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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • DECEMBER 24, 2021
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All of us here at the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, a Joyous Kwanzaa or a Happy Holiday, whatever you may celebrate this time of year! We love each and every one of our members, and appreciate that you have made the choice to be a part of the SMDRA Family!
We can all agree that 2021 was another challenging year, filled with what seemed to be change around every corner. However, despite the challenges we have faced, there are still many things to be thankful for this past year. We have learned to overcome challenges and make things work to support you and your business. We have also learned that living in the moment; taking time to love and cherish our families, friends and clients, is really THE MOST important lesson this year has taught us.
Wishing you the very best as we celebrate the blessings of this
holiday season and prepare to make more 'Connections’ in 2022!
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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 NAR Code
of Ethics
Dec 28 - 1pm to 4pm
Members Free/ $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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ZOOM Annual Commission Update
Dec 29 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON GRI 111: Legal Issues & Risk in Colorado Real Estate
Jan 5 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON 2022 Contract & Forms Changes
Jan 6 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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ZOOM NAR Code
of Ethics - New Cycle 7
Jan 6 - 1pm to 4pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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ZOOM 2022 Contract and Forms Changes
Jan 11 - 1pm to 3pm
Members Free / $30 Others
2 CE Credits
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Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation |
DATE: Tuesday & Wednesday,
February 15th & 16th
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
IN-PERSON: In-Person Event at SMDRA
SESSION INFORMATION: 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.
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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 Holiday Hours
Office Closure
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OFFICE CLOSURE:
Thursday, December 23, 2021 thru
Friday, December 31, 2021
OFFICE WILL RE-OPEN:
Monday, January 3, 2022 at 9:30am
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Apply for the 2022
SMDRA Leadership Academy
Apply Now!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 30, 2021
TIME: 5:00pm
TOPIC: 2022 Leadership Academy
The SMDRA Leadership Academy is designed to:
- Help attendees gain a better understanding of all three levels of the REALTOR® Organization and to increase participation at all levels.
- Increase knowledge of our community involvement with local and state governments and the surrounding business community.
- Teach participants basic leadership skills and strengthen existing talents to foster both professional and personal development.
- Identify emerging leaders in the real estate industry and expose them to opportunities within the association world.
- Provide strong relationship building opportunities among rising stars in the industry.
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Apply for the 2022 SMDRA Young Professionals Network's
4 Under 40 Award
Apply Now!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 1, 2022
TIME: 5:00pm
TOPIC: 2022 YPN 4 Under 40 Award
The SMDRA Young Professionals Network Committee (YPN), will recognize 4 young professionals under the age of 40 in the real estate industry. The YPN Committee Chair will announce the winners during a kickoff event on February 3, 2022, hosted by the SMDRA YPN Committee. Please review the following criteria to be considered for this prestigious award.
Every hopeful candidate must be a PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SMDRA REALTOR® member in good standing. They must be UNDER the age of 40 as of January 1, 2022, and they also need to submit the online application.
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM Friday Fuze: New Residential Development & Re-Development in the City of Aurora |
DATE: Friday, January 7, 2022
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am, Doors Open at 8:00am
TOPIC: New Residential Development and Re-Development in the City of Aurora
SPEAKER: Mike Coffman, Mayor, City of Aurora
ZOOM MEETING INFO:
Meeting ID: 852 7762 5314
Passcode: 220878
SESSION INFORMATION: Aurora was incorporated as the town of Fletcher in 1891 and consisted of four square miles of prairie and 39 citizens. Renamed Aurora in 1907, it began to grow, reaching a population of 2000 citizens in 1928. This diverse city has grown since then in population to over 386,000. Building has exploded east. Find out what is going on in residential development and re-development in Aurora.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
Kaliegh Schockley with
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON: Connections & Cocktails |
DATE: THURSDAY, January 13, 2023
PLEASE NOTE NEW DAY FOR 2022!
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Doors Open at 3:30pm
SESSION INFORMATION: Connections & Cocktails IS MOVING TO THURSDAYS! – Beginning in January 2022 this event will be moving to THURSDAY AFTERNOONS from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, doors open at 3:30pm. Connections & Cocktails is SMDRA’s version of a happy hour and be mostly a networking type of meeting. There is no formal speaker or agenda for this meeting. This is your opportunity to connect and get to know you fellow SMDRA Members!
