Mile High Home Group – Welcome to Denver

The average real estate commission in Colorado splits around 5-6% of the sale price between buyer and seller agents—typically 2.5-3% each—paid by the seller at closing, though negotiations and flat fees increasingly adjust this in Denver’s evolving Colorado housing market.

How Commissions Break Down

After 15+ years in Denver real estate and thousands of transactions, I explain commissions as a seller-paid incentive: total 5-6% on a $600K home equals $30K-$36K, split evenly unless negotiated otherwise. Listing agents handle marketing and pricing; buyer’s agents bring qualified offers. Fees fund MLS access, pro photos, and showings—non-negotiable in spirit but flexible via counters or buyer agency agreements. Market cycles influence: hot springs hold standards, balanced phases see 0.5-1% discounts.

Everything’s negotiable pre-listing.

Denver-Specific Commission Norms

Highlands Ranch real estate near Mountain Vista schools sticks to 5.5-6% totals amid HOA perks ($150-$400 fees drawing premium deals); Littleton bungalows average 5-5.5% with straightforward sales. Core Denver condos dip to 5% on investor flips. Douglas County comps support full rates for school zones; compared to Littleton flexibility, Highlands Ranch justifies splits via village demand. Flat fees ($5K-$10K) emerge for simple resales, but full service shines in negotiations saving 10x costs.

Transparency avoids surprises.

Practical Advice for Buyers and Sellers

Scenario	Typical Total	Negotiation Tip
Standard Sale	5-6%	Ask for 2.25% listing
Investor Flip	4.5-5%	Flat fee viable
Luxury $1M+	5%	Concessions offset

Sellers, discuss splits upfront—offer 2.5% listing to attract co-ops, price to cover without net loss.

Buyers, sign agency agreements early—leverage for concessions, understand no-commission risks.

My hands-on, concierge-level service justifies every fee block-by-block, weighs school/HOA fits through market cycles, builds pricing from local sales, and negotiates relentlessly for value. Clients are long-term relationships and friends, not transactions—integrity, honesty, transparency, and relentless work ethic ensure fair deals.

If commission questions impact your Denver real estate plans—Littleton, Highlands Ranch breakdowns—reach out anytime. I’m here for a no-pressure conversation and honest guidance tailored to the Colorado housing market.