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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • OCTOBER 29, 2021
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BREAKING NEWS:
Major Housing Investment - Biden's Build Back Better Plan Includes Key Housing Provisions
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Congressional leaders released a long-awaited framework Thursday for President Joe Biden’s signature Build Back Better plan, proposing a top-line price tag and an outline of new social programs. |
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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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IN-PERSON NAR Code of Ethics
Nov 2 - 1pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
3 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON GRI 115:
Technology Tools & Resources
Nov 3 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ZOOM 2021 Annual Commission Update
Nov 4 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ZOOM Ethics & Legalities of Social Media & Advertising
Nov 9 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON Buy Your Dream Home with a Reverse Mortgage
Nov 9 - 2pm to 4pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON 2022 Forms and Contract Review
Nov 10 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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UPCOMING DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS |
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Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Certification |
DATE: Tue & Wed, November 16 & 17, 2021
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm - Both Days
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON CLASS in SMDRA Training Room
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
CE CREDITS: 12
COST: $195 for SMDRA Members
$215 for Non-Members
DESCRIPTION: The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. The designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) who meet specific educational and practical experience criteria.
What You Gain
The SRS Course will redefine your "normal" and reinvent the way you represent sellers. It provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.
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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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2021 Inaugural & Awards Celebration - Connecting Members and Leadership |
DATE: Friday, November 5, 2021
TIME: 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Doors Open at 5:00pm
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
COST: $45 per person
Incoming Chairman of the Board Barb Riley and the SMDRA Board of Directors Request the Honor of Your Presence at the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association’s 2021 Inaugural & Awards Ceremony, on Friday, November 5. 2021 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm in the SMDRA Event Center. Cocktails and dinner will be served, cost is $45 per person. Cocktail and Business Attire required.
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2021 Veteran's Day Lunch Featuring Tracy "JackieO" LaTourrette, Colorado's "First Lady" Fighter Pilot |
DATE: Thursday, November 11, 2021
TIME: Registration & Networking: 11:00-11:30am
Lunch & Program: 11:30am to 1:00pm
TOPIC: Veteran’s Day Luncheon – Tracy ‘JackieO’ LaTourrette – Colorado’s First Lady Fighter Pilot Fight’s On!
SPEAKER: Tracy “JackieO” LaTourrette
SPEAKER BIO: Tracy "JackieO" LaTourrette, Colorado’s “First Lady” fighter pilot and one of the first women in the world to fly fighter aircraft, has flown missions globally as a combat mission-ready F-16 fighter pilot. Tracy graduated along with 88% men from the US Air Force Academy with a coveted appointment from President George H.W. Bush. She entered less than a decade after women commissioned--and graduated before women were even authorized to fly combat aircraft. Lieutenant Colonel LaTourrette retired after 22 years while serving as the Deputy Director of Operations at the Colorado National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters.
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON EVENT: Connections & Cocktails |
DATE: Friday, November 12, 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.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM EVENT: A Denver Metro Profile
of Buyers & Seller with Patty Silverstein
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DATE: Friday, November 19, 2021
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
TOPIC: A Denver Metro Profile of Buyers and Seller with Patty Silverstein
SPEAKER: Patty Silverstein, President, Development Research Partners
DESCRIPTION: Who lives in the communities you are serving? Why does it matter? What are the expected demographics of your buyers and sellers? Are these population groups increasing or decreasing? Join us for an in-depth look at the people who buy and sell in Denver Metro. Patty will focus on current demographic trends that are impacting residential real estate, such as population by age and ethnicity, income levels, and current migration patterns. This is a must-see session as you develop your business plan for next year.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM EVENT: SMDRA Reading Circle Book Discussion: Atomic Habits |
DATE: Friday, November 19, 2021
TIME: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
TOPIC: Book discussion: “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
FACILITATOR: Kelley Meyer,
IDe Committee Chair
DESCRIPTION: This is a book discussion, about the book Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.
All are welcome and warmly invited!
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SMDRA's Annual Holiday
Brunch & Toy Drive - Home for
the Holidays
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DATE: Friday, December 3, 2021
TIME: 9:00am to 1pm, Doors Open at 9:00am
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
COST: An unwrapped toy donation
SMDRA is joining forces with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Denver to deliver gifts to children in our community, to brighten their holiday! Bring your holiday cheer and join us for Breakfast, Santa, Mimosas and more!
Bring an Unwrapped Toy or Gift
- Gift Card Ideas - Starbucks, Kohl’s, Target, WalMart, Amazon
- Gift Ideas - Electronics, sports equipment, art supplies, clothes, shoes, new toys, board/video games, books, action figures/dolls, makeup, jewelry, DVDs, etc.
- Age Range – Gifts should be for children ages 6 to 18
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for September 2021 |
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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FHFA: Desktop Appraisals to Become a Permanent Option
National Association of REALTORS®
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency will accept appraisals conducted remotely—without the physical presence of an appraiser—starting in early 2022 for qualifying Fannie Mae– or Freddie Mac–backed mortgages. The government-sponsored enterprises will use public records, including listings and tax appraisals, to process desktop appraisals for purchase loans. |
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Colorado REALTORS Raise $100,000 for Colorado Communities During 100 Year Celebration
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation raised $100,000from REALTORS® at its inaugural fundraising reception, held during the Colorado Association of REALTORS® 100 Year Celebration, Conference & Expo on Oct. 21. The foundation will distribute the grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations that assist Coloradans with safe and attainable housing, homebuyer education, and housing-related disaster assistance. |
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REcolorado Matrix Quick Guide: Residential Property Type, Property Subtype, and Structure Type
REcolorado Blog
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REcolorado Matrix follows the Real Estate Standard Organization (RESO) Data Dictionary to bring you consistent field names that have been adopted by MLS organizations and real estate technology providers across the U.S. Here’s a quick overview of the Property Type, Property Subtype, and Structure Types for Residential.
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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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25 Benefits of SMDRA Membership |
SMDRA strives to create and inspire a strong, active community of REALTORS® and real estate Affiliate Industry Partners in pursuit of success. Our focus is advocacy, education, building community and providing tools and resources to help our members grow their business and thrive.
We are constantly on the lookout for additional ways to add value to your membership here at SMDRA. Recently we have delivered some NEW AMAZING benefits to help keep your business in the know and you safe! We know you have a choice of which Association you will join each year, and we continue to grow and expand the benefits we offer to our members. Be sure to take a look at all the great benefits you have as a SMDRA Member!
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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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