2007 Education Courses and Registration

CREC (Fingerprinting) Clarification

Subject: CREC Releases Clarification of Emergency Rule - from Colorado Association of REALTORS
On January 16, 2007, the Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) released a position statement to clarify the emergency rule A-15 adopted January 5, 2007 that accommodates numerous real estate brokers who have for reasons beyond their control have not met the required criminal background check requirements - (Fingerprinting) that was adopted August 2005.
One of the issues clarified pertains to the date of when a broker must have submitted their fingerprint requirements. According to the recently released CREC position statement "the renewal applicant can demonstrate and attest that he or she submitted fingerprints to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in accordance with CBI's policies and procedures on or before October 1, 2006.

The following are other factors the Commission will consider in determining not to place a renewal applicant's license on inactive status automatically:

• the renewal applicant can demonstrate that he or she has been informed by CBI that his or her fingerprints are UTC and he or she is in the process of complying with CBI's policies and procedures for conducting a criminal background check based upon a name search; or

• the Division of Real Estate has received notification directly from CBI that CBI has conducted a criminal background check of the renewal applicant using other means such as a name search and has forwarded that information to the Division of Real Estate.

Click here to read the Commission's position statement in its entirety.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CREC APPROVED CONTRACTS AND FORMS

Aspen Board of REALTORS is NOW offering the GRI Blitz:

-GET STARTED by visiting the CAR website. Download & complete the GRI application form.

-REGISTER for these classes on the CAR website:

- -June 14 - "Service: It's About What They Want (Listing and Selling)" taught by Jim McGee. 9am to 4pm at the Inn at Aspen.

- -June 28 - "Housing Construction: Building a Solid Foundation" taught by Karen Easton. 9am to 4pm at the Inn at Aspen.

--July 17:"CREC Annual Commission Update", taught by John Wendt 8am to 12 at the Inn at Aspen

--July 17:"NAR Ethics ", taught by John Wendt at the Inn at Aspen 1pm to 5pm

--July 24:"The Ethical and Professional Practices of Realtors", taught by Steve Stazel 9am to 4 pm at the Inn at Aspen

--Aug 14: "What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You" (formerly Advanced Law I) taught by Jay Bauer

--Aug 23:"CREC Annual Commission Update", taught by Steve Stazel 8am to 12 at the Inn at Aspen

--Aug 23:"NAR Ethics ", taught by Steve Stazel at the Inn at Aspen 1pm to 5 pm

--Sept 25:"Getting the Most Out of the Investment", taught by Russ Wehner at the Inn at Aspen 9 am to 4 pm

--Sept 27:"The Changing Face of Real Estate", taught by Angela Burdick at the Inn at Aspen 9 am to 4 pm

--Oct 31:"Ricky Business (Risk Reduction)", taught by Oliver Frascona at the Inn at Aspen 9 am to 4 pm

*Remember to apply for the GRI program online at http://coloradorealtors.com
*Any GRI class taken last year will count toward your GRI if you apply for the designation this year.

Register online (your user name is your e-mail address, your password is your NRDS number) at http//:coloradorealtors.com

Course List and Registration

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All classes will be held at the Inn at Aspen located at 38570 Highway 82 (base of Buttermilk) unless otherwise indicated.


All checks must be payable to C.A.R.
Types of Credit: CE (Continuing Education - 24 hours needed every 3 years to maintain an active license), GRI (Graduate, REALTOR Institute Designation credit), MRE (Masters of Real Estate Designation Credit.) **IMPORTANT NOTE: not all GRI credit is worth CE credit**

NOTE: **You are responsible for keeping track of the education courses you attended.  Save your course certificates for your records.

Glenwood Springs Board

970-945-9762

Grand Junction (Mesa County)

970-243-3322

Montrose Association

970-249-6213

Vail Board

970-845-1028

Ambrust Real Estate Institute

866-904-AREI or 303-904-1808

What is the MRE?
MRE stands for Master of Real Estate. The MRE designation is awarded through Colorado Association of REALTORS Education Services. The MRE program is designed to provide advanced training beyond the GRI designation. critical skills of the real estate business and provide education in current real estate topics and issues are fully explored. The MRE designation signifies a broker dedicated to professional development.
The MRE designation is granted through CAR Education Services (CARES)
Click here for more information

What is the GRI?
GRI stands for Graduate, REALTOR Institute. The GRI designation is recognized throughout the nation as the standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge. GRI programs provide sound training in the critical skills of the real estate business and provide education in current real estate topics and issues. The GRI designation signifies a dedicated and knowledgeable agent. Wearing the GRI pin, displaying the GRI certificate, putting the logo on business cards and stationery. "GRI" after the name are ways REALTORS communicate their professional achievement.

The GRI designation is granted through state associations whose Institute courses of study meet the standards established by the National Association of REALTORS. Colorado's GRI ranks as one of the country's top Institute programs. Click here for the new GRI Application.
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NAR Designation and Certification Information:
http://www.realtor.org/runivers.nsf/pages/designation?OpenDocument

Van Education Center - Online Real Estate and Appraisal Education
www.vaned.com

Armbrust Real Estate Institute - Classes held at Days Inn Carbondale www.arbmbrust-rei.com