Justin Knoll will be the Chair-elect for the 2017-2018 leadership year after a close election with fellow candidate Darrell Wass. To ensure the voting results were accurate, calculated in a fair manner, and followed BOD approved CAR Bylaws, two member volunteers (Okie Arnot and David Barber); Mark Trenka, CAR Chairman; Tyrone Adams, CAR CEO; Jonathan Griggs, Director of Technology; and Janna Burton,...
Senate Bill 17-156: Homeowner’s Association Construction Defect Lawsuit Approval Timeline. This week the Homeownership Opportunity Alliance initiated SB17-156, Homeowner’s Association Construction Defect Lawsuit Approval Timelines sponsored by Senator Owen Hill (R-Colorado Springs) and Representative Cole Wist (R-Centennial), and Representative Lori Saine (R-Firestone) received bipartisan approval as it passed the Senate. The bill will next go to the House for their consideration. Thank you to all...
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...
Colorado REALTOR®, The Colorado Real Estate Commission and the Colorado Division of Real Estate are undergoing a review mandated in Colorado law. A primary purpose of the review is to determine if the licensing of real estate brokers is necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. In conjunction with the analysis, DORA has launched a licensee survey asking those individuals...
The 2016-2017 CAR Election results have been confirmed by the CAR Chair, two volunteer members, and CAR staff. The following are the results: Chair Elect: Ann Hayes Treasurer: Gary Bauer NAR Director (in order of finish): Alan Lovitt Randy Reynolds Marjorie Genova Southwest District Chair Elect: Carol Ann Peterson Southeast District Chair Elect: Cris Salerno Northwest District Chair Elect: Debbie Laity Northeast District Chair Elect: TBD Mountain District Chair...
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...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is now accepting applications for its 2016/2017 Officers and NAR Directors positions. Get involved in CAR Leadership and apply your skills to protect the real estate industry and make REALTORS® more successful through your state association. The Officers and NAR Directors applications are due no later than 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 7, 2016 to participate...
It’s that time of the year and with our dry conditions it seems each passing day a new wildfire is springing up in Colorado. Colorado wildfire victims need our help! Donate today to CRF and help provide temporary housing assistance for moderate to low income families in need. Also, let us know if there are other ways you are assisting...