Moving to Denver? Your relocation guide
Relocating to the Denver metro is exciting, and a little overwhelming from a distance. I'm Adam Zaitz, a Broker Associate on the B1 Team with Compass Colorado. I help people moving here find the right neighborhood and the right home, often before they ever get on a plane.
Share a few details in the form and I'll reach out within 24 hours with neighborhoods and homes that fit. Here's what I'd want you to know first.
Where to live: a quick guide
Golden: a small town at the foot of the mountains, with trails, Clear Creek and a walkable downtown. A favorite for outdoor lovers. Golden guide
Arvada: established neighborhoods, Olde Town Arvada's shops and restaurants, and good value for families. Arvada guide
Lakewood: the west side of the metro, with Belmar, big parks like Bear Creek Lake and a wide range of price points. Lakewood guide
Wheat Ridge: quiet streets, larger lots and quick access to I-70 and the mountains. Wheat Ridge guide
Highlands and Sloan's Lake: walkable city living near downtown, with restaurants, coffee and the lake. Denver neighborhood guide
Littleton and Highlands Ranch: the south metro, popular for newer homes, parks and trails. Littleton guide · Highlands Ranch guide
What homes cost
According to Redfin, for the three months ending August 2026, the median sale price was about $570,000 in Lakewood, $634,000 in Arvada and $849,000 in Golden. Typical time on market ran 13 to 24 days, and homes sold for about 99% of asking. I'm happy to send current numbers for any area you're considering.
Colorado buying basics that surprise newcomers
State contract forms. Every broker uses the same state-approved contracts, and every deadline is a specific calendar date.
Sewer scope and radon. Most buyers add a sewer line camera inspection and a radon test to the home inspection. Radon is common in Colorado and usually fixable.
Metro districts. Many newer neighborhoods carry a metro district tax on top of regular property taxes. It belongs in your budget before you fall for a home.
Hail and roofs. Hail is common on the Front Range. Roof age and condition can affect insurance cost and coverage, so I help you get insurance quotes early.
Title company closings. A title company handles the closing, not an attorney.
How I work with relocating buyers
A call within 24 hours to learn what matters to you
Video tours if you can't fly out yet
A custom search straight from the MLS, so you see new listings the day they hit
Introductions to a local lender, inspector and insurance agent
A clear plan for one well-organized house-hunting trip
Agents: referring a client to Denver?
I'll treat your client like my own, send you a written update every week and pay your referral fee at closing. When they move again, they come back to you. Use the form on this page, or call or text 303-885-1367.