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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • APRIL 21, 2023
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As Homeownership Champions,
REALTORS Raise Americans Up
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The National Association of REALTORS® today released a report demonstrating the critical role REALTORS® play in helping middle-income Americans build generational wealth through homeownership. Wealth Gains by Income and Racial/Ethnic Group reveals that middle-income homeowners saw median home appreciation of 68% over the last 10 years, resulting in a wealth increase of $122,100.
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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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IN-PERSON GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Practice
Apr 25 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Jack O'Connor
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IN-PERSON Camera to Close 2: Making Video Better
Apr 26 - 2pm to 4pm
$39 Members / $49 Others
No CE Credits
Instructor: Lana Kuznetsova
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ZOOM Master Database Marketing
Apr 27 - 1pm to 2pm
Members Free / $20 Others
0 CE Credits
Instructor: Lisa Suazo
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IN-PERSON Camera to Close 3: Recording, Prod. and Distribution
May 1 - 2pm to 4pm
$39 Members / $49 Others
No CE Credits
Instructor: Lana Kuznetsova
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ZOOM GRI 115: Technology Tools and Resources
May 2 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Rich Sands
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IN-PERSON Contract Issues Than Can Put You in Jail
May 3 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
Instructor: Tod Franklin
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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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At Home with Diversity Certification Class |
DATE: Tue, May 16, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:30pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
FORMAT: Zoom Format
CE CREDITS: 6
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
DESCRIPTION: REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership.
The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Formulate an inclusive business plan to help you create an enduring business that is able to adapt and evolve to an ever-changing marketplace
- Learn inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden your client base
- Develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that may inhibit you from fully embracing diversity and creating a successful multicultural real estate business.
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Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) Designation Course |
DATE: Tue & Wed, September 12&13, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
FORMAT: Zoom Format
CE CREDITS: 12
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
DESCRIPTION: The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process. By earning the ABR® designation, you gain access to valuable real estate education that elevates your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home buyers, ongoing specialized information, programs, and updates that keep you knowledgeable on the issues and trends facing home buyers, access to members-only publications, as well as marketing tools and resources.
The goal of the 2-day ABR® Designation Core Course is to establish a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed as a buyer's representative.
Students learn to: Build a buyer-representation business Value the services you perform on behalf of buyer-clients Increase confidence to work toward a signed buyer representation agreement Gain methods, tools, and techniques to provide the support and services that buyers want.
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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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TONIGHT: SMDRA Texas Holdem Tournament & Casino Night Supporting RPAC |
DATE: Friday, April 21, 2023
TIME: 4:00pm-7:00pm
EVENT: Texas Holdem Tournament & Casino Night Supporting RPAC
COST: $50 Entry Fee
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a Texas Holdem Tournament & Casino Night supporting RPAC! SMDRA is the best place to network and socialize with Members and test out your Card Shark skills!
We will have Colorado Casino Nights facilitate our Texas Holdem Tournament, while you enjoy food and drinks, so be sure to bring along your best poker face, for an evening of fun with friends!
Members & Guests must be 21 years of age to attend.
COST: $50 Entry Includes:
Food & Drinks
1 Raffle Ticket Drawing to Win SMDRA Dues
1000 Game Chips for Texas Holdem Tournament
PRIZES: 1st Place, $250 Gift Card
2nd Place, $150 Gift Card
3rd Place, $50 Gift Card
GAMES: Texas Holdem, Black Jack, Craps and Roulette
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May Power Lunch: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Water, But Were Afraid to Ask |
DATE: Thursday, May 4, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:00pm – Program
SPEAKER: Brian Werner, Retired, Communications Manager, Northern Water – 1982-2020
SESSION INFORMATION: While a little presumptuous, the title should be enough to raise some interest among the realtor’s community. Brian will talk about all things water – our State’s most valuable natural resource and one that is discussed (and cussed) almost daily in the media these days.
The presentation will take a brief look at the historical development of water and the significance of Colorado water law to set the stage for larger discussions about water issues today. Brian will discuss some basic facts of life about our water supply, how water is administered and managed by many of the organizations and agencies that shape water policy in the state.
He will address many of today’s most fascinating water related issues including the Colorado River, the status of our current water supply, the Colorado Water Plan, current water project construction, conservation and many other current water topics.
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
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SMDRA Affiliate Best
Practices Round Table
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DATE: Thursday, May 11, 2023
TIME: 2:30am – 4:00pm
TOPIC: How do you differentiate yourself inside of your industry?
SESSION INFORMATION: Do you know how to answer this question? If so, plan to join us and share. Wish you knew how to answer this question? If so, plan to join us and absorb.
The SMDRA Affiliate Committee invites you to join them for a Round Table Discussion.
The Rules of Engagement, Plan to be:
- Transparent and vulnerable
- Collaborate and engage
- Bring questions and solutions
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May Connections & Cocktails |
DATE: Thursday, May 11, 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
CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS SPONSOR:
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June Power Lunch: Top Ten Legal Issues Currently Impacting Colorado REALTORS |
DATE: Thursday, June 1, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:30pm – Program
TOPIC: Top Ten Legal Issues Currently Impacting Colorado REALTORS®
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
CE CREDITS: 2
SPEAKER: Scott Peterson, Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) General Counsel
SESSION INFORMATION: Overview of 10 topics legal/risk management considerations currently impacting real estate licensees in Colorado. Instructor delivers best practice tips/advice for real estate licensees to manage commonly encountered brokerage and property management situations.
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
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SMDRA YPN 9 & Dine Golf Event |
DATE: Monday, June 5, 2023
WHERE: The Pinery, 6900 N. Pinery Pkwy., Parker, CO 80134
TIME: 4pm Shotgun Start
COST: $65 for SMDRA Members, $75 for Non-Members/Guests
EVENT DETAILS: Join us for an afternoon of fun, networking, golf and food! This event is open to all members & their guests. Your registration fee includes:
- 9 Holes of Golf
- Golf Cart
- 2 Drink Tickets
- Dinner
RPAC:
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$30 for 3 Mulligans ($25 RPAC Investment)
- $30 for 3’ of String ($25 RPAC Investment)
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- $50 for 3 Mulligans AND 3’ of String ($45 RPAC Investment)
PRIZES: Chance to win $50 Amazon Gift Card:
- Closest to Pin
- Longest Putt
- Best Dressed Individual
- Lowest Team Score
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for March 2023 |
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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Homeward Bound - Reshoring Manufacturing Jobs Brings New Opportunities
National Association of REALTORS®
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More than half of American CEOs (55%) whose companies rely on manufacturing to produce and deliver their products recently reported plans to reshore some operations. Of those, 95% said they would do so in 2023, according to the survey conducted by Xometry, Zogby and Forbes in late December. |
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Report: Investors Bought $10B Worth of Denver-Area Homes
Since 2021
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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According to a report released by Redfin, between the first quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022, about 15% of the number of homes sold in the Denver metro were to investors – about one in every seven homes. |
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Listing Entry Tips Than
Can Save Your Time
REcolorado
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To avoid errors, save time, and ensure your listings are entered with the correct information, consider the following tips. |
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Simplifying Syndication in REcolorado - Notice of MLS Change
REcolorado
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This week we’re updating the Marketing tab in REcolorado Matrix to eliminate the need for agents to select individual sites for listing syndication. This change is being made to streamline the listing entry process, while allowing the office to maintain control of where listings are displayed on the internet.
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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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KNOW THE LAWS: The various state laws regarding data security have many common elements but some difference as well. Visit NAR's Data Security and Privacy Toolkit to find out which states require notification of security breaches involving personal information.
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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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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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