Photo gallery Survey Recordings To quote our Keynote Speaker Bill Rancic, "Improve on a proven strategy." That was certainly the thought process behind this year's CAR Convention. Taking the elements from the event that were proven to be successful, we modified and changed where we could to improve the experience of not only our members, but our exhibitors and sponsors as well. This year's...
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) installed its 2013-2014 Leadership Council during the organization’s 93nd annual State Convention held in Denver this week. Jolon Ruch, a broker with the Main Street Group at Keller Williams Realty, was installed as CAR president. A long time resident of Broomfield, Ruch has been involved in the real estate business for more than 25 years...
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...
One of the primary activities REALTORS® get paid to perform is present. And one of the challenges of any piece of technology is actually going out and using it in the real world. As a lover of presentations AND my iPad, let's see if we can't put this together somehow and make iPad presentations simple and practical. While there would be a...
President Mike Bader presents a check for $10,000 to Elevations Credit Union CEO Gerry Agnes. Elevations Foundation will match BARA's Donation dollar for dollar and all funds collected through September 30, 2013, up to $100,000. All funds will go to fund temporary housing to those displaced by the recent flooding disaster. Pictured below: BARA President Mike Bader and Elevations Credit Union CEO Gerry Agnes. ...
As Colorado is in the midst of experiencing one of the worst floods since 1976 it is important for Colorado REALTORS® to stay updated on the National Flood Insurance Program and the changes in the federal subsidy of flood insurance. Those changes will result in increases in the premiums charged for flood insurance coverage. That means that a buyer who...
CAR Breakfast of Champions – Tuesday, October 15, 2013 8:30-10:00AM Come help us recognize the gifted individuals whose efforts make the REALTOR® 'R' a true symbol of excellence. But be warned; this is NOT your average awards ceremony! This event is your chance to enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, a star comedian, and an energized start to the day as we celebrate...
Colorado Association of Realtors® Chair Elect Jolon Ruch Installs 2013 Officers at Montrose Association of Realtors® Banquet Description: Montrose Association of Realtors® holds Installation Banquet. President Professor Paul Schultz Montrose Association of Realtors® and President Elect Jolon Ruch Colorado Association of Realtors®. Montrose, CO September 5, 2013 – On Thursday evening the Montrose Association of Realtors® held their annual installation of officers at the...
An end of an era! Laurie Janik, the National Association of REALTORS’ (NAR) chief legal champion, is retiring November 30, 2013. She has been a fixture at CAR events (especially the Legal Panel at the CAR Convention) since 1987 and remains very popular nationally and in Colorado because of her dedication, amazing real estate legal knowledge and for being a...