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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 |
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FREE WEBINAR!
Unmaking Threats: Enhancing Safety
Through Situation Awareness
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Join our keynote speaker Geoff Fahringer, REALTOR®, safety instructor, and law enforcement officer, in this year’s REALTOR® Safety Month LIVE webinar. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:00am.
Learn to identify potential risks, anticipate threats, and respond proactively. Empower yourself with vital knowledge to navigate a dangerous situation, ensuring your personal safety on the job.
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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 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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IN-PERSON 2023 Annual Commission Update - ACU
Sep 14 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Emmerich
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ZOOM 1031 Exchange Essentials
Sep 19 - 10am to 11am
Members Free / $20 Others
1 CE Credits
Instructor: Tracey Wilson
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IN-PERSON Creating Homeownership in CO with CHFA
Sep 19 - 2pm to 4pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Elfriede Leicht
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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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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:
Marie Pierce with Pro! Flooring Brokers
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2023 SMDRA Food Drive
Benefiting Integrated
Community Family Services
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DATE: Beginning NOW until final drop-off day on October 12, 2023
LOCATION: Final drop off at the Connections & Cocktails event on Thursday, October 12, 2023
TIME: 10:00am to 5:00pm
CHARITY: Integrated Family Community Services
COLLECTION POINT: South Metro Denver REALTOR Association
6436 S. Racine Circle
Centennial, CO 80111
GET YOUR OFFICE INVOLVED! Download the customizable flyer, by clicking the button below and customize with YOUR OFFICE and CONTACT details. Staple your customized flyer, to the front of reusable and/or brown paper bag, and drop off with your neighbors and clients! A GREAT way to reach out and touch your client-base and get them involved!
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2023 Inaugural & Awards Ceremony - Go Beyond! |
DATE: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
TIME: 3:30pm to 6:30pm
LOCATION: Cielo at Castle Pines, 485 West Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock, CO 80108
COST: $60 per person
Incoming President of the Board, Jay Brown and the SMDRA Board of Directors Request the Honor of Your Presence at the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association’s 2023 Inaugural & Awards Ceremony, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm at Cielo at Castle Pines. Cocktails and food will be served, cost is $60 per person. Business Casual Attire is recommended.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
3:30pm-5:00pm –
Cocktails, Cuisine & Connections
5:00pm-6:30pm –
Program & Awards
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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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Are You Safer Working on a Team?
National Association of REALTORS®
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Conducting showings in a group or co-listing homes doesn’t alone necessarily make you less of a target for criminals. Safety procedures are just as important for teams as individual agents. Here’s how to make personal security part of your team’s culture. |
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REALTORS See an Increase in Seller Impersonation Scams
Colorado Association of REALTORS
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Federal law enforcement has seen an increase in real estate fraud involving vacant property, according to a joint advisory issued by the U.S. Secret Service and CertifID. CertifID Chairman Thomas Cronkright explained the scheme: a scammer looks up ownership records of a vacant property online, and pose as that property’s owner to hire a real estate agent to list it for sale. The property listing lead often comes from the internet. The scammer will then push for a cash sale under market value in the hopes of closing quickly and stealing the buyer’s money.
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Cooperative Compensation
Field Update
REcolorado
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At REcolorado, our vision is to empower a trusted, cooperative, and comprehensive real estate marketplace to position our customers for success by providing data, technology, and intelligence. We put this concept into practice by making property information widely available and facilitating cooperation between MLS participants.
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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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MAKE SURE YOUR CAR KEYS are on a separate ring from your house and office keys. That way if you misplace a set of keys, your won't lose all of them at one time.
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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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CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS |
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DOWNLOAD the current SMDRA Scoop Rate Sheet for information!
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