DMAR Digest | Week of April 13
COVID-19 updates
Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Real Estate Guidance: Practicing Real Estate During a Pandemic
The Department of Regulatory Agencies, specifically the Division of Real Estate, and the Department of Law have received inquiries regarding the ability of real estate brokers to show property during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. We want to provide guidance on what a real estate broker can and cannot do during this time. Read More
Coming Soon Period Extended to 14 Days during Pandemic
To allow brokers to test the uncertain market conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coming Soon period has been extended from 7 days to 14 days. Read More
Redfin furloughs 41% of its agents due to coronavirus
Redfin announced it would be reducing its number of employees by approximately 7%, according to the company’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday morning. Read More
Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Read More
As US real estate agents face billions in lost commissions, see how Denver compares to other large metros
The coronavirus pandemic has jolted the U.S. housing market back to deal activity levels last seen during the depths of the Great Recession and is wiping billions in potential sales commissions off the table for real estate brokers. Read More
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DMAR Gives Back: A 21-Day Fundraiser
DMAR is calling on our REALTOR® members, Industry Partners, local brokerages, friends, family and neighbors to help us raise $70,000 for HomeAid Colorado, a non-profit organization that offers multi-unit shelters for families and individuals experiencing homelessness, and provides an opportunity to build second chances to get them back on their feet. With your support, a child will sleep in a warm bed, a mother will rest in a safe place and a family will begin to rebuild their lives. With over 7,000 members we have an opportunity to make a substantial impact.
Can we count on you to help? Let's use our collective REALTOR® voice for good and do what we can to support those who are struggling in our community during this crisis.
We've already raised nearly $5,000! Please help us reach our goal by donating what you can and sharing this fundraiser with others you think would like to contribute. Read More
Quote of the week
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”
H. Jackson Brown Jr., American author
We're still here for you
DMAR offices are currently closed and classes and meetings have been canceled through April 30th. In the meantime, the DMAR staff is working remotely and still available to assist you by phone or email. If you are looking to reach a specific department or staff person, please refer to the staff directory here, or contact our main line at 303-756-0553 or email help@dmarealtors.com.
Your Healthcare Options Are Improved and Expanded!
You've heard by now about the medical cost-sharing program offered through your DMAR membership. We're excited to announce you now have an option for traditional insurance, too! You can choose whichever plan makes more sense for you and your family. We're also excited to announce several meaningful changes to our cost-sharing option:
- The monthly cost has been reduced
- Network restrictions have been lifted for all medical care
- Telemedicine has been moved to a more robust system which allows for more personalized care from a physician
- Dental and vision plans are now included
- Telephone numbers for Sedera and Apex have been consolidated
Open enrollment (usually November 1 – December 15) is now open again due to the complications COVID-19 has placed on all of us. The deadline for our new traditional insurance option is April 30th. Learn More
COVID-19 Updates and FAQs
We know many of you have questions regarding COVID-19 and how it will affect your business. To help answer some of these unknowns, we've put together a list of FAQs, which you can view here. If you have additional questions please email communications@dmarealtors.com and we will do our best to provide an answer for you. We are also continuing to updating out COVID-29 landing page to keep you up to speed on the Colorado coronavirus outbreak.
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Mortgage Rates Are Near Record Lows, but Home Buyers May Face an Uphill Battle in Securing Them
Mortgage rates largely remained unchanged over the past week, but their ups and downs since the beginning of the year have created challenges for those looking to get a loan to buy a home. Read More
Polis Says Targeted Coronavirus Testing, Not Mass Testing, Is The Key To Reopening Colorado
Colorado’s ability to do targeted testing for COVID-19 will be a key factor in his decision on whether to lift the current stay-at- home order now set to last until April 26, Gov. Jared Polis said. Read More
Connecting Colorado: Questions and answers from COVID-19 town hall with Gov. Polis
Testing strategy, hospital supplies, economic recovery, immigrant resources, pregnancy and even the impact on rideshare drivers were among the topics discussed at Connecting Colorado: COVID-19 Tuesday. Read More
National coronavirus response: A road map to reopening
This report provides a road map for navigating through the current COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. It outlines specific directions for adapting our public-health strategy as we limit the epidemic spread of COVID-19 and are able to transition to new tools and approaches to prevent further spread of the disease. Read More
17 Denver businesses cited for violating public health order
Seventeen Denver businesses have been slapped with citations from health officials for not following the public health order during the coronavirus pandemic, including Bass Pro Shops. In an effort to prevent the spread of the virus, only businesses that provide what the government considers to be essential services are allowed to be open. Read More
City and County Market Trends Reports | APR. '20
Quick look at City and County Market Trends Reports featuring March data. These 48 downloadable reports are comprehensive and a fantastic member benefit. Download all the reports with one click below. Read More
Real Trends April Newsletter | compliments of DMAR
The monthly REAL Trends newsletter features commentary from Steve Murray on the state of real estate and forward-thinking articles from guest contributors such as Larry Kendall of Ninja Selling and Sue Johnson, former CEO of RESPRO. Read More
Colorado health experts start to see the COVID-19 curve flatten
Statewide, the daily increase of hospitalizations is decreasing. Dr. Kelly says hospitalizations are the more consistent numbers to watch because of the variability in the availability of testing. Read More
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Three Tier Benefits | ZipForm® Plus
As a member of DMAR, you also gain access to member-only benefits and services from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).
Simplify real estate transactions with a comprehensive transaction management system provided by NAR.
The benefit includes zipTMS® robust transaction management system, unlimited zipVault® document storage, an exclusive NAR library of REALTOR® Forms & Templates and access to the industry-standard zipForm® Plus forms engine where you can add and manage your own custom documents. State and local forms libraries may also be available if those forms are licensed to zipLogix™ by your state or local association (some fees, which are set by state and local associations/boards, may apply).
Easily and securely sign in to your account using your NAR.realtor username and password when prompted and you'll instantly access your customized transaction management system. Learn More
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