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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • FEBRUARY 26, 2021 |
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CAR Brings Forward Legislation to Help
Coloradans Overcome Obstacles to Homeownership
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Homeownership is one of the fastest ways to build wealth, yet many Coloradans find themselves locked out. Colorado lawmakers can usher in a Century of Opportunity through - |
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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 Google My Business 101
Mar 2 - 10am to 11am
Members Free / $20 Others
No CE Credits
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ONLINE GRI 101: Appraising for Real Estate Agents
Mar 2 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE 2021 Annual Commission Update
Mar 3 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE Title
Insurance Issues
Mar 9 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $40 Others
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE GRI 110: Investment & Mgmnt.
Mar 10 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ONLINE Goggle My Business 201
Mar 10 - 2pm to 3pm
Members Free / $20 Others
No 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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ONLINE Friday Fuze: CAR LPC's REALTOR Legislative Update |
DATE: Friday, March 5, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Janet Marlow, Moderator, Panel Discussion with Stew Meagher and John Mitchell
DESCRIPTION: Get the latest on what’s happening during the Legislative Session from CAR’s LPCs. With the challenges we’ve encountered over the past year, many of last year’s bills were put on hold and others have come to the forefront. Keeping track of what’s going on gives you information you need to protect your bottom line. Remember! If you aren’t at the table, you may be on the menu… (or you might miss dessert!)
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ONLINE Friday Fuze: Putting Hammer to Nail: An Overview of Residential Building in Metro Denver |
DATE: Friday, March 12, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Ted Leighty, CEO, Colorado and Denver Metro Association of Homebuilders
DESCRIPTION: What challenges has the home builder industry faced in the past year? What opportunities? Are the builders able to meet the demands of a growing population? What does the next two year hold for the builders? Find out all of this and more as Ted Leighty puts hammer to nail to get you the information you need to successfully navigate the new home market.
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ONLINE Friday Fuze: Painted Prairie - What Makes This a Top 10 Denver Metro Community? |
DATE: Friday, March 19, 2021
TIME: 8:30am to 9:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: Neneh Biffinger, Broker Relations Ambassador, Parkers Prairie
DESCRIPTION: Painted Prairie is a dynamic community made up of all types of people, from all manner of backgrounds. Just as their community celebrates the myriad perspectives and vibrant diversity of its residents, Painted Prairie celebrates the beauty and spirit of the prairie, too.
So what makes it a Top 10 Denver Metro Community?
- The numbers prove the popularity of our community, in a prime aurora location.
- Tune in to learn what has made it so popular
- World-class builders, attractive pricing, parks, and more.
- And, what the next Phase offers to continue the popularity
- More builders, new parks, Town Center, & Food Hall
- Learn how you can earn points, prizes, and recognitions with our Prairie Partners Program
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ONLINE Zoom SMDRA
Affiliate Orientation
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DATE: Friday, March 19, 2021
TIME: 10:30am
LOCATION: Online Zoom Format
SPEAKER: SMDRA Leadership
DESCRIPTION: Learn how the ins and outs of the SMDRA Affiliate Program to get the MOST out of your Membership. This session is geared towards new Affiliate members, but all are welcome to join in and learn! THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE ZOOM EVENT
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APPLICATION DEADLINE 1 WEEK AWAY! - MARCH 5TH!
2021 Diamond Circle Awards
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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.
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for January 2021
February 26, 2021 Video Edition
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CLICK THE IMAGE A short video from Michael Robertson (right) and Matt Long (left), Members of the SMDRA Statistic Committee, discussing Jan 2021 South Metro Denver Real Estate Market Statistics - February 26, 2021
Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
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A SentriKey Showing Service
Key Facts
SentriLock®
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SentriLock is releasing one of the most anticipated products in the real estate industry – SentriKey Showing Service™. It will be available to SentriLock lockbox customers on March 31, 2021. It’s the first (and only) integrated solution for managing showings, property access, and client communication. It’s built to help your members stay organized, spend more time selling, and deliver great client experiences. We’re pretty pumped about it … and hope you are, too!
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A Why New-Home Prices Are
Now at Least $24K Higher
Than Last Year
National Association of REALTORS®
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Lumber prices have recently hit record highs, pressing on builders’ budgets and increasing the cost to build a new home and to create accessories such as decks and fences. Buyers and remodelers are feeling the price increases.
The average price of a new single-family home has increased $24,386 since April 17, 2020, the National Association of Home Builders reports. The increase is due to a more than 180% jump in lumber prices since last spring.
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Refresh Your Branding
in REcolorado
REcolorado Blog
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Creating a strong online presence is a critical component of any real estate branding strategy. The more places you can be found online the better, which is why your REcolorado subscription gives you opportunities to showcase your brand on the popular home search site, REcolorado.com, in your custom version of the REcolorado App, and in REcolorado Matrix. |
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Minority Homeownership -
Data Reinforces Need for Implementation of Key Housing Policy Initiatives
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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Minority homeownership stubbornly lags behind the national rate, with Black Americans facing some of the toughest hurdles to achieving this essential part of the American Dream, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The homeownership rate for Black Americans – 42% – is nearly 30% less than the rate for white Americans – 69.8%. The U.S. homeownership rate stands at 64.2%, with the rates for Asian and Hispanic Americans at 60.7% and 48.1%, respectively. |
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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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APPLICATION DEADLINE 1 WEEK AWAY! - MARCH 5TH!
2021 Diamond Circle Awards
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APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 5TH!
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
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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!
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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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