of REALTORS®

FROM THE CHAIR

Robert Walkowicz

2021 Chair of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®

A 100 years of REALTORS® Video

The Centennial State Celebrates 100 Years of REALTORS®

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is celebrating its 100th year this year. It’s incredible to consider. 100 years of volunteerism. 100 years of advocacy. 100 years of protecting consumers. 100 years of pioneering ethics and professionalism. The right for all people to own private property, enjoy it, and transfer such ownership at will is something that Americans and Coloradans hold near and dear to our hearts. It’s something to be safeguarded and that is what a REALTOR® does. And Colorado REALTORS® have always been on the forefront of positive and meaningful change. In 1959, Colorado became the first state in the nation to pass fair housing laws, beating out the National Fair Housing Act by a whopping 10 years! These victories are one of many we’re celebrating this year as we look back at 100 years of REALTORS® while looking ahead to the future of the real estate industry.

Celebrate With Us!

We mean to celebrate Colorado REALTORS® this Fall at the 100 Year Celebration Conference and Expo at the amazing Broadmoor Resort and Hotel in Colorado Springs October 17-20th. This event will be an in-person event that promises to be a once in a lifetime celebration and is designed for all Colorado REALTOR® members, especially those of you who have never made it out to one of our events before. I’d love to meet you so please come and find me and say hello!

Join us for the networking, a diverse expo hall, education sessions on topical subjects, and of course, award-winning speakers. Registration is limited so make your plans today by going to the CAR website because I know you will not want to miss this event.

Your Association Wants You!

If you’re interested in a meaningful way to get involved in your association, CAR is taking applications for committee members now. Want to give back to your profession and make a difference? Have you wanted to get involved, but just didn’t know

how? It’s actually quite easy. Go to the CAR website and review the different committees. Find something that interests you or that you want to get involved in. Fill out the form for that committee and submit it. Yes, it really is that easy. I promise you that you will make new friends from around the state and be rewarded by helping your fellow REALTORS® and serving your profession.

Thank You

When I started my year as CAR Chair, Colorado had been in the grips of the pandemic for 10 months. It has been inspiring to see how REALTORS®, CAR Leadership, and our industry worked through the adversity and challenges presented not only by Covid-19, but the incredibly challenging markets and legislative environment that followed. I want to thank the amazing CAR membership, volunteers, and staff for an extraordinary year. Thank you for your dedication and passion. Thank you for allowing me to lead your association.