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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • NOVEMBER 12, 2021
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FROM 5280 HOME: Colorado Springs Has
One of America's Hottest Real Estate Market
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For the second year in a row, a zip code in Colorado Springs was named one of the most sought after places to buy a home. |
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SMDRA classes are offered IN-PERSON and on the ZOOM ONLINE platform in a live, online, instructor led format. Be sure to note where each class is held. Visit smdra.com for details.
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ZOOM What's
It Worth?
Nov 15 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $75 Others
4 CE Credits
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ZOOM SRS Seller Representative Specialist Designation
Nov 16&17 - 9am to 4pm
Members $195 / $215 Others
12 CE Credits
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ZOOM GRI 109: International Real Estate
Nov 18 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ZOOM 2021 Annual Commission Update
Nov 23 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ZOOM GRI 106: Ethics & Pro. Practice
Nov 30 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ZOOM New Member Orientation
Nov 30 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Free for Everyone
No CE Credits
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UPCOMING DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS |
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Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Certification |
DATE: Tue & Wed, November 16 & 17, 2021
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm - Both Days
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON CLASS in SMDRA Training Room
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
CE CREDITS: 12
COST: $195 for SMDRA Members
$215 for Non-Members
DESCRIPTION: The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.
What You Gain
The SRS Course will redefine your "normal" and reinvent the way you represent sellers. It provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.
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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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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM EVENT: A Denver Metro Profile
of Buyers & Seller with Patty Silverstein
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DATE: Friday, November 19, 2021
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
TOPIC: A Denver Metro Profile of Buyers and Seller with Patty Silverstein
SPEAKER: Patty Silverstein, President, Development Research Partners
DESCRIPTION: Who lives in the communities you are serving? Why does it matter? What are the expected demographics of your buyers and sellers? Are these population groups increasing or decreasing? Join us for an in-depth look at the people who buy and sell in Denver Metro. Patty will focus on current demographic trends that are impacting residential real estate, such as population by age and ethnicity, income levels, and current migration patterns. This is a must-see session as you develop your business plan for next year.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM EVENT: SMDRA Reading Circle Book Discussion: Atomic Habits |
DATE: Friday, November 19, 2021
TIME: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
TOPIC: Book discussion: “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
FACILITATOR: Kelley Meyer,
IDe Committee Chair
DESCRIPTION: This is a book discussion, about the book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.
All are welcome and warmly invited!
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SMDRA's Annual Holiday
Brunch & Toy Drive - Home for
the Holidays
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DATE: Friday, December 3, 2021
TIME: 9:00am to 1pm, Doors Open at 9:00am
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
COST: An unwrapped toy donation
SMDRA is joining forces with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Denver to deliver gifts to children in our community, to brighten their holiday! Bring your holiday cheer and join us for Breakfast, Santa, Mimosas and more!
Bring an Unwrapped Toy or Gift
- Gift Card Ideas - Starbucks, Kohl’s, Target, WalMart, Amazon
- Gift Ideas - Electronics, sports equipment, art supplies, clothes, shoes, new toys, board/video games, books, action figures/dolls, makeup, jewelry, DVDs, etc.
- Age Range – Gifts should be for children ages 6 to 18
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for October 2021 |
CLICK THE IMAGE to visit the Housing Market Trends and Statistics Resources page on the SMDRA website for the latest statistics resources.
Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
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Buyers Also Face
Competition from Investors
National Association of REALTORS®
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Real estate investors are buying up homes, and first-time buyers increasingly are finding themselves up against them in bidding wars. Investors are drawn to real estate to flip single-family homes, townhomes, and condos for a profit and to build their portfolio of properties to convert them to rental units. |
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It's All About That Pace - Housing Inventory & Buyer Demand Tug-of-War Rages On, Results in Additional Increase in Median Prices Statewide
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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In most markets across the state, the pace of available inventory slowed in October and was quickly consumed by the insatiable demand that has come to define the Colorado housing market in 2021, according to the latest monthly market data and analysis from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. |
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What's the Latest with BrokerBay?
REcolorado Blog
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It’s been a minute since our last BrokerBay update, but a lot has been happening behind the scenes. At REcolorado we’re committed to bringing you high-quality tools and services. We’ve been working with the BrokerBay team to ensure when we launch, you’ll get access to a showing management solution that meets our and your high standards. |
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NEW SMDRA REALTOR Member Benefit - Introducing Forewarn! |
SMDRA is thrilled to announce a COMPLIMENTARY proactive safety and lead intelligence service for all SMDRA REALTOR Members!
Quickly becoming the industry standard for safety and prospect intelligence, FOREWARN is a revolutionary application that allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects. In seconds, with as little information as a phone number or name, SMDRA REALTOR Members can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records all in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.
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25 Benefits of SMDRA Membership |
SMDRA strives to create and inspire a strong, active community of REALTORS® and real estate Affiliate Industry Partners in pursuit of success. Our focus is advocacy, education, building community and providing tools and resources to help our members grow their business and thrive.
We are constantly on the lookout for additional ways to add value to your membership here at SMDRA. Recently we have delivered some NEW AMAZING benefits to help keep your business in the know and you safe! We know you have a choice of which Association you will join each year, and we continue to grow and expand the benefits we offer to our members. Be sure to take a look at all the great benefits you have as a SMDRA Member!
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at Your Fingertips!
SentriLock®
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