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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • JUNE 4, 2021 |
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FROM 5280 HOME:
The 25 Best Neighborhoods in Denver
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Calling 2020 a topsy-turvy year is, well, putting things politely. But it’s pretty apt when it comes to Denver real estate. Though the market shows no signs of cooling—and housing supply remains severely limited—we saw a lot of shifting on this, our third-annual top neighborhoods list; perceived mainstays like Highland and University Hills fell off, only to be replaced by unexpected, but more affordable, areas such as Athmar Park. |
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NEXT WEEK EDUCATION @SMDRA |
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SMDRA classes will be held on the Zoom online platform in a “Live Online Instructor-Led” format until further notice. Please visit www.smdra.com to view the calendar and register.
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ONLINE 2021 Annual Commission Update
Jun 8 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE Radon in Real Estate Transactions
Jun 9 - 10am to 12pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
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ONLINE GRI 112: Marketing Tools & Personal Promotion
Jun 10 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
0 CE Credits
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ONLINE GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Practice
Jun 15 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE New REALTOR Orientation
Jun 15 - 1:30pm to 3pm
Free for Everyone
No CE Credits
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ONLINE At Home with Diversity Certification
Jun 22 - 9am to 4pm
$99 Members / $129 Others
6 CE Credits
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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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You're Invited to Join in the YPN Step-Up for RPAC Challenge! |
DATES: June 1 through June 30, 2021
DESCRIPTION: The SMDRA Young Professional Network (YPN) Committee is hosting a month-long challenge for SMDRA Members to raise funds for the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC)!
Entering is easy! All you have to do to accept the Step-Up for RPAC Challenge, is donate $25 (or more) to RPAC and download the Stridekick app. Your RPAC donation serves as your entry fee which can be made on the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR).
You MUST Register for this event, donate $25 or more to RPAC and download the Stridekick app to participate. You will then be invited to the challenge!!
Win Prizes!
Prizes for the MOST STEPS:
· 1st Place is a $100 Amazon Gift Card
· 2nd Place is a $50 Amazon Gift Card
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FRIDAY FUZE: Business After Hours Networking Event |
DATE: Friday, June 11, 2021
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
LOCATION: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT in SMDRA Event Center and Patio
DESCRIPTION: This Friday Fuze is not your typical Friday Fuze you are used to. This Friday will be starting at a very different time then members are used to, it will be SMDRA’s version of a happy hour and be a networking type of event. There will be no formal speaker etc.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT DOES NOT guarantee you a reserved space at this event! This event is strictly first come, first served, until we reach our 150 person capacity, to adhere with State COVID Protocols.
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IN-PERSON EVENT: Top Ten
Legal Issues Currently Impacting Colorado REALTORS
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DATE: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
TIME: 11:00am - 1:30pm
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON EVENT at SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Scott Peterson, General Counsel for Colorado Association of REALTORS
DESCRIPTION: 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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IN-PERSON EVENT: Broker Bay Sneak Peak |
DATE: Friday, June 18, 2021
TIME: 8:30am - 9:30am
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON/ZOOM HYBRID EVENT at SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Jennifer Costello with REcolorado
DESCRIPTION: REcolorado is thrilled to be partnered with BrokerBay to make BrokerBay’s full suite of products available to our subscribers. BrokerBay is a full showing management system that offers robust showing settings and customizations, advanced communication features, and a modern MLS booking experience. Join us June 18 at SMDRA’s Friday Fuze to get a sneak peek before BrokerBay launches later this summer!
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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IN-PERSON EVENT: CCIC Drive-Thru Food Drive to Benefit IFCS
Integrated Family Community Services
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DATE: Friday, June 18, 2021
TIME: 10:30am - 1:30pm
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
SPONSORED BY: SMDRA Charities & Community Involvement Committee
DESCRIPTION: As we all know COVID-19 has impacted every corner of our community in many ways. Life as we know it, will never go back to the way things were. We are working and living very different during this global pandemic. Many of our neighbors are experiencing MAJOR hardships due to job loss and business shutdowns. The SMDRA Charities and Community Involvement Committee (CCIC) would like to help our neighbors by hosting a food drive to collect food and other essentials to help our neighbors.
We are doing this in conjunction with the June 18th Friday Fuze Meeting, where CCIC members will be present to collect your generous donations to help our neighbors make sure they have provisions to feed their families, during this tough period in our history
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IN-PERSON EVENT: Denver Rental Licensing Requirement |
DATE: Friday, July 2, 2021
TIME: 8:30am - 9:30am
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON/ZOOM HYBRID EVENT at SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Mark Tschetter, Attorney
with Tschetter Sulzer
DESCRIPTION: Do you have investors who own or are looking for rentals in Denver or have rental property there yourself? What are the chances that the new Denver rental licensing requirement will “spread?” The ordinance has passed but there could be (likely will be) significant additional regulations to go with it. The bulk of the new ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2023, and there are outstanding issues that will be resolved through the rulemaking process. Get the scoop so you can prepare your investors and clients!
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for April 2021 |
CLICK THE IMAGE to visit the Housing Market Trends and Statistics page on the SMDRA website for the latest statistics resources.
Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
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Biden Takes Aim at Appraisal Bias, Housing Disparities
National Association of REALTORS®
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The Biden administration is zeroing in on home-ownership and small business development as avenues to close racial wealth gaps, announcing a spate of new programs Tuesday aimed at supporting communities of color and disadvantaged neighborhoods. The announce-ment comes on the centennial of the “Black Wall Street” massacre in Tulsa, Okla., a racist attack on a thriving Black community that left some 300 dead and thousands homeless in 1921. |
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Jury Duty Scam Directed
at Real Estate Brokers
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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The Division of Real Estate has been informed by the Denver Police Fraud Unit that a Jury Duty Scam is currently being directed at Colorado real estate brokers.
Through the Fraud Unit’s investigations, the scam is designed to intimidate and sometimes use fear to extort money as well as Personal Identifying Information (PII) through fraud and deceit. In some instances the scammers have used the threat of violence to intimidate their victims.
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Training Resources:
Grow Your Business
REcolorado Blog
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Buyers and Sellers value expertise. To earn their business, align the services you provide with their expectations. Do you know how to dig deeper and out-perform the competition by demonstrating your expertise? |
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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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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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SentriLock Service Billing Reminders Sent to Agents
SentriLock®
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List of SentriLock billing reminders and due dates:
A postcard reminder will be sent to unpaid agents on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
The email being sent to the agents on March 23, 2021, April 13, 2021 and April 27, 2021, will read as follows: Your SentriLock fees for 2021 are now due.
Your SentriLock fees total $100.20 are due by Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
Suspend date for non-paying agents is Thursday, May 13, 2021. A reactivation fee will be added to any unpaid bills on this date. The reactivation fee is $58.02.
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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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Take the Fairhaven Challenge!
And Stand-Up for Racial Equality
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Fairhaven is a new, online, immersive simulation that uses the power of storytelling to make learners confront fair housing discrimination in scenarios that we hope feel real. Learners in the fictional town of Fairhaven play the role of an agent. In the simulation, they work against the clock to close four deals.
As learners interact with clients and colleagues in each scenario, they will confront some form of discrimination—based on race, national origin, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity. The scenarios in Fairhaven are inspired by real fair housing cases, and by conversations held with NAR members.
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Launched in November 2018, the Commitment to Excellence Program sets the standard for what it means to be a professional in the real estate brokerage business. The C2EX endorsement is available only to REALTORS®. It is earned through a self-directed program that enables real estate professionals to assess and build on their competency in each of the core areas. |
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