SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • DECEMBER 4, 2020
Help Motivate Our Legislators to Prioritize
Affordable Housing by Sharing Your Stories
As a REALTOR®, you already know that homeownership has become out of reach for too many Coloradans. In fact, the average cost of a single-family house in Colorado nearly doubled between 2010 and 2019. Meaning average families are locked out of the market.
It’s time for Colorado state legislators to prioritize affordable housing solutions. To help do that, we need to educate our elected officials about how the lack of affordable housing impacts the residents of our state. So, we are reaching out to our membership across Colorado to collect stories that explain how every part of the housing market is affected by this severe lack of affordable housing inventory.
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 GRI 111: Legal Issues & Risk in CO Real Estate
Dec 8 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
ONLINE Disclosure & Inspection How to Keep from Digging Your Own Hole
Dec 9 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
ONLINE Creating Your 2021 Business Plan
Dec 9 - 1pm-5pm
Members Free / $40 Others
0 CE Credits
ONLINE 2020 Annual Commission Update
Dec 10 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
ONLINE 2020 Annual Commission Update
Dec 15 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
ONLINE The 411
of Leasing
Dec 16 - 9am to 11am
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
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ONLINE Affordable Healthcare Options for SMDRA Members
DATE: Monday, December 7, 2020
TIME: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
LOCATION: Zoom Webinar Event

DESCRIPTION: REALTORS® in Colorado (and staff and association affiliates) have a new option that has been made available by CAR, with a cost-sharing solution at its core. This is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional insurance that helps bring the cost of healthcare for enrollees down by 30-50% and provides a well-rounded solution to balancing your healthcare needs and personal finances. This solution does have some temporary limits regarding pre-existing conditions, so it will be important to understand these when considering your options.
ONLINE Friday Fuze: Don't Hide Behind Your Mask - Plan Your
2021 Right Now!
DATE: Friday, December 11, 2020
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Jack O'Connor

DESCRIPTION: Join us Friday, December 11th to create a personal business plan for your real estate career. Learning the behaviors and tools you will need to achieve your goals within real estate are shared in this session. Know the road you will take in your business to succeed. You will be provided with the tools you need right now to become a champion of success!
MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS
Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for October 2020
December 4, 2020 Edition
CLICK THE IMAGE A short video from Lonnie Glessner and Lynn Snyder Goetz, Members of the SMDRA Statistic Committee, discussing that median closed prices for October 2020 up 50K from last year at the same time. - December 4, 2020

Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
REALTOR REPORT
NAR Summit: What 2021 Has in Store for the Economy
National Association of REALTORS®
Where does the real estate market go from here? Leading economists and industry insiders will share their housing forecasts, post-election insights, and demographic observations at the National Association of REALTORS®’ upcoming Real Estate Forecast Summit. Registration for the event is free, and you'll want to attend to learn more about the state of the market and position your business for the year ahead. Seven sessions will be offered during the summit, which will be broadcast live via Zoom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Dec. 10.
Your Client Wants No Showings - Here's What To Do
REcolorado Blog
With new restrictions coming to many counties across Colorado this fall and winter, you may have some clients who are feeling uncertain about opening up their homes for showings during the pandemic. This might have you asking, “What is the best status for my listing in REcolorado Matrix?”
Denver Makes 'National Geographic's' List of 8 Most Sustainable Destinations for 2021
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
Denver joins world class cities Copenhagen and Helsinki on National Geographic’s 8 Most Sustainable Destinations for 2021. NG’s list is comprised of carbon neutral cities seeking to tackle climate change as well as countries striving to safeguard the earth’s natural wonders.
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SMDRA STORIES
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!
Commitment to Excellence
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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