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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • MAY 28, 2021 |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2021 REALTOR Appreciation Breakfast &
Vendor Fair - September 23, 2021!
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Join us for a morning with Elliot Eisenberg, “The Bowtie Economist” who promises to entertain and educate as he discusses the short-term and longer-term health of the US economy. Dr. Eisenberg will discuss the most recent statistics on key topics such as the condition of the current economic recovery, household spending, the health of the labor market, inflation, future Federal Reserve policy, and of course housing. In particular, housing starts, new housing sales, pending and existing sales, mortgage rates, the durability of the current recovery and much more! He will close by looking at conditions in Denver, and economic conditions across the nation and will focusing on key trends. After his prepared remarks, and time permitting, he looks forward to taking questions from the audience.
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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 NAR Code
of Ethics
Jun 2 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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ONLINE Understanding FIRPTA & Risk to RE Buyers
Jun 3 - 10am to 11am
Members Free / $20 Others
1 CE Credit
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ONLINE GRI 111: Legal Issues & Risk in CO RE
Jun 3 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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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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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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REMINDER: SMDRA Office
Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
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DATE: Monday, May 31, 2021
Just a quick reminder that the SMDRA Office with be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
The SMDRA Office with open back up at 8:30am - Tuesday June 1, 2021 for regular business hours.
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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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HYBRID EVENT: Time to Remember: The Colorado
Freedom Memorial
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DATE: Friday, June 4, 2021
TIME: 8:30am
LOCATION: THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT!
In-Person at SMDRA Event Center and Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Rick Crandal, The Colorado Freedom Memorial
DESCRIPTION: On Memorial Day 2013, the Colorado Freedom Memorial became a reality after a 12-year campaign to build it. Learn all about the Memorial, where Colorado veterans of all ranks and wars who died in service to their country since Colorado became a state are honored. The Memorial has drawn national acclaim as one of the most beautiful and meaningful sites of tribute and reflection for our fallen heroes. Meet the “maniac on a mission” behind the project and be inspired by his passion for our country, for his fellow veterans, for Colorado.
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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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: CCIC Food Drive to Benefit IFCS
Integrated Family Community Services
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DATE: Friday, June 18, 2021
TIME: 9:30am - 12:30pm
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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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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4 Ways to Alleviate
Inventory Shortages
National Association of REALTORS®
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Existing-home sales prices are up 18.4% year over year, and every single one of the more than 180 metro areas tracked by NAR have seen year over year price increases. Indeed, the U.S. has seen 109 months of year-over-year housing price gains, said Jessica Lautz, vice president of demographics and behavioral insights at the National Association of REALTORS®, during the Broker Engagement Committee meeting at the virtual 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings on Friday.
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Denver Business Journal:
What Homebuyers Are Up
Against in the Denver Market Despite Inventory Boost
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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“Long ago, the ‘love letter’ was the way to romance a seller into accepting your offer – no more,” said Denver-area REALTOR® Matthew Leprino. “Today, the love letter comes in the form of a larger overall check and, in most cases, paying significantly more than a house may be worth at that snapshot in time." |
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Let's Clarify: Clear Cooperation Policy and Coming Soon Status
REcolorado Blog
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The goal of the Clear Cooperation policy, both nationally and right here at REcolorado, is to protect your right to serve home buyers and sellers by ensuring you have access to accurate and comprehensive listing inventory. Access to a more complete set of listings within REcolorado Matrix helps you to be well-positioned to not only cooperate, but to serve your clients with accurate and thorough information. |
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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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