SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • MARCH 13, 2026

Time to Celebrate YOU!

Have you reserved YOUR seat at the celebration?

💎You worked hard. You built relationships. You closed deals.💎

Now it’s time to celebrate it all.

Join us April 24 for the Diamond Circle Awards – Denim & Diamonds,

where we honor the achievements of SMDRA’s top-performing REALTORS®

and celebrate the success of our entire community.

Reserve your seat and be part of the celebration.

FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!

ALL CLASSES except designations and certifications are FREE for SMDRA members.

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)

Certification

DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm

LOCATION: On-Line Zoom Format

CE CREDITS: 6

INSTUCTOR: Rich Sands

COST: $129 Members / $159 Others

CLASS INFORMATION: The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is specifically designed to enhance your skills on pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values.

Determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and approaching the pricing assignment from various perspectives. 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 with the PSA certification.

The key to competitive home pricing is becoming proficient at comparative market analyses (CMAs). In this class, you will learn how to evaluate the existing real estate market to take the guesswork out of pricing homes. 

March Power Lunch: Colorado by the Numbers: Population Trends Shaping Housing & the Economy

DATE: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

TIME: 11:00am-11:20am – Lunch and Networking

11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor

11:30am-1:00pm – Program

TOPIC: Colorado by the Numbers: Population Trends Shaping Housing & the Economy

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Kate Watkins, Colorado State Demographer

SESSION INFORMATION: Join us for an insightful Power Lunch with Kate Watkins, Colorado State Demographer, as she shares the latest population estimates and projections from the Colorado State Demography Office. This session will explore key demographic trends shaping Colorado’s housing market and economy, including net migration patterns, an aging population, and where growth is (and isn’t) happening across the state. Kate will also highlight recent research on Colorado’s statewide housing shortfall and housing needs assessment, offering valuable context to help REALTORS® better understand market pressures, future demand, and the bigger picture influencing housing policy and planning.

POWER LUNCH SPONSOR: Walls By Design

https://wallsbydesign.com/

April Town Hall Talks: From the Front Lines: A Housing Conversation with Congressman Jason Crow

DATE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

(This is NOT A TYPO! This event will take place on Wednesday, INSTEAD for Friday!

TIME: 10:00am to 12:00pm 
(PLEASE NOTE time change too!)

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Congressman Jason Crow, US House of Representatives, Colorado

TOPIC: From the Front Lines: A Housing Conversation with Congressman Jason Crow

SESSION INFORMATION: REALTORS® are on the front lines of the housing conversation every day.

Join SMDRA for a housing roundtable with Jason Crow, U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, as we bring together industry professionals and policymakers for an open discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing today’s housing market.

From affordability and inventory to the future of homeownership, this conversation will focus on the issues impacting our communities and the clients we serve.

This is more than a presentation, it’s a conversation.

Congressman Crow wants to hear directly from REALTORS® about what you're seeing in the market and how housing policy can better support buyers, sellers, and the communities we serve.

Come share your perspective, ask questions, and be part of shaping the future of housing in Colorado.

DONUT SPONSOR: America’s Preferred Home Warranty https://www.aphw.com/

April Connections & Cocktails: Colorado Rockies Edition

DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2026

TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm

TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Member Networking

APRIL THEME: Colorado Rockies Theme

THIS IS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!

SESSION INFORMATION: Step up to the plate for our April edition of Connections & Cocktails, where we’re celebrating baseball season and our home team, the Colorado Rockies!

Join us every second Thursday from 4:00–6:00 PM for an afternoon of networking, cocktails, light appetizers, and music from our DJ Member. all with a fun, ‘take me out to the ballpark’, inspired twist.

Wear your favorite Rockies gear, rep your team colors, and get ready to mix business with a little baseball spirit. Whether you’re here to knock it out of the park with new connections or just enjoy the lively atmosphere, this month’s event is sure to be a home run.

Come for the connections. Stay for the fun. 

CONNECTIONS & COCKTAIL SPONSOR: Elevations Credit Union

https://www.elevationscu.com/

2026 Diamond Circle Awards:

Denim & Diamonds

DATE: Friday, April 24, 2026

TIME: 5:30pm-10:00pm

Cocktails & Networking: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Dinner & Awards: 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Dancing & Celebration: 9:30 to 10:00pm

LOCATION: Marriott Denver Tech Center

A CELEBRATION OF YOU! Denim. Diamonds. Distinction.

