SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • APRIL 3, 2026

Let's Celebrate - April is Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing Month is observed each April to commemorate the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing. Be sure to download Fair Housing Month Resources, to help promote our ongoing support of fair housing for all!

FREE EDUCATION FOR SMDRA MEMBERS!

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

Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)

Certification

DATE: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

TIME: 9:00am to 4:00pm

LOCATION: On-Line Zoom Format

CE CREDITS: 6

INSTUCTOR: Rich Sands

COST: $129 Members / $159 Others

CLASS INFORMATION: 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. 

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.

April Connections & Cocktails: Colorado Rockies Edition

DATE: Thursday, April 9, 2026

TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm

TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Member Networking

APRIL THEME: Colorado Rockies Theme

THIS IS A SMDRA MEMBER ONLY EVENT!

SESSION INFORMATION: Step up to the plate for our April edition of Connections & Cocktails, where we’re celebrating baseball season and our home team, the Colorado Rockies!

Join us every second Thursday from 4:00–6:00 PM for an afternoon of networking, cocktails, light appetizers, and music from our DJ Member. all with a fun, ‘take me out to the ballpark’, inspired twist.

Wear your favorite Rockies gear, rep your team colors, and get ready to mix business with a little baseball spirit. Whether you’re here to knock it out of the park with new connections or just enjoy the lively atmosphere, this month’s event is sure to be a home run.

Come for the connections. Stay for the fun. 

CONNECTIONS & COCKTAIL SPONSOR: Elevations Credit Union

https://www.elevationscu.com/

2026 Diamond Circle Awards:

Denim & Diamonds

DATE: Friday, April 24, 2026

TIME: 5:30pm-10:00pm

Cocktails & Networking: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Dinner & Awards: 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Dancing & Celebration: 9:30 to 10:00pm

LOCATION: Marriott Denver Tech Center

A CELEBRATION OF YOU! Denim. Diamonds. Distinction.

Don’t miss the most iconic celebration of the year as we honor the top producers of the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association.

This year, the Diamond Circle Awards shine with a Denim & Diamonds twist, where Colorado grit meets diamond-level results. Join us for an unforgettable evening of recognition, inspiration, and celebration as we honor REALTORS® whose dedication, expertise, and performance truly set them apart.

NEW FOR 2026: There are no application fees to be recognized. All members who qualify based on REcolorado production reports will be automatically honored in the Carat Club, with recognition levels ranging from Carat Levels 1 through 5.

These exceptional professionals achieved outstanding levels of production in real estate transactions between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, proving that hard work, integrity, and excellence never go out of style.

From timeless denim to brilliant diamonds, this evening is a true celebration of achievement, connection, and success—because this shine was earned.

SPONSORSHIPS: Available Here

May Town Hall Talks: How to List LIke a Pro: Win Sellers with RPR's Presentation Tools

DATE: Friday, May 1, 2026

TIME: 9:00am to 10:00am

LOCATION: SMDRA Event Center

SPEAKER: Humberto Ramos-Cazares, RPR, Director of Industry Relations

TOPIC: How to List Like a Pro! Win Sellers with RPR’s Presentation Tools

SESSION INFORMATION: Are you really ready for your next Listing Presentation? Have you asked all the pivotal questions ahead of time? Have you done all your research, created a custom report and fully prepared to meet with your prospective client? If you’re not sure how to get ready, this class is for you!

We’ll take you on a tour of a property’s history and explain how you can elevate your listing presentation pitch. We’ll focus on a few key points:



• Understanding what public records might be telling you about a seller’s motivation
• How to use market trends and recent market activity in pricing discussions with a potential seller
• How to customize a presentation with up-to-date property photos
• Why it’s important to tailor your seller presentation for each client

Don’t show up to your next listing appointment unprepared! If you want to stand out, take the time to create a strong first impression. Start with RPR and put your best foot forward.

DONUT SPONSOR: Emma Bacon with Faith Cleaning https://faithcleaningservices.com/

Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for February 2026

NAR's Consumer Guide Series

Staging Your Home for a Sale

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

March 31, 2026

Colorado Association of REALTORS

Governor Signs Key Housing Measures into Law. Last week, two key housing measures CAR took a support position on were officially signed into law at the Governor’s office, marking another step forward in expanding Colorado’s housing toolkit. Members of the REALTOR® family were represented at the signing with DMAR President Lisa Nguyen and SMDRA President Shelby Foster in attendance.

Use My Commute Time in REcolorado Matrix

REcolorado

The My Commute Time feature in REcolorado Matrix allows you to narrow MLS searches to properties within a specific commute time to or from key locations, such as an office or school. This tool helps you deliver more personalized results to your clients. Watch the how-to video here.

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. 

BEFORE ENTERING a commercial property, pack a flashlight in cast of power outages and wear protective footwear.

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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