SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • MAY 1, 2026

RPAC Shines Bright at Diamond Circle Awards!

Another Win for CAR-Led Priority

💎A little policy… a little party… a LOT of impact 💎

From a game-changing new law for Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements to a $13K RPAC boost at Diamond Circle, this is REALTORS® doing what they do best. Get the scoop on what it means for your business.

FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!

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

Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing

DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

TIME: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

LOCATION: On-Line Zoom Format

CE CREDITS: 3

INSTUCTOR: Mickey Sanders

COST: $45 Members / $55 Others

CLASS INFORMATION: REALTORS® are committed to abiding by fair housing laws and the Code of Ethics. But sometimes, our brains take shortcuts that can lead us astray.

Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing is an NAR certificate course that helps real estate professionals interrupt stereotypical thinking so they can avoid fair housing pitfalls and provide equal professional service to every customer or client. Participants will learn about the mind science of identity, study how implicit bias can result in fair housing violations and engage in interactive exercises to enhance communication skills and business relationships with clients of all backgrounds.

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

https://lifeatpaintedprairie.com/

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/

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for March 2026

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

Navigating Interest Rate Shifts

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 21, 2026

Colorado Association of REALTORS

CAR Defeats the Tax on Land! CAR successfully defeated “Authority for Different Mill Levy Rates” (HB 1119) last week. CAR’s Government Affairs Division testified before lawmakers on April 16, outlining the unintended consequences this proposal would have created, including disproportionate impacts on single-family homeowners, individuals on fixed incomes, and the broader real estate market. The bill risked creating a complex patchwork of property taxation on land values while encouraging rent-generating density at the expense of established homeowner communities. 

Square Footage Companion

REcolorado

Accurate square footage data helps other real estate professionals identify appropriate comparables within REcolorado Matrix MLS. Use the Square Footage Companion to ensure entries align with REcolorado MLS Policy.

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.

NAR BENEFIT

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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