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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • NOVEMBER 25, 2022
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Year-End Tax Strategies to
Fend Off a Big Bill in 2023
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Don’t wait until April to start thinking about income taxes. We’ve all heard the phrase “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Certified public accountant Keisha L. Rondeno put a little twist on that at her session on tax strategies for real estate professionals during NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month. “If you don’t plan to save, you plan to pay,” she told attendees, urging them not to wait until the tax filing deadline to start thinking about ways to minimize their taxes.
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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 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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IN-PERSON GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Practice
Nov 30 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Jack O'Connor
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IN-PERSON GRI 102: Business Planning
Dec 1 - 9am-1pm
$50 for Everyone
0 CE Credits
Instructor: Rich Sands
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IN-PERSON 2022 Annual Commission Update
Dec 6 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: David Barber
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IN-PERSON NAR Code of Ethics
Dec 7 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
Instructor: Beth Baker Owens
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ZOOM GRI 110: Investments & Management
Dec 7 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Mike Moger
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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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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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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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YPN Event: 2023 YPN Kick-Off |
DATE: Thursday, January 5, 2023
TIME: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
TOPIC: YPN Year Kick-Off
COST: Free for Members,
$20 Guests and Non-Members
SESSION INFORMATION: SMDRA’s YPN is hosting a networking event on Jan. 5th, following the Power Lunch Economic Forecast. This event is being held at Alpha Charlies. Head on over after the Power Lunch to network and discuss market trends and get to know some new members!
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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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Where to Focus Your Energy
as Home Sales Keep Sliding
National Association of REALTORS®
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Remember that the market isn’t as bad as it may seem, and you can build your skills during a housing downturn.
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Report: Adapting Colorado
Water Systems
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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The Common Sense Institute released its report on “Adapting Colorado’s Water Systems for a 21st Century Economy and Water Supply.”
“Water has been and remains an important issue that will affect housing development,” said CAR’s VP of Public Policy Liz Peetz, who also serves on the Board of Directors for the Common Sense Institute. “We need more than one approach to manage the dwindling supply.”
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REcolorado: Small Acts
Big Impacts
REcolorado
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Like you, REcolorado is part of the community! Fostering relationships with customers, employees, and the broader community is one of the most important and meaningful aspects of our day-to-day experience. Here are some of the ways REcolorado gives back to the community where we live and serve. |
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SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
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This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by our Platinum Corporate Sponsors: |
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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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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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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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CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS |
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