Grand Junction Area REALTOR Association

11/03/2026

Hello GJARA Members!

The holiday season is upon us, and GJARA is excited to bring our REALTOR® community together for two opportunities to give back! Whether you're volunteering your time or making a donation, your generosity can help make the holidays brighter for those in need.

🦃 2026 YPN Annual Turkey Drive

Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Our annual Turkey Drive is right around the corner, and WE NEED DELIVERY DRIVERS!

We are looking for volunteers to help deliver turkeys and spread Thanksgiving cheer throughout our community. Your time and participation are essential to making this event a success!

Donations are also greatly appreciated! Every contribution, big or small, helps us give back this Thanksgiving season.

Please sign up to volunteer or donate today!

🎄 2026 Big Give Donations

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The season of giving doesn't stop at Thanksgiving!

Our 2026 Big Give is another wonderful opportunity to support our community and make a difference this holiday season.

Any and all donations are sincerely appreciated! No contribution is too small, and every act of generosity helps us spread holiday cheer.

📍 Location for Both Events:

Grand Junction Area REALTOR® Association

2743 Crossroads Blvd., Grand Junction, CO 81506

We are incredibly grateful for the continued generosity of our REALTOR® community. Whether you're signing up as a delivery driver, making a donation, or helping spread the word, your support makes these annual events possible.

Let's come together to make this holiday season one of giving, gratitude, and community! 🧡

Questions? Contact Bella Gigoux at 970-243-3322.

Thank you for your continued support!
https://gjara.gjrealtors.org/eventcalendar/Details/2026-ypn-annual-turkey-drive-1976350?sourceTypeId=Hub

https://gjara.gjrealtors.org/eventcalendar/Details/2026-big-give-donations-1976435?sourceTypeId=Hub

10/20/2026

🚨 FINAL REMINDER – CLASS IS ALMOST HERE!

Tomorrow is your last chance to prepare for Wildfire Ready Real Estate! Don't miss this opportunity to earn 4 hours of CE credit while gaining essential knowledge to better protect your clients, their properties, and our communities.

Wildfire risk continues to be an important consideration in real estate transactions, and this training is designed to give REALTORS® the practical tools and resources needed to confidently navigate wildfire-related challenges.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

Wildfire Basics – Understand wildfire behavior and how homes become vulnerable.

Mitigation Strategies – Discover practical ways to reduce wildfire risks.

Property Considerations – Learn how wildfire risk impacts disclosures, insurance, and property values.

Client Resources – Gain valuable tools and local resources to better serve your clients.

📅 CLASS DETAILS:

📆 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (includes a 30-minute lunch)

📍 Location: GJARA Offices – 2743 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO

💲 Cost: $50 ($35 of the registration fee will be applied toward your RPAC investment)

🎓 CE Credit: 4 Hours

🚨 DON'T WAIT – REGISTER TODAY!

Time is running out to secure your spot! With the class just around the corner, we encourage all interested members to register immediately.

Take advantage of this opportunity to earn valuable CE credit, expand your professional expertise, and gain knowledge that can make a real difference for your clients.

🔥 SIGN UP NOW – DON'T MISS OUT!
https://gjara.gjrealtors.org/eventcalendar/Details/wildfire-training-course-1851122?sourceTypeId=Hub

We look forward to seeing you there!

10/14/2026

Don't miss your chance to attend Wildfire Ready Real Estate, happening Wednesday, October 21st! This is your final reminder to secure your spot for this valuable 4-hour CE training designed specifically for real estate professionals.

Wildfire risk is an increasingly important consideration in real estate transactions. This course will provide REALTORS® with the knowledge and practical tools needed to better understand wildfire hazards, protect properties, and confidently guide clients through wildfire-related concerns.

What You'll Learn:

🔥 Wildfire Basics – Understand wildfire behavior and how homes become vulnerable.
🏡 Mitigation Strategies – Learn practical ways to reduce wildfire risks to properties.
📋 Property Considerations – Explore the impacts of wildfire risk on disclosures, insurance, and property values.
🤝 Client Resources – Discover tools and local resources to help educate and support your clients.
Class Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (includes a 30-minute lunch)

📍 Location: GJARA Offices – 2743 Crossroads Blvd, Grand Junction, CO

💲 Cost: $50 ($35 of the registration fee will be applied toward your RPAC investment)

🎓 Continuing Education: 4 Hours CE Credit

With the class quickly approaching, now is the time to sign up! Don't miss this opportunity to earn 4 hours of CE credit while gaining valuable knowledge that can make a difference for your clients and community.

Register today and secure your seat before it's too late!

We look forward to seeing you there!
https://gjara.gjrealtors.org/eventcalendar/Details/wildfire-training-course-1851122?sourceTypeId=Hub

10/08/2026

REALTOR® Education Day is less than a month away! 🏡

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 29, 2026, and join us for a full day of education, networking, and valuable insights focused on real estate right here in the Grand Valley!

This is a great opportunity to expand your local expertise, learn from industry professionals, and gain knowledge to better serve your clients.

