While it’s been a dry winter in Colorado, that shouldn’t stop you from considering whether or not your buyers are purchasing property in a flood hazard area. IRES MLS partners with MyFloodStatus to give you a low-cost, structure-based flood determination report. IRES customers pay a discounted price of $25 per report (typically $30) and eachContinue reading "Agent Toolbox: MyFloodStatus"

Check out these professional development opportunities in May: IRESis Essentials This class offers a guided overview of IRESis. You will learn how to navigate the entire system, including searching for and sharing listings via Property Explorer. The IRESis Essentials class is perfect for both new and experienced IRES users; new subscribers will gain the confidenceContinue reading "Sharpen Your Skills: Essentials, Comps, Real Estate Trends"

We’ve noticed some listings in the MLS have both an active and a withdrawn listing for a property. According to IRES rules, only one listing per property can be in non-terminal status (anything other than expired or sold) at a time. When a new listing is entered under a new MLS #, the prior listingContinue reading "Listing Status Clarification"

As we head into peak buying and selling season, we’re taking a closer look at the latest data to share where the Colorado housing market stands today. The Colorado housing market is transitioning into a more balanced phase – one with more inventory and opportunity, but continued price stability and steady demand. Colorado Residential HousingContinue reading "Stat Shot: Colorado Housing Market is Transitioning to Balance"

We’re updating our integration with Docusign with our scheduled software release the evening of Monday, April 27. After we release the update, all IRES customers that use Docusign through the IRES Contracts system will need to re-authenticate their Docusign account.   Watch Video Step 1 Go to the IRES Contracts System, where you will see a red banner on theContinue reading "Docusign Re-Authentication Instructions (April 2026) "

Withdrawn Listings Property is off the market, but the listing contract is still active.  There’s no limit on how long it can remain withdrawn before returning to active.  To re-list, update the original listing to reflect the current contract, or enter a new listing if a new contract is in place.   Once an expiration date is reached, the status willContinue reading "Withdrawn vs. Expired"

There are multiple AVMs (Automated Valuation Models) available in IRESis to help you estimate a property’s market value instantly. As we gear up for busy season, we wanted to remind you a couple of the tools at your disposal: RPR RPR’s Realtor Valuation Model® (RVM®) sets the standard for automated real estate valuation models. TheContinue reading "Agent Toolbox: RPR & RealAVM"

It’s time to brush up on old skills and learn new ones before the buying and selling season is in full swing! Check out these professional development opportunities in April: Become a Property Explorer Expert Gain insights into our new feature, Property Explorer. Experience the power of managing multiple searches simultaneously, easy access to recentContinue reading "Sharpen Your Skills"

Fraudulent vacant land listings – when scammers impersonate owners of unencumbered land to sell properties quickly for cash – are on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors®, 62% of title fraud cases in 2025 involved vacant land. Fortunately, there are simple ways to protect yourself and your clients. Larimer County, Boulder CountyContinue reading "Fraud Prevention Tips"