Eaton Real Estate Company · Denver metro, Colorado

Sell your Denver home for 1.5%.

Explore a 1.5% listing-side fee target for your Denver-area home. Keep more of your equity while reviewing options with an independent Colorado-licensed real estate brokerage.

Free inquiry · No obligation · Buyer-agent compensation is your choice. The 1.5% target depends on local brokerage acceptance and written terms.

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Denver real estate · A more efficient way to list

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1.5% listing-side targetA clear starting point, subject to written brokerage terms.
Professional local representationWith a participating independently licensed brokerage.
You decide buyer-agent compensationNegotiated separately from the listing-side fee.

Know your numbers

See what a 1.5% listing fee could save.

Move the slider to your estimated Denver sale price. Compare the proposed 1.5% fee with an illustrative 3% listing-side fee.

Estimated home sale price

$500,000
$200,000$1,500,000

Adjust your expected sale price to compare listing-side fees. Actual terms may include a minimum.

Proposed 1.5% listing fee$7,500
3% listing fee (example)$15,000
Illustrative listing-side savings$7,500

3% is a hypothetical comparison, not a local market standard. Savings assume the 1.5% target is accepted without a minimum. Excludes buyer-agent compensation, taxes, closing costs and other fees.

Your equity matters

Know your listing options before you sign.

Get clarity about the actual listing-side fee, included services and next steps. Compare the written agreement and estimated net proceeds at your own pace.

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Simple from the start

Three steps to your next move.

Less jargon. Clear expectations. Everything important spelled out before you choose.

01

Tell us about your home.

Share the property address, estimated selling price and timing. There’s no cost to inquire.

02

Review the listing terms.

Consider the local brokerage, services, any minimum fee, marketing plan and seller responsibilities.

03

Make your decision.

Compare the written agreement and projected net proceeds before committing to a listing.

Denver seller guide

Real estate is local. Your home deserves a local strategy.

Denver and the Front Range mix city condos, older bungalows and newer suburban communities. The right comparable sales depend on your specific property.

Downtown & Capitol Hill

Condo buyers often compare monthly association dues, reserves, parking, building amenities and recent sales in the same development.

Highlands & Berkeley

Historic houses, renovations, additions, ADUs and infill homes call for precise lot and condition comparisons rather than a citywide price average.

Aurora & Centennial

Subdivision features, school boundaries, nearby competing listings and transportation access help position single-family properties.

Lakewood, Arvada & Littleton

Compare similar property styles, lot sizes, renovation quality and local inventory before picking a competitive list price.

Price and prepare with confidence

What Denver sellers should know.

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Use meaningful comparable sales.

Denver’s inventory varies sharply between downtown buildings, central neighborhoods and suburban subdivisions. Home age, access to transit and outdoor amenities, insulation and recent upgrades can all affect buyer expectations. In foothill communities, insurance availability and property conditions may also deserve extra attention.

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Get your property details ready.

Assemble HOA and assessment information when relevant. Identify permitted additions, solar arrangements and major repairs. Ask about wildfire-related insurability when a location warrants it; do not assume the same rules apply across the metro.

03

Compare the complete selling cost.

Confirm who will handle marketing, inquiries, showings, offers and closing coordination. Check any administration charges, minimum fees, seller obligations and cancellation provisions alongside the commission.

Denver seller intelligence

Denver low-commission Realtors: compare value, not just price

A Denver listing commission quote only makes sense when you know what comes with it. City condos, renovated Highlands houses and newer homes on the suburban edge of the Front Range appeal to different buyers. Ask the independent Colorado brokerage how its marketing plan, comparable sales and fee minimum apply to your actual property.

City condos and association financials

For LoDo and Capitol Hill condominiums, buyers may scrutinize monthly dues, special assessments, reserve funds and parking arrangements. Compare recent closed units in the building or directly competing developments rather than relying solely on a Denver median. Ask who provides association documentation and handles questions about building restrictions.

Historic neighborhoods and remodels

In Berkeley, the Highlands and nearby older neighborhoods, renovated homes and additions may have very different permitted square footage, basements and outdoor features. Confirm records before describing extra rooms or accessory space as legal living area. A good price opinion explains why each comparable sale matches the original property’s actual use and condition.

Front Range suburbs and foothills

Arvada, Aurora and Littleton compete in different school areas and subdivision types. For foothill-adjacent properties, site access and insurance-related factors can also merit review. Compare sold homes of similar age and lot characteristics and evaluate nearby active alternatives rather than treating the entire Denver region as one inventory pool.

Net proceeds and broker responsibilities

Request a written quote showing the listing-side fee, minimum if any, photography, marketing, showing support, negotiations and closing oversight. The advertised 1.5% target is not the entire selling expense. Title-related charges, repairs, concessions and any buyer-agent compensation should be budgeted separately before signing.

Research the property’s public records

Denver’s property search provides assessment, taxes and parcel information by address or parcel identifier. A tax assessment is not a present-day listing appraisal. City and County of Denver property search.

Related seller guides: Phoenix seller guide Minneapolis–St. Paul seller guide Las Vegas seller guide

Good questions, clear answers

Denver seller FAQs

What does the 1.5% listing-side fee cover?

1.5% is the target listing-side commission for participating independent Colorado-licensed brokerages. The exact fee, services, any minimum and cancellation conditions must be specified by the local brokerage in writing.

Is 1.5% guaranteed in Denver?

No. The rate is a target, and each proposed listing depends on a properly licensed independent local brokerage accepting your property and agreeing to the written terms. This page does not guarantee coverage or a rate.

Who represents me in Colorado?

Any actual listing and representation would be provided by an independent brokerage properly licensed in Colorado. Eaton Real Estate Company directly brokers properties in Florida and Texas, not Colorado.

Does 1.5% include buyer-agent compensation?

No. The proposed 1.5% listing-side rate is separate. Any buyer-agent compensation or seller concessions are separately negotiated and are the seller’s choice. Other closing costs may apply.

Can sellers in Aurora, Boulder or Lakewood ask about the 1.5% rate?

Addresses in the Denver area can be submitted for consideration. The proposed fee, services and actual coverage depend on an independent Colorado-licensed brokerage accepting the particular property.

Your home. Your equity. Your decision.

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Tell us about your Denver property. Explore the proposed fee and services before deciding how to move forward.

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