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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • MARCH 18, 2022
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BREAKING NEWS:
Federal Spending Bill Signed by President Biden
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GOOD NEWS FOR REAL ESTATE! President Biden signed a long-awaited spending deal into law Tuesday afternoon at a White House ceremony attended by Vice President Kamala Harris and dozens of members of Congress.
The $1.5 trillion bipartisan bill funds the government through the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 and contains many NAR advocacy priorities, including flood insurance, affordable housing, and transportation.
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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 Professional Standards
Mar 21 - 9am to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
6 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Barber
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ZOOM Well, Septic, Propane & Wat. Rights
Mar 22 - 9am to 11am
Members Free / $30 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Barber
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ZOOM Google My Business 301
Mar 23 - 10am to 11am
Members Free / $20 Others
0 CE Credits
Instructor: Lisa Suazo
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IN-PERSON NAR Safety Strateg. for REALTORS
Mar 23 - 1pm to 4pm
Members Free / $30 Others
0 CE Credits
Instructor: Lynn Snyder Goetz
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IN-PERSON GRI 105: Environmental Issues
Mar 24 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Tod Franklin
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ZOOM 2022 Contract Changes and Forms
Mar 29 - 1pm to 3pm
Members Free / $30 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Emmerich
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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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Pricing Strategy Advisor
(PSA) Certification
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DATE: Wednesday, April 6th
TIME: 9:00am to 4:30pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
IN-PERSON: In-Person Class at SMDRA
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Olson
SESSION INFORMATION: 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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At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification |
DATE: Wednesday, April 20th
TIME: 9:00am to 4:30pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
IN-PERSON: On-Line Zoom Class
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
SESSION INFORMATION: REALTORS® know the importance of adapting and remaining relevant in today’s marketplace. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, REALTORS® can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership.
The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
- Course Learning Outcomes:
- Formulate an inclusive business plan to help you create an enduring business that is able to adapt and evolve to an ever-changing marketplace
- Learn inclusive, multi-cultural marketing and advertising strategies to broaden your client base
- Develop an increased awareness of cultural and personal biases that may inhibit you from fully embracing diversity and creating a successful multicultural real estate business
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CRS Creating Listing Abundance |
DATE: Wednesday, June 1, 20211
TIME: 8:30am to 5:00pm
COST: $149 Members / $169 Others
IN-PERSON: In-Person Class at SMDRA
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands
SESSION INFORMATION: Creating Listing Abundance provides the knowledge and tools needed to develop and sharpen your listing and pricing systems and strategies. Some of the topics in this fast-paced, information-rich course include the listing mindset, sources of listing business, the listing appointment and presentation, and handling the competition.
You will Learn How to:
- Develop a listing mindset focused on market knowledge, self-awareness, and providing excellent service to your clients
- Tap into traditional and modern/digital sources of listing business
- Create and deliver compelling, customized listing presentations that focus on your clients’ needs
- Provide seller guidance and counseling on how to leverage market analysis data and the importance of proper positioning
- Effectively manage seller concerns, resistance, and objections
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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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FRIDAY FUZE HYBRID EVENT:
When Disaster Hits "Home" -
Are You Covered?
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DATE: Friday, April 1, 2022
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
TOPIC: When Disaster Hits “Home.”
Are You Covered?
SPEAKER: Panel Discussion –
SMDRA Home Insurance Affiliate Members
Meeting ID: 852 7762 5314
Passcode: 220878
SESSION INFORMATION: What happens if your home is destroyed by flood or fire or another catastrophic event? Have you taken the steps to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage to rebuild or relocate? If you aren’t sure (and maybe even if you think you are sure), come listen to a panel of experts in homeowner’s insurance. Find out how to protect yourself and gift your clients with the knowledge they need to ensure their financial investment is secure.
