Denver’s Inventory Explosion: How to Snag a Deal in a Market That Finally Favors Buyers

What’s up, Denver? The Mile-High City just flipped the script. After four years of elbow-throwing seller dominance, active inventory has blown up 34 % year-over-year—its biggest jump since 2011. Homes are hanging around roughly six extra days in the MLS, and the list-to-close ratio has dipped to 98.1 %. Translation? Buyers finally have room to breathe, negotiate, and win. Let’s break down the numbers, the strategy, and exactly how you can pounce while the getting’s good.

Inventory Surge at a Glance

Why This Window Rocks for Buyers

1. Negotiation Reloaded – Price isn’t the only lever. Ask for rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, or inspection repairs without sounding greedy. Roughly six in ten sellers are game.

2. Time to Diligence – With DOM in the 30s, you can sleep on a decision (for a night, at least) instead of firing offers in the driveway.

3. Stable Prices, Future Upside – A 2 % bump means you’re not buying at an artificial peak, but Denver’s long-term fundamentals (jobs, in-migration, limited land) still point north.

Tactics to Lock the Deal

1. Get Pre-Approved Before Touring

Nothing kills a killer negotiation faster than financing fumbles. My lender squad can spit out a rock-solid pre-approval in 24 hours—zero fluff, all facts.

2. Use the “Two-Tier” Offer

• Tier A: Your clean offer price.

• Tier B: Same price + ask for seller-paid 2-1 buydown (≈ 2 % of loan).
  Many sellers bite on Tier B because the headline price stays pretty while you pocket real monthly savings.

3. Inspection = Negotiation 2.0

Average repairs in my June transactions shaved 1.3 % off contract price—or funded your new HVAC. Don’t waive this leverage.

4. Focus on “Turnkey-ish” Homes

Buyers still swarm move-in-ready properties. If a house’s pics scream 1998 oak & brass, you can score an even steeper discount and renovate on your timeline.

What Sellers Need to Hear (Share This with Your Listing-Loving Friend)

Hey dude, overpricing is a guitar solo with no drummer—it falls flat. Price sharp from day one, stage like you’re HGTV-ready, and be cool with concessions. Otherwise you’re the 60-day stale listing buyers use as a low-ball comp.

Adam’s No-BS Playbook

I’m Adam Gillespie—straight-shooting, rock-and-roll Realtor with eXp Realty. My mission: consult, educate, never pressure. When you roll with me you get:

• 🎸 Blue-collar clarity, CEO polish—I speak both languages fluently.

• 🔍 Data-driven strategy, not hype.

• 🤝 A network of credit coaches, inspectors, and contractors on speed-dial.

• 🚀 A goal to help 40 Denver families move smart in 2025—let’s make you one of them.

Ready to Make Your Move?

Shoot me a text at 720-650-7794 or email adamgillespie303@gmail.com. Let’s snag that deal before the next market mood swing.

Hell yeah, dude—let’s do this! 🤘