Broker Advisory

Real Estate Broker Safety

Now that the summer home-buying season is underway, real estate brokers should take heed of safety measures for themselves, as well as for their clients. In addition to any COVID-19 health department protocols that may exist in any particular county, there are other measures that can help ensure one’s safety.
 

The What, Why, and Risks of Using Lockboxes

In this second advisory of the series, we discuss the types, use, risks, and some best practices involved with using lockboxes for accessing a seller’s property. We also touch on some real life examples of lockbox violations that can bring a real estate broker before the Real Estate Commission for discipline.

Jury Duty Scam Directed at Real Estate Brokers

The Division of Real Estate has been informed by the Denver Police Fraud Unit that a Jury Duty Scam is currently being directed at Colorado real estate brokers, and in particular toward female brokers.

Employing Broker Supervision and Responsibility

As a real estate broker, have you ever asked yourself “What exactly is the job of the employing broker?” Whether it's you or someone you work for, the employing broker has many responsibilities and different levels of supervisory duties that must be adhered to.

Navigating a Commission Dispute as a Listing Broker

The Division of Real Estate has become aware of an increase in the number of instances concerning real estate broker commission disputes between a seller and broker arising at the closing table wherein the seller decides for a number of reasons that they do not want to pay their listing brokers’ commission in full.