From the CEO: A Year of Opportunities

FROM THE CEO

Tyrone Adams

CEO of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®

A Year of Opportunities

Good riddance to 2020, right? Many of us will say yes for a myriad of reasons, but then there are those, like many of our members, who will tell you that against all odds and during unprecedented times last year was one of their best years. Even though we are not out of the woods yet, 2021 will be a special year for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) that will be full of opportunities.

CAR is celebrating its 100 year anniversary and its rich tradition and efforts in protecting private property rights and being staunch proponents of homeownership and safe and affordable housing in Colorado. We also have displayed a great track record of making real estate licensees more successful for those who choose to become a REALTOR®. Why else would our membership numbers reach over 27,700 members last year?

Through a collaborative effort of our volunteer leadership and CAR professional staff we will be promoting a “Century of Opportunities” in 2021. These opportunities will include legislative efforts promoting financial literacy, incentivized affordable housing, and helping renters boost their credit scores while renting and using rent to help establish better credit. All these efforts are designed to increase the ability of Coloradans to buy a home.

Through the Association, we will also be looking for opportunities to bring together more diverse and inclusive opinions and information to ensure we do not leave any potential homeowners and members behind. For instance, did you know that those with disabilities and veterans are the two most discriminated groups in Colorado according to the Civil Rights Division? Group thinking is a win-win for everyone involved: REALTORS®, consumers, and CAR.

Building off last year, there will be more opportunities for more members to get engaged in CAR by serving on a committee, taskforce, CAR Foundation Board, or on CAR Business Services. One of the positive takeaways from the pandemic is we are utilizing technology more to connect with members across the entire state. We saw a significantly higher number of members participating in CAR events and business meetings over the past year. We look forward to getting even more members involved at CAR. Will you make a difference in CAR? Sign up today here.

Leading up to our celebratory event at the Broadmoor Hotel, October 18 -21, we hope you will enjoy the numerous social media posts and a special 100-year book and video about the Association that CAR will be presenting throughout the year.

I think most of us can agree that we are longing for the opportunities to see one another again, connect with colleagues, learn a little bit more of CAR’s history, and learn how you can help set the course for at least the next decade of your state Association.