A reasonable offer starts with the particular home, not a standard percentage below asking. We can work through price and terms together so your decision respects both the evidence and your limits.
For September 2026, Boulder's reported sold-to-list-price percentage was 97.4%. The reported property scope includes single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments. The median sold price was $1,055,000. Reported months of inventory were 5.27.
The sold-to-list-price measure cannot set your personal offer limit. Neither that measure nor housing supply establishes how much room to negotiate exists for a particular home. I would weigh relevant completed sales alongside the property's condition before discussing price and necessary financing or inspection requirements.
Review recent sales of similar homes with me to develop a reasonable offer range for the property. Confirm the maximum price you are comfortable offering before deciding how to respond to a counteroffer. Discuss which financing and inspection protections you need, including the risks of changing those requirements.
