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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • OCTOBER 6, 2023 |
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NAR Report Examines Experiences,
Barriers for Home Buying
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The current real estate market's high home prices and mortgage rates, as well as limited inventory, are the top reasons that Realtors® and prospective home buyers across races and ethnicities cite as barriers to purchasing a home, according to two new reports from the National Association of Realtors®. |
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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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ZOOM Understanding FIRPTA
Oct 10 - 10am to 11am
Members Free / $20 Others
1 CE Credits
Instructor: Eric Nesbitt P.C.
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IN-PERSON NAR Code of Ethics
Oct 11 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
Instructors: Tod Franklin
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IN-PERSON The ABCs of Statistics & Why They Matter
Oct 11 - 10am to 12pm
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
Instructor: Lonnie Glessner
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IN-PERSON Contracts 101 Review
Oct 12 - 9am to 12pm
Members Free / $40 Others
3 CE Credits
Instructors: Donna Evins
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IN-PERSON Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA - PSA Certific.
Oct 16 - 9am to 4pm
$99 Members / $129 Others
6 CE Credits
Instructors: Steve Olson
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IN-PERSON 2023 Annual Commission Update - ACU
Oct 18 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 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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Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA - PSA Certification |
DATE: Monday, October 16, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $99 Members / $129 Others
FORMAT: In-Person at SMDRA
CE CREDITS: 6
INSTRUCTOR: Steve Olson
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.
What You Gain:
Visit the SMDRA Website for complete PSA Certification Course Learning Objectives.
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Seller Representative Specialist - SRS Designation |
DATE: Tue & Wed, November 14&15, 2023
TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm
COST: $195 Members / $215 Others
FORMAT: Zoom Online Format
CE CREDITS: 14
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
DESCRIPTION: The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation, recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®, is the premier credential in seller representation. It is designed to elevate professional standards and enhance personal performance. SRS is a global community of REALTORS® who use their ideas and expertise to professionally and ethically represent sellers. To learn more about the SRS designation and the requirements, click here.
Topics covered include:
- Developing your value proposition and crafting your message
- Prospecting tactics & tools to generate business
- How to effectively prepare for the listing appointment and meeting with the seller
- Tools and strategies to market the listing
- Understanding different offers and the presentation of offers
- Understanding and application of the Code of Ethics
- Tools and techniques providing support and services the seller wants and needs.
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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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SMDRA Affiliate Best
Practices Round Table:
Pillars of Social Media
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DATE: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023
TIME: 2:30am – 3:30pm
TOPIC: Pillars of Social Media
LOCATION: In-Person at SMDRA
SESSION INFORMATION: How to create your social media content pillars and how to re-use old content and make it new. Session led by Jillian Crandall, Business Strategist with Stewart Title
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2023 SMDRA Food Drive
Benefiting Integrated
Community Family Services
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DATE: Beginning NOW until final drop-off day on October 12, 2023
LOCATION: Final drop off at the Connections & Cocktails event on Thursday, October 12, 2023
TIME: 10:00am to 5:00pm
CHARITY: Integrated Family Community Services
COLLECTION POINT: South Metro Denver REALTOR Association
6436 S. Racine Circle
Centennial, CO 80111
GET YOUR OFFICE INVOLVED! Download the customizable flyer, by clicking the button below and customize with YOUR OFFICE and CONTACT details. Staple your customized flyer, to the front of reusable and/or brown paper bag, and drop off with your neighbors and clients! A GREAT way to reach out and touch your client-base and get them involved!
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October Connections & Cocktails
Member Networking
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DATE: Thursday, October 12, 2023
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm –
Doors Open at 3:45pm
TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking
SESSION INFORMATION: Connections and Cocktails is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Connections & Cocktails is 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.
CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS SPONSOR:
Rob Peterson with Paint Denver
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October Power Lunch:
DORA News & Updates
with Marcia Waters
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DATE: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:00pm – Program
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Marcia Waters, Director, Department of Regulatory Agencies Real Estate Division
SESSION INFORMATION: Join us to hear from Marcia Waters, Director of the Division of Real Estate, as she gives an update on the CREC (Colorado Real Estate Commission) and changes happening within the Real Estate Division of DORA. This is your opportunity to meet with the Division Director, be informed of important changes and ask questions. This popular annual Power Lunch will fill up fast- seating is limited so please be sure to RSVP.
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2023 Inaugural & Awards Ceremony - Go Beyond! |
DATE: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
TIME: 2:30pm to 5:30pm
LOCATION: Cielo at Castle Pines, 485 West Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock, CO 80108
COST: $60 per person
Incoming President of the Board, Jay Brown and the SMDRA Board of Directors Request the Honor of Your Presence at the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association’s 2023 Inaugural & Awards Ceremony, on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm at Cielo at Castle Pines. Cocktails and food will be served, cost is $60 per person. Business Casual Attire is recommended.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
2:30pm-4:00pm – Registration, Networking,
Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
4:00pm-5:30pm – Program & Awards
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for August 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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Flood Insurance Extended
in Last Minute Funding Deal
National Association of REALTORS®
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Congress averts a government shutdown and a lapse of the National Flood Insurance Program after NAR makes a massive advocacy push.
Following a massive advocacy blitz by the National Association of REALTORS®—which included a rare nationwide call to action—Congress passed a last-minute spending deal Saturday to avert a government shutdown and extend the authority of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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Colorado Association of REALTORS Opposes
Proposition HH
Colorado Association of REALTORS
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While the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) recognizes the need and is ready to fully support thoughtful, well-vetted property tax relief for all Coloradans, CAR is opposed to Proposition HH.
“In essence, we lifted the hood on the ballot to help us understand the short- and long-term effects of Prop HH on our state’s residents,” said REALTOR® Will Flowers. “What seems like a simple ballot question on the surface, particularly in its initial description, becomes drastically more complicated and raises countless concerns as you dig into the 12-pages of detail in the Colorado Blue Book that should be considered. We analyzed potential outcomes to help us come to a decision in alignment with our mission and vision to create paths to homeownership.”
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REcolorado is Invested
in Your Success!
REcolorado
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To be successful, you need more than a listing database. You need quick answers, efficient tools, and friendly support. You need a team of people who show up with heart and provide unmatched, world-class support when you need it and guidance to help you meet your goals! |
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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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CHOOSE FLIGHT OVER FIGHT. While every real estate agent should take a basic self-defense course, the primary goal in any threatening situation is to escape from immediate danger and call for help.
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SMDRA Event & Meeting Rentals |
Are you looking for a venue to:
- Host your company's annual meeting?
- Have your holiday party or event?
- Teach an educational class for your employees?
- Hold a wedding celebration?
- Or a place to just meet, whatever your reason might be!
- SMDRA Member discount available
The South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association's Event Center, Lobby, Patio, Legacy Room, Board Room and Training Room are available for day, evening and weekend rentals. Contact us today for rental rates and space availability
Email Susan Cooper at susan@smdra.com for questions and additional information.
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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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