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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • JANUARY 6, 2023
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Use a Slow Winter to Prep for Spring Sales |
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When you hit the usual sales slump during the cold months, here’s what you can do to keep your business from freezing until spring. It’s that time of year again when most real estate professionals are bracing for a dip in sales in the cold winter months and many home buyers and sellers go into hibernation. |
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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 GRI 108: Finance in Real Estate
Jan 10 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Kevin Stahle
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ZOOM 2023 Annual Commission Update
Jan 11 - 10am to 2pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Jon Terry
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IN-PERSON Radon Environmental Issues
Jan 12 - 10am to 2pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Mike Barnhill
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ZOOM 2023 Annual Commission Update
Jan 18 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Steve Olson
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IN-PERSON ABCs of Statistics & Why They Matters
Jan 18 - 10am to 2pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Lonnie Glessner
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IN-PERSON GRI 112: Marketing Tools
Jan 19 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Rich Sands
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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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Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Designation |
DATE: Wed & Thu, February 22&23, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 5:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
FORMAT: In-Person at SMDRA
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
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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Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation |
DATE: Tue & Wed, March 21&22, 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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Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification |
DATE: Wed, April 5, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:30pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
FORMAT: In-Person at SMDRA
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Olson
CLASS DESCRIPTION: The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is specifically designed to enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values.
- The purpose and benefits of CMAs, and how to guide clients through them
- Terminology of pricing and valuation
- The Code of Ethics as it relates to pricing
- How to identify appropriate comparables, and where to find information about them
- The role of supply and demand in pricing
- How to adjust comparables
- Specific challenges and special situations in making adjustments
- How to work with appraisers
- How to hone your pricing skills and practices
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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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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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February Power Lunch:
The Successful Faceless Video; Reverse Engineer Your Video with ChatGPT
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DATE: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:00pm – Program
TOPIC: The Successful Faceless Video; Reverse Engineer Your Video with ChatGPT
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Marki Lemons Ryhal, MBA, ABR, AHWD, CDEI, CRB, C-RETS, CRS, SFR, & SRS Real Estate Keynote Speaker, Face-to-Face and Virtual Events
SESSION INFORMATION: Are you a real estate professional looking to create engaging and compelling videos that showcase your properties and services? Look no further! With ChatGPT, cutting-edge AI technology, you can reverse engineer your video content to create captivating and informative videos that set you apart from the competition.
This program will help you tap into your unique selling points and craft a video that speaks directly to your target audience. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, The Successful Faceless Video; Reverse Engineer Your Video with ChatGPT provides the tools, resources, and strategies you need to succeed at creating video, and you never have to show your face or use your voice.
Erase the fear of creating videos and take control of your real estate video content today. You will create videos that stand out, drive leads, and add customers to your CRM.
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
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2023 Diamond Circle Awards |
DATE: Friday, March 31, 2023
TIME: 5:30pm to 11:00pm
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency DTC
Come and celebrate! Join us for our absolute biggest event of the year as we honor SMDRA’s Top Producers in the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association. We will be awarding the prestigious Diamond Circle Club Membership Award to all of the REALTORS® whose pursuit of excellence has placed them above and beyond their peers
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR?
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for November 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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3 Rules to Avoid a Copyright
Claim on the Photos You Use
National Association of REALTORS®
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Follow these steps to ensure you’re not running afoul of the law when using pictures online.
You have blogs, brochures and social media pages to fill with content, and a photo can be worth a thousand words—or a stiff financial penalty if you’re not minding copyright laws. Ignorance of the law is not a legal defense against accusations or lawsuits.
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2023 Colorado Business Economic Outlook on Housing
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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2023 Colorado Business Economic Outlook report provides mixed forecasts about the housing market, construction, infrastructure, and the labor market. |
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2023 REcolorado Directors to Focus on Building MLS of the Future
REcolorado
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REcolorado is thrilled to announce our 2023 Board of Directors, comprised of REALTORS® from throughout the region. Alan Smith of RE/MAX Professionals will serve his third consecutive term as Chair of the Board and Kevin Risen of CENTURY 21 Trenka Real Estate will serve as Vice Chair.
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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 differences as well.
Visit NAR's Data Security and Privacy Toolkit to find out which states require notification of security breaches involving personal information and which states provide laws that govern the disposal of personal data held by businesses and/or government.
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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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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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