November 2014

Interesting Safety Concept- National Open Door Policy

Posted on November 26, 2014

Real estate professionals talk a lot about the unique spirit of cooperation in their business, but extending it to their competitors and associates in the brick-and-mortar world would really put their money where their mouths are. Sam DeBord, a state director for Washington REALTORS®, suggests every real estate office across the country should promote an open-door policy that would allow real estate agents with other companies...

Boulder Wins YPN Award at NAR Meetings

Posted on November 17, 2014

CYPN, Local Association, NAR

Posted in NAR Annual Conference and Expo, YPN Events, YPN News, by Graham Woodon November 9, 2014 YPNers cut a rug at Generations Hall in New Orleans on Friday night during the announcement of the Networks of the Year. It seemed more than fitting that the rising young stars of real estate joined some of their older, more-experienced brethren at Generations Hall in New Orleans on...

NAR Call For Action: Don’t Tax “Phantom Income”

Posted on November 13, 2014

General, Government Affairs, NAR, REALTOR® News

Tell Congress: Don’t Tax “Phantom Income” on Short Sales. Congress has begun its “Lame Duck” session with a big list of unfinished business items. Number one on that list for REALTORS® is an extension of “The Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act.” This bipartisan legislation would extend an expired provision that has helped millions of distressed American families by allowing tax relief for homeowners...

NAR Announces Policy Statement on UAV’s

Posted on November 13, 2014

General, NAR, REALTOR® News

The NAR Board of Directors approved the following policy statement on unmanned aerial vehicles: The National Association of REALTORS® advises members that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for real estate marketing is currently prohibited by the Federal Aviation Administration. Such prohibited use of unmanned aerial vehicles may lead to the assessment of substantial fines and penalties. The National Association of REALTORS® supports efforts to create...

E&O Coverage More Important Than You Think

Posted on November 12, 2014

Business Services, General

We all know insurance is important. There’s a reason we have coverage on our health, homes and lives. We understand why brokers in Colorado are required to carry errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. The total paid claims against REALTORS® in Colorado annually is well into the millions of dollars. This includes all fees and legal expenses incurred defending claims. So if...

Board Directs NAR to Draft Member Code of Excellence

Posted on November 11, 2014

General

Board Directs NAR to Draft Member Code of Excellence As part of a wide-ranging set of recommendations to raise the bar on REALTOR® professionalism, the NAR Board of Directors at its Nov. 10 meeting in New Orleans approved the drafting of a proposed aspirational Code of Excellence to be brought to the board at a future meeting for approval. The goal is to raise...

Thank You for Protecting Our Country

Posted on November 11, 2014

General, NAR

Colorado Association of REALTORS® salutes all of the men and women of the United States military who unselfishly serve or have served this country! Thank you! REALTORS® can also celebrate veterans this week as a celebration of 70 years of VA Home Loan benefits. The news release below from the National Association of REALTORS® describes the VA Home Loan history as...

Awards Presented at 2014 CAR Convention

Posted on November 4, 2014

Meetings & Events

Randy Reynolds, a broker associate with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Rocky Mountain in Colorado Springs, was named Colorado Realtor of the Year by the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) at its 94th annual convention in Denver. The award is the most prestigious award given to a CAR member and is a culmination of a distinguished career within the Realtor organization—...

The Realtor Party: Why We Vote

Posted on November 3, 2014

Government Affairs, NAR

Tomorrow, REALTORS® have the opportunity to exercise one of our greatest constitutional rights – the right to vote. In elections at the local, state and national levels, REALTORS® have the opportunity to make a difference in determining the future direction of our great country. Electing candidates who understand the importance of homeownership, real estate investment and property rights will help ensure...