Colorado real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Colorado uses state-approved contracts with set deadlines, radon and hail are common, and many newer neighborhoods carry metro district taxes. Here is what is the same everywhere in Colorado, and our local guide for each city.
Colorado cities we cover
Each guide covers the local neighborhoods, costs and rules for that city.
What every Colorado buyer and seller should know
Standard contracts
Most sales use forms approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission, with set deadlines for inspection, appraisal, title and loan.
Radon
Radon is common. Test during your inspection period.
Metro districts
Many newer neighborhoods sit in a metropolitan district that adds its own tax.
Hail
Hail is common along the Front Range. Ask the roof's age and any insurance claims.
Documentary fee
The state documentary fee is small: 1 cent per $100 of price.
Title closings
A title company handles the closing and the money.
AXEN Realty in Colorado
Every AXEN agent in Colorado works under a licensed managing broker: Kevin Risen (license EC.100109510). See every state on the state brokers page.
Buying? Start with the home buying guide and get pre-approved.
Selling? Read the home selling guide and get your home value.
Moving here? Read buying in a new state.
Colorado real estate questions
Should I test for radon when buying a home in Colorado?
Yes. Radon levels are high in many Colorado homes. A test during your inspection period is inexpensive, and a mitigation system usually fixes it.
What is a metro district in Colorado?
A metropolitan district is a local taxing district that pays for roads, water and parks in many newer neighborhoods. Its tax shows up on the property tax bill.
What contract is used to buy a home in Colorado?
Most sales use standard forms approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission, with set deadlines for inspection, appraisal, title and loan.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Colorado?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Colorado is free.