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Review your options to sell ‘as is’ in Colorado
If you’re seriously considering selling your home as is in Colorado, it’s worth knowing you’ve got a few different paths to take. Some options are faster and easier, while others might bring in more money but require a bit more effort.
The main options to sell a house ‘as is’ include:
List as is with the help of a real estate agent
A great real estate agent will assist in the process of listing and selling a home as is. They help in improving marketing, setting an appropriate price that reflects the home’s condition, and finding a buyer willing and eager to buy your home in its current state.
Sell directly to a cash buyer
Someone needing to sell their home as is can also work directly with a property investor or house-buying company rather than list it. This is a viable alternative to a traditional home sale, where it may be difficult to get an offer from a limited buyer pool.
We Buy Houses operations in Colorado buy as is at a discounted rate and generally seek out homes in need of significant repairs. These companies can help sellers cash out quickly, and many will cover a seller’s closing costs.
Steps to list ‘as is’ with the help of a real estate agent
Find an agent willing to list the home ‘as is’
Your choice of real estate agent always matters, but especially when selling a property as is. It’s important to find the right match. You’re looking for a professional who doesn’t shy away from listings that need a little TLC and maybe has a strong network of investor connections.
Moreover, they should be willing to go the extra mile on marketing. Considering the majority of homebuyers say they would prefer to buy a move-in-ready home, an as-is sale likely has a reduced buyer pool from the start.
Consider a pre-listing inspection
A pre-listing home inspection is the same as a standard one, except that the seller pays for it before listing their home on the market. It may sound like a counterintuitive step for an as-is sale, but getting the inspection results upfront can illuminate any issues that could impact the value of the home and inform an accurate pricing strategy.
If a buyer requests further price deductions based on their own inspection, you can point out that the estimated cost of certain repairs was already baked into the list price.
Sepulveda says that a pre-listing inspection is generally a good idea, as it gives the sellers more information about the condition of the home so that there are no surprises when it comes time for the appraisal.
He adds that completing the seller’s property disclosure and being aware of items that may appear in the appraisal report helps homeowners address issues early on.
“So, even if you are not willing to pay for our inspection repairs or something, if it is gonna pop up in the appraisal, unfortunately, it needs to be done in order to close, right? It’s that simple,” Sepulveda says.
“Having a pre-inspection report is going to ease the mind of the sellers in terms of knowing exactly what could potentially go wrong during the transaction to avoid having the property extra days on the market,” he adds.
Price to reflect ‘as is’ condition
The median sale price for homes in Colorado reached $575,000 in December 2025, a 4.5% increase over the previous year.
If you want to know your house’s current worth, start with a free estimate from HomeLight’s Home Value Estimator (HVE). Our tool combs public data, including tax records and assessments, and pulls recent sales records for other properties in your neighborhood.
Using a short questionnaire, we also factor in specifics about your home, such as the property type and described condition. Input your address, and we’ll provide you with a preliminary home value estimate in under two minutes.
Do ever-so-light preparations
Even for as-is home listings in Colorado, Sepulveda typically recommends that sellers tailor their preparations to the condition and type of property.
“If the [property] is in good condition, it’s just a matter of cleaning it, making sure that it’s all good. But if it is a mountain property, for example, some rodent infestation or something like that, remove it [and] make it cosmetically pleasant […] At the end of the day, it’s always good to just have us sweep and clean, making sure that the house looks in the best possible condition,” he adds.
Photograph to show potential
Your home listing warrants professional photography, no matter the condition of the property. A professional photographer will take steps to shoot each room from the best angle, ensure optimal interior and natural lighting, and edit for the ideal brightness and exposure.
A high-quality camera with a wide-angle lens is essential to showcasing entire rooms rather than half or three-quarters of what’s there. Professional photographs showcase homes in the best possible light, often enabling homeowners to secure higher asking prices compared to those marketed without them.
Your real estate agent will almost always arrange for professional photos as part of the listing process.