📚 Classes Include:

Water Law – Aaron Clay

What ‘Bugs’ Buyers – Ryan Surad

GIS Mapping – Chris Dombkowski

Radon Detection & Mitigation – Russell Baker

Mill Tailings – Ashley Lawrence

🏅 Earn Your Grand Valley Specialist Designation!

Attend the full day of classes to earn your Grand Valley Specialist Designation, complete with a certificate and pin! This designation recognizes your commitment to understanding the unique factors that impact real estate in our local market.

📅 Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Time: 8:15 AM – 5:45 PM

Registration Fees:

GJARA Members: FREE

Affiliates: $25

Non-Members: $50

⏰ We're less than a month away, so don't wait to register!

Whether you're working toward your Grand Valley Specialist Designation or simply looking to strengthen your knowledge of our local market, this is an educational opportunity you won't want to miss.

Register today and secure your spot!

We look forward to seeing you on October 29!
https://gjara.gjrealtors.org/eventcalendar/Details/realtor-day-education-speakers-1769998?sourceTypeId=Hub

09/30/2026

🔥 REMINDER: Wildfire Risk Training for REALTORS® 🔥

Be prepared to help your clients navigate wildfire risk with confidence! This 4-hour CE course will cover wildfire behavior, how homes ignite, practical mitigation strategies, and the impact wildfire risk can have on property disclosures, insurance availability, and long-term property value.

You’ll also gain useful tools and Colorado-specific resources to help you communicate wildfire hazards and mitigation options with your clients.

Be proactive. Be informed. Be prepared.

This 4-hour training (+30 minute lunch) provides real estate professionals with essential knowledge and skills to address wildfire risk in property transactions. Participants will learn the basics of wildfire behavior, how homes ignite, and effective mitigation strategies that reduce risk to li...

09/29/2026

Hey GJARA Members!

For more years than not, River City Real Estate’s Ron Walz & Kyle Key have been making a habit out of taking home the YPN Co****le Tournament title. And honestly… we think it’s time someone gave them a little competition!

Since we’ve rescheduled this year’s tournament to October 6th, we’re challenging every brokerage to put together at least ONE team and see if you have what it takes to dethrone the reigning champs and claim the YPN Tournament Belt! 🏆

🎯 October 6th
🍻 WestCo Brewing Company
⏰ 5:00 PM | Bags fly at 5:30 PM
💰 $50 per team

So, brokerages… consider this your official call-out. Who’s stepping up to take the belt?

- YPN of GJARA
https://gjara.gjrealtors.org/eventcalendar/Details/ypn-cornhole-tournament-1910954?sourceTypeId=Hub

09/29/2026

Make sure to check out Scott Peterson's CAR Legal Bites!

In this edition of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Legal Bite...

09/24/2026

We are always excited when Scott Peterson graces Grand Junction with his presence! 150 of our members learned this year's top 10 things. Thank you to Scott and his team!

09/24/2026

💧 Instructor Spotlight: Aaron Clay

When it comes to real estate in Western Colorado, understanding water is essential. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Aaron Clay to GJARA’s REALTOR® Education Day!

Raised in Hotchkiss, Colorado, Aaron brings decades of experience in real estate and water law. After graduating from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1979, he practiced law in Delta from 1980 to 2018, with an emphasis on real estate, water, business planning, and estate planning.

For more than 25 years, Aaron also served as the Water Referee for Colorado Water Court, Division 4, covering the Gunnison, Uncompahgre, and San Miguel River Basins. Throughout his career, he represented numerous water conservancy districts, ditch companies, and water users across Western Colorado.

Aaron has shared his expertise through his course, “Water Law in a Nutshell,” teaching REALTORS®, attorneys, appraisers, closers, and other professionals how to better understand this complex and important topic.

At REALTOR® Education Day, Aaron will help our members strengthen their understanding of water law and its connection to real estate in the Grand Valley.

We’re excited to have Aaron bring his decades of knowledge and experience to this year’s program!

09/24/2026

🐞 Instructor Spotlight: Ryan Surad

A Grand Junction native with a passion for protecting our local environment and agriculture, Ryan Surad will be joining us as an instructor at GJARA REALTOR® Education Day!

Ryan serves as the Mesa County Noxious W**d and Pest Coordinator, overseeing education, outreach, and treatment efforts for invasive pests and plants throughout the county. A graduate of Palisade High School and Colorado Mesa University, Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology.

For REALTOR® Education Day, Ryan will focus on the Japanese Beetle, an invasive pest that can cause significant damage to agriculture and ornamental plants. He’ll share local data collected from 2023–2026, discuss Mesa County’s ongoing eradication efforts, and explain what is being done to protect our community and agricultural economy.

Ryan also serves as the Pest Inspector for the Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District, giving him firsthand knowledge of the challenges invasive pests present throughout Palisade, Orchard Mesa, and the surrounding area.

Join us to learn more about what “bugs” buyers and gain valuable local knowledge you can put to use when working with clients throughout the Grand Valley!