This past Friday night, December 31st, was filled with joy and jubilation as people around the world celebrated the New Year holiday. The introduction of 2011 marks a time of renewed hopes and expectations…and a new Colorado Real Estate Commission Mandatory Update course. Brokers across the state of Colorado have eagerly anticipated this moment – out with the old, and in with the new!
For those licensees who waited to take the 2010 CREC Mandatory Update until the last quarter of 2010, you may have found some of the material to not be much of an “update” anymore. Keep in mind that the CREC Mandatory Updates are typically drafted in the fourth quarter of any given year, then it goes through an approval process and instructors are trained prior to the class being released January 1st. Each CREC Mandatory Update is in effect for one full calendar year (this has been the case starting in 2009). So if you wait to take the class until the later part of the year, you will be hearing older news.
It’s also important to note that CREC Mandatory Updates don’t solely focus on new announcements and information; they also include areas that have been red flags and sources of consumer complaints. Such material is relevant any time of the year. With all of this in mind, it may be time to escape from the old way of thinking – take the CREC Mandatory Update in the 4th quarter – and consider taking the class earlier in the year. Take note of when your renewal date is and when you need this required course, and then look for earlier opportunities to attend the class.
As always, you will find the education schedule for Northern Colorado right here, so save this site and mark your calendars for upcoming opportunities! We look forward to seeing you in the classroom!
