SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • JUNE 11, 2021
SMDRA POWER LUNCH:
Top Ten Legal Issues Currently
Impacting Colorado REALTORS
Wednesday, June 16th - 11:00am to 1:30pm
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.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY!
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT!
NEXT WEEK EDUCATION @SMDRA
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.
ONLINE GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Practice
Jun 15 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
ONLINE New REALTOR Orientation
Jun 15 - 1:30pm to 3pm
Free for Everyone
No CE Credits
ONLINE At Home with Diversity Certification
Jun 22 - 9am to 4pm
$99 Members / $129 Others
6 CE Credits
ONLINE NAR Code
of Ethics
Jun 23 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Other
3 CE Credits
ONLINE GRI 114: Taxes & the RE Professional
Jun 24 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
No CE Credits
ONLINE Contract Issues That Can Put You in Jail
Jul 13 - 9am to 12pm
Member Free / $40Others
3 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON EVENT: Top Ten
Legal Issues Currently Impacting Colorado REALTORS
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.

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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM HYBRID 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:
IN-PERSON EVENT: CCIC Drive-Thru Food Drive to Benefit IFCS
Integrated Family Community Services
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
FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM HYBRID 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:
SMDRA CLOSED in Observance of the 4th of July Holiday
DATE: Monday, July 5, 2021
TIME: All Day

In observance of the 4th of July Holiday, the SMDRA Office will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 - All Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, July 6th at 8:30am for regular business hours.
FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM HYBRID EVENT: The Sound of Money in the Skies - The Economic Impact of Centennial Airport
DATE: Friday, July 16, 2021
TIME: 8:30am - 9:30am
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON/ZOOM HYBRID EVENT in SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Robert Olislagers,
CEO and Owner of Centennial Airport

DESCRIPTION: Centennial Airport isn’t just for puddle jumpers. In fact, its clientele is international. And busy. When you hear those planes overhead, you are listening to the sound of money. The positive impact on the Denver Metro economy is enormous. Both as a direct employer and an indirect contributor – companies locate here because they have easy access to the benefit of a regional airport that meets their business needs. Find out exactly what the impact is and how you can use the information to boost your knowledge when assisting clients in our area.

FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
Fill-A-Backpack School Supply Drive to Support A Precious Child
DATE: Friday, July 16, 2021 - Donation Deadline
TIME: 8:30am - 9:30am
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

DESCRIPTION: A Precious Child collects new backpacks and school supplies for children in the most need in the community. Backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies are distributed to children through our Resource Center as well as our agency partners which include schools, human services organizations, at-risk youth centers, homeless shelters and foster care organizations.

We collect new backpacks, school supplies and monetary donations through drives hosted by individuals, organizations and businesses as well as through the Fill A Backpack Corporate and Community Challenges.

The Fill A Backpack program ensures under-privileged children get to start the first day of school feeling confident and prepared to succeed academically.

STOP BY THE SMDRA Office with your donations beginning June 1, 2021 through July 16, 2021, to support this amazing charity.
SMDRA Reading Circle Book Discussion - The Color of Law
DATE: Thursday, July 22, 2021
TIME: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON in SMDRA Training Room
SPEAKER: Kelley Meyer,
IDe Committee Chair

DESCRIPTION: The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein Attendees will discuss important points in the book about segregated and racism in America. This year, the Committee will be tackling topics that will increase our sensitivity, compassion and understanding of our colleagues and clients who may not look like we do or believe like we do. This is Who We R, who we should aspire to be. We encourage you to join us to have some frank, respectful discussions of how we can grow as a REALTOR®, as a member of this wonderful industry and as a person. All are welcome and warmly invited!
NAR's "Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing"
Video Watch Event
DATE: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
TIME: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON in SMDRA Training Room
SPEAKER: Kelley Meyer,
IDe Committee Chair

DESCRIPTION: On August 4, 2021 at 12:00pm, the SMDRA Inclusion, Diversity & Equality (IDe) Committee invites leadership and members to join them to view NAR’s “Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing” here in the SMDRA Event Center. We are encouraging people to bring their lunch and join us for a discussion after watching the 53 minute video.
FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM HYBRID EVENT: So Many Bills,
So Little Time: Colorado Legislative Wrap-Up
DATE: Friday, August 6, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am, Doors Open 8:00am
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON/ZOOM HYBRID EVENT in SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Liz Peetz, CAR - Vice President of
Government Affairs

DESCRIPTION: The Legislative Session is over. This year dozens of proposed bills had the potential to impact your business and that of homeowners. What were our wins? What do we still need to work on? Any losses? Find out in this information packed session.

FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
Hot August Night - An RPAC Carnival of Fun Fundraiser Event
DATE: Thursday, August 12, 2021
TIME: 4:00pm to 7:00pm
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON EVENT in SMDRA Event Center/Patio

COST: $60 – Event Attendance Only - $25 of $60 is RPAC Donation
$60 – Major Investor Attendance ($1K+) – Includes Donation & License Plate Frame
$135 – Event Attendance & License Plate Frame (If not a Major Investor)

DESCRIPTION: Step right up and join us for an evening of fun, food and business networking! (Adults Only Please) The Hot August Night Carnival is a fundraising event to help raise funds to support the SMDRA REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Your investment in RPAC helps shape the future of the real estate industry by promoting and advocating for REALTORS and homeownership, electing candidates who understand and support their interests. Food & Drink, Carnival Games and FUN!
FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON EVENT: Business After Hours Networking Event
DATE: Friday, August 13, 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.

FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM HYBRID EVENT: Estate & Trust
Real Estate Transactions
DATE: Friday, August 20, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am,
Doors Open 8:00am
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON/ZOOM HYBRID EVENT in SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Beth Mitchell, Attorney with Ambler | Keenan | Mitchell | Johnson

DESCRIPTION: What do you need to know about estates and trusts? That it can significantly impact your transaction! Find out how you can successfully navigate these complicated transactions.

FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS
Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for May 2021
CLICK THE IMAGE to visit the Housing Market Trends and Statistics page on the SMDRA website for the latest statistics resources.

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REALTOR REPORT
SURVEY: Young Adults Under-estimate Costs of Homeownership
National Association of REALTORS®
Young adults may be missing some key information to move forward in the housing market. For example, two out of three young adults recently surveyed say they are waiting for lower mortgage rates to start the homebuying process, according to a survey of 1,000 non-owner millennials (between the ages of 25 to 40) conducted by Lombardo Homes. However, economists have largely predicted that mortgage rates will soon start to edge upwards in the coming weeks, moving higher from their current lows below 3%.
As Colorado's Older Homeowners Consider Moving, a Hot Housing Market Often Keeps Them Stuck Where They Are
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
Equity in their current homes doesn’t buy what it used to, so some figure the prudent move is to adapt what they have. That makes the market even tighter.

For many older adult homeowners, the idea of downsizing or simply moving to a home where the design and layout - plus accompanying financial considerations — makes more sense has run up against some of the same challenges that vex even first-time homebuyers. Few available options fit their needs.
LionDesk: Text with Images,
Plus Activity Reports
REcolorado Blog
LionDesk’s latest enhancements allow you to send mass text messages with images, plus track progress and view metrics through new Activity Reports. Learn more about these new features below.
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SentriLock Service Billing Reminders Sent to Agents
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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.
SMDRA STORIES
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. 
Commitment to Excellence
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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