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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • DECEMBER 25, 2020 |
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All of us here at the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! We love each and every one of our members, and appreciate that you have made the choice to be a part of the SMDRA Family!
We can all agree that 2020 has been a difficult and challenging year for many, but despite the challenges we have faced, there are still many things to be thankful for this past year. We have learned to overcome challenges and make things work to support you and your business. We have also learned that living in the moment; taking time to love and cherish our families, friends and clients, is really THE MOST important lesson this year has taught us.
Wishing you the very best as we celebrate the blessings of this
holiday season and prepare to ‘Build a New Culture Together’ in 2021!
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NEXT WEEK EDUCATION @SMDRA |
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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.
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ONLINE 2020 Annual Commission Update
Dec 29 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE Understand 2021 RE Forms
Jan 5 - 8:30am to 11:30am
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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ONLINE 2021 Annual Commission Update
Jan 5 - 12pm-4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE NAR Code
of Ethics
Jan 6 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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ONLINE GRI 107: Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion
Jan 7 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE GRI 115: Technology Tools and Resources
Jan 12 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 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: 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!
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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!
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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
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for November 2020
December 24, 2020 Edition
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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 24, 2020
Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
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3 Predictions for
the 2021 Rental Market
National Association of REALTORS®
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Many renters have transitioned into home-ownership during the pandemic, and rental demand and prices are dropping in major cities like New York and San Francisco, ApartmentList reports. “The pandemic is likely to change the expectations and behaviors of renters for an extended period, as people grew accustomed to conducting virtual real estate tours and finalizing leases and other financial transactions at home so they could easily social distance,” ApartmentList notes in a new report that looks at rental trends heading into 2021. |
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REcolorado Market Watch: November 2020
REcolorado Blog
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With the latest housing market statistics data from REcolorado, you can always answer the question, “How’s the market?”
Each month, REcolorado produces Market Watch reports for the Greater Denver Metro area, Routt County, and Central Colorado. Plus, find additional information in the reports we produce collabo-ratively with local REALTOR® associations.
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Industry Leader RESAAS Is
Now Helping REALTORS Offer COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits for
Their Offices and Clients
RESAAS.com
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RESAAS is committed to supporting all real estate agents. COVID-19 has impacted consumers confidence to list, sell, tour and buy properties.
RESAAS is committed to finding solutions that can restore safety to agents, their clients and families.
RESAAS' COVID-19 FDA authorized Rapid Tests, results in 8 minutes and 98.9% accuracy.
The following link goes directly to the webpage where you can receive a 10% discount on rapid tests for your clients, customers and family.
Use promo code SMDRA to receive a 10% discount on your order.
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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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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021
SMDRA COMMITTEE CHAIRS & VICE CHAIRS!
Committee member appointment letters have been sent to new and re-appointed committee members. All Committees will continue to meet virtually, watch for emails from your committee's staff liaison!
Below is the list of 2021 Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs:
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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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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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