Doors Open: 3:30pm
Event: 4pm-6:00pm
CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS SPONSOR:
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POWER LUNCH IN-PERSON: Creating New Opportunities:
2022 Economic Forecast for
Metro Denver
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DATE: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
TIME: 11:00am-11:45am – Lunch and Networking
11:45am-1:00pm – Program
TOPIC: Creating New Opportunities: 2022 Economic Forecast for Metro Denver
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
This is an IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY
SPEAKER: Patty Silverstein, President and Chief Economist of Development Research Partners
SESSION INFORMATION: The annual look forward to the trends that are expected to influence employment activity, consumer spending, residential and commercial real estate in Colorado and Metro Denver during the year ahead.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
Desiree Banka with
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IN-PERSON & ZOOM Friday Fuze: Finding Success with Work Life Balance in 2022 |
DATE: Friday, January 21, 2022
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am, Doors Open at 8:00am
TOPIC: Finding Success with Work-Life
Balance in 2022
SPEAKER: Natalie Davis, CAR Chair Elect
ZOOM MEETING INFO:
Meeting ID: 856 8158 8718
Passcode: 495022
SESSION INFORMATION: This hands on session will walk you through a process to assessing your current “work-life” balance, identify your ideal lifestyle and explore 3 tools that will help you in maintaining the balance that you desire.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
Thomas Riffel with
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Business After Hours:
You Had Me at Pizza and Wine
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DATE: Thursday, February 10, 2022
TIME: 4:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center – 6436 S. Racine Circle, Centennial, CO 80111
COST: Free for SMDRA Members
$20 for Non-Members
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a SMDRA Business After Hours Event - You Had Me At Pizza & Wine! SMDRA is the best place to network and socialize with Members and celebrate your love of pizza and wine!
We will be offering a unique pizza and wine pairing experience! Guests will taste flavors of their favorite guilty pleasure, while tasting wine donated by SMDRA Affiliate Partner, Frank Brock owner of Lone Tree Vineyard.
Fresh wood fired gourmet pizza will be cooked onsite, and we will feature savory and dessert pizzas. Bring along your Sweetie Pie for a slice of pie and a tasting of vino!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SPONSOR:
US Bank
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for November 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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Get the SMDRA Market Analysis Report for November 2021 |
CLICK THE IMAGE to download the PDF of SMDRA's Market Analysis Report for November 2021.
Click the button below to download the latest SMDRA Market Analysis Report.
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SMDRA News Blog:
The Holiday Season Puts a Wrap on a Surprising Year in Denver Real Estate
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What is surprising? After the anomaly of the 2020 Denver real estate market, many experts expected a slight cooling of prices and demand. While we saw small pockets in some price points, overall, the market remained vibrant for sellers. South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association (SMDRA) Chair, Barb Riley, noted: “While we typically have a strong spring market with activity cooling slightly in the summer, that wasn’t what we experienced in 2021. Priced correctly, homes are still in multiple-offer situations, with buyers competing for an inventory that doesn’t show signs of turning around, at least for the first quarter of 2022.” New listings in November were the second highest in five years at 3,614 homes. |
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First-Timers Reevaluate,
Devise Plan to Compete in 2022
National Association of REALTORS®
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The ultra-competitive housing market may be particularly tough on first-time home shoppers. First-time buyers don’t have the equity of a previous home to sell either to help fund their next house purchase. They must rely on savings—and the amount they need has been quickly growing. Home prices have climbed by double-digits annually over the past year alone. |
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Like Everything Else -
Colorado's Housing Market
Has a Supply Chain Issue
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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It seems everywhere we turn these days, there is a supply chain issue. No matter the size or scope of the product and services in demand, the supply chain is often the culprit in any effort to meet consumer wants and needs.
Colorado’s housing market is just another example of the dramatic impact that a depleted supply chain has on a market as the inventory of active listings in the Denver-metro area and statewide fell to record lows in November for both single-family and condominium/townhomes, according to the latest monthly market data from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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BrokerBay Phased Onboarding
REcolorado Blog
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Because REcolorado is such a large MLS, serving more than 27,000 real estate professionals across the state, BrokerBay is using a phased launch to ensure a smooth onboarding process for all customers. |
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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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at Your Fingertips!
SentriLock®
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513-618-5800
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