Every year the Division of Real Estate releases the required Annual Commission Update (ACU) course with topics the Division believes are important for brokers to know. This is the required class every broker must take each year.

Cost - $40
Credits - 4

Instructor Name - Damien Zumbrennen
Company Name - Zumbrennen Law, LLC

Take an in-depth look into appraisals from a lenders perspective. We will show you and explain the steps taken by an appraiser to determine a property's value. We will look at how adjustments are calculated, how comps are determined, and how to legally negotiate when appraisals come back short. You will surely expand your knowledge and enjoy this in depth look into appraisals.

Cost - 0
Credits - 2

Notes - Pre-registration is required to obtain a link for the class.

Instructor Name - TYLER DUNCAN

WHEN: Wednesday | September 15, 2021 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WHERE: DMAR HQ | 4601 DTC Blvd. #100 Denver, CO 80237

WHY: Carl Carter's mom, Realtor® Beverly Carter, lost her life at the hands of two clients in 2014. Since his mother's passing, Carl has dedicated as much time as possible to spread the message of safety. His story and presentation is an impactful combination of harrowing details involving his mother’s story and practical industry anecdotes and takeaways. The statistics show that about 20 real estate agents lose their lives in the course of their work annually. That is 20 too many! The very nature of the business, lone-workers with ample training and tools to self & service-promote, can easily foster business practices of false pretenses and vulnerabilities. We all have a responsibility to raise awareness and build cultures of preparedness.

As part of the safety presentation from our C.O.B.R.A. Safety Instructor, you will also learn real estate-specific self-defense strategies. Who will be there for you? You will. Learn how to protect yourself. You’re meeting a person – generally alone and mostly in an empty property. You may be all over the web and social media, allowing anyone to profile your potential assets, looks, work patterns, etc. This is known as “crime by appointment.” Do you look like a soft target or a hard target in the eyes of a criminal? Learn how to avoid dangerous situations before they even start.

PRESENTERS: Carl Carter & Euell Santistevan, C.O.B.R.A. Safety Instructor

PRICE: Free for DMAR members (must be a DMAR member to register)

CE CREDITS: 0

CANCELATION POLICY: If you register for this class, we ask that you make every effort to attend. Registration is limited and sell out quickly limiting the number of members able to participate.

What and Why of Probate?
You'll learn why we have a probate process, the steps to a typical informal probate in Colorado, and at what point in the process a property can be sold.

When is it necessary to probate, and when is it not?
Not all properties must go through the probate process. You'll learn the implications and requirements of beneficiary deeds, deeds held in trust, joint tenancy, and tenants in common.

Personal Representative and Contract Authority
Does your seller have the official authority to act on behalf of the estate? We'll cover the process of personal representative appointment and what needs to take place BEFORE signing contracts.

What special closing requirements are involved?
Whether the property was held as joint tenancy, tenants in common, or with a beneficiary deed, we'll cover the requirements necessary to properly transfer title for each scenario.

Common Issues to Avoid
Learn the top misconceptions and mistakes so that you can avoid them.

How do I find property owned by estates?
We'll show you the free step-by-step method of locating the names and addresses of personal representatives who are handling estates with property that may need to be sold.