February 24, 2026 edition

Your professional development team has been working hard scheduling classes and events -  Together, we're elevating the real estate profession! 

  • February 25th - presentation after MLS Meeting from RE-sure (Wyoming REALTORS® newest forms provider) 
  • March 13th - Bowling in Cheyenne AND Rock Springs!
  • April 9th - Fair Housing education for real estate professionals AND appraisers (ce credits pending) REGISTRATION IS OPEN
  • April 22nd - WREC Requireds classes with WY Real Estate Institute.  Risk Management & Technology in the morning, Title Insurance, Escrow & Closing in the afternoon.  Registration will open March 1st.
  • September 10th - WREC Requireds classes with WY Real Estate Institute.  Inspections & Disclosures in the morning, Marketing, Advertising, and Social Media in the afternoon.  Registration will open August 1st.
  • October 22nd - CRS:  Systems will set you free!  Registration will open September 1st.

Creating Connections and Building Teams - that's the power of your Involvement!
 

CBR's Annual Bowl-a-Rama is back!  This year we'll be bowling in Cheyenne AND Rock Springs.  There will be prizes for highest score (individual and team), most "mixed-up teams" (4-people teams, 4 different offices), and best costume!  Start building your teams, this event fills up!  REGISTRATION IS OPEN - Rock Springs Event or Cheyenne Event.
 
 

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Whether you're interested in learning more about the Cheyenne Board of REALTORS®, the Wyoming REALTORS® or the National Association of REALTORS®, the CBR Leadership Scholarship can help you get there!

 

CBR is excited to offer this scholarship to support members who are eager to grow their leadership skills and enhance their professional experience. By attending state, regional, or national meetings, you can gain valuable insights and connections to help you thrive in a leadership role.

This scholarship helps wtth travel expenses for selected recipients attending National Association of REALTORS® and/or Wyoming REALTORS® meetings.  If you're committed to professionalism, volunteerism, and developing your leadership potential, we encourage you to learn more and apply for the scholarship.

 

Take this opportunity to broaden your network, increase your impact, and contribute to the future of the REALTOR® community! Apply today and be part of shaping the future of real estate leadership.  Apply before March 15, 2026!
 

Wyoming REALTORS® Legislative Updates

 

The Wyoming Legislature is in session, and our amazing Government Affairs Director, Laurie Urbigkit, and her team are hard at work tracking legislation that impacts real estate and property rights. If you haven't read Laurie's Legislative Updates, now is a great time to stay informed on the issues that affect your business and your clients.

 

These weekly updates provide clear, timely information on key bills and policy discussions so you can focus on your business while staying connected to what’s happening at the Capitol.

 

Be sure to check out Laurie's Legislative Updates and stay in the know.
 

REALTOR® Emeritus Status: honoring a career of service.

REALTOR® Emeritus status is an honorary recognition for members who have demonstrated long-term dedication and service to the REALTOR® organization.

 

If all requirements are met, members approved for Emeritus status may receive a permanent waiver of annual REALTORS® dues, along with exemption from Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training requirements. Eligibility includes 40 years of REALTOR® membership.  Documentation is essential. Applicants must provide verification of 40 years of membership and qualifying national service (for NAR dues and education requirements to be waived, state and local status can be granted without the service requirement) as part of the application process.

 

Members interested in applying for REALTOR® Emeritus status are encouraged to contact the Board Office for guidance.
 

Consumer Guides:

Tools to Support Your Role as a Trusted Advisor

As a real estate professional, you know the importance of equipping your clients with accurate and reliable information. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) provides Consumer Guides - a valuable resource for you to share with your clients. These comprehensive guides cover a range of essential real estate topics, from understanding market trends to navigating the complexities of buying or selling a home. 

 

Whether you're working with first-time homebuyers, sellers, or investors, these guides are a great tool to enhance your client relationships and establish yourself as a trusted advisor.  

