Buying a Home in South Metro Denver: Less Competition

Buying a home in South Metro Denver: less competition, more leverage

If you’re still bracing for a bidding-war free-for-all, take a breath. Buying a home in South Metro Denver right now is more manageable than it was a year or two ago. National agent surveys show roughly 1 in 4 sales involved multiple offers in May 2025, down from ~1 in 3 the year before—clear evidence the frenzy is cooling. RealEstateNews.com

At the same time, sellers are more flexible: about 44% of U.S. home sellers are offering concessions (closing costs, price credits, repairs), giving buyers more room to negotiate than we’ve seen in years. Redfin

Buying a home in South Metro Denver: what local stats say

Closer to home, Denver Metro inventory is higher and homes are taking longer to sell—classic signs of easing competition. July data shows 13,995 active listings, median 24 days in MLS, 3.82 months of inventory, and a 98.7% close-to-list ratio (room to negotiate). Median close price: $590,000. DMAR+1

REcolorado reports the market “continued to shift toward balance” in July: median closed-to-original list price at 97.3% and homes spending seven more days in MLS month-over-month, signaling more choice and time for buyers. REcolorado

South Metro snapshot (Arapahoe, Douglas, etc.)

SMDRA’s July readout shows the South Metro area with 3.5 months of supply, median price $587,500 (down 2.1% YoY), and median days in MLS rising to 25 (from 16 a year ago)—all pointing to cooler, more negotiable conditions for buyers compared with recent summers. smdra.com

What this means for you (and how we help)

• You have options. More listings + longer days on market = time to compare homes, schedule second looks, and negotiate smartly.

• Expect negotiation, not a knife fight. With concessions rising and close-to-list ratios under 100%, we’ll target credits or repairs that matter most to you.

• Neighborhood nuance matters. Some pockets still move fast; others allow measured offers. We track micro-trends by price band, school zone, and floor plan so you don’t overpay.

Bottom line

Competition has cooled. Inventory and market time are up. And in many South Metro neighborhoods, you can shop with confidence instead of panic. If you’re buying a home in South Metro Denver right now, let’s use the data—and our on-the-ground experience—to craft a strategy that wins the house and the terms. Thinking that now might be the time to buy? Let’s discuss your options.