Sell your house fast in Denver, CO
We buy Denver-area houses as-is, for cash, from Aurora to Lakewood. Get a fair offer within 24 hours and close on your schedule.
- Any condition, any situation
- We pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks
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Why Denver homeowners sell to us
Denver sellers call us about inherited homes, rentals, older houses with sewer or foundation problems, and homes they need to sell quickly for a move.
Foreclosure
Colorado foreclosures run through the county public trustee. A quick sale can pay off the loan first.
Older homes
Sewer line, foundation or roof problems? We buy as-is.
Inherited homes
We help families sell inherited homes across the metro.
Rentals
Sell a rental with tenants in place.
Sold in 3 simple steps
Tell us about the house
Fill out the form or call. We’ll ask a few questions about the property and your timeline.
Get a fair cash offer
After a short walkthrough, you get a written offer within 24 hours, with the math explained.
Close on your date
Colorado sales close through a title company. Close in as little as 2–3 weeks, or on the date you pick. We pay all of your closing costs.
We buy all over the Denver metro
We buy across Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson and Douglas counties.
“I lost my job and got behind on my mortgage… We closed in 9 days and I avoided foreclosure.”
“My brother and I inherited our mom’s house… They handled the entire process.”
Reviews from BAM sellers. We’ll add Denver seller stories here as we close more deals locally.
What selling a house in Denver looks like right now
Denver’s housing stock ranges from early-1900s brick bungalows in older city neighborhoods to 1950s-1970s ranches in Aurora, Lakewood and other suburbs, plus newer subdivisions further out in Adams and Arapahoe counties. Many older homes still have original electrical, cast-iron plumbing, or aging roofs, and some sit on lots with shifting or expansive soils that can cause foundation cracks over time. Denver’s property tax bills jumped sharply after recent reassessments, which has pushed more owners toward appeals or a decision to sell rather than keep paying. Colorado’s foreclosure process runs through the county public trustee rather than the courts, and once a deed of trust is foreclosed, there is generally no redemption period left for the homeowner, which makes the timeline move fast once a sale is scheduled.
Denver market snapshot, August 2026
21.9% of homes sold above list price
Data: Redfin, City of Denver, August 2026.
Probate, taxes and foreclosure in the Denver area
Each county runs these a little differently. Here’s what matters when you’re selling an inherited house, dealing with back taxes or trying to stay ahead of a foreclosure. General information, not legal advice.
Denver County County seat: Denver
- Probate
- Denver is unique in Colorado in having its own standalone Denver Probate Court, separate from Denver District Court. Colorado’s small estate affidavit lets heirs collect personal property without full probate when the estate’s value is under an inflation-adjusted threshold (about $82,000 as of 2024, adjusted annually), but it does not transfer real estate.
- Property taxes
- The Denver Assessor’s Office values property and the Denver Treasury Division bills and collects taxes; owners can protest their value with the Assessor each spring, generally by around June 8, with a further appeal to the Denver Board of Equalization if the protest is denied.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Colorado foreclosures on deeds of trust go through the county Public Trustee rather than a court: the Denver Public Trustee runs the non-judicial sale, and title generally passes either 9 business days after the sale or after any junior lienholder redemption periods end, with no general redemption right left for the homeowner. Delinquent property taxes lead to an annual tax lien sale; owners can redeem by paying what is owed before a treasurer’s deed issues.
Arapahoe County County seat: Littleton
- Probate
- Probate cases for Arapahoe County are heard in the 18th Judicial District Court’s probate division. The same statewide small estate affidavit threshold applies, letting heirs skip full administration for personal property in smaller estates, though real estate still needs a probate proceeding.
- Property taxes
- The Arapahoe County Assessor values property and the Arapahoe County Treasurer bills and collects; assessment appeals to the Assessor are generally due by June 8, with a further appeal available to the County Board of Equalization.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- The Arapahoe County Public Trustee conducts non-judicial foreclosure sales on deeds of trust, following the same statewide timeline and lack of a general owner redemption period. Delinquent taxes go to the county’s annual tax lien sale, with redemption possible until a treasurer’s deed is issued.
Jefferson County County seat: Golden
- Probate
- Probate matters for Jefferson County go through the 1st Judicial District Court’s probate division. Colorado’s inflation-adjusted small estate affidavit threshold applies here as well, for personal property only.
- Property taxes
- The Jefferson County Assessor sets values and the Jefferson County Treasurer bills and collects taxes; owners can appeal by around June 8 each year, with further appeal to the County Board of Equalization.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- The Jefferson County Public Trustee handles non-judicial foreclosure sales, and Jefferson County publishes its own redemption-process guidance describing the junior-lienholder redemption schedule and lack of a general homeowner redemption right. Delinquent taxes lead to the county’s annual tax lien sale.
Adams County County seat: Brighton
- Probate
- Probate cases for Adams County are heard in the 17th Judicial District Court’s probate division. The statewide small estate affidavit lets heirs collect personal property below the inflation-adjusted threshold without full probate.
