SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • MAY 8, 2026

NEW Consumer Guides from NAR!

63 Guides (and Growing) to Share with Your Clients!

Your clients have questions… and NAR has answers.

From buying and selling to fair housing, agency, inspections, financing and more, the growing NAR Consumer Guide library is packed with easy-to-understand resources designed to help REALTORS® educate and empower their clients every step of the way.

With 63 guides (and counting!), this is a valuable tool you can share to build trust, answer common questions, and reinforce your expertise as a real estate professional.

Explore the full Consumer Guide library and start sharing smarter today!

FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!

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

May Connections & Cocktails: Cinco de Mayo Celebration

DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2026

TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm

TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Member Networking

MAY THEME: Cinco de Mayo Celebration

THIS IS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!

SESSION INFORMATION: Let’s taco ‘bout connections! Join us for our May edition of Connections & Cocktails, where we’re serving up a Cinco de Mayo fiesta full of flavor, fun, and fantastic networking.

Enjoy cocktails, light appetizers, music, and a lively atmosphere that’s nacho average networking event. Whether you’re here to guac and roll with colleagues, spice up your connections, or just enjoy the fiesta vibes, this is the place to be.

Bring your energy, your appetite, and maybe a friend, because good connections (and good times) are always better when shared.

Don’t miss your chance to mix, mingle, and make connections that are worth celebrating. This one’s going to be a fiesta you won’t want to miss!

CONNECTIONS & COCKTAIL SPONSOR: Painted Prairie and Windler

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May Power Lunch: Learn from the Best - Top Producer's Panel

DATE: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

TIME:11:00am to 1:00pm

TOPIC: SMDRA Top Producer's Panel

PANEL: Stacie Chadwick, Liv Sotheby’s Realty,

Kim Kronenberger, The Kronenberger Team, RE/MAX Professionals

Conrad Steller, Steller Real Estate

Rike Palese, The Real Estate Experts, RE/MAX Professionals

MODERATER: Shelby Foster, 2026 SMDRA President

THIS IS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!

SESSION INFORMATION: The South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association invites you to an exclusive opportunity to learn directly from the industry’s top performers.

Join us for our May Power Lunch Panel featuring elite Diamond Circle Award winners, the professionals who are setting the standard for success in our market right now.

These top producers aren’t just succeeding—they’re thriving in today’s evolving real estate landscape. Now’s your chance to hear exactly how they’re doing it.

What you’ll gain:

• Real-world strategies that are working in today’s market
• Lead generation and client conversion insights
• Time management and productivity habits of top performers
• Lessons learned, mistakes made, and what they’d do differently
• Reserve your spot today 

POWER LUNCH SPONSOR: Equity Title of Colorado https://www.equitycol.com/

SMDRA YPN 9&Dine Golf Event

DATE: Monday, July 27, 2026

WHERE: Inverness Hotel and Golf Club, 200 Inverness Drive, Englewood, CO 80112

TIME: 2:00pm Check-In and
3:00pm Shotgun Start

COST: $129 for Golf and Dinner,
$60 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

• Dinner ONLY will begin at 6pm

RPAC:

• $30 for 3 Mulligans ($25 RPAC Investment)

• $30 for 3’ of String ($25 RPAC Investment)

OR

• $50 for 3 Mulligans AND 3’ of String
($45 RPAC Investment)

PRIZES: Prizes for Contest Winners

SPONSORSHIPS: Click Here to download the Sponsorship Flyer

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for April 2026

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

How Solar Impacts a Real Estate Transaction

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

April 28, 2026

Colorado Association of REALTORS

Division of Real Estate (DRE) bill headed to the Senate. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® has played a leading role in shaping “Sunset Division of Real Estate” (House Bill 1287), to continue the Colorado Real Estate Commission and Division of Real Estate, both set to expire in September 2026, for another 10 years. The policy changes within the bill carried significant implications for brokers and consumers, and CAR was actively engaged to ensure the regulatory framework remains fair, effective, and practical. The House passed HB 1287 by a bipartisan 49-14 vote on April 24th and now it moves to the Senate for action.. 

April 2026 Housing Market Reports

REcolorado

In April, the Denver Metro housing market maintained steady performance, with key indicators pointing toward a stable and balanced landscape for both buyers and sellers.



Closed listings remained flat year over year at 4,018 homes, reflecting consistent buyer activity compared to last April. Median home prices also held steady at $600,000, showing no significant change year over year and reinforcing overall price stability across the market.

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. 

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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. 

STAY CONSCIOUS OF YOUR actions and words when you are at a showing or open house. Just remember, there could be audio and video recording devices on the property.

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.

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INSURANCE OPTIONS

Receive exclusive access to health, dental, vision, and other insurance options, including savings on auto, home, and E&O. Plus, member-only financial services and planning offers. Be sure to check out all the options offered by NAR.

CAR BENEFIT

HEALTH INSURANCE

Compass Health Consultants is a full service agency helping real estate professionals and their clients navigate health and life insurance needs across all 50 states, offering comprehensive coverage solutions for individuals, families, and teams of any size.

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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