Frequently Asked Questions
PIKES PEAK ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Answers to the Questions We Hear Most
Find quick answers about PPAR membership, becoming a REALTOR®, and buying, selling or renting a home in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. Each answer links to the page with the full details.
Jump to: Current Members · Joining PPAR · Buying · Selling · Renting · Finding a REALTOR®
CURRENT MEMBERS
Member Questions
Account, dues and login help for PPAR members. Need more? Visit Member Support.
Renewals are processed annually. You will receive a renewal notice by email before your expiration date with instructions to renew online through your member account. Log in to your member account.
Log in to your member account, open the Billing section to see your balance and make a payment. PPAR accepts all major credit cards. Member login.
Log in to your member account and open your profile settings to update your address, phone number, email or other details.
Start with the Forgot Password link on the login page. If that does not fix it, call Member Services at (719) 633-7718 or submit a support ticket on the Member Support page.
Call Member Services at (719) 633-7718 and the team will review your account and answer billing questions. Other ways to reach the team are on the Member Support page.
CONSIDERING MEMBERSHIP OR A CAREER
Joining PPAR
Thinking about a real estate career in the Pikes Peak Region? Start with Become a PPAR Member.
PPAR membership is open to licensed Colorado real estate agents who agree to abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Member Services can explain eligibility and the application at (719) 633-7718. Membership requirements.
Hold an active Colorado real estate license, complete the PPAR membership application, pay your dues and complete the required Code of Ethics training. New members also complete an orientation. See the steps on Become a PPAR Member.
Yes. PPAR members must hold an active Colorado real estate license. Learn more about membership requirements.
A real estate agent is anyone who holds a valid real estate license. A REALTOR® is a licensed agent who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and has committed to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, a set of professional standards for how members treat clients, other agents and the public. Read the full comparison.
PPAR membership includes local, state and national benefits. It automatically includes membership in the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), plus MLS access and market data, continuing education, compliance training, networking events, member-only tools and advocacy. See all member benefits.
Yes. PPAR offers state-required continuing education for Colorado license renewal, elective courses, and ethics, fair housing and compliance training. Browse Education & Events.
HOME BUYERS
Buying a Home
The basics of buying in Colorado Springs. The full guide is on Buying a Home in Colorado Springs.
Timelines vary with the market, your financing and the property, but most purchases in the Pikes Peak Region take 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to closing. Getting pre-approved before you search is the best way to shorten it. Home buying guide.
It depends on the loan type. Conventional loans typically require 5 to 20 percent, while FHA loans may allow as little as 3.5 percent down. Your lender can explain the options for your situation. Use the mortgage calculator to estimate a monthly payment.
You can buy without one, but it is rarely in your best interest in a competitive market like Colorado Springs. A PPAR REALTOR® represents your interests, at no cost to you as a buyer, and brings negotiating experience and local market knowledge. Find a REALTOR®.
Earnest money is a deposit you make when your offer is accepted to show your commitment to the purchase. It is typically 1 to 2 percent of the purchase price and is applied toward your down payment or closing costs at closing.
HOME SELLERS
Selling a Home
What sellers ask before listing. The full guide is on Selling a Home in Colorado Springs.
Time on market depends on price, condition, location and current inventory. A PPAR REALTOR® will give you a realistic timeline based on recent comparable sales in your neighborhood. Home selling guide.
Typical seller costs include real estate commissions, title insurance, closing costs and any agreed repairs or concessions. Your REALTOR® can walk you through an estimated net proceeds worksheet before you list.
It depends on the repair, your timeline and the market. Some repairs have a strong return and others are better left as negotiating points, and your REALTOR® can help you prioritize.
A PPAR REALTOR® brings pricing expertise, marketing reach and negotiating skill that give a listing an advantage over a home sold without professional guidance. Find a REALTOR®.
RENTERS
Renting a Home
Common questions from renters. The full guide is on Renting in Colorado Springs.
Rents vary by property type, size, location and market conditions. Single-family homes, townhomes and larger properties typically cost more than apartments or condos. A PPAR REALTOR® can give you a current picture for your target area. Renting guide.
Most leases cover the monthly rent, lease length, security deposit, pet policy, maintenance responsibilities and utilities. Read your lease carefully and ask for help with any unclear terms before you sign.
No, but working with a PPAR REALTOR® gives you access to a broader range of properties and guidance through the application, in most cases at no cost to you. Find a REALTOR®.
Yes. Many people relocating to the Pikes Peak Region rent first to get to know different communities before they buy, and one REALTOR® can help with both searches.
BUYERS, SELLERS AND RENTERS
Finding a REALTOR®
Search the PPAR directory, then use these tips to choose. Find a REALTOR®.
Use the PPAR directory to search by name, specialty, language or area of service across El Paso and Teller Counties. Search the REALTOR® directory.
Look for direct experience in your target neighborhoods, ask about their recent transactions in the local market, and make sure their communication style works for you. Ask how they approach pricing, negotiation and advocacy for clients. More on choosing a REALTOR®.
If you believe a PPAR REALTOR® violated the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, you can file a written complaint within 180 days of when you knew, or reasonably should have known, of the possible violation, or within 180 days of the end of the transaction or event, whichever is later. The Ethics Complaint Form #E-1 and supporting documents are emailed to [email protected]. See the complaint process.
STILL HAVE A QUESTION?
Talk With PPAR
Cannot find your answer? Contact the PPAR team or search the directory for a local REALTOR®.
