Active $2,195,000
201 S Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80209 · Washington Park
Listed by Compass · Geoffry Kaatz · MLS# 2325592
Geoffry Kaatz · Real Estate Consultant and Licensed Realtor
Denver Real Estate, Thoughtfully Represented
Local perspective, strategic guidance, and a high standard of service for buying, selling, and investing across Denver and the surrounding communities.
Geoffry's perspective
Technology can help you find a home. It cannot walk a property with you, put a number in context, or tell you when something does not feel right.
Geoffry Kaatz · Fourth-generation Denver native, helping people achieve their real estate goals since 2006
About GeoffryExperience
Experience that goes beyond the transaction
You'll get advice from someone who has been the buyer, the seller, the investor, the handyman, the landlord, and the business owner. I would love to hear your story, so tell me where you are and where you want to go, we can work out the steps from there.
Client reviews
What clients say about working with Geoffry
“If you’re looking for a realtor who is professional, trustworthy, and positive no matter what comes your way, look no further.”
“As everyone knows, buying a home can be a very fraught process. Geoff made it as smooth as I can imagine. I don’t believe we would have won the bid at the best price possible without his guidance.”
“What is so special about Mr. Kaatz is that he is able to close a deal in a calm, cheerful and reassuring manner. He is very confident, but also has a genuinely friendly and easy-going nature.”
“We wanted to just keep an eye on the market for a new home for our growing family, but we weren’t exactly sure if we were ready to buy yet. We told that to Geoff and he was very understanding and not pushy. He kept in touch, expanded and contracted our search parameters, and ended up finding us what we imagine to be our forever home.”
“Geoff Kaatz helped us navigate every step - from taking time to understand our needs and preferences, to listening to our concerns, advising us on strategy, and, ultimately, closing on our new home.”
“One of the most impressive aspects of working with Geoff was his strategic approach. He provided us with market analysis and a well-thought-out plan that made us feel confident in every decision we made.”
Buying and selling
Two paths. One clear advisor
A custom approach to meet your goals when buying
- Establish Budget and Financial Readiness
- Get Pre-Approved
- How Colorado Brokers Can Represent Me
- Define Priorities, Neighborhoods, and Search Strategy
- Showings, Property Evaluation, and Due Diligence
- Offer Strategy and Negotiation
- Inspection, Appraisal, and Contract Milestones
- Financing and Closing
A custom approach to meet your goals when selling
- Your Goals and Timeline
- Market Analysis and Pricing Strategy
- Preparation, Decluttering, and Staging
- Photography, Presentation, and Marketing
- Showings, Open Houses, and Offer Evaluation
- Inspection, Appraisal, and Transaction Management
- Closing and Property Transfer
Investing
Investing in Denver, Analyzed Property by Property
I have invested in many rental properties and previously managed a portfolio of well over 100 rentals. I look at every property the way a buyer, an investor, and a builder would.
- Buy-and-hold rentals
- Fix and flips
- Pop-tops and new builds
- Property-level due diligence
Market intelligence
The numbers, with the context beside them
Here is how the Denver metro market looked in September 2026. The median residential closing price was $575,000, down about 2% from a year ago and about 3% from August. Buying slowed more than prices did, with 2,849 closings, down about 21% from last September. Homes that sold still moved a little faster than a year ago, with a median of 32 days in the MLS compared with 35, although that is up from 27 in August. Sellers have more company, since active listings ended the month at 13,567, up about 4% from last year and the highest September level since 2011, yet still about 10% below the historical September average. The story differs by type of home. Detached inventory is up about 1% from a year ago and the detached median price held at $635,000, while townhome and condo inventory is up about 10% and their median price has slipped about 6% to $365,500. That points to more choice for buyers of townhomes and condos, while detached prices are holding their ground.
September 2026 market snapshot
Denver metro, residential (detached and attached)
Median close price
$575,000
down 3.20% vs. August
Closed sales
2,849
down 11.71% vs. August
Sales volume
$2.00 billion
down 14.61% vs. August
Median days in MLS
32 days
up 18.52% vs. August
Months of inventory
4.76 months
up 11.74% vs. August
Active listings
13,567
up 3.72% vs. August
New listings
4,887
down 0.06% vs. August
Pending sales
2,908
down 6.07% vs. August
Source: Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® (DMAR) Market Trends Report, September 2026, 11 counties, residential (detached and attached), data from REcolorado. Changes are month over month, September compared with August 2026.
Communities
Featured Areas
North Metro Arvada Olde Town's brick main street and rail station, mid-century neighborhoods, and new homes toward the foothills. 
Southwest Denver Athmar Park and Ruby Hill Brick ranches along the river, the Ruby Hill sledding hill and bike park, and the Levitt Pavilion's free concerts. 
Downtown Denver Auraria The city's birthplace, now a three-college campus, Ball Arena and the stadium district between the creek and the river. 
East Metro Aurora Colorado's third-largest city, with the metro's biggest medical campus, its best-value homes and the reservoir on the south side. 
Southwest Denver Baker and the Santa Fe Arts District Denver's largest collection of middle-class Queen Annes, a mile from the Capitol, with South Broadway at the door. 
Downtown Denver Ballpark Coors Field's back yard, where old brick and new mid-rises meet the edge of RiNo. Featured properties
Active 
Active $1,250,000
2343 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80207 · North Park Hill
Listed by Compass · Shurie Fletcher · MLS# 3946024
Active $1,145,000
650 Coyote Trail
Elizabeth, CO 80107 · Ponderosa Park
Listed by Compass · Kevin Fletcher · MLS# 6393618
Listings shown are listed by Compass and were imported from Compass on October 12, 2026; they do not update automatically. Source: RECOLORADO as distributed by MLS GRID. Listing information and disclosures
About Geoffry and The Nest Team
A Denverite who understands the neighborhoods, not just the listings
I'm a fourth-generation Denver native, and real estate has been part of my family since 1946, when my great-grandfather founded Denver Hardware, a building supply company that helped build this city.
I've been a licensed real estate broker since 2006, with more than 150 successfully closed transactions. You'll get advice from someone who has been the buyer, the seller, the investor, the handyman, the landlord, and the business owner.
Local PerspectiveDenver neighborhoods and property-level context from someone who grew up here
Strategic GuidanceClear analysis and thoughtful preparation before a decision, built around your unique goals
Negotiation and AdvocacyPreparation, communication, and follow-through
Compass ResourcesLocal, individual care with the power and technology of a national brokerage
History and experience
- 2006: Started out helping a few friends buy their first homes.
- 2009: Bought my first rental, a condo, and served as board president of its HOA, which taught me how associations really run.
- 2010: Started doing fix and flips, then moved on to pop-tops, row homes, and new builds as the market changed. Along the way I learned everything from finding the right property to financing, design, construction, and sale, not to mention what you find behind the walls once the work begins.
- 2014: Bought into a franchise. Over twelve years we grew it to more than 25 employees and $1 million in annual revenue before selling it in 2026.
- 2016: Invested in multiple local rental portfolios where I helped to source the properties and was heavily involved in on- and off-site construction meetings.
- 2019: Brought leasing and management in-house. As Managing Broker of eVelo Property Management, I helped oversee more than 100 rental properties across the Denver metro area, along with multiple commercial properties.
- 2024: Real estate consultant and licensed Realtor with The Nest Team at Compass.
Contact
Talk through your plans with a seasoned professional
Let’s build your custom search together.
Geoffry Kaatz
Real Estate Consultant and Licensed Realtor
303-517-9671
geoffry.kaatz@compass.com
200 Columbine St, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80206