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Client Win: We almost lost a Buyer. |
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My Seller almost lost a Buyer—and that’s exactly how they won. We finally received an offer on a listing in a Denver suburb that has been hit pretty hard by a softer real estate market, but the terms were lopsided: a house they had to sell before they could buy, shaky timelines, a huge ask for lender credits, and a price that didn’t match the comps or the prep we’d done.
So we did the strongest thing you can do in this market: we pressed pause. Instead of chasing, we held the line. We tightened our position—and then we let the buyer walk. No drama. No panic. No “keep it alive at any cost.” Just clarity about value and a plan B (and C).
A week later, after touring the competition, that same buyer came back—this time above our list price, with stronger timelines and leaner terms. That’s the edge all Seller's and Buyer's need in today’s market: patience over panic, leverage over noise. When you know your bottom line and you present the home—and the data—like a pro, you don’t need to force a deal. You set the pace, and the right offer meets you there.
When you’re willing to walk away, fear leaves the room, options open up, and the market often meets you where you are.
Not every power move is a push; sometimes it’s the patience to do nothing until the deal is right. |
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Real Estate Pulse at a Glance |
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Denver Market Update: Momentum with Measured Pace
As December closes, Denver’s residential market is showing signs of steady activity with a more balanced rhythm. Sales edged higher year-over-year, while new listings declined slightly, pointing to a market that remains active but less frenetic. Average days on market have increased, and prices have softened modestly creating a landscape that rewards strategy over speed. |
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For sellers: While pricing has cooled slightly in the broader market, values remain resilient—particularly in the luxury segment, where average prices rose year-over-year. Well-presented, accurately priced homes in strong locations continue to perform. Listing now can help you stand out before inventory builds further in early spring.
Luxury snapshot ($1M+): New listings increased, prices rose, and days on market remained steady, even as overall sales volume declined—signaling continued strength in top-tier pricing despite fewer transactions. |
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For buyers: With inventory up and homes spending more time on the market, buyers have greater leverage to negotiate price, terms, and timing. This environment supports more thoughtful decision-making, especially for those who have been waiting for interest rate conditions to ease.
Looking ahead: The quieter winter season offers a strategic window to act before competition increases and activity accelerates in the months ahead.
This market rewards preparation, precision pricing, and smart timing—on both sides of the transaction. |
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"Amanda has been amazing to work with, knowledgeable, engaged, creative, committed, and compassionate. Thank you, Amanda, for all your hard work and continued work in the sale of our home!" |
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Amanda Sheppard
Principal Broker | Sheppard & Co. M: 303.832.7101 E: amanda.sheppard@compass.com
Visit our website www.www.sheppardco.com |
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Compass is a licensed real estate broker. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. |
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