Timely status changes make the market work! It is important for you and your clients to have accurate listing information, including homes that are no longer on the market. Per REcolorado rules and regulations, a status change must be made within 3 business days. As you’re preparing for closing, plan ahead to ensure you have […]
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When did REcolorado’s Clear Cooperation Policy take effect? REcolorado began local implementation of our Clear Cooperation Policy on May 1, 2020, per the mandate from the National Association of REALTORS®. To give everyone time to learn about the policy, warnings were issued for the first few months. Fines began in September 2020. Does the Clear Cooperation apply to REALTORS® only? The Clear Cooperation policy applies to all REcolorado […]
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I’ve worked hard as a real estate broker to build an exclusive network. How can I market my listing to my exclusive network without risking Fair Housing or Clear Cooperation Policy violations? Say “Yes” to the MLS! Marketing a listing to an Exclusive Network and putting it in the REcolorado Matrix MLS system are not […]
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How can I enter an off-market listing to include in comps? Doesn’t this violate the Clear Cooperation policy? Why don’t I see comp listings in productivity reports? Can I search for these listings? Listings entered for comps in the MLS can cause confusion if you’re not familiar with their purpose. Read on as we clarify […]
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As an REcolorado customer, you agree to follow the MLS Rules and Regulations. Like the “rules of the road” that keep traffic flowing in the same direction so we know what to expect and can get where we’re going, REcolorado Rules and Regulations are in place so you know what to expect. They ensure our […]
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My seller is concerned about their privacy. How can I protect them and market the listing? Say “Yes” to the MLS! Some sellers do not want details about their home to be available to the public. Whether they are a celebrity, in witness protection, or simply concerned for their safety, protecting the seller’s privacy is […]
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The goal of the Clear Cooperation policy, both nationally and right here at REcolorado, is to protect your right to serve home buyers and sellers by ensuring you have access to accurate and comprehensive listing inventory. Cooperation is a key tenet of the MLS. Working together and following a consistent set of rules benefits the entire real estate industry […]
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The Clear Cooperation policy, introduced by the National Association of REALTORS® late in 2019, was designed to help brokers best serve the public. Not only does it support Fair Housing and a broker’s fiduciary duty to their clients, it also makes you look good! Clear Cooperation benefits everyone involved in real estate transactions – here’s […]
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Your duty as a real estate broker is to serve the best interest of your clients. In some situations, a seller may request that their home not be listed in the MLS. How do you uphold your fiduciary duty while following the Clear Cooperation Policy? First, understand the reason your seller is making the request. […]
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Late last year, the National Association of REALTORS® approved a policy known as “Clear Cooperation,” which requires listings to be entered into the MLS within one (1) business day of marketing a property to the public. Here’s how we’re implementing that policy at REcolorado. Coming Soon = MLS Exclusive The new version of REcolorado Matrix […]
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