THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE ZOOM EVENT

ZOOM EVENT INFORMATION:

• CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting
• Meeting ID: 858 3831 7207
• Passcode: 173153

DATE: Friday, April 16, 2021
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
TOPIC: April is Fail Housing Month – What Does the Data Say – Reading Between the Lines?
SPEAKER: Kelley Meyer and Dr. Chad Nash, Chair and Vice Chair of SMDRA’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Committee

SESSION INFORMATION: A close look at fair housing data in the Denver Metro and the powerful stories that bring the data to life.

SPEAKERS:

Kelley Meyer – Chair of the IDe Committee and REALTOR® at Homesmart
A native Coloradoan, Kelley has a deep passion for the real estate profession.  A graduate of University of Colorado, Kelley’s business acumen has made him an asset to his clients.  A graduate of the SMDRA 2017 Leadership Academy, Kelley has elevated his knowledge of the complexities of leadership, while his compassion and professionalism have given him a profound understanding of the importance of the human story when it comes to providing a safe place for all of those who want to buy or sell their home.

Chad Nash, Ph.D. – Vice Chair of the IDe Committee and Owner & CEO of The Real Estate Doctor
Dr. Chad Nash is an educator first. A rare breed in the real estate world, Dr. Nash (affectionately known as “The Real Estate Doctor”) combines his advanced education training in economics and data analyses, and professional experiences in philanthropic & community development, to give our clients superior customer service and stewardship in real estate.

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MARKETING SESSION: After the speaker session, SMDRA is featuring a virtual marketing piece where you can market your new or coming soon properties to your colleagues! Only REALTORS® or their REALTOR® representative may present properties and must be present at the meeting.  Listing presentations will be followed by Buyers wants/needs and service needs that our Affiliate members can help you with.

CLICK HERE to access the Property Marketing Submission Form –  To ensure your property is featured in the meeting, simply fill out this form by 3:00 pm the Thursday prior to the meeting. 

COST: FREE for SMDRA Members
$20 for All Others

CE CREDITS: 0

ZOOM MEETING SPONSOR:
Ann Bagwell with BOK Financial Mortgage

THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS!
IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION: Both Ethics and Orientation are REQUIRED courses for all new REALTOR® members!

The National Association of REALTORS® established the Code of Ethics to assure the public, other REALTORS® and your customers/clients that their Real Estate needs would be handled professionally and to allow recourse when they are not. At the end of this class, you will have a complete understanding of all 17 Articles of the Code of Ethics and recognize how the Code is enforced through the Professional Standards process.

This class also receives credit towards the GRI Designation!  Earn your GRI Designation by completing 60 hours of GRI courses. Learn more at www.SMDRA.com/designations

The Code of Ethics is a measure of professionalism in real estate. It does not describe the lowest common denominator of permissible performance, which many licensing laws do; the Code describes the optimum performance the public has the right to expect and imposes an obligation not only to adhere to high standards of ethical conduct, but also for REALTOR® members to become and remain informed, knowledgeable and competent. The ethical considerations relating to the new role of transaction broker, and for buyer agents, have mandated changes in the NAR Code of Ethics. Since 1995, the National Association of REALTORS® has continued to revise and expand the Code of Ethics. Every REALTOR® is required to complete minimum Ethics training every three years as mandated by NAR.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify at least two aspirational concepts in the Preamble to the Code of Ethics, describe the concept of general business ethics and identify how the Code of Ethics compares and contrasts with the concept of general business ethics.
• Describe the concepts of at least two of the following Articles of the Code of Ethics: Articles 1, 2, 3, 9, 11, 12, 16 and 17.
• Given interactive learning methods such as case studies, quizzes, role play, group discussion of fact scenarios, identify possible violations of the Code of Ethics, specifically related to at least one of the two Articles selected in Objective #2.
• Briefly describe the professional standards enforcement process of the board or association

INSTRUCTOR: Jack O’Connor
Jack O’Connor started his real estate career in 1979 and became a top producer in a 700 sales agent firm. He has participated in over 2300 transactions and has sold in excess of $380 million in sales volume. Jack is the Broker Owner for The Denver 100, LLC, an innovative real estate services company in the Denver Metro area. Jack has been recognized as “Manager of the Year” by a large Denver firm and was awarded the “Executive of the Year” for innovative leadership techniques, in addition to being nominated as Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year. He has spoken nationally and internationally on management and sales topics.

SMDRA Members: FREE
All Others: $50

CE Credits: 4 – You MUST have video capability and have it on during the entire class to get CE Credit!

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
TBD

THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS!
IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION: This class is required for all new REALTOR® members within 90 days of joining.

Learn about the benefits and tools available with your REALTOR® membership at the local, state and national level.

INSTRUCTOR: SMDRA Leadership and Staff

SMDRA Members: FREE
All Others: Free

CE Credits: 0 – You MUST have video capability and have it on during the entire class to get CE Credit!

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
TBD

THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD ONLINE Via ZOOM!

