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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 |
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September is REALTOR Safety Month! |
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The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry, so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish this goal together with our members by improving the Safety Culture in the industry: Talk about safety; create a safety plan and follow it; and encourage your fellow REALTORS® to do the same. |
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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 Intro to Commercial Real Estate
Sep 5 - 2pm to 4pm
Members Free / $30 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Eriq L. Nesbitt
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IN-PERSON Agent
of the Future
Sep 6 - 10am to 2pm
Members Free / $30 Others
0 CE Credits
Instructors: Matt Hudson & Adam Hebener
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ZOOM The Reverse Mortgage Simple
Sep 6 - 1pm to 3pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Dan Smith
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ZOOM Accredited Buyer's Representative
ABR Designation
Sep 12&13 - 9am to 4pm
$195 Members / $215 Others
12 CE Credits
Instructor: Mickey Sanders
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IN-PERSON Why a Home Warranty?
Sep 12 - 2pm to 4pm
Members Free / $20 Others
1 CE Credits
Instructor: Karen Hyman
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IN-PERSON Creating Value with a Renovation Loan
Sep 13 - 10am to 12pm
Members Free / $20 Others
1 CE Credits
Instructor: Jeff Zintsmeister
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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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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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Senior Real Estate Specialist
SRES Designation
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DATE: Wed & Thu, October 4&5, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
FORMAT: Zoom Format
CE CREDITS: 12
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands
DESCRIPTION: 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.
Visit the SMDRA Website for complete SRES® Designation Course Learning Objectives.
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Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA - PSA Certification |
DATE: Monday, October 16, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
FORMAT: In-Person at SMDRA
CE CREDITS: 6
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Olson
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.
What You Gain:
Visit the SMDRA Website for complete PSA Certification Course Learning Objectives.
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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 Office Closure:
Labor Day Holiday
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DATE: Monday, September 4, 2023
TIME: All Day
TOPIC: Office closure for the Labor Day Holiday
SESSION INFORMATION: In observance of the Labor Holiday, the SMDRA Office will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, all day. The office will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5th at 8:30am.
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September Power Lunch:
Your Safety is Non-Negotiable:
The Beverly Carter Story
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DATE: Thursday, September 7, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:00pm – Program
TOPIC: Beverly Carter Story
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Carl Carter, Jr., REALTOR®, Founder & Executive Director of the Beverly Carter Foundation
SESSION INFORMATION: Join us to hear from Carl Carter, son of Beverly Carter from the Beverly Carter Foundation. The Foundation was founded to bring awareness to safety for all REALTORS®. Beverly’s life ended tragically, after she was kidnapped by a couple whom she met to show a home she had listed. Carl delivers a powerful presentation on REALTOR® safety that only someone with his background and experience could deliver. His story and presentation is an impactful combination of harrowing details involving his mother’s story and practical industry anecdotes and takeaways. Carl’s mission is to take his mother’s experience and use it as inspiration to make positive changes in agents’ lives and business.
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A Progressive Multi-Builder
Open House Event
Hosted By: SMDRA YPN & Painted Prairie
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DATE: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
LOCATION: Painted Prairie, Honeysuckle Park,
Corner of Lisbon Street & 63rd Avenue
TIME: 11:00am to 1:00pm
COST: Free for SMDRA Members
EVENT DETAILS: Learn about the Denver area’s New Award-Winning Community of the Year! Meet top home builders and even get some ‘dusty boots’ previews! Learn about ChatGPT AI technology to create some fresh content WHILE expanding your knowledge base to better serve your clients!
RSVP by September 9th and you can look forward to:
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FOOD: Free food!
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BUILDERS: Over 7 world class builders
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PRIZES: So bring business cards!
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INFO: Featuring Painted Prairie Builder’s offerings
BUILDERS REPRESENTED: Berkeley Homes, David Weekley Homes, KB Homes, Meritage Homes, Remington Homes, Parkwood Homes and New Home CO
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September Connections & Cocktails Networking |
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2023
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Doors Open at 3:45pm
TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking
COST: Members Free, Non-Members $20
SESSION INFORMATION: Connections and Cocktails is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Connections & Cocktails is 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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2023 REALTOR Appreciation Breakfast and Vendor Fair |
DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2023
TIME: 7:45am-12:00pm
7:45am to 9:00am - Vendor Fair
9:00am to 10:30am - Breakfast & Speaker
10:40am to 11:45am - Vendor Fair
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency DTC
SPEAKER: Dr. Elliott Eisenberg
COST: Vendor Fair:
• $425 – Vendor Table
• $45 for additional Vendor Affiliate Tickets
REALTOR Appreciation Breakfast:
• $0 – REALTOR Members
• $45 – Affiliate Members
• $55 – Non-Members/Non-Member Guests
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October Town Hall Talks
General Membership Meeting
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DATE: Friday, October 6, 2023
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am – Doors Open at 8:15am
TOPIC: September Monthly SMDRA General Membership Meeting
SESSION INFORMATION: Town Hall Talks are the first Friday of every month. This will be a general SMDRA membership meeting, similar to Friday Fuze and Marketing Meetings of the past. An opportunity to catch up on what’s happening at SMDRA, a brief informational presentation, property marketing, buyers and sellers needs, networking with fellow SMDRA members and OF COURSE DONUTS!
DONUT SPONSOR:
TBD
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for July 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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Parcell Resigns; Kasper
Vows Urgent Change at NAR
National Association of REALTORS®
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In the wake of a national story detailing sexual harassment claims, the association vows to do better.
Utah broker Kenny Parcell resigned Monday as president of the National Association of REALTORS® after an article in The New York Times, published online Saturday, detailed accusations of sexual harassment against him by NAR staff and members. NAR President-elect Tracy Kasper, who was set to take over as president in November, will begin her term immediately.
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A Letter from Your
CAR Leadership Team
Colorado Association of REALTORS
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CAR Membership, In the face of recent allegations involving the National Association of REALTORS® and the resignation of the 2023 NAR President, we acknowledge and understand that as an industry, we’re at the precipice of challenging times. As Colorado REALTORS® who proudly wear the REALTOR® R and work tirelessly for your communities, your clients, and your industry, you have concerns and questions, not only about your REALTOR® Leadership, but about the culture of your association, and about our future as an organization. |
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Why is Everyone
Flocking to Nestfully?
REcolorado
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Nestfully is a public home search site that won’t leave you flying solo when it comes to growing your business. As the brainchild of some of the nation’s top MLSs, Nestfully puts your business first by amplifying your marketing efforts with nationwide listing exposure and connecting you with qualified leads that come right to your inbox! |
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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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2023-24 Member Benefit Guide |
SMDRA would like to thank you for choosing to be a Member of Our Family! We understand that making the choice to join a local association is a personal preference, with many factors to consider. Our sole mission is support our Members and help their businesses thrive and grow!
HOT OFF THE SMDRA PRESSES, is our 2023-24 Member Benefits Guide. In the guide are all the AMAZING BENEFITS you have access to as a SMDRA Member!
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ENCOURAGE SELLERS TO REMOVE VALUABLE items such as jewelry, firearms and prescription medications before an open house or property showing.
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SMDRA Event & Meeting Rentals |
Are you looking for a venue to:
- Host your company's annual meeting?
- Have your holiday party or event?
- Teach an educational class for your employees?
- Hold a wedding celebration?
- Or a place to just meet, whatever your reason might be!
- SMDRA Member discount available
The South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association's Event Center, Lobby, Patio, Legacy Room, Board Room and Training Room are available for day, evening and weekend rentals. Contact us today for rental rates and space availability
Email Susan Cooper at susan@smdra.com for questions and additional 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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