Choosing an asking price means balancing your goals with evidence relevant to your home. I'd start with recent sales of similar homes, then consider competing listings separately so your decision has a clear foundation.
For Arvada single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments, the latest market report gives a typical sale price of $620,000. The typical asking price among homes listed for sale was $609,000. The estimated value of a typical home was $638,680. That estimated value comes from a valuation model and is not a formal appraisal.
None of these townwide figures establishes the right asking price for your particular home. I would give greater weight to relevant completed sales and review differences in size, condition and features together. Starting with an ambitious asking price deserves a clear rationale rather than reliance on a model estimate.
Prepare a list of improvements, known repair needs and features that affect comparisons with similar homes. Review recent sales of similar homes with me before selecting your starting asking price. Examine competing listings separately to understand how your home would be presented alongside other choices.
