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Division of Real Estate
Bimonthly Notification
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February, 2025
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Notice of Board of Real Estate Appraisers Continuing
Education Audit
The license cycle of for every appraisal licensee is for a period of two years. Appraisal licensees who have recently renewed their license are aware that prior to renewal, appraisal licensees must submit a certificate of completion reflecting the 7-hour USPAP course within the most recent license cycle.
Following renewal, the Division conducts a random continuing education audit of recently renewed appraiser licensees for full compliance with educational requirements. On January 22, 2025, the Division delivered notices to those licensees selected for the continuing education audit. If you received a notice, please review it carefully and follow the directions enclosed on how and when to submit your certificates of completion.
Questions can be directed to: DORA_DRE_Appraisals@state.co.us
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Announcements & Upcoming Meetings:
 Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) Meeting:
HOA Info & Resource Center Forum: HOA Governing Documents 101
Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) meeting:
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Active Licenses In Colorado
For those licensees that regularly receive communications from the Division of Real Estate, you are aware that each year, the Division open renewals in the fall and the renewal season is open until December 31. This is a busy time of year at the Division and staff works long hours to ensure that questions are answered for all licensees and consumers alike, while renewing licensees are assisted.
Mortgage Loan Originators need to renew their licenses each year, appraisers need to renew their licenses every two years, and real estate Brokers renew their licenses every three years. Now that renewal activities have slowed down, it is a good time to announce the current number of active licensees in each of the three programs:
Real Estate Brokers: 42,372
Appraisers: 2,806
Mortgage Loan Originators: 16,438
To manage your license, you can access your license 24-hours-a-day on the Division’s website at:
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2025 Colorado Annual Commission Update (ACU) Course For Brokers
The 2025 Annual Commission Update (the “ACU”) course is available for real estate brokers. This 4-hour mandatory course is required for all Brokers to maintain their license status.
When Can You Take It?
The ACU can be taken throughout the 2025 calendar year, but it is strongly recommended that all licensees take the course as early in the year as possible because it covers many important practice changes, updated laws, and already updated contracts and forms.
Where Can You Take The Course?
The course may be taken through authorized providers. Approved 2025 ACU providers, as well as a comprehensive list of other approved continuing education courses can be located on the Division’s website:
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HOA Center Presents To The Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition |
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On January 16, 2025, the HOA Information Officer, Nick Altmann, was honored to present to an excellent group of Colorado housing counselors at its annual retreat. The HOA Officer spoke to a group of dedicated housing counselors about the issue of foreclosure in Colorado’s Common Interest Communities. Common Interest Communities is an umbrella term that encompasses homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, property owners’ associations, cooperatives, and timeshares.
Mr. Altmann spoke about recent legislative changes to collections, payment plans, notification requirements, and foreclosure in Common Interest Communities. Although the event was not open to the public, the HOA Center has shared the slides from this important presentation. Anyone can view and download the slides from the presentation from the HOA Center’s website at:
Along with this presentation, you can also view the recordings of other recent HOA Forums and download the slides from those presentations on the same website.
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HOA Forum: HOA Governing Documents 101
Did you know your homeowner’s association (HOA) is governed by a set of legal documents? Most know of the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (or “CC&R’s”), but there are other records unit owners and board members need to be aware of. Moreover, each set of governing documents has their own amendment requirements and can sometimes pose challenges for boards and homeowners to understand.
Please join the HOA Information Officer on Friday, February 28 at 1:00pm (MST) for a live presentation and Q&A session on the basics of Colorado HOA governing documents. All are welcome to attend.
Presentation Details:
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (MT)
- Location: Online Webinar Only
You may register for this event here:
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On behalf of the HOA Information & Resource Center, we look forward to you joining us.
-HOA Information & Resource Center-
Note: If you are unable to attend, the HOA Information & Resource Center posts a recording of the webinar within a few days following the presentation at the following link: https://dre.colorado.gov/recent-hoa-forums
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Join A FREE Webinar
The Division of Real Estate makes an effort to have all public meetings and educational opportunities live and accessible to the public by signing up for a webcast.
Find the meeting or event you want to attend on the Division Calendar, click on the “more details” and follow the directions to sign up for the webcast.
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Attend An HOA Forum
The HOA Information & Resource Center offers free webinars on a variety of topics throughout the year. Learn about helpful resources and join in the conversation about your rights and obligations while living in an HOA community. Topics and locations change monthly. Visit the Division calendar to sign up!
Unable to attend? The HOA Information & Resource Center posts webinar recordings at the following link:
https://dre.colorado.gov/recent-hoa-forums
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Subscribe And Stay Up-To-Date
Have you checked out our YouTube channel yet? You can find webinar recordings, educational videos, bite-sized advisory videos and watch various LIVE hearings and board & commission meetings.
Watch & Subscribe to: @DORADivisionRealEstate
and never miss our most current content!
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Life is Busy - We Get It!
Did you miss any of our meetings or forums last month? No need to worry! You can click the links below to catch up and stay current with what is going on at the Division of Real Estate.
- January 2, 2025: Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) Meeting
Webinar - No Video Available
- January 15, 2025: Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO)
Webinar - Video
- January 16, 2025 - HOA Information & Resource Center Forum: Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition Meeting
Event - PowerPoint Presentation
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For Division Interested Parties and Licensed Professionals
The Division of Real Estate's bimonthly email is designed to provide Division news, information on upcoming public meetings, rulemaking hearings, and registration links for educational webinars. Additionally, licensed professionals can find updates on licensing deadlines, opportunities for stakeholder engagement, and important practice guidance matters.
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Colorado Division of Real Estate
1560 Broadway, Ste. 925 | Denver, Co 80202
Phone: (303) 894-2166 /(800) 886-7675 | Fax: (303) 894-2683
Email: dora_realestate_website@state.co.us |
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