Don’t miss the most iconic celebration of the year as we honor the top producers of the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association.

This year, the Diamond Circle Awards shine with a Denim & Diamonds twist, where Colorado grit meets diamond-level results. Join us for an unforgettable evening of recognition, inspiration, and celebration as we honor REALTORS® whose dedication, expertise, and performance truly set them apart.

NEW FOR 2026: There are no application fees to be recognized. All members who qualify based on REcolorado production reports will be automatically honored in the Carat Club, with recognition levels ranging from Carat Levels 1 through 5.

These exceptional professionals achieved outstanding levels of production in real estate transactions between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, proving that hard work, integrity, and excellence never go out of style.

From timeless denim to brilliant diamonds, this evening is a true celebration of achievement, connection, and success—because this shine was earned.

SPONSORSHIPS: Available Here

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for February 2026

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

Spotting Deepfake Scams in Real Estate

National Association of REALTORS®

National Association of REALTORS®

NAR continues to roll out our “Consumer Guide” series, and they are pleased to share the latest resources on offers of compensation for home sellers. These resources cover the process and options available for offering compensation to a buyer’s agent and the reasons why this may be a compelling strategy for sellers to consider when marketing their property.

NAR hopes you are finding these resources to be useful, and they encourage you to continue to distribute them to inquiring consumers so they are armed with the information they need as they begin working with an agent who is a REALTOR®.

3-2-1 Capitol Connection

March 10, 2026

Colorado Association of REALTORS

Wildfire Resiliency Code Deadline Approaching. Implementation of “Establishment Of A Wildfire Resiliency Code Board” (Senate Bill 23-166) continues to move forward, with a key milestone approaching this year. This 2023 law created the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board, which is responsible for adopting statewide model codes — such as hardening structures and improving defensible space around buildings — in order to reduce wildfire risk in Colorado’s wildland-urban interface (WUI). The board was required to adopt its initial statewide policy by July 1, 2025, and local governments within the WUI must thereafter adopt or enforce standards that meet or exceed those standards.

February 2026

Housing Market Reports

REcolorado

In February, the Denver Metro housing market showed signs of adjustment, with rising inventory and strong buyer activity helping to stabilize conditions for homes across the area.



While buyers remained active, closed listings dipped 1% year over year to 2,702 homes. Median home prices softened to $575,000, down 4% from February 2025, with both single-family and attached homes experiencing modest declines.

RPAC UPDATES

A Year of Wins: How Your Advocacy Dues Fueled Big Victories in 2025

NAR REALTOR Party

NAR is one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country, and 2025 was no exception! From Congress to the White House to state capitols and the courts, NAR Advocacy was everywhere. In this episode, Shannon and Patrick do a deep dive on the legislation, regulations and rulings that impacted housing supply and affordability, property rights and fair housing, and REALTORS®' ability to run their businesses. 

This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by our Corporate Sponsors:

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Benefit - Forewarn!

SMDRA is thrilled to announce a COMPLIMENTARY proactive safety and lead intelligence service for all SMDRA REALTOR Members!

NEW AT FOREWARN! We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Community Hub to help agents make the most of their FOREWARN member benefit! 

The FOREWARN Community Hub includes:  

• How to use FOREWARN: A quick guide to using FOREWARN. 
• Activation instructions: Four easy steps to set up your account if you haven’t already. 
• Search tips and FAQs: How to get the most out of the app and get answers to common questions. 
• Training sessions: Sign up for live training or watch the demo video. 
• Videos: Watch the product video to see how FOREWARN can help protect you and your business or watch a testimonial video to see how it has helped others. 

AS YOU WRAP UP your showing or open house, make it a priority to conduct a final security check. Ensure that all windows are securely locked to ensure the home is not easily accessible to potential criminals.

Learn more at www.NAR.realtor/safety

YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS!

Discover Member discounts and resources from NAR, CAR and SMDRA!. Time to maximize your strategic partnerships, and member-only discounts for members. Our mission is to ensure you have access to the best tools resources you need to achieve greater success.

NAR BENEFIT

LENOVO

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CAR BENEFIT

1QR

1QR is a Colorado-based Dynamic QR Code generator designed to help REALTORS® maximize exposure and engagement with customizable QR codes that link directly to listings, reviews, videos, & more.

SMDRA BENEFIT

COPY SERVICES

Members have access to high quality, color/black and white copy services with all the bells and whistles to meet your document reproduction needs. The cost of Copy Services is well below current copy costs that are available in the local area marketplace.

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