SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • DECEMBER 17, 2020
First-Time Buyer Puts the 'Real' in Real Estate
The National Association of REALTORS® is filling the gap with a new, fun, and informative eight-part series. First-Time Buyer will show how REALTORS® work with clients to overcome potentially deal-breaking problems that can crop up at any stage of the search and transaction.

See firsthand what first-timers face, and how relying on a REALTOR®'s expertise helps them prep for the unexpected and make sure this milestone decision is made with confidence.
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 2020 Annual Commission Update
Dec 29 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
ONLINE Understand 2021 RE Forms
Jan 5 - 8:30am to 11:30am
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
ONLINE 2021 Annual Commission Update
Jan 5 - 12pm-4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
ONLINE NAR Code
of Ethics
Jan 6 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
ONLINE GRI 107: Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion
Jan 7 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
ONLINE GRI 115: Technology Tools and Resources
Jan 12 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE Friday Fuze: A Futuristic Look at The City of Aurora
DATE: Friday, January 8, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Kevin Hougen, Aurora Chamber of Commerce

DESCRIPTION: Join us Friday, January 8th for a futuristic look at the City of Aurora. Kevin will explore what the future looks like over the coming year in Aurora. What can we expect from the business sector? What new residential developments are getting ready to break ground? What are the benefits of living and working in Aurora? Arm your clients with the latest knowledge of this vibrant city!
ONLINE Friday Fuze: Creating New Opportunities - 2021 Economic Forecast for Metro Denver
DATE: Friday, January 15, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Patty Silverstein, President & Chief Economist, Development Research Partners

DESCRIPTION: Recessions are rarely predicted correctly, even with the best economic data. An immediate and severe downturn driven by a health crisis was certainly not forecasted for 2020. Nonetheless, we must now assess the economic damage that occurred due to COVID-19. More importantly, in the face of extreme uncertainty, we must plot our path forward and determine how to create new opportunities even though all aspects of the economy have been changed or altered due to the virus.

This presentation will discuss current and projected growth trends at the national, state, and seven-county Metro Denver level. The presentation features employment and industry trends, population growth and consumer activity, and the residential and commercial real estate markets.
ONLINE Friday Fuze: Two Weeks into Legislative Session - What Does it Indicate for Businesses?
DATE: Friday, January 22, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Loren Furman, Senior Vice President for State and Federal Relations, Colorado Chamber of Commerce

DESCRIPTION: Take a journey with Loren Furman as she guides you through an update of the legislative session and the political environment with her overview of 2021. What bills are coming up that will impact small businesses? Attend and find out!
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 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
MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS
Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for November 2020
December 18, 2020 Edition
CLICK THE IMAGE A short video from Lonnie Glessner and Lynn Snyder Goetz, Members of the SMDRA Statistic Committee, discussing that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, buyer optimism remains high. - December 18, 2020

Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
REALTOR REPORT
45% of Consumers Say They'd Move if Bosses Continue to Allow Remote Work
The work-from-home trend may be translating into a need-a-new-home trend. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted more people to work remotely, and as more people hunker down at home, they’re looking at real estate for a move.
Year-End Prep: Don't Let Your Listing Expire on December 31st
REcolorado Blog
Heads-up! There are nearly 3,500 listings in REcolorado Matrix that will expire by the end of this year. Could yours be one of them? REcolorado Matrix makes it easy for you to check the expiration date and make the necessary updates.
Colorado's Housing Market in
Just One Word - Inventory
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
High demand and a continually shrinking supply of homes available for sale across Colorado pushed active listing and overall inventory to all-time lows across the state and driving land sales in numerous markets, according to the latest monthly housing data from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) which began tracking these figures in 2010.
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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!
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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