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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • NOVEMBER 11, 2022
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Top Claim Against Agents: Failure to Disclose |
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Not revealing known property defects to a buyer—a common problem in real estate, studies show—can land you in court. Follow these best practices to avoid liability. |
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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 New in the 2023 CO Listing Contracts & Forms
Nov 14 - 1pm to 4pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
Instructor: Steve Olson
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ZOOM Seller Representative Specialist Certification
Nov 15&16 - 9am to 4pm
$195 Members / $215 Others
12 CE Credits
Instructor: Mickey Sanders
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ZOOM Become a Social Media Superstar in Just Minutes a Day
Nov 17 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
0 CE Credits
Instructor: Craig Grant
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IN-PERSON GRI 109: International R. Estate
Nov 17 - 12pm-4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Okie Arnot
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ZOOM 2022 Annual Commission Update
Nov 21 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Emmerich
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ZOOM NAR Code of Ethics & Social Media
Nov 29 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: John Gillam
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FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!
ALL CLASSES except designations and certifications are FREE for SMDRA members.
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UPCOMING DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS |
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Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation |
DATE: Tue & Wed, November 15&16, 2022
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
FORMAT: On-Line Zoom Format
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
SESSION INFORMATION: 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.
Students learn to:
- Increase listings and grow their business
- Demonstrate and communicate their value package to seller clients
- Understand and apply the Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
- Understand and comply with state license laws when representing sellers
- Understand and apply methods, tools, and techniques to provide support and services that sellers want and need
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Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation |
DATE: Wed & Thu, February 15&16, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
FORMAT: On-Line Zoom Format
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands
CLASS DESCRIPTION: **This is a 2 day course and both days must be completed in full in order to earn the CE credit as well as credit towards the SRES Designation.
The SRES® designation course seeks to instill knowledge and understanding of and empathy for 50+ real estate clients and customers and develop the business building skills and resources needed for specialization in the 50+ real estate market.
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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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POWER LUNCH: Department of Real Estate (DORA) Latest News and Updates |
DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
TIME: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event Agenda:
11:00am to 11: 20am: Lunch & Networking
11:20am to 11: 30am: Welcome/ Announcements/ Sponsor Recognition
11:30 to 1:00: Program Presentation
TOPIC: Department of Real Estate (DORA) News and Updates
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center, This is an IN-PERSON EVENT
SPEAKER: Marcia Waters, Director, Department of Regulatory Agencies Real Estate Division
SESSION INFORMATION: Join us to hear from Marcia Waters, Director of the Division of Real Estate, as she gives an update on the CREC (Colorado Real Estate Commission) and changes happening within the Real Estate Division of DORA. This is your opportunity to meet with the Division Director, be informed of important changes and ask questions. This popular annual Power Lunch will fill up fast- seating is limited so please be sure to RSVP.
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
2-10 Home Warranty
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IN-PERSON EVENT: Affiliate Meet and Greet Orientation |
DATE: Friday, November 18, 2022
TIME: 9:00am – 10:30am
TOPIC: Benefits of Affiliate Membership – Get Connected!
SESSION INFORMATION: The SMDRA Affiliate Committee wants to help you get the most out of your Affiliate Membership.
This is an opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of the SMDRA Affiliate Program and how to get connected, to maximize your SMDRA membership.
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SMDRA's Annual Holiday Brunch & Toy Drive - Winter Wonderland |
DATE: Friday, December 2, 2022
TIME: 9:00am to 1:00pm – Doors Open at 8:45am
PURPOSE: Toy Drive Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club Metro Denver
EVENT INFORMATION: 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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Get More Involved with
Your Association!
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We need your talents and skills! Being a member driven association means we need our members to guide the future of the association. This is your opportunity to help bring the best programs and services to your association, keep up-to-date on issues that directly affect your business, network and develop leadership skills. We appreciate all our REALTOR® and Affiliate volunteers!
Opportunities to Volunteer at SMDRA.
It’s good for you, for us and for your business!
Application Deadline - December 21, 2022!
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2023 SMDRA Leadership Academy
Apply Today!
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Leadership Academy graduates will gain a clear understanding of the organizational structure of all 3 levels of the REALTOR® Association and the challenges of leadership. Attendees will come to understand how SMDRA strives to provide advantages to members in a changing industry. The Academy will build relationships, increase understanding of the importance of political advocacy, and the personal benefit through increased industry knowledge, self-confidence, and business networking.
Application Deadline - December 30, 2022!
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Connections & Cocktails PLUS |
DATE: Thursday, January 12, 2023
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Doors Open at 3:45pm
TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking
SESSION INFORMATION: The second THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (4:00pm-6:00pm), SMDRA hosts Cocktails & Connections. A networking opportunity complete with light appetizers and cocktails. Each session will have a focus to educate members about ways to get involved, make industry connections and of course an opportunity to meet and connect with other SMDRA REALTOR® and Affiliate Industry Partner Members.
Doors Open: 3:45pm
Event: 4pm-6:00pm
THIS MONTH IS A CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS+! Open to ALL MEMBERS, this special quarterly edition of Connections & Cocktails will be catered towards our new members, helping them get plugged in, showing them how to maximize their benefits, and swearing in new REALTORS® that have completed our New Member Orientation. A chance to welcome and meet new SMDRA Members!
CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS SPONSOR:
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for October 2022 |
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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Indoor Air Quality: Important
and How to Manage It
National Association of REALTORS®
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Much conversation revolves around outdoor air quality, but many factors—environmental and health-specific—bring indoor air quality to the forefront of the conversation as well. Maximize a home’s air quality with monitoring. |
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CAR's Government Affairs Talks Trends in Colorado Real Estate
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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Liz Peetz, CAR’s Vice President of Government Affairs, was interviewed on the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association (RMMCA)’s podcast Tradeswork in November. She spoke about attainable housing, workforce housing, and how the housing market is an economic indicator for builders. |
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There's More than One Way to
Find What You're Looking for...
REcolorado
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Your REcolorado subscription grants you access to a diverse suite of tools. Do you know which tool to use and when to use it to most efficiently find what you are looking for? REcolorado offers classes that can help you find the information you need quickly and efficiently. |
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The 2022-23 SMDRA
Member Benefits Guide
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From the brand-new REALTOR® member who could use some guidance and support in all things real estate, to a seasoned veteran who is searching for ways to take their business to the next level, we’ve got you covered! Come see all the benefits you have at your fingertips to make your business soar!
Take a LOOK at how SMDRA Membership...
• Saves you $$
• Gives you marketing tools
• Helps keep you safe
• Is all about your business
• And some very cool extras!
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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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RPAC VICTORIES: How Your Investment Helps Your Business |
DID YOU KNOW - RPAC has been a leading advocate for the creation of association health plans, arguing that the consumer buying power of members of a nationwide trade association should be recognized in the federal tax code.
DID YOU KNOW - RPAC is constantly protecting 1031 Exchanges as a viable and necessary tool for property transactions in tax reform discussions.
DID YOU KNOW - RPAC continues to advocate for the availability and affordability of flood insurance, helping to guarantee that property owners have the ability to insure their property against catastrophic loss.
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SENTRILOCK @ YOUR SERVICE |
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SentriLock Resources
at Your Fingertips!
SentriLock®
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Did you know there a HUGE LIBRARY of information right at your finger tips for all things SentriLock? Here's a few links to check out:
For Lockbox Support:
513-618-5800
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