Take advantage of this valuable member benefit by visiting NAR's facts.realtor website today and explore the variety of guides available. These resources will not only support your clients’ understanding of real estate but also strengthen your role as a knowledgeable, proactive professional in their eyes.  That's the Power of your REALTOR® membership.
 

RE-Sure is coming to Cheyenne - February 25th.  Stay after the meeting on February 25th for 10-15 minutes of Q&A and to learn more about the newest Wyoming REALTORS® forms partner.

 

RE-Sure offers a robust real estate forms management & comprehensive, integrated Client Resource Management (CRM). Visit www.resure.realestate/wyomingrealtors to learn more and sign-up today!
 

Free Social Media content for REALTORS®!

 Whether you're new to the business or a seasoned pro, the free Photofy app offers customizable posts featuring National Association of REALTORS’s “Right by You” consumer advertising campaign.

 

Members can personalize ready-made graphics (like the one below) and share them quickly to promote the value of working with a REALTOR®. Campaign style guides, logos, and additional marketing materials are also available at nar.realtor.

 

You’ll also find select content from the previous That’s Who We R campaign on nar.realtor and in the Photofy app — all free and ready to use.
 

In case you missed last week's announcement.....

 

Sometimes a name is “just a name”… and sometimes it carries identity, mission, history, and future direction all at once.  The membership has chosen Southern Wyoming REALTORS® Association as its new name.

 

We’re incredibly excited about our new name and what it represents for our future! The next step is receiving approval from the National Association of REALTORS® before we can officially begin using it. We’ll be submitting the name change request later today and will keep you updated as soon as we receive final approval. Until then, we’ll continue operating as the Cheyenne Board of REALTORS® while we continue to prepare to step into this exciting new chapter together.

 

But wait -- who won the contest? The name change contest promised $50 for the top 5 name suggestions and $250 for the name that was chosen.  What we didn't take into consideration was that many members would suggest the same (or a name very similar) name.  The Board of Directors voted to award the prize money to all the winners:

  •  Southern Wyoming REALTOR® Association - $300 each:  Abby Atwood, J. Fred Volk, Jannel Fossen, Paul Wells, and Stephanie Dalton
  • New Frontier REALTOR® Association - $50 each: Raquel Mulkey
  • Overland REALTOR® Association - $50 each: Halley Trembath
  • Plains to Peaks REALTOR® Association - $50 each: Lindsey Sears
  • Wyoming Frontier REALTOR® Association - $50 each: Amy Bennett and Alexis Ortiz

Thank you to everyone who submitted name ideas, shared feedback, and cast a vote. Your engagement made this decision meaningful, and we’re excited to move forward together as the Southern Wyoming REALTOR® Association.
 

Work Group Meetings

  • 1st Thursday Monthly @ 8:30 am:  Commercial Brokers - Cheyenne Airport.  Next meeting 3/5
  • 1st Thursday (monthly) @ 10 am:  Public Relations Committee - CBR Office.  Next meeting 4/2 (no meeting in March)
  • 2nd Wednesday (monthly) @ 11 am:  Professional Development Committee @ CBR Office.  Next meeting 3/11
  • 2nd Thursday (monthly) @ 10:30 am:  Public Policy Committee @ CBR Office.  Next meeting 3/12

Socials & Events

  • 3/13:  Bowl-a-Rama!
  • 4/9:  Fair Housing Education & Luncheon
  • 4/22:  WREC Requireds
  • 4/28: Ethics - Torrington
  • 4/29: Professional Standards - Torrington
  • 5/6:  Reality Town - Torrington
  • 5/7:  CBR Food Drive
  • 5/19-21: NAR's Region XI meetings - Denver, CO
  • 6/13-6/18:  NAR's Legislative Meetings - Washington DC
  • 6/24: Amazing Race & Membership Picnic - Cheyenne
  • 9/10: WREC Requireds
  • 9/21-9/24:  Wyoming REALTORS® Annual Conference
  • 10/22:  CRS Education - Cheyenne
  • 11/4-11/9: NAR's NXT conference
  • 11/12: VA Lunch-n-Learn
 
 

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