SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • JULY 3, 2026

Happy 4th of July SMDRA Members!

For 250 years, the American Dream has been built on freedom, opportunity, and the hope of a place to call home. Homeownership has helped generations build stronger families, stronger communities, and lasting financial security and REALTORS® have proudly helped make that dream possible every step of the way.

As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the freedoms that make homeownership possible and the REALTORS® who continue to open doors for the next generation of homeowners.

PLEASE NOTE: The SMDRA office will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!

FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!

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

Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification

During this course, we will focus on building your skill set and knowledge on various topics, including short-sale proceedings, foreclosures, and the agent’s role in dealing with such tasks. At the completion of the course, you will be prepared to effectively tackle a short sale or foreclosure from contract through close. 

Topics Include:

• Direct distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals

• Qualify sellers for short sales

• Develop a short-sale package

• Negotiate with lenders

• Tap into buyer demand

• Safeguard your commission

• Limit risk

• Protect buyers

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) Certification

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.

July Power Lunch: Ten Things Every REALTOR Needs to Be Thinking About in 2026

DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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

11:20 Welcome Announcements & Sponsor

11:30am-1:00pm – Program

TOPIC: Ten Things Every REALTOR Needs to Be Thinking About in 2026

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Scott Peterson, CAR General Council

THIS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!

SESSION INFORMATION: Scott Peterson's “10 Things” 2026, a can’t-miss breakdown of the top legal and regulatory issues REALTORS® need to know this year. This is one of the most in-demand sessions for Colorado REALTORS® each year. REALTORS® who attend the training with attendance verification will receive two continuing education credits.

POWER LUNCH SPONSOR:
Kevin Trizna with Parker Roofing and Solar

https://www.parkerroofingco.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

2026 SMDRA REALTORS Care Foundation Fill-A-Backpack School Supplies Drive

DATE: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

TIME: 11:00am to 1:00pm – During August Power Lunch

TOPIC: Fill-A-Backpack School Supply Drive Final Collection Day

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS: the community. Backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies are distributed to children through our Resource Center as well as our agency partners which include schools, human services organizations, at-risk youth centers, homeless shelters and foster care organizations.

We collect new backpacks, school supplies and monetary donations through drives hosted by individuals, organizations and businesses as well as through the Fill A Backpack Corporate and Community Challenges.

The Fill A Backpack program ensures underprivileged children get to start the first day of school feeling confident and prepared to succeed academically.

Did you know that more than 250,000 children live below the Colorado Self-Sufficiency Standard in A Precious Child’s eight-county service area? Children in these families often lack the necessary supplies critical for academic achievement. Ensuring that children have the tools to participate in school can reduce truancy, promote learning and build positive self-esteem.

DOWNLOAD THE FLYER & SUPPLY LIST

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for May 2026

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

Guide: 10 Tips for Unpacking

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®.

Fraud in Real Estate:

Spotting Today's Scams Before They Cost You

Colorado Association of REALTORS

Colorado housing markets continue shift toward balance as buyers gain options

Colorado’s housing market continues its steady transition toward a more balanced and sustainable environment heading into the summer months, according to the latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR).

The seven-county Denver-metro housing market is showing its resilience with buyer demand remaining steady despite a slower pace. 

MLS Tools for Buyer'Agents

REcolorado

Buyer’s Agents: Register for REcolorado’s new webinar to learn how to use property research tools, generate reports to help you evaluate listings, understand market activity, and make data-backed recommendations.

Sign up for one of the upcoming webinars here.

RPAC UPDATES

Six Forces Shaping the Future of Commercial Real Estate

NAR REALTOR Party

Commercial real estate is entering a new phase, shaped by policy as much as market forces. In Advocacy Scoop, Shannon and Patrick connect the dots between six major policy areas and how NAR’s advocacy efforts are shaping the current - and future - CRE landscape. Understand what’s driving change, from tax policy to energy costs -and how it could impact the way you do business. Listen now! 

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. 

STAY CONSCIOUS OF YOUR actions and words when you're 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

NAR TRAVEL CLUB

With more than 45 years in the membership travel industry, Travel + Leisure Co. offers customized discount travel membership clubs and technology solutions to affinity partners including large employers, banks, retailers, trade associations across the Globe.

CAR BENEFIT

E&O INSURANCE

Williams specializes in real estate E&O Insurance. Quality insurance products and superior program management. REALTORS® get additional coverage endorsement at no additional premium.

SMDRA BENEFIT

FOREWARN

FOREWARN brings knowledge to the real estate industry through innovative solutions to ensure safer engagements and smarter interactions. FOREWARN solutions enable real estate professionals to gain real-time knowledge.

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