Welcome to the fourth issue of the 2017 Conference Update (“CU” at the Conference). We’re sending you this monthly email to keep you in the loop about 2017 REALTORS® Conference & Expo promotions and to help you market the event to your membership base and colleagues. If you do not wish to receive this email, or know someone who should...
Select members throughout state also honored for distinguished service. Scott Matthias, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Professionals in Highlands Ranch, Colo., was recognized as the Colorado REALTOR® of the Year by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) at its 96th annual convention. The award is the most prestigious award given to a CAR member and is a culmination of a distinguished career within...
Colorado Association of REALTORS® Announces 2016-17 Leadership. Mark Trenka, broker/owner of Century 21 Trenka Real Estate was inducted as Chairman of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® during the 2016 CAR Conference and Expo last week. Mark will assume his new role from Nov. 1, 2016 through Oct. 31, 2017. Trenka has extensive experience with the Colorado Association of REALTORS® dating back to...
Technology trends, education sessions, gorgeous views, a Keynote Speaker and great people briefly sums up CAR’s 2016 Spring Conference at Cheyenne Mountain Resort! In case you missed it, in addition to business meetings, this year many new opportunities were added to increase value for the attendee’s experience. Presented by FirstBank, the Conference kicked off Monday with a Real Estate Tech Summit...
Senate Concurrent Resolution 004: Real Estate Transfer Tax For Affordable Housing. We are happy to report that SCR16-004, Real Estate Transfer Tax for Affordable Housing sponsored by Senator Ulibarri (D-Commerce City) died in committee on April 20th. The LPC opposed this bill and CAR gave testimony against the legislation in the Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs committee hearing. This concurrent...
Thank you so much to everyone who attended REALTOR® Day at the Capitol! We had over 200 attendees from across the state, and had a very successful day speaking with our legislators. We would like to thank Alison Felix, Vice President and Denver Branch Executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, for providing an interesting and insightful keynote...
New tool helps compare homes’ energy efficiency features The Colorado Energy Office introduced the Home Energy Score to REALTORS at the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Convention on Sept. 17 in Keystone, Colo. The Home Energy Score is a tool developed by the U.S. Department of Energy that provides REALTORS®, homeowners and homebuyers with a simple snapshot of a home’s energy rating...
Colorado Association of REALTORS® honors George Harvey as REALTOR® of the Year; Select members throughout state also honored for distinguished service George Harvey, broker/owner of The Harvey Team in Telluride, Colo., was named Colorado REALTOR® of the Year by the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) at its 95th annual convention in Keystone, Colo. The award is the most prestigious award given to a...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® installed its 2015-2016 Leadership Council during the organization’s 95th annual State Convention held in Keystone, Colo. last week. Alan Lovitt, a 20-year real estate industry veteran with RE/MAX Advantage in Colorado Springs, was installed as CAR Chairman. Lovitt has served in numerous local and state association leadership roles over the past two decades “I’m excited and ready...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Education Foundation (CARED) Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the CARED Foundation and merge with the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Foundation (CARHOF) to form one charitable entity, the Colorado REALTOR® Foundation (CRF). The Board of Directors of both charities, CARED, CARHOF, and CAR Leadership are enthusiastic about the opportunity to grow CRF into...