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Division of Real Estate
Bimonthly Notification
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January, 2026
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Announcements and Upcoming Meetings:
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Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) Regular Meeting and Proposed Rulemaking Hearing:
Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) Regular Meeting and Rulemaking Hearing:
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Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) Stakeholder Engagement Meeting:
HOA Info And Resource Center Forum: The New HOA Application Landscape: Key Changes
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2026 Colorado Real Estate Manual Released
Each year, the Division of Real Estate prepares an updated Colorado Real Estate Manual. This publication covers important real estate topics for pre-licensure, licensure, and members of the general public, helping understand the current law, as well as the rights and obligations of parties during real estate transactions. The Unabridged Version of the Colorado Real Estate Manual is available for purchase directly from the publisher, LexisNexis, at the link below. Importantly, when you purchase the print version, it comes with an eBook download at no additional charge. You can order yours today here:
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Licensees May Still Reinstate
Their License
Many licenses expire on December 31. Because licensees with an expired license MAY NOT conduct ANY business that requires licensure, if you have not already, please visit the Division of Real Estate's website now to check the status of your license.
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Take the 2026 Annual Commission Update Now
As every seasoned Real Estate Broker knows, all broker licensees are required to take the Annual Commission Update course (the “ACU”) each year as part of their continuing education requirements. To facilitate this compliance requirement, the 2026 ACU course is now available for real estate brokers. The course, whether taken in-person, live online, or on demand, is designed to be a 4-hour course.
When Can You Take It?
The ACU can be taken throughout the 2026 calendar year; however, it is strongly recommended that all licensees complete the course as early in the year as possible. The ACU covers important practice changes, updated laws, and already updated contracts and forms that, if you wait until the end of the year, may be out of date.
For clarity, it is important to address that recently, the Colorado Real Estate Commission conducted a Rulemaking Hearing. At that hearing, the Commissioners voted to change the ACU requirements, BUT NOT UNTIL 2027. Starting in 2027, the ACU will only be available for the first half of the year. The Division of Real Estate will release more information on this topic and other rule changes in the near future.
Where Can You Take The Course?
The course may be taken through authorized providers. Approved 2026 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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New Contracts and Forms For Use January 1, 2026
Most years, the Colorado Real Estate Commission approves updates and changes to the Commission-approved real estate contracts and forms. For 2026, 21 forms were updated, and the Commission created 2 new forms, as well.
Updated Commission contracts and forms:
• Agreement to Revive Contract
• Closing Instructions
• Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Commercial)
• Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Income-Residential
• Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Land)
• Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential)
• Contract to Buy and Sell-Residential (Foreclosure)
• Exclusive Right To Buy Listing Contract
• Exclusive Right To Lease Listing Contract
• Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Contract
• Exclusive Tenant Listing Contract
• Extension or Termination of Contract
• Inspection Objection Notice
• Manufactured Home Addendum
• Manufactured Home Contract to Buy and Sell (Lease Lot Only)
• Post-Closing Occupancy Agreement
• Seller Association Authorization
• Seller's Property Disclosure (Residential)\
• Seller's Property Disclosure Supplement (Additional Structure)
• Seller's Property Disclosure (Commercial)
• Seller's Property Disclosures (Land)
New Commission contracts and forms:
• Agreement to Revive Contract-Manufactured Home
• Manufactured Home Extension or Termination
Each of these forms can be viewed and downloaded for use on the Division of Real Estate’s website at:
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Board of Real Estate Appraiser (BOREA) Rulemaking Hearing on January 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
On January 8, 2026, the Board of Real Estate Appraisers will be holding a Regular Meeting and Rulemaking Hearing to consider changes to Board Rules 9.2 and 11.3 for Real Estate Appraisers. The proposed rules pertain to service member and service member’s spouse credentialling, and revisions to an existing rule to further clarify what is considered to be appraisal consulting. To register for the webinar, please visit the link below:
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Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
January 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
On January 8, 2026, the Division of Real Estate will be holding a stakeholder engagement meeting via webinar to allow stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed rule revisions. Specifically, Board Rules 1.8 and 5.6 for Mortgage Loan Originators are under review and the Division would like to hear from you. Oral comments will be taken from participants who are present via webinar and written comments can be submitted as well, should you not be able to attend:
Submit Written Comments Here:
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HOA Information & Resources Center
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January HOA Forum:
The New HOA Application Landscape: Key Changes
In 2025, the Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 25-1043, which added new requirements to the type of data that associations must report annually to the Colorado Division of Real Estate. Previously, associations were required to report relatively basic information about the community, such as the name and physical address of the HOA. With the new law, associations are now required to report delinquency information about the community, which may prove challenging for boards and managers to complete.
The HOA Information and Resource Center hopes you will join us for a presentation and Q&A session about the key changes implemented by the new legislation on the Division’s HOA registration application on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM (MT). All are welcome to attend.
Presentation Details:
- Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (MT)
- Location: Online Webinar Only
You may register for the event here:
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Please note, as a general disclaimer, the HOA Information and Resource Center can not advise individual registrants on how to complete the application. However, through education and online training, the Center strives to make the registration and renewal process as simple and streamlined as possible. Board members and their representatives may consider speaking with legal counsel if they are unsure how to complete the application for their specific community.
On behalf of the HOA Information & Resource Center, we look forward to you joining us.
-HOA Information & Resource Center-
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The Division of Real Estate uses the Zoom platform for webinars. If you have not joined the HOA Information & Resource Center for an HOA Forum before, please consider logging in a few minutes early to ensure that you have the latest version of Zoom installed on your device.
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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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.
- December 2, 2025 - Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) Regular Meeting and Rulemaking Hearing:
Webinar - Video
- December 16, 2025 - Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
Webinar - Video
- December 19, 2025 - HOA Information & Resource Center Forum:
Association Meetings
Webinar - Video
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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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