- Property taxes
- The Adams County Assessor values property and the Adams County Treasurer bills and collects; assessment appeals to the Assessor are generally due by June 8, with further appeal to the County Board of Equalization.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- The Adams County Public Trustee runs non-judicial foreclosure sales on deeds of trust under the same statewide process, with a fast timeline to when title vests in the buyer. Delinquent property taxes go to an annual tax lien sale.
Where we buy houses around Denver
We buy in every part of the metro, in any condition. These are some of the areas and ZIP codes we see most.
- Five Points80205early-1900s Victorians and rowhouses
- Globeville80216older worker cottages near industrial areas
- Westwood802191940s-1950s bungalows and ranches
- Montbello802391970s-1980s ranch and split-level subdivisions
- Athmar Park80219, 80223postwar ranches
- Park Hill80207, 802201920s-1950s bungalows and larger homes
- Sun Valley80204older, lower-cost housing stock near downtown
- Aurora80010, 80011, 800121950s-1980s ranches and apartments
- Lakewood80214, 80215, 802261950s-1970s ranches and split-levels
- Wheat Ridge80033, 802151950s-1960s ranch homes
- Arvada80002, 80003, 800041950s-1980s ranches and subdivisions
- Thornton80229, 80233, 802411970s-2000s subdivision homes
- Commerce City80022older homes plus newer industrial-adjacent subdivisions
- Littleton80120, 801221960s-1980s ranches and split-levels
- Englewood80110, 80113postwar bungalows and ranches
- Brighton80601, 80602older town core plus newer subdivisions
What a Denver seller actually walks away with
The list price isn’t what you keep. Here’s an illustrative example for a dated Denver house that needs work. We used $520,000 as the fixed-up value, about 16% under the August 2026 Denver median, because the example is an older bungalow or ranch that needs work.
| List it yourself | Sell to BAM as-is | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price after repairs | $520,000 | Your offer amount |
| Repairs before listing | −$55,000 | $0 |
| Agent commissions (5.5% assumed) | −$28,600 | $0 |
| Title, escrow, transfer tax and other seller costs (est. 1.5%) | −$7,800 | $0, we pay them |
| Holding costs for 3 to 4 months (est. 1%) | −$5,200 | $0 |
| Inspection repair credits and concessions (est. 1%) | −$5,200 | $0 |
| What you walk away with | $418,200 | Your offer, dollar for dollar |
Illustrative example, not an offer or appraisal. Commissions are negotiable and every house is different. Agent commission is negotiable and is typically the biggest cost of a traditional listing. Colorado charges a documentary fee on real estate transfers of $0.01 per $100 of the sale price (one cent per hundred dollars), which is a small amount compared to transfer taxes in many other states. Sellers and buyers typically split closing costs and title insurance according to their purchase contract, and owner’s title insurance is common but negotiable.
Compare our cash offer to that bottom-line number, not to the list price. If it’s close, you skip the repairs, the showings and months of waiting. If listing will clearly net you more, we’ll tell you.
Sources for this page (12)
- coloradojudicial.gov/location/denver-probate-court
- douglasco.gov/public-trustee/foreclosure-sale-process/
- denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directo
- milehightitleguy.com/post/denver-buyers-still-have-until-september-15-to-fight-their-prope
- coloradojudicial.gov/probate-registrar
- arapahoegov.com/172/Assessor
- jeffco.us/2333/Redemption-Process
- jeffco.us/2478/Assessor
- adcogov.org/assessor
- cdola.colorado.gov/documentary-fee
- leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2025-title-39.pdf
- redfin.com/city/5155/CO/Denver/housing-market
Facts checked September 2026. Laws, deadlines and fees change, so confirm details with the county or a local attorney before you rely on them.
Selling a house for cash in Denver
How does foreclosure work in Colorado?
Colorado foreclosures go through the county public trustee rather than a full court case, though a court order is part of the process. You have time to sell if you act early.
Do you buy houses that need major repairs?
Yes. We buy houses in any condition and handle the repairs ourselves after closing.
How fast can you close in Denver?
In most cases in as little as 2–3 weeks. You can also choose a later date.
Who handles the closing?
A Colorado title company handles the closing. We pay all of your closing costs.
How fast can a foreclosure sale happen in Colorado?
Colorado uses a non-judicial public trustee process instead of going through court, which moves faster than foreclosure in many other states. Once the public trustee schedules a sale, there is generally no redemption period left for the homeowner after the sale; only recorded junior lienholders can redeem, on a short schedule of business days. That makes it important to act well before a sale date is set, since options narrow quickly once the auction happens.
Do I have to go through probate to sell my parent’s house in Denver?
If the estate has real estate, generally yes. Colorado’s small estate affidavit only covers personal property under an inflation-adjusted dollar limit, around $82,000 in 2024, and does not transfer a house. Denver has its own standalone Denver Probate Court, separate from Denver District Court, that handles these cases, while Arapahoe, Jefferson and Adams counties handle probate through their district courts.
Can I appeal my Denver property tax assessment?
Yes. Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson and Adams counties all let owners protest their assessed value with the county assessor, generally by early June each year, with a further appeal available to the county’s Board of Equalization if the protest is denied. Given how much assessed values have risen recently, checking your notice of valuation each spring is worth doing even if you plan to sell.
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