What do brokers do to win over clients and customers before they even meet them?

In this Colorado Broker Podcast we look at the steps real estate professionals take to not only win the listing, but make sure to give themselves the best opportunity to retain them as a lifelong client and referral source.

Building trust is just one step in the process. Learn more at apexreschool.com.

What if government regulations could actually make a real estate investment more attractive? In this episode, we explore how mobile home parks benefit from a unique "regulatory moat" that limits new competition and strengthens long-term demand.

Whether you're a broker, investor, or simply curious about alternative real estate sectors, this conversation offers valuable insights into one of the industry's most fascinating niches.You can also learn more about the management of mobile home communities in the Apex CE course: Colorado Property Management.

September is REALTOR® Safety Month, making it the perfect time to revisit the habits, technology, and planning that help real estate professionals stay safe while serving clients. From meeting new buyers for the first time to hosting open houses, showing vacant properties, and protecting client information online, today's brokers face risks that go far beyond the transaction itself. A little preparation can make a big difference.

In this episode of the Colorado Broker Podcast, we'll discuss practical safety strategies every Colorado real estate professional should consider. We'll cover personal safety, cybersecurity, situational awareness, and the resources available through REALTOR® organizations to help you reduce risk while continuing to provide outstanding service. Whether you're a new licensee or a seasoned broker, this episode is packed with timely reminders to help you stay safe throughout the year—not just in September.

Find all of the articles and resources at https://apexreschool.com/https://apexreschool.com/.

Since the advent of Transaction-brokerage in Colorado, brokers and consumers of real estate services have been able to work together without first signing a listing agreement of any type.

Proper disclosure, then move forward, was the order of business. Those days are gone.

Due to the DOL bill during the most recent legislative session in Colorado, written contracts are now required for all real estate transactions involving a consumer and a broker.

We break that down in this weeks Colorado Broker Podcast. You can learn more about a recent article on Listing Agreements being signed before writing the offer as well.

Thinking about becoming a Colorado real estate broker? In this episode of the Colorado Broker Podcast, we walk through the licensing process from start to finish. Learn the education requirements, exam process, fingerprinting, licensing application, and the practical steps you'll take before helping your first client.

Whether you're just exploring a career in real estate or you're ready to enroll, this episode provides a clear roadmap to earning your Colorado real estate broker license and starting your new career with confidence.

Ready to get started? You can learn more and register for the pre-licensing course online today.

In this discussion we look at the evolving landscape of property insurance in Colorado. As premiums climb and coverage becomes harder to find, significant changes are happening behind the scenes that every homeowner and real estate professional needs to understand.

We will explore the "why" behind these rising costs, specifically the intensifying impact of hail and wildfire activity, and look at new legislative tools being introduced in the state.

For more on this topic visit apexreschool.com.

Get ready for the most significant shift in Colorado real estate practice in years. We sat through almost 11 hours of meetings, hearings, and explanations this week and today we outline the essential compliance steps that employing and managing brokers must implement immediately to align with the sweeping legal and regulatory changes taking effect in 2026.

This episode focuses on the critical timeline: the legislative law changes taking effect on August 12th, 2026, followed by the new Division of Real Estate rules on September 30th, 2026. We unpack the massive shift brought by the Department of Law bill (HB 26-1426), which implements elements of the NAR settlement into Colorado law.

Most notably, we address the new requirement that transaction-brokers must now have a signed listing contract (such as an Exclusive Right to Buy) before performing any brokerage services—a major change from previous law where no written contract was required for transaction brokerage.

When the Colorado Real Estate Commission meets again on August 4th, they'll be facing a massive agenda and likely an all-day affair. With an agenda that is certain to be packed, the forms and contracts will be front and center.

And with more than 40 Contracts & Forms needing approval (we lost count) there's a lot to be unpacked. We start looking at these proposed changes now and then we'll look again next month.

See all of the information on the forms on our site at apexreschool.com.