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two-step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION: In this session you will learn:
Have you ever wanted to know what an additional bathroom is worth, or what backing to a busy street does to the value of a home? What’s the value of a finished basement, or how do you determine what a walk-out basement is worth? Do you ever ask yourself this question; My Sellers spend a ton of money upgrading their home, what will buyers pay for all of these improvements? If you are interested in better understanding value and how to utilize appraisal valuation techniques then this class is for you. Get the knowledge and tools to prepare an accurate and effective CMA. Gain the knowledge to make better business decisions by understanding values.

INSTRUCTOR: Steve Olson
Steve Olson has more than 25 years experience specializing in real estate sales and valuations. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Certified Residential Appraiser. He holds the RAA, MCP, TRC, SFR and BPOR designations and certifications. He received the Realtor of the Year award in 2011 from the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association and in 2006-2007 Steve was Chair/President of the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association. He recently completed six years on the Board of REcolorado. He earned an International Business Diploma from the International School of Business in The Netherlands as well as a BA from the University of Puget Sound.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE for SMDRA Members /  $75 for All Others

Continuing Education Credits: 4 Hours – YOU MUST have video capability and have it on during the class to get CE credit.
SMART Designation Points: 4 Points

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
Angela Grunst with Roof Brokers

THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS!
IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION: This course is intended to introduce or expand participants’ awareness of the many factors that must be taken into consideration when serving the real estate needs of international homebuyers or investors in the United States; within the state, in particular. This session covers the elements of a typical international transaction, as well as focuses on ensuring that the activities of the real estate practitioner and of the international citizen are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, this course will review diversity trends in the United States population, examine the areas of fastest growth, and identify potentially sensitive subjects of communication.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

• Calculate the effect currency fluctuation has on a real estate transaction. • Illustrate the essential elements of international transactions.
• Relate the expectations of international clients, including the importance of cultural sensitivity.
• Employ skills necessary to enhance effectiveness in building cross cultural relationships.
  

INSTRUCTOR:Okie Arnot
Okie Arnot has over 40 years in the real estate industry and is a top producing Realtor. She is active with her local board SMDRA, a state director and sits on NAR committees.  She was a GRI instructor for CAR and currently teaches for Keller Williams and mentors/coaches many agents to be top producer status.  Okie believes in education and will always be a student of the business striving to stay on the cutting edge of real estate.

Industry Designations:

• CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist
• CMAS – Certified Mountain Area Specialist
• CNE – Certified Negotiation Expert
• CRS – Certified Residential Specialist
• GRI – Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
• PSA – Pricing Strategy Advisor
• REALTOR® – National Association of REALTORS®
• RENE – Real Estate Negotiation Expert
• SRES – SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist
• TRC – Transnational Referral Certification

SMDRA Member Price: $50
All Others: $50

CE CREDITS: 4 – You MUST have video capability and have it on during the entire class to get CE Credit!

Refreshments provided by SMDRA Affiliate Member:
Jason Hybbard with CLEANIO

THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD ONLINE Via ZOOM!

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two-step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION: Enroll in the 2021 CREC Update class NOW to get information on changes and new legislation so you can better serve your clients today. Licensees are now required to complete 12 hours of the mandatory 4-Hour Annual Commission Update Course prior to applying to renew an active license, activate an inactive license or reinstate an expired license to active status.

PLEASE NOTE: The 4-Hour Annual Commission Update Course is not the Mandatory Ethics Course. The Mandatory Ethics Course receives elective credits, not credit toward the 4-Hour Annual Commission Update Course.

INSTRUCTOR: Steve Olson
Steve Olson has more than 25 years experience specializing in real estate sales and valuations. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker and Certified Residential Appraiser. He holds the RAA, MCP, TRC, SFR and BPOR designations and certifications. He received the Realtor of the Year award in 2011 from the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association and in 2006-2007 Steve was Chair/President of the South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association. He recently completed six years on the Board of REcolorado. He earned an International Business Diploma from the International School of Business in The Netherlands as well as a BA from the University of Puget Sound.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE
All Others: $50 

Continuing Education Credits: 4 Hours – YOU MUST have video capability and have it on during the class to get CE credit.
SMART Designation Points: 4 Points

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
TBD

THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS!
IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION:  * THIS CLASS IS NOT FOR NEW REALTOR MEMBERS! ** New REALTORS® are required to complete GRI 106: Ethics & Professional Practice (New Member Ethics). The National Association of REALTORS® requires all members to take a REALTOR® Board approved NAR Ethics course once in every 3-year NAR Ethics Cycle. The current NAR Ethics Cycle is 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2021. Please Note: This requirement is distinct and separate from the mandatory Colorado Real Estate Commission Annual Commission Update (ACU) course which must be completed every year.

