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Division of Real Estate
Bimonthly Notification
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March, 2026
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Announcements and Upcoming Meetings:
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Board of Real Estate Appraisers (BOREA) meeting:
Stakeholder Engagement Meeting - Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC):
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Board of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) Regular Meeting:
HOA Info And Resource Center Forum: Lawn Conversion Resources and Waterwise Landscaping
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Division of Real Estate News
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Consumer Protection Week,
All Year Long
The month of March signals the celebration of National Consumer Protection Week. This year, taking place March 1 through March 7, Consumer Protection Week is focused on discussing fraud, scams, and consumer rights. The Federal Trade Commission prepared a variety of resources for consumers, which you can review here:
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The Division of Real Estate also celebrates Consumer Protection Week, but practices it all year. Awareness of the risk of fraud, scams, and consumer rights is the first step to protecting oneself, but it is a team effort. The Division’s commitment to consumer protection is non-stop year-round, and, along with its partners across the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, the Division of Real Estate shares a common mission: Consumer Protection. Through careful analysis of licensing applications, detailed investigations, and improved educational opportunities for consumers, the Division of Real Estate is a valuable partner for consumers.
Learn more about the Division of Real Estate’s mission here and resources developed for consumers here.
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Notice of Stakeholder Meeting:
Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC)
The Colorado Real Estate Commission promulgates and approves certain contracts and forms for use by licensed real estate brokers in accordance with Chapter 7 of the Rules Regarding Real Estate Brokers (4 CCR 725-1). The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Commission to receive feedback on proposed changes to Commission-approved Contracts and Forms. Specifically, at this meeting, the Division of Real Estate is soliciting comments on the following documents:
1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosures (Sales)
2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosures (Rentals)
3. Lead-Based Paint Obligations (Seller)
4. Lead-Based Paint Obligations of Landlord
5. Brokerage Disclosure to Tenant
6. Brokerage Disclosure to Seller (Sale by Owner)
7. Brokerage Disclosure to Buyer
8. Brokerage Disclosure to Landlord
9. Brokerage Duties Disclosure to Seller (REO and Non-CREC Listings)
10. Exchange Addendum to Contract to Buy & Sell Real Estate
11. Definitions of Working Relationships
The proposed changes to the aforementioned contracts and forms can be viewed on the Division’s website here.
This Meeting Will Be Held Via WEBINAR ONLY
Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. (MT)
To attend the meeting via webcast, please register using the link below:
What is this about?
The purpose of this Stakeholder Engagement Meeting is to allow stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed revisions as identified above.
Why does the Commission need my help?
The Commission is considering multiple changes to the Commission-approved contracts and forms. We are seeking your expertise and feedback to: 1) help identify how these proposed changes might affect consumer outcomes, positive or negative; and 2) identify any additional revisions that should be considered.
How do I submit my comments, and what is the deadline?
The Division will hold the first of several virtual Stakeholder Meetings on March 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. (MT). Oral comments will be taken from participants who are present via webinar. If you cannot attend the meeting virtually or wish to make written comments rather than speaking, you may email your written comments by using the following form:
Please submit written comments as soon as possible to be included in this Stakeholder Meeting.
Will my comments become part of the official record?
Your written and oral comments will be publicly available and will be provided to the Commission before the Commission considers permanent adoption of any proposed revisions.
May I invite others?
YES! If you know of any person(s) who may be interested in providing input, please do not hesitate to forward this information.
What if I need additional Information?
If you have any questions or concerns about stakeholder input, please send them to marcia.waters@state.co.us.
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Continuing Education:
Paramount Importance For
Every Real Estate Broker
Every profession and industry evolves over time. Some might even have breakthroughs that revolutionize what we all think of a profession or how we practice that profession. First, being aware of these changes, and second, adapting to these changes is the responsibility of every professional. An essential role of continuing education is to help licensees learn about these changes.
On behalf of the Commission, the Division carefully reviews and approves course applications for continuing education from hundreds of different education providers. These providers offer courses on a wide variety of topics which are designed to reinforce compliance with Colorado laws, rules, and regulations. The Division believes that quality education leads to improved quality of practice and understands that brokers have a choice when selecting their continuing education. Therefore, in early December, when the Colorado Real Estate Commission held a Rulemaking Meeting, it approved changes to the Rules Governing Real Estate Brokers. Many of these changes pertained to continuing education. To help education providers comply with these new rules, and to help improve the overall quality of continuing education, the Division released a helpful bulletin to help education providers understand these changes. That bulletin can be viewed here. Although the bulletin was prepared with education providers in mind, all real estate brokers should review the bulletin to better understand the value of, and the importance of continuing education for the profession.
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HOA Information & Resources Center
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February HOA Forum:
Lawn Conversion Resources and Waterwise Landscaping
Is your HOA community looking for ways to reduce water consumption, lower landscape maintenance costs, and enhance property value? Water conservation and creating resilient landscapes are becoming increasingly vital in Colorado and the West as HOA boards and community managers strive to upkeep their communities.
For this month’s HOA Forum, the HOA Information and Resource Center is pleased to host Sheila Prentice, Sustainable Landscape County Specialist with Colorado State University Extension, as guest speaker. This session is ideal for HOAs and Developers (as well as Individual Homeowners) and will cover:
- The benefits and cost-savings of converting traditional lawns to waterwise landscaping.
- How to identify ideal spaces for turf conversion in your community.
- Guidance on selecting waterwise plants, including Plant Select recommendations.
- Information on hydro-zoning.
- Ways to find incentives, grants, and use volunteers to save money on conversions.
In addition, the HOA Information Officer will discuss recent important legislation impacting waterwise landscaping in common interest communities.
Please join us for an informative and educational presentation and Q&A session on the considerations involved in converting parts of your traditional lawns (or existing gardens) to waterwise landscaping on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM (MT).
All are welcome to attend.
Presentation Details:
- Date: Friday, March 27, 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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On behalf of the HOA Information & Resource Center, we look forward to you joining us.
-HOA Information & Resource Center-
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Note: 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.
Note: If you are unable to attend the HOA Information & Resource Center forum, you can watch a recording of the webinar within a few days following the presentation.
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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.
- February 3, 2026 -Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) Meeting:
Webinar - Video
- February 27, 2026 - HOA Information & Resource Center Forum:
CCIOA Records Requirement
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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