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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • AUGUST 11, 2023
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NAR Seller Class Action Litigation
Update - August 2023
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SMDRA Members, to help you explain and better understand the ongoing litigation facing NAR, NAR has prepared a Powerpoint and accompanying fact sheet, to pass along to members. We encourage you to use this as a reference to get to know where things stand, the facts behind the lawsuits and what NAR is doing to fight for our members and pro-consumer rules.
These resources, along with others at competition.realtor, will prepare you and help you understand the facts to be confident to discuss the ongoing litigation with clients, other members and community leaders. NAR’s legal team is helping the association win in a court of law, we are asking you to play a part in helping us win in the court of public opinion.
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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 Exterior Home Inspection for REALTORS
Aug 16 - 10am to 12pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Mike Barnhill
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ZOOM Real Estate Negotiation Expert RENE Certification
Aug 16&17 - 9am to 5pm
Members $195 / $215 Others
14 CE Credits
Instructor: Rich Sands
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IN-PERSON Is the Buyer Rep Sky Falling? Antitrust: 7 Strategies to Reduce Risk
Aug 22 - 2pm to 4pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Rich Sands
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IN-PERSON Investment Real Estate: Offen/Defen Underwriting
Aug 23 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
Instructor: John LeTourneau
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ZOOM Annual Commission Update
Aug 23 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Emmerich
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ZOOM Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource SFR Certification
Aug 24 - 9am to 4pm
Members $99 / $129 Others
6 CE Credits
Instructor: Mickey Sanders
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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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Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Certification Course |
DATE: Tue & Wed, August 16 & 17, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
FORMAT: Zoom Format
CE CREDITS: 14
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands
DESCRIPTION: The Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification is for real estate professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation skills. The RENE certification program gives REALTORS® the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients.
What You Gain:
- Improve your negotiating skills
- Learn about behind-the-scenes issues and how to deal with them
- Learn how to handle a wide range of personalities and situations
- Learn to sort out the competing objectives of the parties involved in a transaction
To obtain the RENE Certification:
- Complete the two-day course (There is no exam requirement for this certification)
- Maintain active membership with the National Association of REALTORS®
- Submit the application which will be sent to you after you’ve completed the required course along with a one-time credentialing fee of $159
- No annual membership or dues required
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Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification |
DATE: Thu, August 24, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
FORMAT: Zoom Format
CE CREDITS: 6
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
CLASS DESCRIPTION: NAR’s Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certification focuses on both the buyer and seller sides of
distressed property transactions. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales, as well as help buyers to pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities, are not merely good skills to have in today’s market— they are critical. Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels, this course give you a framework for understanding how to:
- Direct distressed sellers to finance, tax & legal professionals
- Qualify sellers for short sales
- Develop a short sale package
- Tap into buyer demand
- Protect buyers
- Safeguard your commission
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Learn more at http://realtorsfr.com/
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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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September Power Lunch:
Your Safety is Non-Negotiable:
The Beverly Carter Story
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DATE: Thursday, September 7, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:00pm – Program
TOPIC: Beverly Carter Story
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Carl Carter, Jr., REALTOR®, Founder & Executive Director of the Beverly Carter Foundation
SESSION INFORMATION: Join us to hear from Carl Carter, son of Beverly Carter from the Beverly Carter Foundation. The Foundation was founded to bring awareness to safety for all REALTORS®. Beverly’s life ended tragically, after she was kidnapped by a couple whom she met to show a home she had listed. Carl delivers a powerful presentation on REALTOR® safety that only someone with his background and experience could deliver. His story and presentation is an impactful combination of harrowing details involving his mother’s story and practical industry anecdotes and takeaways. Carl’s mission is to take his mother’s experience and use it as inspiration to make positive changes in agents’ lives and business.
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September Connections & Cocktails Networking |
DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2023
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Doors Open at 3:45pm
TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking
SESSION INFORMATION: THIS MONTH, we are hosting Connections & Cocktails on the FIRST THURSDAY OF AUGUST (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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2023 REALTOR Appreciation Breakfast and Vendor Fair |
DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2023
TIME: 7:45am-12:00pm
7:45am to 9:00am - Vendor Fair
9:00am to 10:30am - Breakfast & Speaker
10:40am to 11:45am - Vendor Fair
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency DTC
SPEAKER: Dr. Elliott Eisenberg
COST: Vendor Fair:
• $425 – Vendor Table
• $45 for additional Vendor Affiliate Tickets
REALTOR Appreciation Breakfast:
• $0 – REALTOR Members
• $45 – Affiliate Members
• $55 – Non-Members/Non-Member Guests
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for July 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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5 Signs of a Home
Improvement Scam
National Association of REALTORS®
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One in 10 owners has been scammed by a contractor, a new study shows. Here’s why you should consider leveraging your list of reputable service providers for your clients.
As home improvement demand remains strong for kitchen and bath remodels, as well as for outdoor renovations, reports of contractor scams are rising. These schemes are potentially costing homeowners thousands of dollars in losses.
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We're Seeking YOU to Help Enhance Real Estate Forms and Transaction Management Software
Colorado Association of REALTORS
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Apply to be part of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Task Group: We are seeking REALTOR® Members interested in testing and evaluating real estate forms and transaction management software. We believe that by leveraging the expertise of experienced professionals like you, we can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of real estate forms software used across our industry in Colorado. |
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The Easiest Way to Add
Square Footage to Your Listing
REcolorado
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Add reliable square footage data to your listings in a single click! Now when you input a new listing in REcolorado Matrix using the Fill from Realist option, the required square footage fields are prepopulated! The fields populate from the data in Realist, providing a helpful starting point to save you time.
When you use Fill from Realist to start your listing, the square footage information available in Realist will be populated in your listing. The Area Source field will display “Public Records” as the source for the data.
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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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2023-24 Member Benefit Guide |
SMDRA would like to thank you for choosing to be a Member of Our Family! We understand that making the choice to join a local association is a personal preference, with many factors to consider. Our sole mission is support our Members and help their businesses thrive and grow!
HOT OFF THE SMDRA PRESSES, is our 2023-24 Member Benefits Guide. In the guide are all the AMAZING BENEFITS you have access to as a SMDRA Member!
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IF YOU EVER FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE meeting a client in person, use the 'Buddy System'. Have code words prepared to notify each other if you feel threatened and need to make an exit.
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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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