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...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is in the process of finalizing its plans that will give us the best opportunity to help victims of the Colorado floods. The plans will provide two separate ways to help affected REALTORS® individually and affected communities through non-profit housing organizations. Through NAR’s REALTORS® Relief Foundation CAR is seeking funds to help provide direct support to...
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...
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) together with four of its local metro REALTOR® associations- Aurora, Denver Metro, Douglas Elbert, South Metro Denver and RE/MAX Professionals are a $25,000 sponsor for the Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver- Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (JRCWP). Scheduled for Oct. 6 - 12, 2013 in Denver, the Work Project will include the completion...
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...
When it comes to increasing your level of professionalism, education is where it's at! This year, attendees at CAR Convention will have many opportunities to up their game, and walk away with the latest in industry trends, apps, legal hot topics, as well as a chance to get this year's CREC annual update class requirement handled before year's end! With some...
I know, I know social media can be intimidating and confusing to a lot of us, but I truthfully believe as long as you approach it the right way it is easy and can even be fun to do. In fact to do it right and generate business, social media requires less than 15 minutes a day. Here are the...
Article by Marci James, presenter at the 2013 CAR Convention, October 13-15. Real Estate Professionals have a very geographic based market. So in order to attract the correct audience, you need to create boards that provide amazing photos and quality content about your geographic niche. But you also need to include boards that reflect you personally. Allowing followers a peek into...