Do I need a buyer's agent in Denver?

Historically in Colorado, the seller paid both agents' commissions out of the sale proceeds, which made having a buyer's agent essentially free for the buyer. After the 2024 NAR settlement, this has shifted — buyer-agent commission is now a separate negotiation that can be paid by either side or split. Either way, having representation that's exclusively on your side during negotiations, inspections, and contract drafting is worth a conversation. Without one, you're alone against the seller's experienced agent.