VIDEO: Litigation Update from Kevin Sears, NAR President – March 21, 2024
Fellow Members, Earlier this week, I filmed a VIDEO to discuss the key considerations and terms of the settlement agreement we recently announced to resolve home seller litigation. I also highlight the great work our advocacy team is continuing to progress on behalf of our members and the consumers they serve. I encourage you to watch […]
UPDATE: Correcting the Record – NAR Does Not Set Commissions
Following recent inaccuracies in media coverage, including the false representation or suggestion that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) requires a standard 6% commission, NAR has issued the following statement: The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) does not set commissions – they are negotiable. The rule that has been the subject of litigation requires only […]
Breaking News: NAR Reaches Agreement to Resolve Home Seller Class Action Lawsuits
The Sitzer-Burnett verdict and the copycat cases filed across the country have raised questions about the way real estate professionals do their jobs and how consumers can hire and compensate us. Since the litigation began, we have worked consistently to reach a resolution with the plaintiffs. In the months since the Sitzer-Burnett verdict, we redoubled […]
CAR Takes Oppose Position on Proposition HH
While the Colorado Association of REALTORS®(CAR) recognizes the need and is ready to fully support thoughtful, well-vetted property tax relief for all Coloradans, CAR has taken an oppose position on Proposition HH. CAR’s comprehensive decision-making process included hearing directly from campaigns supporting, opposing, and educating on Prop HH, reviewing the Blue Book content and analysis […]
Important Changes to SentriLock Integration
Today, REALTORS® across the nation rely on showing scheduling services to manage their day, and traditionally we have made it easy for these third-party connections to generate and distribute One Day Codes to buyer’s agents on behalf of the listing agent. We are now nearing completion of our SentriConnect® integration for third-party showing service vendors and will begin requiring that these services use this integration instead.
Nestfully Consumer Portal
Nestfully Consumer Portal Quickly Reaches Initial Launch Phase (Chino Hills, Calif., Greenwood Village, Colo. and Rockville, Md.) March 29, 2023 — Nestfully, a new industry initiative built for consumers and powered by brokers and MLSs, has quickly reached initial launch stage and is now available to millions of consumers in nine of the most populated […]
CAR’s Capitol Connection Update 3-3-23
Legislative Advocacy This Week at the State Capitol After another eventful week at the State Capitol, housing legislation has continued to be a top priority with this General Assembly. A handful of Colorado Association of REALTORS® priority legislation made its way through the committee process this week; thank you to our members who testified and […]
SMDRA Statement on Colorado Springs Shooting
The members of the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association wish to express our sympathy, love and support for the victims, families and all those affected by the terrible shootings in Colorado Springs this past weekend.
2023 SMDRA Member Benefits Guide
THE TOOLS YOU NEED. THE SUPPORT YOU WANT. From the brand-new REALTOR® member who could use some guidance and support in all things real estate, to a seasoned veteran who is searching for ways to take their business to the next level, we’ve got you covered! Come see all the benefits you have at your […]