Upon completion of this NAR Code of Ethics course, members will be able to:

• Identify key aspirational concepts found in the Preamble to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Code of Ethics
• Describe “general business” ethics, and compare and contrast the REALTORS®’ Code of Ethics with business ethics, generally
• Describe the concepts established in Articles 1, 2, 3, 11, and 16 of the Code of Ethics and identify possible violations of the Code of Ethics specifically related to those Articles
• Describe the professional standards process for enforcing the Code of Ethics, including the duty to arbitrate
• Identify critical elements of due process as they relate to Code enforcement
• Identify how the Code of Ethics should be used in daily business practices.
• Explain how the Pathways to Professionalism tool provides guidelines for respecting property, the public, and peers

INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders
Mickey Sanders was raised in Colorado Springs ultimately migrating to Denver. While developing a successful career as a sales representative in the Title Insurance industry and winning various awards Mickey began teaching her clients the “tricks of her trade.” Mickey believes that whether you are selling title insurance, real estate or loans the same marketing principles, rules and philosophies apply. As her knowledge of the industry began to develop and expand thus did her speaking engagements. Mickey is one of the most sought after speakers in the Metro area. Thanks to her unique and highly effective training abilities brokers all over the state have learned how to improve their business as well as serve their clients effectively. Mickey teaches Pre-Licensing at various schools as well as having served on the Education committee of the Colorado Division of Real Estate. In addition to her own various class offerings, Mickey holds many NAR designations including SFR,SRES,ABR,SRS,RENE and AT HOME WITH DIVERSITY.

Free for SMDRA Members Only!
$50 All Others

CE Credits: 3
You must have video capability and have it on during the class to get CE credit.

THANK YOU TO CLASS SPONSOR:
TBD

ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS

IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION: With data breaches and cyber-attacks on the rise, it’s important to know how to protect yourself and your clients from being compromised. In this class you’ll learn 5 simple but effective ways to greatly increase your personal cyber security in order to better protect yourself, your company, and your clients.

What you’ll learn:

• How hackers break in + the best ways to protect yourself
• What makes a strong password + helpful hints to create your own
• Ways to spot a phishing or fake email
• Important details about wire fraud

INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Suazo, Marketing Technology Director
With over 13 years of real estate technology experience, Lisa has a wide range of knowledge in all things online marketing.  She has worked directly with MLS’s brokers and agents all over the country, training on real estate products and technology through her previous roles at realtor.com, ListHub, and SharperAgent. Lisa has a unique ability to articulate and simplify complicated technologies for her audiences and a passion for helping remove road blocks to her clients’ success.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE
All Others: $20

Continuing Education Credits: 2 Hours – You MUST have video capability and have it on during the ENTIRE class to get CE Credit!
SMART Points: 2

Refreshments provided by SMDRA Affiliate Member:
WFG National Title Insurance CO

THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS!
IMPORTANT: Registration is a two step process. By the day before class, you will be emailed a Zoom link to confirm registration, as well as class materials and guidelines

DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered what will be required of you when representing the estate of a seller who is deceased? Have you had issues with title requirements when representing a trust as a seller or buyer? Taught by an attorney whose practice emphasizes estate planning, probate, and trust administration, this class introduces real estate agents to the legal issues that arise when they represent buyers or sellers of property held in an estate or trust. This class will cover ways real estate transfers at death, deed requirements, probate explanation, trust mechanics and pitfalls to avoid as agents.

INSTRUCTOR: Molly T. Zwerdlinger
Molly T. Zwerdlinger is an Associate in the law firm of Miller & Steiert, P.C. Molly received her B.A. in political science and sociology from Colorado State University. She was awarded her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she received a scholastic excellence award. She is the author of Dying in the Digital Age: New Colorado Law Concerning Access to Digital Assets, which is published in the Denver Law Review online. Molly’s practice emphasizes estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Molly is a fourth generation Denver native and loves Colorado. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, playing with her son Levi, and traveling with her husband.

SMDRA Members: FREE
All Others: $20

CE CREDITS: 2 – You MUST have video capability and have it on during the ENTIRE class to get CE Credit!

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
Rocco Claps-Stewart Title Company

THIS WILL BE AN ONLINE ZOOM EVENT

ZOOM EVENT INFORMATION:

• CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting
• Meeting ID: 858 3831 7207
• Passcode: 173153

DATE: Friday, May 7, 2021
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
TOPIC: CAR LPC’s REALTOR Legislative Update
SPEAKER: Janet Marlow, Moderator – Panel Discussion with CAR LPC Panelists: David DeElena and Sunny Banka

SESSION INFORMATION: The Colorado Legislature is in session. Find out what happened in Colorado’s legislative session this week and how it impacts your business. Get tools to keep your clients in the know!

 PANELISTS:

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MARKETING SESSION: After the speaker session, SMDRA is featuring a virtual marketing piece where you can market your new or coming soon properties to your colleagues! Only REALTORS® or their REALTOR® representative may present properties and must be present at the meeting.  Listing presentations will be followed by Buyers wants/needs and service needs that our Affiliate members can help you with.

CLICK HERE to access the Property Marketing Submission Form –  To ensure your property is featured in the meeting, simply fill out this form by 3:00 pm the Thursday prior to the meeting. 

COST: FREE for SMDRA Members
$20 for All Others

CE CREDITS: 0

ZOOM MEETING SPONSOR:
Melanie King with Colorado Structural Repair