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...
Are you or someone you know doing great work serving the community? We want to hear about it! At REALTOR® Magazine, we have two programs that work to recognize and nurture REALTORS® who are working to better the world around them. The Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® for extraordinary accomplishments in community service. Volunteering Works is designed to help new and...
Don't miss the 2014 REALTOR® Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, February 26 at the McNichols Building and the State Capitol. Based on feedback received from local leadership, we have completely revamped this event and are very excited for you to attend. We are offering Capitol Tours and Meetings with Legislators as part of the selections to help craft an...
January 08, 2014 Business News (PRLEAP.COM) Association of Realtors® Good Neighbor Society Volunteering Works Award at the National Association of Realtors® convention in San Francisco. The Volunteering Works recipients were selected based on their dedication to the community through volunteer work and the potential for their charitable work to be expanded or improved with the help of an expert mentor. Joan Rogliano...
Colorado REALTORS(R) may be accustomed to calling Xcel Energy to obtain average energy data for properties they will be listing. Because of the growing sensitivity around privacy and security issues, beginning Feb. 1, 2014, Xcel Energy will no longer provide this information to anyone other than the person who pays the energy bill for the property. You may contact the seller...
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...
Legislation is being considered to delay changes to the National Flood Insurance Program. Please Take Action today and tell your Member of Congress and Senators that NAR supports the “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act.” Send Message » The Problem: Congress provided a 5-year reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), but severe implementation problems threaten to undermine real estate transactions where flood insurance...
As the November 14 deadline draws near for filing flood damage claims, survivors may have questions or need additional information regarding any determination their insurer might make regarding their claim. If an insurer sends a written denial of the claim or part of a claim, an owner can appeal this determination. To file an appeal, learn about the four steps you...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is dedicated to providing Colorado REALTORS® member services they feel are valuable to their business. This issue we are asking for your input on the state, regional and local housing market reports we provide to you and your local association on a quarterly basis. Please take a moment and take a very brief survey...
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...