Denver Real Estate School, a state-approved pre-licensing institution located in Westminster, Colorado, is responding to increased demand for real estate education that reflects the sweeping practice changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors settlement and the 2026 Colorado Real Estate Commission contract and form updates.
The school, which operates under approval from the Colorado Division of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and the Colorado Department of Post-Secondary and Occupational Studies (DPOS), reports that prospective brokers are entering the market at a moment when the rules governing buyer agency relationships, commission disclosures, and contract execution have fundamentally shifted. Denver Real Estate School's curriculum is taught exclusively by active Colorado brokers who are navigating these changes in live transactions, bringing a level of practical currency that pre-recorded or text-based courses cannot replicate.
The NAR settlement established new requirements around how buyer broker compensation is communicated and documented, effectively making written buyer agency agreements a standard part of the transaction process. For new brokers, understanding not just the mechanics of these agreements but the reasoning and compliance expectations behind them has become foundational to entering the profession. The 2026 Colorado Real Estate Commission contract and form updates, which are now incorporated into the mandatory Annual Commission Update course required for all active Colorado brokers, have added additional complexity around contract language, clause revisions, and disclosure obligations that brokers must apply from their first transaction.
"The agents entering the market today are starting their careers during one of the most significant regulatory shifts this industry has seen in decades," said Brandon Lyon of Denver Real Estate School. "Our instructors are not teaching from outdated materials, they are working brokers who are applying these contract changes every day. That distinction matters enormously for students who need to be practice-ready from the moment they earn their license."
Industry continuing education providers across Colorado have introduced dedicated coursework around the NAR settlement's implications this year, signaling broad recognition that the changes require structured instruction rather than informal adjustment. Denver Real Estate School incorporates this regulatory environment directly into its 168-hour pre-license curriculum, which is the highest state-required pre-license hour count in the nation. The school's approach ensures that students are not learning the fundamentals of real estate practice in isolation from the compliance environment they will immediately enter upon licensure.
The Colorado housing market itself has added further pressure on incoming brokers to enter the profession fully prepared. According to the Colorado Association of Realtors, the statewide market has continued its transition toward a more balanced environment in 2026, with buyers increasingly adapting to mortgage rates above six percent and inventory levels shifting across most regions. In this environment, clients are more likely to ask detailed questions about representation agreements, compensation structures, and transaction timelines, making it critical that newly licensed brokers have substantive knowledge of both the legal framework and current market conditions from day one.
The school offers in-person classes at its Westminster location, a livestream format for students attending remotely, and a fully self-paced online course with immediate enrollment access. New cohort start dates for in-person and livestream students are available every week, with the accelerated day format completing the full 168-hour requirement in three weeks. All formats include live instructor support from active Colorado brokers, unlimited quiz retakes, and a Pass Guarantee for students who complete the coursework and sit for the Colorado state licensing exam.
Payment plans are available through Affirm for students who prefer to distribute tuition costs across monthly installments. The school also includes the 2026 Annual Commission Update course, a $40 value, at no additional charge with online enrollment.
Denver Real Estate School is located at 8671 Wolff Ct, Suite 116, Westminster, CO 80031. For enrollment information, prospective students may contact the school at (720) 403-2722 or Help@TheDres.com. Additional course details are available at TheDres.com.
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Denver Real Estate School
Brandon Lyon
(720) 403-2722
Help@TheDRES.com
8671 Wolff Ct, Suite 116, Westminster 80031
