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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 |
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September is REALTOR® Safety Month |
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Download Safety Resources
REALTORS® face job-related risks every day. Being aware of potential dangers and taking precautions will help you avoid risky situations. In an ongoing effort to keep safety top-of-mind for our members, the National Association of RELATORS® and the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association dedicate September as REALTOR® Safety Month. The goal: Reduce the number of safety incidents that happen in the industry, so each of our members makes it home safely every night.
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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 2021 Annual Commission Update
Sep 7 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON NAR Code of Ethics
Sep 8 - 1pm to 4pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON Exterior Home Inspection for RE Professionals
Sep 9 - 2pm to 4pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Practice (New Member)
Sep 14 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON New REALTOR Member Orientation
Sep 14 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Free for Everyone
0 CE Credits
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ONLINE ZOOM Due
Diligence
Sep 15 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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UPCOMING DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS |
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Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification |
DATE: Tue, September 28, 2021
TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON CLASS in SMDRA Training Room
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Olson
COST: $99 for SMDRA Members
$129 for Non-Members
DESCRIPTION: The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is specifically designed to enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values.
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Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Designation |
DATE: Tue & Wed, October 12&13, 2021
TIME: 9:00am - 5:00pm Both Days
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON CLASS in SMDRA Training Room
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands
COST: $195 for SMDRA Members
$215 for Non-Members
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
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SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON EVENT: Business After Hours Networking Event |
DATE: Friday, September 10, 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.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM HYBRID EVENT: Success on the Streets Panel Discussion:
YPN Leaders in Community & Production Share Their Top 3 REALTOR Success Tips
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DATE: Friday, September 17, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am,
Doors Open 8:00am
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON/ZOOM HYBRID EVENT in SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKERS: Brian Anzur, Moderator, Panel Members, Shelby Foster, Irving Gomez, Dr. Chad Nash, Jenna Walton, Kelsea Imanuel and Andrea Price-Valenzuela
DESCRIPTION: Success on the Streets – YPN leaders in community and production share their top three REALTOR® success tips, PLUS: Two questions many of you have as you navigate this crazy market:
- What is the secret to success in these uncertain & extremely volatile times?
- How to maintain balance between career and leisure?
Get exclusive proven strategies and tips to help you kick-start your real estate career or give it a good kick-in-the pants refresh, narrated by SMDRA’s Chair, Brian Anzur. Featuring the talents and sage advice of NAR’s 30-under-30 winners Shelby Foster and Irving Gomez; SMDRA’s 4-under-40 REALTOR® recipients Dr. Chad Nash and Jenna Walton and the SMDRA YPN Committee Chair, Kelsea Imanuel; and Government Affairs Committee Chair, Andrea Price-Valenzuela.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON & ZOOM HYBRID EVENT: A Tidal Wave of Growth: Arapahoe County Public Works & Development Update |
DATE: Friday, October 1, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am,
Doors Open 8:00am
LOCATION: THIS IS A IN-PERSON/ZOOM HYBRID EVENT in SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Bryan Weimer, Director of Public Works & Development, Arapahoe County
DESCRIPTION: According to the U.S. Department of Local Affairs, the population in Arapahoe County was projected to grow more than 50,000 between 2010 and 2040. If you follow Corona Insights, it’s projected closer to an increase of 200,000 between 2019 and 2040. With long waiting lists for potential new home buyers and REALTORS® scrambling for inventory to show their buyers, this isn’t a surprise to much of anyone. Then throw in transportation. By 2040, Arapahoe County predicts congestion will be up to 20.4%, up from 16.5%. Bryan Weimer, Director of Public Works and Development for Arapahoe County, will guide you through the challenges and the County’s plans to address them.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON EVENT: Connections & Cocktails |
DATE: Friday, October 8, 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.
FRIDAY FUZE SPONSOR:
TBD
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Bowloween - 2021 SMDRA
Bowling Tournament
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DATE: Thursday, October 14, 2021
TIME: 11:00am-4:00pm
LOCATION: Arapahoe Bowling Center – 6850 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village, CO
COST: $55/Person for Event, Including Bowling
$30/Person for Event, Non-Bowler
Event includes Lunch, Door Prize Drawing Entry, Networking
SCHEDULE: Check-In / Buffet: 11am
Practice Bowling: 11am to 12pm
Tournament Start Time: 12pm
PRIZES INCLUDE: Best Costume Individual & Team
High/Low Male & Female Game & Series
Door Prize Drawings
BE A DOOR PRIZE SPONSOR!
Bring a door prize (minimum value of $25) to the event that will be given away during the tournament. Your name and company will be recognized when the prize is given away. NOTE: Being a Door Prize Sponsor DOES NOT include a ticket to event.
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for July 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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Survey: Nearly Half of Renters
Fear They'll Never Own
National Association of REALTORS®
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Most renters aspire to be homeowners. But down payment barriers have many concerned if they’ll ever be able to own one day, according to a survey of 2,500 consumers from LendingTree.
Eighty-eight percent of respondents said they’d rather own a home than rent. Yet, 48% of renters say they worry about whether they’ll ever be able to buy, the survey shows.
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Four Colorado Cities Make
Top 10 List for Most Competitive Cities for Homebuyers
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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Littleton, Aurora, Colorado Springs, and Denver ranked in the top 10 most competitive cities for homebuying according to real estate brokerage Redfin. Some of these cities are called “Zoom cities” after the popular video conferencing app, which refers to the popularity of working from home and the subsequent uptick in real estate sales. |
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Make Your Reviews Work
for You with RateMyAgent
REcolorado Blog
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RateMyAgent is a digital marketing platform built to help you harness the power of verified reviews to validate, differentiate, and grow your business. And it is included in your REcolorado subscription! Using RateMyAgent you can request and collect verified reviews linked to your listings using MLS data. It’s simple to request new reviews from your clients every time you close |
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Submit Your Nominations
for 2021 Annual Awards
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SMDRA will soon select its REALTOR® of the Year, Rising Star, and Affiliate of the Year, award winners. This is your chance to nominate someone for these prestigious awards. Nomination deadline is September 7, 2021. Award winners will be announced at our Annual Inaugural Celebration on Friday, November 5th at the SMDRA Building.
Awards include:
- REALTOR® of the Year
- Affiliate Industry Partner of the Year
- Rising Star
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SMDRA Leadership Position Available - Submit Your Application |
SMDRA will soon select its REALTOR® of the Year, Rising Star, and Affiliate of the Year, award winners. This is your chance to nominate someone for these prestigious awards. Nomination deadline is September 7, 2021. Award winners will be announced at our Annual Inaugural Celebration on Friday, November 5th at the SMDRA Building.
Positions include (click the text link below to fill out the online application):
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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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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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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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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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