Sell Your Rental
Done being a landlord?
Tenant-occupied sales, vacant turnover sales, 1031 exchanges into something easier: selling a rental has its own playbook. I run it cleanly so your tenants are respected and your numbers work.
- 180 days
- Standard 1031 identification + close window
- 60 days
- Typical Colorado tenant notice for showings
- 2
- Buyer pools we tap (owner-occupant + investor)
- $0
- Cost to evaluate your options
Two questions to answer first
Vacant or occupied?
Selling a rental is two completely different transactions depending on whether your tenants are still in the home. Vacant sales open you up to the full owner-occupant buyer pool, usually a stronger price. Tenant-occupied sales limit you mostly to investor buyers, but preserve your cash flow until close.
The right call depends on your lease, your tenants, your local market, and your tax situation. We work through it together before you make any irreversible decisions.
Strategy I bring
Beyond a standard listing
Tenant-occupied protocol
Showing windows respected, communication direct with tenants, and (when appropriate) a cash-for-keys conversation that keeps everyone whole.
1031 exchange coordination
I work hand-in-hand with qualified intermediaries to keep your timeline clean: 45 days to identify, 180 to close on the replacement.
Investor buyer network
Active relationships with buy-and-hold investors across Denver metro for properties that won't show well to owner-occupants.
Vacant turnover plan
If we go vacant, I quarterback the turnover (paint, flooring, light landscaping) to maximize sale price without over-investing.
Lease-aware contract
I write listing contracts that clearly disclose lease status, security deposit transfer, and prorations so closings don't unravel.
Tax conversation upstream
I'm not your CPA, but I make sure you've talked to one before we list. Depreciation recapture and capital gains shouldn't be a surprise at close.
The Process
From decision to deeded
- 01
Your numbers, on paper
We build a real picture: current rent, lease term, mortgage balance, depreciation taken, estimated value, estimated tax exposure. You decide if selling actually makes sense.
- 02
Vacant vs. occupied decision
If your tenants are good, we usually keep them and sell to an investor. If turnover is overdue or the lease is month-to-month, vacant often wins.
- 03
Tenant communication
If we sell occupied, I draft the communication you send your tenants explaining the process, their rights, and what to expect for showings.
- 04
Price for the right buyer
Investor pricing is rent multiple and cap rate driven. Owner-occupant pricing is comp driven. We pick the lane and price accordingly.
- 05
Close + 1031 (if applicable)
If you're 1031-ing, the qualified intermediary holds proceeds, I help you identify replacement properties inside the window, and we close the second leg cleanly.
Common questions from rental sellers
Done being a landlord? Let's plan the exit.
A real conversation about your numbers, your tenants, and your timeline.