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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 |
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This Colorado Getaway is the State's
First Certified "Passive House"
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FROM 5280 HOME: Escaping into the wilderness has long held appeal for Coloradans, but as we face another month of pandemic life, getting away to a place far from others sounds even more attractive.
Enter Off Grid Hideaways. The Switzerland-based startup partners with homeowners around the world to rent out their beautifully designed and remote properties.
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SMDRA classes will be held on the Zoom online platform in a “Live Online Instructor-Led” format until further notice. Please visit www.smdra.com to view the calendar and register.
Our office/front desk reception area is open for Sentrilock and REALTOR® Store items. We are closed to large meetings/events until we have further restrictions lifted by the Governors Office. Visit the SMDRA website for more COVID Information. Thank you and please be safe.
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ONLINE GRI 101:
Appraising
September 8 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE NAR ePro Certification
Sept 9&10 - 9am to 5pm
$195 Members / $215 Others
12 CE Credits
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ONLINE Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
September 15 - 9am to 6pm
$99 Members / $129 Others
6 CE Credits
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ONLINE Buyers By Generation
September 21 - 9am to 5pm
$79 Members / $99 Other
7 CE Credits
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ONLINE GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Standards
September 23 - 9am to 1pm
Free Members / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE New REALTOR Member Orientation
Sept. 23 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Free for Everyone
No CE Credits
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SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
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This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by the following businesses: |
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ONLINE Friday Fuze - YPN Tech Talk - Market Trends & Statistics for August 2020 & SentriSmart App |
DATE: Friday, September 11, 2020
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Zoom Webinar Event
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a discussion with The SMDRA Statistic Committee, who will discuss the latest market trends and statistics for August 2020. And the YPN Committee as they present the safety features of the SentriSmart® app. Android and iPhone users have the ability to set up Touch ID and Facial Recognition to quickly and easily access their most used functions. Find out how to use the new recognition feature in place of your PIN to help you be more efficient. These features are also compatible with The Agent Safety Feature – allowing you to feel more secure on the job. August statistics to follow.
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ONLINE Friday Fuze -
The Dawna Hetzler Story
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DATE: Friday, September 18, 2020
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Zoom Webinar Event
DESCRIPTION: A Denver Area REALTOR Dawna Hetzler, fought back against a man who attacked her at an open house in Commerce City. Hetzler is now hoping to use her experience to help empower others to be able to protect themselves. Join us as she shares tips that saved her life.
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ONLINE WEBINAR: Inclusion, Diversity & Equality:
A Leader's Story
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DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2020
TIME: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
LOCATION: Zoom Webinar Event
DESCRIPTION: Discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disabilities. That’s the simple answer. But explaining why it happens is more complicated. Over the last few weeks this SMDRA leadership has been taking this opportunity to observe and process the needs and wants of membership. Tune in as the leadership shares their insight, takeaways, and plans for inclusion diversity and equality within our community. The REALTOR community. Moderated by IDe Committee Chair, Natalie Davis.
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ONLINE EVENT: Drag Queen Bingo Hosted By SMDRA YPN |
DATE: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
TIME: 4:00pm to 5:30pm
LOCATION: Zoom Online Event
DESCRIPTION: SLAY AT HOME! Join us for BINGO with a surprise Celebrity Drag Queen and win some fabulous prizes including $100.00 Amazon Gift Card. The event will consist of (4) games of bingo - 2 regular games, 4 Corners, and BLACKOUT. Be sure to register for this event to receive your unique Bingo Card via email the week of the live-stream event. To play you can print your Bingo card or mark by opening on a 2nd device…or you can use a pencil and paper to copy it to allow you to play along.
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for July 2020
August 21, 2020 Edition
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CLICK THE IMAGE to view a short video with Lynn Snyder Goetz and Mary Ann Hinrichsen of the SMDRA Statistics Committee, as they discuss statistics for July 2020 - August 21, 2020 Video.
Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
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Markets with the Most
Competitive Home Buyers
National Association of REALTORS
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Home shoppers in San Jose, Calif., Raleigh, N.C., and Pittsburgh may find themselves up against the most competitive buyers in the nation, according to a new study from LendingTree.
Denver Ranks #14 on this list.
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7 Tips for a Picture
Perfect Listing
REcolorado Blog
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According to the National Association of REALTORS®, more than 90% of home shoppers start their searches online. As they scroll through listings on their computer or mobile device, what makes them stop, take a second look, and reach out to you? More often than not, it’s the photos you include with your listings.
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Denver Metro Area Ranks #4 on Realtor.com's Housing Market Recovery Index
Colorado Association of REALTORS
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National housing inventory has plunged 37% year over year, while buyers’ heightened demand is creating bidding wars and a rapid pace of sales, realtor.com® reports in its latest Weekly Recovery Report.
Homes are selling nine days faster than a year ago, even as prices escalate, realtor.com® reports. The National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday that contract signings in July jumped 15.5% above a year ago. NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says sales show no signs of slowing.
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SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
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This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by the following businesses: |
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September is REALTOR
Safety Month
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September is REALTOR Safety Month! Be sure to check out SMDRA News blog post for a wealth of safety resources to help keep you safe while you are out helping your clients with find their dream home! |
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2020-21 SMDRA Board of
Director Election Candidates
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During the September 4th Friday Fuze meeting, the seven candidates running for the SMDRA Board of Directors will each be giving two- minute speeches on why they’re running for election. The speeches will be recorded and provided on the SMDRA website for the general membership to view.
The election runs from 9:00 AM on Friday, September 4th until noon on Thursday, September 10th. Two positions will be elected by the membership and one position will be appointed and then ratified by the Board of Directors.
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AUGUST UPDATE from
Heather Hankins, 2020 SMDRA Chairman of the Board
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A video update with Heather Hankins, SMDRA 2020 Chairman of the Board. Heather discusses upcoming events and important updates at SMDRA for the month of August 2020..
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Launched in November 2018, the Commitment to Excellence Program sets the standard for what it means to be a professional in the real estate brokerage business. The C2EX endorsement is available only to REALTORS®. It is earned through a self-directed program that enables real estate professionals to assess and build on their competency in each of the core areas.
So far, 31 members of the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association have earned the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS®
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SMDRA COVID-19 Resource Web Page - Stay Home! Stay Safe! |
Have you checked out the SMDRA COVID-19 Resource Page on smdra.com? During the COVID-19 ‘Stay at Home Executive Order’, it’s important that you check in with your network and be of service to your clients. We created and collected several fun, inspiring and educational assets for you to share with your clients, colleagues, and your community.
Resources just for YOU!
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