What Is the Best Time of Year to Buy or Sell in Colorado Springs? (2026 Guide)
By Jeff and Lane Morrell · October 2026
The Morrell Group | eXp Realty
For buyers, late September through early fall has been the strongest window: more inventory, more price cuts, fewer competing offers, and Realtor.com research naming a late-September 2026 week the best of the year. For sellers, spring and early summer draw the most buyers and the best weather for showings. But in any season, the right price and preparation beat the calendar.
The fall window for buyers
Our September 26, 2026 post covered Realtor.com research naming the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026 as the best buying week of the year, with El Paso County inventory climbing and more than half of listings repriced. Buyers get the deepest selection and the most negotiating room of the year.
The spring counterpoint for sellers
More homes come on the market in spring, and Colorado sunshine makes curb appeal shine. Sellers in desirable neighborhoods can draw their strongest showing traffic before the summer heat and the back-to-school pause, when family buyers step back.
The rule that actually holds
Our posts keep returning to the same advice: the best time is when you are prepared. A pre-approved buyer with a clear budget can win in any season, and a well-priced home sells in any month.
We tell people the calendar is a tiebreaker, not the decision. If you are ready in January, go in January; if you can wait for the fall window, that is a real advantage this year. We will tell you honestly which season serves your specific goal.
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