SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • NOVEMBER 14, 2025

Your Member Benefits for 2025-2026
Be Sure to Check Out the 4 Exciting New Offerings!

Have you seen all the perks packed into your SMDRA membership? Your 2025–2026 Member Benefits Guide is loaded with can’t-miss tools, savings, services, and surprises that help you power up your business all year long. From cutting-edge tech to exclusive networking, education, advocacy, and community impact opportunities, it’s all in one gorgeous guide, waiting for you.

Don’t miss out on the benefits you’re already paying for — download your guide and unlock everything SMDRA has to offer!

FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!

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

November Power Lunch: DORA News and Updates with Marcia Waters

DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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

11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor

11:30am-1:00pm – Program

TOPIC: DORA News & Updates with Marcia Waters

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Marcia Waters, Director, Department of Regulatory Agencies Real Estate Division

THIS IS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!

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. Marcia will include changes to CP-22, the new CP-31, and she will give a preview of the proposed rules that the Commission will be considering in December.

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.

POWER LUNCH SPONSOR: Painted Prairie/ Windler

2025 Holiday Brunch and

Toy Drive Celebration

DATE: Friday, December 5, 2025

TIME: 9:00am to 11:30am– Doors Open at 8:45am

PURPOSE: Toy Drive Fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs Metro Denver

EVENT INFORMATION: SMDRA is joining forces with the Boys & Girls Clubs Metro Denver to deliver gifts to children in our community, to brighten their holiday! Bring your holiday cheer and join us for Breakfast, Santa, Mimosas and more!

Bring an Unwrapped Toy or Gift

Gift Card Ideas - Starbucks, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, Amazon

Gift Ideas - Electronics, sports equipment, art supplies, clothes, shoes, new toys, board/video games, books, action figures/dolls, makeup, jewelry, DVDs, etc.

Age Range – Gifts should be for children ages 6 to 18

REMEMBER: Your entry fee into this event is a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy, cash or gift card donation to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs Metro Denver!

December Connections and Cocktails - Ugly Sweater Party

DATE: Thursday, December 11, 2025

TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Doors Open at 3:45pm

TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking – Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

THIS IS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!

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.

Will you take home the ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’ top prize in 2025? Join us for a festive Connections & Cocktails edition and wear your favorite ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater’. You could win the top prize and bragging rights for 2025!

CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS SPONSOR: Checkmate Moving and Storage

https://checkmatemoving.com/

January Town Hall Talks:

Your RE-Sure Member Benefit

DATE: Friday, January 9, 2025

TIME: 9:00am to 10:00am – Doors Open 8:45am

COST: This is a SMDRA Member Only Event

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Makayla Kaufman, Senior Sales Associate, RE-Sure

TOPIC: Your RE-Sure Member Benefit

SESSION INFORMATION: Town Hall Talks are on the first Friday of every month. This will be a general SMDRA membership and marketing meeting. An opportunity to catch up on what’s happening at SMDRA, a brief informational presentation, property marketing, buyers and seller’s needs, networking with fellow SMDRA members and OF COURSE DONUTS!

Start the year off strong at January’s Town Hall Talks! Learn everything you need to know about RE-Sure — SMDRA’s newest free member benefit that’s transforming the way REALTORS® manage contracts. Discover how this mobile-friendly platform streamlines eContracts, simplifies transactions, and saves you time — all at no cost to Members!

DONUT SPONSOR: Fidelity National Title

https://colorado.fntic.com/

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for October 2025

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

Hiring a Remodeling Contractor

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®.

SMDRA Member David Barber Named CAR REALTOR of the Year

Colorado Association of REALTORS

At the 2025 CAR Inaugural Dinner in Denver, Aurora REALTOR® David Barber of RE/MAX Leaders was honored as the Colorado Association of REALTORS® 2025 REALTOR® of the Year — CAR’s highest individual distinction.

A past CAR President (2015) and longtime leader at the local, state, and national levels, Barber was recognized for his extraordinary service, professionalism, and advocacy on behalf of REALTORS® and homeowners statewide. His leadership has influenced housing policy, consumer protection, and education throughout Colorado.

October Housing Market Reports

REcolorado

The Denver Metro housing market held steady in October, reflecting a continued shift toward balance between buyers and sellers. There were 3,448 closed listings, a modest 2% decline from last year. The median closed price dipped just 1% to $590,000, showing that prices remain resilient even as overall activity cools. 

RPAC UPDATES

This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by our 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!

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. 

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IF YOU HAVE DEALT with a prospective client that exhibits suspicious or potentially dangerous behavior, alert your colleagues and local brokers about your concerns to keep your fellow REALTORS safe.

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

DELL COMPUTERS

Dell Technologies offers NAR members a wide range of reliable business class technology solutions, our laptops, desktops, and all-in-one systems to our powerful servers, award-winning monitors, and our extensive lineup of Dell accessories.

CAR BENEFIT

WESTERRA CU

We’re excited to welcome Westerra Credit Union, a homegrown Colorado credit union, as a new CAR member benefit partner. CAR members can now earn a little extra—while giving back at the same time. Be sure to check out this offer.

SMDRA BENEFIT

FOREWARN APP

FOREWARN brings knowledge to the real estate industry through innovative solutions to ensure safer engagements and smarter interactions. Leveraging powerful analytics and a massive data repository, FOREWARN solutions enable real estate professionals to gain real-time knowledge.

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