. The guide is completely free. If you decide later that you’d like personalized help, we can schedule a Buyer Game Plan call to walk through your numbers, neighborhoods, and timing—but that’s your call, not a requirement.
You do not have to guess your way through buying in Denver. Start with a clear, step-by-step game plan you can review privately and at your own pace.
Your information stays with me. No spam. No sharing. No pressure.
I’ve lived in Denver since 2009 and worked full-time in real estate since 2014. I’m known for being straightforward, data-driven, and fiercely protective of my clients—especially when things feel complicated or stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the idea of buying in Denver, you’ll get clear information, honest guidance, and zero pressure from me. My job is to help you understand your options so you can make the decision that feels right for you.
[email protected] | (662) 588-2420
Address: 200 Columbine St, Denver, CO 80206
Website: salliesimmons.com
Once you hit Send, your Buyer Game Plan will download instantly. I’ll also send one quick text to check in—no spam.