|
|
SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • JUNE 21, 2024 |
|
From 5280 Magazine:
Denver Neighborhood Guide
|
|
For years, Denver’s housing market has been hot, hot, hot. And it still is. But, finally, in 2023, we’re seeing median home prices cool a little (at least, in the first half of the year). It’s still a seller’s market, but there’s plenty of inventory for those looking to move around the city or settle in for the first time. |
|
HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR REQUIRED ETHICS COURSE FOR
THE CURRENT ETHICS CYCLE 2022-2024?
CLICK HERE to check your status, submit your certificate or find a class.
The requirement can be met by taking the course through any
REALTOR® Association, including NAR and CAR and the CE Shop.
Certificates received from any other source WILL NOT be honored!
|
|
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.
|
|
IN-PERSON GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Practice
Jun 25 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Jack O'Connor
|
|
IN-PERSON New Member Orientation
Jun 25 - 2pm to 3:30pm
Free for Everyone
0 CE Credits
Instructor: SMDRA Staff
|
|
IN-PERSON Beyond Contract Competency
Jun 26 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $60 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Doug Emmerich
|
|
|
ZOOM GRI 113: Negotiating
Jul 17 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Rich Sands
|
|
IN-PERSON RESure RE Business Management Platform Training
Jul 18 - 10am to 12pm
Members Free / $30 Others
0 CE Credits
Instructor: Jeremy Wallace
|
|
ZOOM 2024 Annual Commission Update
Jul 23 - 12pm to 4pm
Members Free / $60 Others
4 CE Credits
Instructor: Debbie Connor
|
|
|
FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!
ALL CLASSES except designations and certifications are FREE for SMDRA members.
|
|
UPCOMING DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS |
|
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
|
|
This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by the following businesses: |
|
“Member Dues dollars do not pay for SMDRA Events – these are paid for
by sponsorships from your Affiliate and Industry Business Partners.
Please thank them by using their services to support our Association."
|
|
SMDRA YPN 9&Dine Golf Event |
DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024
WHERE: The Pinery, 6900 N. Pinery Pkwy., Parker, CO 80134
TIME: 4pm Shotgun Start
COST: $79 for Golf and Dinner,
$40 for Dinner Only
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
- 1 Drink Ticket
- Buffet Dinner
-
NEW THIS YEAR!!! “DINNER ONLY” Guests can enjoy Yard Games, Networking & Appetizers, starting at 5pm. Dinner will begin at 6:30pm
|
|
|
August Town Hall Talks
General Membership Meeting
|
DATE: Friday, August 2, 2024
TIME: 9:00am to 10:00am –
Doors Open at 8:30am
TOPIC: SMDRA Board of Director Candidate Speeches
SESSION INFORMATION: Town Hall Talks are the first Friday of every month. This will be a general SMDRA membership meeting, similar to Friday Fuze and Marketing Meetings of the past. An opportunity to catch up on what’s happening at SMDRA, a brief informational presentation, property marketing, buyers and sellers needs, networking with fellow SMDRA members and OF COURSE DONUTS!
The August presentation will be Speeches by our Candidates running for the 2025 SMDRA Board of Directors.
DONUT SPONSOR:
Marissa Brennan with First American Title
|
|
|
August Connections & Cocktails Member Networking |
DATE: Thursday, August 8, 2024
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:
Sean Stokes with U.S. Bank
|
|
|
August Power Lunch:
Meet the Mayors
|
DATE: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking
11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor
11:30am-1:30pm – Program
TOPIC: Meet the Mayors
LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center
SPEAKER: Mayors of Local Cities in the South Denver Metro Area
SESSION INFORMATION: Here’s your opportunity to meet our Mayors from the South Metro Denver area and hear about what’s new in each of their cities. Enjoy a lunch co-sponsored by the REALTOR® Party, your REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and SMDRA Corporate Sponsor, while learning about issues that affect our industry. Mayors that are invited to join us are:
- Centennial – Stephanie Piko
- Littleton – Kyle Schlachter
- Lone Tree – Marissa Harmon
- Parker – Jeff Toberg
POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
Karen Hyman with 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty
|
|
|
MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
|
|
|
Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for May 2024 |
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.
|
|
June is Homeownership Month
National Association of REALTORS®
|
We are proud of the invaluable role REALTORS® play in helping countless Americans achieve their dreams of becoming property owners. Learn what NAR is doing to create opportunities for future homeowners and access Homeownership Month resources like our toolkit to promote the month and our ongoing advocacy work to help more families achieve their homeownership dreams.
|
|
|
New Listings Outpace
Sales in Most Markets
Colorado Association of REALTORS
|
Local markets experiencing varying degrees of increases in inventory paired with a slowed spring market; entry-level buyers unequivocally priced out due to compounding affordability challenges |
|
|
SkySlope Forms with Insights: Your Complete Document Solution
REcolorado
|
SkySlope Forms with Insights is a powerful contract management system available as part of your REcolorado subscription. With SkySlope Forms, you can easily access, customize, and prepopulate forms, saving you time and ensuring accuracy. Get your forms signed quickly with DigiSign, the embedded e-signature tool that auto-formats your files for digital signature. |
|
|
Colorado General Assembly Endorsements for Republican and Democratic Primary Elections on June 25th
Nick Bokone, SMDRA's Public Affairs and Outreach Consultant and NAR
|
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) will announce General Assembly endorsements for Republican and Democratic Primary Elections on June 25th. The list of 14 endorsements by CAR’s Political Action Committee (CARPAC) includes eight Republicans and six Democrats, five of whom were approved by CARPAC as Friendly Incumbents for continuing endorsements.
For endorsements in the nine races without Friendly Incumbents, each candidate was thoroughly vetted in a process requiring them to complete a candidate questionnaire and a candidate interview with REALTORS® who serve on either CARPAC, the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) or CAR’s Leadership Council. These interview panels recommended an endorsement position (or no endorsement) for the full 19-member CARPAC to consider with action approved at its May meeting.
There are far more than 14 Primary Election races across the state for General Assembly/legislative candidates, but we focused on these select races where the Primary winner will likely determine who will serve in the legislature for 2025 and 2026. In some races, candidates were evenly matched on our issues and CARPAC decided to not engage or endorse in those respective races.
We may not always be aligned on every issue, but the following candidates have communicated an aligned approach and shared values with our association and a commitment to solving our housing crisis while protecting private property rights.
|
|
|
SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
|
|
This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by our Platinum Corporate Sponsors: |
|
|
|
SMDRA REALTOR Member
Benefit - 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.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
PROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH. Try to recognize when stress is building up and be prepared with a list of ideas for possible ways that could help you de-stress. Give yourself the time and attention you deserve.
|
|
SENTRILOCK @ YOUR SERVICE |
|
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
ShowingTimes and BrokerBay are NO LONGER Generating Access Codes for SentriLock Boxes
SentriLock®
|
In case you didn't know, ShowingTimes and BrokerBay are NO LONGER generating access codes for SentriLock boxes. Download our helpful Frequently Asked Questions document for instruction and helpful videos, on how to generate codes for property access.
Need HELP with Your
SentriLock Lockboxes?
Call the SMDRA Office at 303-797-3700
WE CAN HELP TOO!
|
|
|
CORPORATE SPONSORS & PARTNERS |
|
Interested in advertising in our newsletter?
DOWNLOAD the current SMDRA Scoop Rate Sheet for information!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
