The Internet has transformed how consumers shop for a wide variety of goods and services, but many issues remain unresolved when it comes to marketing homes online. About half of real estate agents appreciate that they can get their listings out to thousands of potential buyers via national websites, said Steve Murray, CEO of Castle Rock-based REAL Trends, during a Denver...
The Aspen Board of REALTORS® is accepting grant applications from qualified organizations that provide housing services to moderate- to low-income households. The deadline to submit an application is Friday. “The Aspen Board of REALTORS® has $9,000 available for local housing projects,” said Karen Toth, president of the board. “To date, the foundation has granted more than $7.4 million statewide to over...
A new warning for brokers across the country: If you get an email inquiry through Zillow or any other third party real estate website that involves a customer asking about a listing and stating that they want a home just like this one, do not respond to the message if you have not had previous communications with the client. Fraud attempts...
NEW Extended Monday Hours beginning January 6, 2014. As CAR works to expand popular services and benefits to members, we are happy to announce that the CAR Legal Hotline will have extended hours on Mondays beginning on January 6, 2014. The hotline will be open on Mondays from 9:00 am until noon and 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The hours will...
After a brief pilot phase in two test markets (including Boulder, Colorado) with AgentMatch, Realtor.com® is pulling the plug, citing a faulty algorithm to “match” consumers with REALTORS®. A computer cannot find the best REALTOR® for someone, just like a computer cannot place an accurate value on a home. Read the whole statement from Realtor.com® President Errol Samuelson below: December 12, 2013 Letter from Realtor.com® President...
Fort Collins Board of REALTORS® Raises Over $6,000 in Gift Card Donations for Colorado Flood Victims To meet the diverse and expansive needs of recent flood victims, the Fort Collins Board of REALTORS® Community Outreach Committee in partnership with Serve 6.8, conducted a three week gift card and fundraising campaign to benefit evacuees who would need immediate and long-term help in...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) REALTORS® Relief Foundation ("RRF") is donating up to $100,000; matching CAR’s contribution of $50,000 plus additional donations CAR receives for the victims who were impacted by the recent horribly destructive floods here in Colorado. CAR will be accepting grant applications for up to $1,500 for mortgage and temporary housing assistance only from November 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. Each...
Amy Dorsey as REALTOR® of the Year; select members throughout state also honored for distinguished service. Amy Dorsey, former president of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), was named Colorado REALTOR® of the Year at the Association’s annual convention in Denver. Dorsey, Branch Broker of the Park Hyatt Office, the Charter and the Highland’s Office with Slifer Smith and Frampton in Vail,...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR)is donating $25,000 with a goal of raising an additional $25,000 to help victims of Colorado’s recent floods. These funds will serve as seed money for our request of $500,000 from the National Association of REALTORS® Relief Foundation. As a reminder, financial assistance would go to qualified Colorado REALTORS® and members of the public in affected...
The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is waiving license fees of those impacted by natural disasters including wind, fire, or water to name a few. “The last thing we want our licensees to worry about when they are evacuated or trying to rebuild their lives is paying a transfer fee so that they can continue working," said Marcia Waters, Division...