|
|
SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • JANUARY 29, 2021 |
|
President Biden Sign Executive Orders
to Re-evaluate Fair Housing Policies
|
|
President Joe Biden signed several executive orders on Tuesday aimed at addressing racial equity, including one that directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to reassess the effects of regulatory actions on fair housing policies and laws. It orders HUD to ensure the Fair Housing Act’s requirements have been followed. |
|
NEXT WEEK EDUCATION @SMDRA |
|
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.
|
|
ONLINE 2021 Economic Summit - Navigating the 2021 Homebuyer Landscape
Feb 2 - 10am to 11:30am
Members Free / $20 Other
0 CE Credits
|
|
ONLINE Elevate Your Online Presence
Feb 2 - 1pm to 2pm
Members Free / $20 Others
0 CE Credits
|
|
ONLINE 2021 Annual Commission Update
Feb 3 - 1pm to 5pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
|
|
|
ONLINE GRI 114: Taxes & the RE Professional Feb 4 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
|
|
ONLINE Professional Standards Enforcement
Feb 9 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $40 Others
4 CE Credits
|
|
ONLINE GRI 104: Intro to Single Family Construction
Feb 10 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
|
|
|
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
|
|
This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by the following businesses: |
|
ONLINE WEBINAR: 2021 Economic Summit - Navigating the 2021 Homebuyer Landscape |
DATE: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
TIME: 10:00am to 11:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKERS: Ajita Atreya, Chief Economist, Kendee Ruark, Senior Lending Manager, Ashley Moore, Affordable Lending Relationship Manager, Jason Jefferies, Senior Affordable Lending Manager
DESCRIPTION: This summit will cover the following:
- Predictions for the future of housing inventory
- Will we see growth in new construction?
- What will the changes in the housing market look like?
- Will there be an increase or decrease in housing prices?
|
|
|
ONLINE WEBINAR: 2021 Economic Summit - Navigating the 2021 Homebuyer Landscape |
DATE: Friday, February 5, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Bridget Garcia, CAR Government Affairs Manager
DESCRIPTION: In this session, Bridget will preview the 2021 legislative session, including CAR’s legislative priorities. In addition CAR will present a package of homeownership legislation that aims to break down barriers and increase access to homeownership.
ZOOM MEETING SPONSOR: TBD
|
|
|
ONLINE IDE EVENT: SMDRA Reading Circle Book Discussion - 'Begin Again' |
DATE: Thursday, February 11, 2021
TIME: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
FACILITATOR: Kelley Meyer,
IDe Committee Chair
DESCRIPTION: Book discussion: Begin Again – James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own, by Eddie S Glaude Jr. Attendees will discuss important points in the book about racism in America. This year, the Committee will be tackling topics that will increase our sensitivity, compassion and understanding of our colleagues and clients who may not look like we do or believe like we do. This is Who We R, who we should aspire to be. We encourage you to join us to have some frank, respectful discussions of how we can grow as a REALTOR®, as a member of this wonderful industry and as a person. All are welcome and warmly invited!
|
|
|
ONLINE Friday Fuze: What You Say on Social Media Does Matter! |
DATE: Friday, February 12, 2021
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
SPEAKER: Scott Peterson, General Counsel for the Colorado Association of REALTORS
Learn the ramifications of violating Code of Ethics Standard of Practice 10-5. Know your risks and ways you can prevent a complaint. Have questions? We’ve reserved a Q&A time at the end of the session.
|
|
|
ONLINE Friday Fuze: 7 Steps to Grow Your Real Estate Business Organically on Social Media |
DATE: Friday, February 19, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Lisa Suazo, Marketing and Technology Director, for WEST, a WFG Company
DESCRIPTION: With COVID-19 creating a world where in person contact must be minimized, more people are spending time on social media than ever before! There is no better time than NOW to leverage social media channels to connect with your SOI, deliver value and build your real estate brand.
- Learn 7 strategies to build your social media presence organically (aka FREE!)
- Identify your top social media goals
- Learn how to leverage the algorithm to increase your organic reach
- Get specific tactics for what to post and how to be most efficient with your time
- Q & A will follow
|
|
|
ONLINE Zoom SMDRA
Affiliate Orientation
|
DATE: Friday, March 19, 2021
TIME: 10:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: SMDRA Leadership
DESCRIPTION: Learn how the ins and outs of the SMDRA Affiliate Program to get the MOST out of your Membership. This session is geared towards new Affiliate members, but all are welcome to join in and learn! THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE ZOOM EVENT
|
|
|
2021 Diamond Circle Awards
April 30, 2021
|
DATE: Friday, April 30, 2021
TIME: All Day
LOCATION: Virtual
DESCRIPTION: The 2021 Diamond Circle Awards is Friday, April 30, 2021. Come and celebrate! Join us for our absolute biggest event of the year as we honor SMDRA’s Top Producers in the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association.
2021 Diamond Circle Silent Auction
This year’s Silent Auction benefits REbuilding Together Metro Denver (RTMD). RTMD believes everyone deserves a safe and healthy home. Their mission is repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. Their vision is safe homes and communities for everyone.
|
|
|
MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
|
|
|
Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for December 2020
January 29, 2020 Video Edition
|
CLICK THE IMAGE A short video from Pete Doty and Lonnie Glessner, Members of the SMDRA Statistic Committee, discussing December 2020 South Metro Denver Real Estate Market Statistics - January 29, 2021
Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
|
|
Real Estate in 2021: Plenty of Reason for Optimism
National Association of REALTORS®
|
The housing market was a spectacular surprise in 2020—and the positive trend will continue this year. Home sales in 2021 are expected to rise by around 10%. Home prices will also climb, but I expect more moderate increases than we’ve seen, a break for first-time buyers. |
|
|
2 Quick Tips for
Easy Matrix Searches
REcolorado Blog
|
Use the speed bar to search for multiple MLS numbers. Your clients are likely searching for homes on the internet and sending you multiple MLS numbers. Use the Speed Bar in Matrix to quickly pull up homes your clients want to tour. You can add up to 250 MLS numbers separated by either a space or a comma. Don’t forget you can reorder your results in the order you want to present them to your clients or the order you will be showing them. You can also use the Directions functionality to plan the best route.
|
|
|
RPR (REALTORS® Property Resources) to Launch New Interface - Coming Late Feb 2021
RPR - REALTORS® Property Resource
|
RPR® (Realtors Property Resource®) will soon launch a new version of its platform. A total transformation! Simplified and reorganized with a razor-like focus on new and productive ways to use the platform.
Here are just a few of the highlights:
A cleaner interface...
30% wider with larger fonts and images.
Improved search results…
Property views available by list, map, and photo with improved sorting options.
Raising the bar...
Residential and commercial properties from one search area.
Customizable homepages…
Recent searches, client emails, reports, market activity, listings and saved properties.
Shortcuts...
“What do you want to do today?” The new Shortcuts menu takes users on guided tours to the point of productivity.
|
|
|
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
|
|
This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by the following businesses: |
|
|
|
2021 Diamond Circle Awards
Time to Apply!
|
2021 Diamond Circle Awards - Award Applications are available online! Awards available in the following categories:
- Individual
- Specialty Individual
- Rookie of the Year
- Partnership
- Specialty Partnership
- Team
- Specialty Team
- Office
- Specialty Office
- Good Neighbor Award
- 4 Under 40
|
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
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®
|
|
CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS |
|
Interested in advertising in our newsletter? Email Us!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
