SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • JANUARY 15, 2021
2021 Diamond Circle Awards
2021 Diamond Circle Awards will be a VIRTUAL EVENT - The 2021 Diamond Circle Awards is Friday, April 30, 2021. Come and celebrate! Join us for our absolute biggest event of the year as we honor SMDRA’s Top Producers in the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association.
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
Jan 20 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
ONLINE New REALTOR Member Orientation
Jan 20 - 1:30pm-3:30pm
Free for Everyone
0 CE Credits
ONLINE GRI 112: Marketing & Personal Promotion
Jan 21 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
0 CE Credits
ONLINE How to Protect Your Clients from Metro Districts
Jan 21 - 2pm to 3pm
Members Free / $20 Other
0 CE Credits
ONLINE 2021 Annual Commission Update
Jan 25 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
ONLINE 2021 Annual Commission Update
Jan 26 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE WEBINAR: Two Weeks into Legislative Session - What Does It Indicate for Businesses?
DATE: Friday, January 22, 2021
TIME: 8;30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Loren Furman, Senior Vice President for State and Federal Relations, Colorado Chamber of Commerce

DESCRIPTION: Take a journey with Loren Furman as she guides you through an update of the legislative session and the political environment with her overview of 2021. What bills are coming up that will impact small businesses? Attend and find out!
ONLINE WEBINAR: 2021 Economic Summit - Navigating the 2021 Homebuyer Landscape
DATE: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
TIME: 10:00am to 11:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKERS: Ajita Atreya, Chief Economist, Kendee Ruark, Senior Lending Manager, Ashley Moore, Affordable Lending Relationship Manager, Jason Jefferies, Senior Affordable Lending Manager

DESCRIPTION: This summit will cover the following:
  • Predictions for the future of housing inventory
  • Will we see growth in new construction?
  • What will the changes in the housing market look like?
  • Will there be an increase or decrease in housing prices?
ONLINE IDE EVENT: SMDRA Reading Circle Book Discussion - 'Begin Again'
DATE: Thursday, February 11, 2021
TIME: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
FACILITATOR: Kelley Meyer,
IDe Committee Chair

DESCRIPTION: Book discussion: Begin Again – James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own, by Eddie S Glaude Jr. Attendees will discuss important points in the book about 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!
ONLINE Friday Fuze: 7 Steps to Grow Your Real Estate Business Organically on Social Media
DATE: Friday, February 19, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Lisa Suazo, Marketing and Technology Director, for WEST, a WFG Company

DESCRIPTION: With COVID-19 creating a world where in person contact must be minimized, more people are spending time on social media than ever before! There is no better time than NOW to leverage social media channels to connect with your SOI, deliver value and build your real estate brand.
  • Learn 7 strategies to build your social media presence organically (aka FREE!)
  • Identify your top social media goals
  • Learn how to leverage the algorithm to increase your organic reach
  • Get specific tactics for what to post and how to be most efficient with your time
  • Q & A will follow
2021 Diamond Circle Awards
April 30, 2021
DATE: Friday, April 30, 2021
TIME: All Day
LOCATION: Virtual

DESCRIPTION: The 2021 Diamond Circle Awards is Friday, April 30, 2021. Come and celebrate! Join us for our absolute biggest event of the year as we honor SMDRA’s Top Producers in the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association. 

2021 Diamond Circle Silent Auction
This year’s Silent Auction benefits REbuilding Together Metro Denver (RTMD). RTMD believes everyone deserves a safe and healthy home. Their mission is repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives. Their vision is safe homes and communities for everyone.
MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS
Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for December 2020
December 24, 2020 Video Edition
CLICK THE IMAGE A short video from Lonnie Glessner and Lynn Snyder Goetz, Members of the SMDRA Statistic Committee, discussing that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, buyer optimism remains high. - December 24, 2020

Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
REALTOR REPORT
Statement in Response to
Events at the U.S. Capitol
National Association of REALTORS®
National Association of Realtors® President Charlie Oppler issued the following statement in response to today's events at the United States Capitol.

"The scenes we are watching unfold as a nation are shocking and leave us in disbelief," Oppler said. "America's largest trade association stands with our democracy and our nation's centuries-old observance of peaceful protests and the peaceful transfer of power. What happened today at the U.S. Capitol was an assault on both.
Your Matrix Productivity Reports and a Variety of Ways to Use Them
REcolorado Blog
How many listings did you have this season? How many did you sell? How do you compare to others in your office or area? How does your office compare to other offices?
Unpredictable Factors Deliver Record Setting 2020 Housing Market Across Colorado
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
While coronavirus delivered devastating effects on our personal and professionals lives throughout 2020, the oldest laws of supply and demand carried Colorado’s housing market through health-focused restrictions, as well as changing residential and work wants and needs.
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This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by the following businesses:
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2021 Diamond Circle Awards
Time to Apply!
2021 Diamond Circle Awards - Award Applications are available online! Awards available in the following categories:
  • Individual
  • Specialty Individual
  • Rookie of the Year
  • Partnership
  • Specialty Partnership 
  • Team
  • Specialty Team 
  • Office
  • Specialty Office
  • Good Neighbor Award
  • 4 Under 40
SMDRA COVID-19 Resource Web Page - Stay Home! Stay Safe!
Have you checked out the SMDRA COVID-19 Resource Page on smdra.com? During the COVID-19 ‘Stay at Home Executive Order’, it’s important that you check in with your network and be of service to your clients. We created and collected several fun, inspiring and educational assets for you to share with your clients, colleagues, and your community.

Resources just for YOU!
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.

So far, 31 members of the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association have earned the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS®
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