All licensees should be aware that on August 5, 2025, the Colorado Real Estate Commission (“CREC”) will be holding a public non-rulemaking hearing to review and approve changes to certain Commission-approved real estate contracts and forms. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. (MT) and will be held via Zoom webinar. It is open to the public. 

This is an essential meeting for real estate practitioners where the Commissioners will review proposed changes to the contracts and forms to be used by brokers across the state pursuant to CREC Rule 7.1, which discusses the use of these standard forms and when the forms must be used in a transaction. Due to their import, each year, these forms are reviewed and updated as necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Licensees and members of the public should consider attending this important meeting because the changes presented to the Commission will have important implications for future transactions.  Below, please find a list of the forms to be discussed on August 5:

• Manufactured Home Contract Extension or Termination of Contract (NEW)
• Agreement to Revive Contract Manufactured Home Contract to Buy and Sell (NEW)
• Manufactured Home Contract to Buy and Sell
• Exclusive Right-to-Lease Listing Contract
• Exclusive Tenant Listing Contract
• Exclusive Right-to-Buy Listing Contract
• Exclusive Right-to-Sell Listing Contract
• Seller Association Authorization
• Seller’s Property Disclosure
• Closing Instructions
• Post Closing Occupancy Agreement
• Inspection Objection Notice
• Extension or Termination of Contract
• Agreement to Revive Contract
• Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate

Interested parties should register for the meeting at the following link:

Licensee Advisory:
What Happens if a Complaint Is Filed Against My License?

Last fiscal year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025), the Division of Real Estate received 1,351 complaints against the licensees that the Division regulates through its three boards. The Real Estate Commission (“CREC”) received 1,110 complaints against the real estate brokers, including brokerage firms. The Board of Real Estate Appraisers (“BOREA”) received 68 complaints against real estate appraisers and appraisal management companies. Finally, the Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (“BMLO”) received 173 complaints against mortgage loan originators and mortgage companies. At the end of June 2025, Colorado had 50,241 real estate brokers, 2,902 real estate appraisers, and 19,152 mortgage loan originators. While one may consider the odds of getting a complaint filed against a professional license to be relatively low, this advisory is to explain how the Division investigates complaints and what can happen if you do not participate in the complaint process.

When the Division receives a complaint, it is first reviewed to determine whether one of the Division’s boards (CREC, BOREA, or BMLO) possesses jurisdiction over the subject matter of the complaint. If the complaint does not fall within the Division's jurisdiction, the complaint is dismissed. The Division will notify the complainant that the Division does not have jurisdiction. In this case, if a licensee was identified in the complaint, the Division does not notify the licensee that a complaint was filed or that it was dismissed due to no jurisdiction. One example of a dismissal due to lack of jurisdiction would be a consumer who files a complaint because a licensee was rude. Rudeness, or a general lack of people-skills, is not regulated by the Division. That complaint would be dismissed at the time the complaint is initially reviewed by the Division. The complainant would be notified that the Division is not investigating the complaint due to a lack of jurisdiction. Conversely, if the complaint is within CREC’s, BOREA’s, or BMLO’s jurisdiction, the complaint will be assigned to an investigator. (Read More)

August HOA Forum:
Pre-CCIOA Communities

Most know that the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) applies to all communities created on or after July 1, 1992, but what about communities created prior to that date? Are these associations subject to any parts of CCIOA?  If not, what law are they subject to? Lastly, is it possible to “Opt-In” to CCIOA, and how does a community go about doing that? 

Please join the HOA Information and Resource Center on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM (MST) for a presentation and Q&A on the applicability of CCIOA and why it matters in your community.

Presentation Details: 

• Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
• Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (MT)
• Location: Online Webinar Only

You may register for the event here:

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.

- July 10, 2025: Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) Meeting
  Webinar - Video

- July 16, 2025 - Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) Meeting &        Rulemaking Hearing
  Webinar - Video

- July 25 2025 - HOA Information & Resource Center Forum:                        2025 Legislative Session Updates
  Webinar - Video