FRIDAY FUZE MEETING SPONSOR:
Karen Hyman with
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IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY:
Connections & Cocktails
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DATE: THURSDAY, April 7, 2022
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Doors Open at 3:30pm
TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking & Fair Housing
SESSION INFORMATION: Connections & Cocktails HAS MOVED TO THURSDAYS! – Beginning in January 2022 this event will be moving to THURSDAY AFTERNOONS from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, doors open at 3:30pm. Connections & Cocktails is SMDRA’s version of a happy hour and be mostly a networking type of meeting. There is no formal speaker or agenda for this meeting. This is your opportunity to connect and get to know you fellow SMDRA Members!
Doors Open: 3:30pm
Event: 4pm-6:00pm
CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS SPONSOR:
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SPECIAL EVENT:
Listing Agent Boot Camp
Presented By: Club Wealth
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DATES:: April 12-13, 2022
LOCATION: Omni Interlocken Hotel
Broomfield, CO
WHO'S WECOME: Listing Agents, Broker/Owners, Team Leaders, Buyer Agents, Loan Officers, Admin, and Youth in Leadership
Join us and hundreds of top-tier real estate professionals in the Denver metro area to learn how you can boost your business and become the best you can be in real estate. We've helped thousands of real estate professionals (not an exaggeration) double their real estate income, and we will help you, too. Check out testimonials on our website!
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2022 Diamond Circle Awards
and Charity Silent Auction
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DATE: Friday, April 29, 2022
TIME: 4:00-7:00pm
TIME: 5:30pm-11:00pm
Cocktail Hour: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Program: 7:00pm to 9:30pm
After Party & Dancing: 9:30 to 11:00pm
LOCATION: Hyatt Regency DTC
7800 E Tufts Ave, Denver, CO 80237
303-779-1234
COME JOIN THE CELEBRATION: Join us for our biggest event of the year as we honor the top producers in the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association. We will be awarding the prestigious Diamond Circle Club Membership Award to all of the REALTORS® whose pursuit of excellence has placed them above and beyond their peers.
CHARITY SILENT AUCTION:
This year’s Silent Auction benefits Brother's Redevelopment, Inc. (BRI). Brothers Redevelopment is a Denver-based nonprofit organization that provides housing and a variety of housing-related services for the region’s low-income, elderly and disabled residents.
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SAVE THE DATE: 9 & Dine
SMDRA YPN Golf Event
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DATE: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
LOCATION: Spring Valley Golf Club
42350 Co Rd 17/21, Elizabeth, CO 8010
TIME: 3pm Shotgun Start
COST: $45 for SMDRA Members
$55 for Non-Members/Guests
EVENT DETAILS: Join us for an afternoon of fun, networking, golf and food! This event is open to all members & their guests. Your registration fee includes:
- 9 Holes of Golf
- Golf Cart
- 2 Drink Tickets
- Dinner Ticket
MULLIGANS/RPAC INVESTMENT:
- $30 for 3 Mulligans and $25 goes towards your RPAC Investment
PRIZES: Chance to win $50 Amazon Gift Card
- Closest to Pin
- Longest Putt
- Best Dressed Individual
- Lowest Team Score
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for February 2022 |
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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Real Estate Trends
to Watch This Spring
National Association of REALTORS®
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Home sellers will likely continue to hold the upper hand this spring, says a housing report from realtor.com® that also uncovered upcoming trends this spring. |
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Boulder/Broomfield REALTOR Gives Advice While Fort Collins REALTOR Sees Increased Listings and Prices
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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CAR Market Trends for February 2022 showed Boulder and Broomfield Counties with 14% fewer listings than January while Fort Collins boasts 90 listings in early March, compared to 144 for all of February. Two CAR spokespeople shared that preparation is key no matter where you live |
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REcolorado February 2022 Housing Market Statistics
REcolorado Blog
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REcolorado offers a variety of tools so you can be the go-to expert with answers to your client’s market-related questions. Our Learning Paths collect relevant videos, webinars, how-to guides, and classes so you can find the training resources you need to sharpen your market statistics stills. |
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NEW Calendar of 2022 SMDRA Members Events - All in One Place! |
Download the 2-page PDF file of all the SMDRA Member Events/Holidays in one document!! Put all the SMDRA Events your are interested in attending on your calendar NOW!
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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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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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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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