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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • APRIL 28, 2023
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NAR is Making the REALTOR
Voice Heard on LLPAs
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Beginning May 1, some Americans will see higher fees on their mortgages while others will see fees reduced or eliminated. These changes to the so-called loan-level price adjustments—or LLPAs—have caused consternation in the industry. And in the week leading up to their effective date, National Association of REALTORS® advocacy staff have been busy both clearing up misunderstandings and reassuring REALTORS® that their concerns are being heard. |
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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 Camera to Close 3: Recording, Prod. and Distribution
May 1 - 2pm to 4pm
$39 Members / $49 Others
No CE Credits
Instructor: Lana Kuznetsova
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ZOOM GRI 115: Technology Tools and Resources
May 2 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Rich Sands
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IN-PERSON Contract Issues Than Can Put You in Jail
May 3 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
Instructor: Tod Franklin
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IN-PERSON Camera to Close 4: Practical Application & Recap
May 3 - 2pm to 4pm
$39 Members / $49 Others
No CE Credits
Instructor: Lana Kuznetsova
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IN-PERSON What's It Worth?
May 9 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Steve Olson
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IN-PERSON 2023
Annual Commission Update
May 10 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Emmerich
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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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At Home with Diversity Certification Class |
DATE: Tue, May 16, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:30pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
FORMAT: Zoom Format
CE CREDITS: 6
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
DESCRIPTION: REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership.
The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Formulate an inclusive business plan to help you create an enduring business that is able to adapt and evolve to an ever-changing marketplace
- Learn inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden your client base
- Develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that may inhibit you from fully embracing diversity and creating a successful multicultural real estate business.
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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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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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Casting Call for SMDRA
Member Diversity Video
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The IDEA committee is looking for current and new SMDRA members to be featured in our Diversity Snapshot Video that will be displayed at/on SMDRA events, classes, website and social media platforms.
Video Clips from members included in this video will be a short clip - 5-12 seconds long. No script to memorize or lines to recite. Then combined into a final produced video - 2-3 minutes in length. This video is all about WHO YOU ARE!
VIDEO PURPOSE
Is to show the diversity of SMDRA REALTOR and Affiliate Members by communicating your answer to the simple phrase I AM…
The following is an example of what we are looking for…statements that make you unique/diverse:
- I AM a REALTOR
- I AM African American
- I AM a Mom or Dad
- I AM Jewish
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for YOU! A diverse person, the range of human differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, and national origin, etc.
INTERESTED?
Reply to this email, simply letting us know YOU ARE IN! Someone from the I.D.E.A Committee will contact you to answer any questions you may have, and give you further details about next steps!
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May Power Lunch: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Water, But Were Afraid to Ask |
DATE: Thursday, May 4, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:00pm – Program
SPEAKER: Brian Werner, Retired, Communications Manager, Northern Water – 1982-2020
SESSION INFORMATION: While a little presumptuous, the title should be enough to raise some interest among the realtor’s community. Brian will talk about all things water – our State’s most valuable natural resource and one that is discussed (and cussed) almost daily in the media these days.
The presentation will take a brief look at the historical development of water and the significance of Colorado water law to set the stage for larger discussions about water issues today. Brian will discuss some basic facts of life about our water supply, how water is administered and managed by many of the organizations and agencies that shape water policy in the state.
He will address many of today’s most fascinating water related issues including the Colorado River, the status of our current water supply, the Colorado Water Plan, current water project construction, conservation and many other current water topics.
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
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SMDRA Affiliate Best
Practices Round Table
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DATE: Thursday, May 11, 2023
TIME: 2:30am – 4:00pm
TOPIC: How do you differentiate yourself inside of your industry?
SESSION INFORMATION: Do you know how to answer this question? If so, plan to join us and share. Wish you knew how to answer this question? If so, plan to join us and absorb.
The SMDRA Affiliate Committee invites you to join them for a Round Table Discussion.
The Rules of Engagement, Plan to be:
- Transparent and vulnerable
- Collaborate and engage
- Bring questions and solutions
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May Connections & Cocktails |
DATE: Thursday, May 11, 2023
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Doors Open at 3:45pm
TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking
SESSION INFORMATION: The second THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH (4:00pm-6:00pm), SMDRA hosts Cocktails & Connections. 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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June Power Lunch: Ten Things Every REALTOR Needs To Be Thinking About in 2023 |
DATE: Thursday, June 1, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:30pm – Program
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
CE CREDITS: 2
SPEAKER: Scott Peterson, Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) General Counsel
SESSION INFORMATION: Join CAR General Counsel, Scott Peterson for his most in-demand class as he navigates the legal and regulatory considerations impacting REALTORS® in 2023. REALTORS® who attend the training with attendance verification will receive two continuing education credits.
Topics include:
- Colorado’s New Frontier – Landlord/Tenant Law Changes
- Procuring Cause – The Slippery Legal Standard
- Earnest Money Deposits – It’s Never Enough!
- Brokerage Activities – What do you do?
- 2014 CREC Forms and Legislation
- Due Diligence vs. “Due Diligence”
- The Ultimate Microscope! – An Anti-Trust Update
- Conflicts of Interest and Brokerage Relationships
- Working with Someone’s Client
- What is a “Writing” – Formal and Informal File Documentation
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
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SMDRA YPN 9 & Dine Golf Event |
DATE: Monday, June 5, 2023
WHERE: The Pinery, 6900 N. Pinery Pkwy., Parker, CO 80134
TIME: 4pm Shotgun Start
COST: $65 for SMDRA Members, $75 for Non-Members/Guests
EVENT DETAILS: Join us for an afternoon of fun, networking, golf and food! This event is open to all members & their guests. Your registration fee includes:
- 9 Holes of Golf
- Golf Cart
- 2 Drink Tickets
- Dinner
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$30 for 3 Mulligans ($25 RPAC Investment)
- $30 for 3’ of String ($25 RPAC Investment)
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- $50 for 3 Mulligans AND 3’ of String ($45 RPAC Investment)
PRIZES: Chance to win $50 Amazon Gift Card:
- Closest to Pin
- Longest Putt
- Best Dressed Individual
- Lowest Team Score
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for March 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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Fair Housing: Who's Being Left Out of the Conversation?
National Association of REALTORS®
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Issues of equality, including fair housing, are often viewed through the prism of the struggle between Blacks and Whites. But that vantage point excludes many other people of different backgrounds who may continue to feel invisible. |
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Report: Investors Bought $10B Worth of Denver-Area Homes
Since 2021
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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According to a report released by Redfin, between the first quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022, about 15% of the number of homes sold in the Denver metro were to investors – about one in every seven homes. |
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Nail Your Square Footage Calculations Every Time
REcolorado
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You see A LOT of homes and likely come across some ✨interesting✨ layouts. Accurately representing these homes and their square footage in REcolorado MLS is important as you think about marketing your listings and finding buyers, as well as finding comps and facilitating speedy appraisals. To ensure you are entering your listing’s square footage quickly and accurately, be sure to keep the REcolorado Square Footage Companion handy. It is a quick reference with a plethora of structures, along with examples of how to calculate square footage.
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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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BE ON GUARD AT ALL TIMES during an open house, especially at the end when one or two people may linger in the property.
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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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