SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • OCTOBER 18, 2024

2024 SMDRA Voting Recommendations Guide

The South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association’s Candidate Screening Committee and Board of Directors meticulously studied all the issues and variables affecting this November’s election. The candidates who accepted our invitation to interview were asked questions pertaining to real estate, the economy, private property rights, tax issues, and a variety of other topics.

November Town Hall Talks: What to Do If Buyers Don't Want to Sign a Buyer Broker Compensation Agreement

DATE: Friday, November 1, 2024

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

TOPIC: November Monthly SMDRA General Membership Meeting - What to Do If Buyers Don’t Want to Sign a Buyer Broker Compensation Agreement

SPEAKER: Jon Goodman, Attorney with Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C.

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!

DONUT SPONSOR: Pat Argall with Prime Lending

https://lo.primelending.com/the-colorado-team/

November Connections & Cocktails: Member Networking Event

DATE: Thursday, November 14, 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: Elevations Credit Union

https://www.elevationscu.com/

2024 Inaugural & Awards Ceremony - Restore the REAL in REALTOR®

DATE: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm

LOCATION: Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club, 23155 E. Heritage Parkway, Aurora, CO 80016

COST: $60 per person

Incoming President of the Board, Aaron Ravdin and the SMDRA Board of Directors Request the Honor of Your Presence at the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association’s 2024 Inaugural & Awards Ceremony, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club. Cocktails and food will be served, cost is $60 per person. Business Casual Attire is recommended.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

4:00pm-4:45pm – Registration, Networking, Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar

4:45pm-6:00pm – Program & Awards

QUESTIONS: Susan Cooper 303-895-3370 or susan@smdra.com

SPONSORSHIPS: Interested in becoming an event sponsor? CLICK HERE for all the details and levels.

November Power Lunch: Sell More Stress Less

DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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

11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor

11:30am-1:00pm – Program

TOPIC: Sell More Stress Less

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP

SESSION INFORMATION: Sales processes have become unsustainable. Every year sales goals get higher and higher. Sales professionals are struggling to keep their own sanity while serving their clients with presence. Being mindful will distinguish your professionalism and will raise your close rate.

• Learn strategies to improve focus to be more present with your clients
• Read stories of sales conversions with mindful experiences
• Gain insights on how to ask the right questions to better qualify potential business opportunities
• Set a positive mindset to affirm your highest and best outcomes
• Ask the questions that will provide better awareness
• Slow down to speed up with a tip, question and affirmation to focus your sales process in each week for an entire year. Think differently and bring effective well-being to every day in the week.

This training teaches every sales professional the right techniques and tips to increase sales while reducing stress levels.

POWER LUNCH SPONSOR: ENT Credit Union

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SMDRA's Annual Holiday Brunch & Toy Drive: A Beary Happy Holiday Celebration

DATE: Friday, December 6, 2023

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!

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for September 2024

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

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®.

Warning of On-Going Criminal Land Sales in Douglas County and Beyons Colorado Association of REALTORS

The Colorado Association of REALTORS recently received an update from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office about another recent surge in criminal land sales cases. Please read below to learn more about these land sale scams, and how to spot and report them.

Lower Interest Rates and Increased Inventory Spur Denver Metro Homebuyers in September

REcolorado

Lower interest rates and a dip in home prices have inspired buyers to re-enter the Denver Metro housing market. According to REcolorado’s September data, 3,805 home contracts were executed, marking a 28% increase from the same time last year and a 5% rise compared to August. The motivation comes as potential buyers found a broader selection of homes available, with inventory levels not seen in a decade. Sellers contributed to already high inventory levels by adding 5,029 new listings to the market in September—10% more than last year—though slightly fewer than in August.

CAR Endorsements for State Senate and House

REcolorado

Colorado REALTORS® support candidates and issues that build strong communities, protect private property rights, and promote a vibrant economic future for all Coloradans.

After careful consideration, the following candidates have communicated an aligned approach and shared values with our association and have earned our endorsement for their respective General Election on November 5th. Please consider supporting them when your ballot arrives in the mail after October 11th. Read our September 10th blog post here.

For information on voting or to update your voter registration, please visit www.GoVoteColorado.com. (Additional General Election endorsements may occur before November 5).

HOMES WITH 'FOR SALE' SIGNS and public online listing attract more attention. Advise clients to be cautious about locking doors and windows at night.

Learn more at www.NAR.realtor/safety

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