Colorado Home Sales Now All in 'As-Is' Condition

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In Colorado's hot real estate market, home sales are now all being conducted in an 'as-is' condition, meaning buyers must thoroughly inspect properties themselves and accept them with any existing issues or problems. Inspections are no longer required, giving buyers more responsibility but also potential advantages if they waive the inspection contingency. Sellers are also not obligated to make any repairs, though they must still disclose known material defects.

Why it matters

This shift to 'as-is' sales reflects the competitive nature of Colorado's housing market, where sellers have more leverage and can offload properties without making fixes. While it increases risk for buyers, it also allows them to potentially gain an edge by waiving inspections. The change raises questions about consumer protections, the role of home inspectors, and how to ensure buyers are making informed decisions.

The details

Under Colorado's standard Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate, all home sales are now being conducted in an 'as-is' condition. This means buyers must do their own due diligence through inspections and accept the property with any existing issues, rather than requiring sellers to make repairs. Inspections are not mandatory, though highly recommended, and there are no licensing requirements for inspectors. Sellers are still obligated to disclose any known material defects, but are not required to fix problems identified during the buying process.

• Colorado's 'as-is' home sale policy has been in effect since January 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Buyers should work closely with a realtor to understand the implications of 'as-is' home sales and determine their comfort level with waiving inspections in a competitive market.