SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • OCTOBER 2, 2026

NAR Launches New Online Resource

To Help REALTORS Prevent, Detect and Report Real Estate Fraud

The National Association of REALTORS® launched “Protecting Your Clients and Your Business From Fraud,” a new online resource that provides information that helps members prevent, detect, and report potential real estate fraud of all kinds. The resource is designed to help members get to their next transaction with more confidence. Real estate fraud is increasing, and AI makes voice cloning and impersonations more convincing. According to the FBI, individuals lost $275 million to real estate fraud in 2025.

FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!

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

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.

Trolley Tour of Windler

Hosted By SMDRA YPN

DATE: Thursday, October 8, 2026

WHERE: Windler 22601 E 45th Pl, Aurora 80019

TIME: 1:00pm to 3:00 pm, Happy Hour to follow immediately after tour, until 5:00pm

COST: Free to SMDRA members

ONLY 25 SEATS AVAILABLE!

EVENT DETAILS: ALL ABOARD! YPN is hitting the road for an exclusive Trolley Tour of Windler! Join SMDRA YPN for a fun and informative afternoon exploring Windler, one of Aurora’s newest master-planned communities. Hop aboard the trolley for a guided look around the community while learning more about the development, what’s taking shape and what REALTORS® should know about this growing area.

Then, when the trolley rolls back in, stick around for Happy Hour hosted by Windler and enjoy drinks, networking and conversation with fellow YPN members.

Trolley Tour: 1:00–3:00 PM

Happy Hour: 3:00–5:00 PM

Meet at the Windler Community Center – 22601 E. 45th Pl., Aurora, CO 80019

Come explore. Learn something new. Make some connections. And enjoy the ride!

SPONSOR: Trolley generously hosted by Elevation Credit Union.

October Town Hall Talks:

REcolorado Update

with Dana Bennett

DATE: Friday, October 9, 2026

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

COST: This is a SMDRA Member Only Event

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Dana Bennett, REcolorado – President and Chief Executive Officer

TOPIC: REcolorado Update with Dana Bennett

PLEASE NOTE: This is scheduled for the 2nd Friday, October 9th. Not the 1st Friday!

SESSION INFORMATION: Stay informed on what's happening at REcolorado! Join us for October Town Hall Talks as Dana Bennett with REcolorado shares the latest updates, information, and insights REALTORS® need to know.

This is a great opportunity to stay connected, hear what's happening at REcolorado, and learn about updates that may impact you and your business.

Plus, it's Town Hall Talks so come for the information and stay for the coffee, donuts, networking, member announcements, and SMDRA updates! strategies that create

DONUT SPONSOR:  TBD

Casino Night Supporting RPAC

DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2026

TIME: 5:00pm-8:00pm

EVENT: SMDRA Casino Night Supporting RPAC

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

COST: $40 In-Advance Entry Fee

$50 at the Door

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Stack the odds in your favor and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, friendly competition, and networking at SMDRA Casino Night supporting RPAC! Whether you're a seasoned card shark or just in it for the laughs, you'll enjoy casino games, delicious food and drinks, exciting prizes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow REALTORS® and Affiliate Industry Partners. So, put on your lucky shirt, practice your poker face, and get ready to go all in for REALTOR® advocacy!

Members & Guests must be 21 years of age to attend.

ENTRY INCLUDES:

• Chips to Play Games

• Food & Drinks

• Contestants will have the chance to do 2 additional re-buys of chips at $20 (also to RPAC)

GAMES:

• Slots

• Craps

• Roulette

• Poker

• Black Jack

October Power Lunch: Real Estate Nightmares: Legal Horror Stories Every REALTOR Should Hear

DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2026

TIME: 11:00am-11:45am – Lunch and Networking

11:45-1:00pm – Program

TOPIC: Scary Real Estate Stories

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

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

SESSION INFORMATION: Join us for a very spoooooooky Power Lunch, because the scariest stories in real estate don’t happen in haunted houses, they happen in contracts, disclosures, inspections, and closings.

Join us for the October Power Lunch as Jordan May with Frascona Joiner Goodman & Greenstein, PC shares real-world legal cases, costly mistakes, and cautionary tales every REALTOR® should hear. From disclosure disasters and contract complications to fair housing concerns and closing nightmares, you’ll learn how small oversights can turn into major legal headaches, and how to protect yourself, your clients, and your business before things get truly terrifying.

Because the scariest real estate stories…are the real ones

DONUT SPONSOR:  TBD

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for August 2026

IDEA: INCLUSION • DIVERSITY • EQUITY • ACTION

National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15

From September 15 through October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans. But did you know the observance originally began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968? It was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1988, with September 15 chosen because it marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

For REALTORS®, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is also an opportunity to learn more about the communities we serve. Understanding our clients’ cultures, experiences and perspectives helps us build stronger relationships, provide better service and support the dream of homeownership for everyone.

Throughout the month, take some time to learn, listen, celebrate and discover new ways to better serve your clients and community.



Presented by the SMDRA IDEA Committee

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

NEW Guide: Share These Safety Tips with Your Buyers

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®.

Meet the 2027 Colorado Association of REALTORS Committee Members

Colorado Association of REALTORS

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is excited to introduce the 2027 committee members who are leading the charge in shaping the future of Colorado real estate. These committees are made up of dedicated members who bring their expertise, leadership, and vision to important areas of focus within CAR. Whether they’re driving policy discussions, supporting professional standards, or fostering inclusion, their work is vital to the success of our association and the real estate industry statewide.

These members will officially take their roles on December 1, 2026.

August 2026 Housing Market Reports - Year-Over-Year- Insights

REcolorado

The Denver Metro housing market continued to show signs of cooling in August, with fewer completed sales though home prices remained relatively stable. Closed listings declined 13% year over year to 3,118 homes, while the median closed price held nearly flat at $595,000..

RPAC UPDATES

The Road to ROAD and No Recess for the Weary

NAR REALTOR Party

The ROAD to Housing Act is now law—a landmark achievement that caps nearly two years of relentless advocacy by NAR. Powered by 1.4 million members, the campaign included congressional testimony, thousands of meetings, original research, coalition-building, expert policy guidance, and targeted Calls for Action.

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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. 

IF YOU EVER FEEL uncomfortable meeting a client in person, use the 'Buddy System". Have code words prepared to notify each other if you feel threatened and need to make an exit.

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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