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NAR Announces Policy Statement on UAV’s

The NAR Board of Directors approved the following policy statement on unmanned aerial vehicles: The National Association of REALTORS® advises members that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for real estate marketing is currently prohibited by the Federal Aviation Administration. Such prohibited use of unmanned aerial vehicles may lead to the assessment of substantial fines and penalties. The National Association of REALTORS® supports efforts to create...

E&O Coverage More Important Than You Think

We all know insurance is important. There’s a reason we have coverage on our health, homes and lives. We understand why brokers in Colorado are required to carry errors and omissions (E&O) insurance.  The total paid claims against REALTORS® in Colorado annually is well into the millions of dollars. This includes all fees and legal expenses incurred defending claims.   So if...

Board Directs NAR to Draft Member Code of Excellence

Board Directs NAR to Draft Member Code of Excellence As part of a wide-ranging set of recommendations to raise the bar on REALTOR® professionalism, the NAR Board of Directors at its Nov. 10 meeting in New Orleans approved the drafting of a proposed aspirational Code of Excellence to be brought to the board at a future meeting for approval. The goal is to raise...

Thank You for Protecting Our Country

Colorado Association of REALTORS® salutes all of the men and women of the United States military who unselfishly serve or have served this country!   Thank you! REALTORS® can also celebrate veterans this week as a celebration of 70 years of VA Home Loan benefits. The news release below from the National Association of REALTORS® describes the VA Home Loan history as...

CAR Names New Leaders

David Barber, a nine-year real estate veteran with RE/MAX Unlimited Inc., on Monday was installed as chairman of the Colorado Association of Realtors. CAR, the state’s largest real estate trade association with more than 21,000 statewide members, installed its 2014-2015 Leadership Council, including the chairman position, at its 94th annual state convention that drew more than 650 people to downtown Denver....

Every Vote Counts!

That means yours, too. Your VOTE can make a difference in your quality of life and in the communities where you live and work. On Tuesday, November 4, go to the polls and vote. Make sure you consider voting with the REALTOR Party when you do vote! Where can I vote? Why should I vote REALTOR Party?  ...

Real Estate Firms Optimistic About Future of Industry

Real estate firms are confident about the future growth and profitably of their industry, according to the  2014 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Real Estate Firms. Firms also expect industry competition to increase in the next year.  Read more...

Drones in Real Estate- Good or Bad Idea?

The National Association of REALTORS thinks it is a bad idea.  The FAA is developing a regulatory framework that would integrate UAVs into the national airspace, while ensuring safety, privacy and national security. Given the current FAA prohibition, the National Association of REALTORS® recommends that its members not use this technology for any purpose related to selling property.   http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/09/20/realtors-weigh-drone-rules/tzV4V2ahtKnfQtdnNB2dQN/story.html...

Oliver Frascona Celebration of Life Set

Oliver Frascona, senior shareholder of Frascona Joiner Goodman law office, was one of the five individuals killed in a plane crash Sunday, August 31, 2014 in Erie, Colorado. Many have felt this tragic loss and have shared what he meant to his family, friends, REALTOR organizations and the real estate industry as a whole. Frascona, Joiner and Goodman will be hosting a Celebration of Oliver’s Life gathering Sunday, October 26, at the...

2014 Leadership Academy Graduates to be Recognized at Annual Convention

Effective REALTOR® Associations require visionary leaders who can anticipate the existing and future needs of the Association.   The Colorado Association of REALTORS® reintroduced a new and improved program in 2014 seeking 20 Colorado REALTORS® to groom and refine their leadership skills to be the kind of leaders our state and local associations need to be relevant in the real estate...