Thinking about downsizing in Colorado? The free Colorado Downsizing Planner from The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC answers the two questions every downsizer asks first: what will my home sell for, and what can I buy next with what I walk away with? You get a Smart Pricing Report on your current home, a net sheet at three prices, and a short list of ranch homes, patio homes, condos and 55+ communities that fit your numbers. For homeowners near me in the Denver metro, Colorado Springs and Northern Colorado.
No pressure and no obligation. Many Colorado homeowners request it a year or more before they move so they can plan calmly.
Your address and a few details. We pull the closest recent sales and the homes you would compete against today.
A Smart Pricing Report plus a net sheet at a quick-sale, market and premium price.
Ranch homes, patio homes, condos and 55+ communities that fit your equity, budget and areas.
Stay, sell first, buy first or line up both closings. You decide when.
The number that buys your next home is simple: sale price, minus your loan payoff, minus selling and moving costs. Many long-time Colorado owners can buy a single-level home with cash or a small loan. Here is an example with round numbers. Your planner uses your home's real sales.
| Example sale price | $650,000 |
| Loan payoff | − $120,000 |
| Commission, title, closing and prep (about 7%) | − $45,500 |
| Moving and set-up (example) | − $6,500 |
| Estimated cash to your next home | $478,000 |
In this example, that is enough to buy a $475,000 patio home or condo with cash, or to put a large down payment on a ranch home and keep a small payment. Example only, not a promise of value or proceeds.
Each one trades yard, upkeep, stairs and HOA dues differently. These are the questions that decide it, before you fall for a kitchen.
A single-level house with your own yard and no shared walls.
Single-level living on a small lot, with the HOA handling snow and yard care.
The least upkeep and easy lock-and-leave, often with an elevator.
Age-restricted neighborhoods, often with a clubhouse and HOA-handled upkeep.
| Home type | Stairs | Outside upkeep | HOA dues | Check before you offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch home | Main-floor living; the basement may have stairs | You | None to low | Laundry location, roof age, sewer line scope |
| Patio home | Single level; watch the entry and garage steps | The HOA, usually | Moderate | HOA reserves, what snow care covers |
| Condo | None in elevator buildings | The HOA | Moderate to high | Assessments, insurance, elevator age |
| 55+ community | Varies by home | Often the HOA | Varies | Age rule, amenities, resale history |
Aging in place works for some homes and not for others. If you answer yes to three or more, a downsizing plan is worth a look.
Downsizing goes best as a plan, not a rush. Here is the order we walk Colorado homeowners through.
The house is usually the easy part. The stuff is what stalls a move. A simple four-pile plan keeps it moving.
Measure the new home first. Keep what fits the rooms you will actually have.
Set a date for family to claim items. Whatever is not picked up by then moves on.
Estate-sale companies, consignment and online marketplaces for furniture and collections.
Many Denver-area charities pick up furniture. Keep the receipts for your taxes.
Bring your questions. We cover the downsizing math, the home-sale tax exclusion, a 12-month plan and how to buy before you sell, with time for Q&A. Coffee is on us. Seating is limited.
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Keller Williams DTC, 6300 S Syracuse Way, Suite 150, Centennial
10:00 to 11:30 AM
Keller Williams DTC, 6300 S Syracuse Way, Suite 150, Centennial
Go deeper on the area, the home type and the money questions.
Yes. It is the same Smart Pricing Report our sellers get, plus a net sheet and next-home options. There is no obligation.
No. Many homeowners request it a year or more before they move, so they can plan calmly.
Many owners will not. If you owned and lived in the home 2 of the last 5 years, you can usually exclude up to $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 if married filing jointly. Ask your CPA about your situation.
Yes. We coordinate both sides, including lining up both closings or buying before you sell when the numbers allow.
No. We help with ranch homes, patio homes, condos, townhomes and 55+ communities across the Denver metro, Colorado Springs and Northern Colorado.
No. A Smart Pricing Report is a broker's opinion of price, not an appraisal, and cannot be used to obtain financing.
Fill out the short form below. Your Smart Pricing Report, net sheet and next-home list usually arrive within 24 hours. Rather talk? Call or text 303-955-4220.
The Colorado Downsizing Planner is a free service of The Kenna Group at Keller Williams DTC (Keller Williams Realty DTC, LLC, 6300 S Syracuse Way, Suite 150, Centennial, CO 80111) for homeowners planning a downsize, a move to a single-level home, a patio home, a condo or a 55+ community in the Denver metro, Colorado Springs and Northern Colorado. A Smart Pricing Report is a broker's opinion of price prepared by a licensed real estate broker; it is not an appraisal and cannot be used to obtain financing (C.R.S. 12-10-602). Tax figures are general federal rules (IRS Section 121) and the Colorado senior property tax exemption rules as of 2026; ask a CPA about your own situation. Seminar seats are free and limited. Net sheets are estimates, not guarantees. We are real estate brokers, not attorneys, CPAs, financial planners or lenders; talk with your own advisors and a lender of your choice. If your home is listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation. Equal Housing Opportunity.