DESCRIPTION:This class will give you a great basic understanding of the VA loan, as well as the loan process. Most importantly, we will help you understand why a seller should accept a VA offer, and give you the knowledge you need to help your next Veteran client make their dream of home ownership come true.

INSTRUCTOR: Staci Stanley
17 year industry veteran Staci is currently a Mortgage Consultant with Fairway Independent Mortgage, and holds their designation of Military Mortgage Specialist.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE / $20 for All Others
Continuing Education Credits: 2 Hours
SMART Designation Points: 2 Points

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
Staci Stanley with Fair Way Independent Mortgage

DESCRIPTION: During this class, you will learn your rights and obligations of being a REALTOR®, including any changes, as set forth in the Code of Ethics. The National Association of REALTORS® requires all members to take an Ethics Update course every TWO years – within a set timeframe. NAR Ethics Cycle 5 is 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2021. Membership can be suspended if REALTORS® fail to complete this class within the cycle. Please Note: This requirement is distinct and separate from the Colorado Real Estate Commission Annual Commission Update (ACU). The Ethics Update will apply toward elective credits for license renewal.

INSTRUCTOR: Tod Franklin
Being born and raised in Colorado, I began my real estate practice in Northern Colorado in 1991 and never looked back. My experience within this industry has expanded my business range from Denver to the Wyoming Borders, from multi-million dollar properties to rural acreages to investment condo’s. Practicing real estate has also lead me down pathways where I have achieved Top Producer status, managed for Coldwell Banker, and became very involved with training and education of realtors. The quality education services I provide allow insights into a variety of the aspects of the real estate business, also teaching techniques to provide excellent customer service to the consumer. The 21 years I have been in this market has given untold knowledge, passion for this industry, and a sphere of influence over the Front Range.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE
All Others: $40

CE Credit: 3 Hours

Refreshments provided by SMDRA Affiliate Member:
Desiree Banka with North American Title Company

DESCRIPTION:  NAR Ethics Update must be completed during NAR’s set cycle. If you failed to complete the course between 01/01/2017 and 12/31/2018, you must take this class to keep your membership in good standing. If a makeup class is not completed by 03/01/2018, your membership will be terminated.

INSTRUCTOR: Tod Franklin
Being born and raised in Colorado, I began my real estate practice in Northern Colorado in 1991 and never looked back. My experience within this industry has expanded my business range from Denver to the Wyoming Borders, from multi-million dollar properties to rural acreages to investment condo’s. Practicing real estate has also lead me down pathways where I have achieved Top Producer status, managed for Coldwell Banker, and became very involved with training and education of realtors. The quality education services I provide allow insights into a variety of the aspects of the real estate business, also teaching techniques to provide excellent customer service to the consumer. The 21 years I have been in this market has given untold knowledge, passion for this industry, and a sphere of influence over the Front Range.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE
All Others: $40

CE Credit: 3 Hours

Refreshments provided by SMDRA Affiliate Member:
Desiree Banka, Lauren Woodin, Stevie Schaefer-Hill with North American Title Company

DESCRIPTION: Social Media can transform your Real Estate Business! Learn in a hands-on workshop:

• Canva
• Branding
• Strategy
• Content Calendar

INSTRUCTOR: Aimee Skillin – Social Media Languages
Aimee Skillin, from Social Media Languages is a Certified Social Media Manager with 8+ years experience.  Aimee has been teaching and developing curriculum for more than 10 years.  She also holds certifications in Marketing, HR, Business Law, and Business Management.  Aimee is also the Founder of Realtor’s Social Media School.  An innovative idea to help Realtor’s, Lenders and Title Companies excel in the Social Media environment and become Remarkable.  Realtor’s Social Media School is about teaching you the way to increase your presence, learn tools and stay current in the ever-changing environment of Digital Marketing.  We do the work with you.  Our workshops are HANDS-ON with me.  We get the job done together so you can take it off the To-Do List. “I am passionate about teaching what I know and then watching YOU take your business to the next level.  Social Media is the most powerful way to market your business.  Let me help you make it Remarkable.”

“The social media landscape is constantly changing, and Aimee Skillin’s passion for educating others on the topic is undeniable.”  Victoria Gaulrapp, CEO Drive Your Development

SMDRA Member Price: FREE / $20 for All Others

Continuing Education Credits: 0 Hours
SMART Designation Points: 2 Points

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
Aimee Skillin with Social Media Languages

Metro Market Pulse First Friday – Open Forum
8:00am – 8:15am: Registration & Networking
8:15am – 10:00am: Meeting

Meeting Agenda

• Breakfast Sponsor
• Shout Outs, REALTOR® & Affiliate Business Partner Intros
• Open Forum – Bring your topics!
• Listings, Coming Soon, Buyer Needs & Price Reductions
• Association Announcements – Upcoming Education & Events
• Networking

DESCRIPTION: Join us for any exciting morning of mixing and mingling with your SMDRA family and hear from two dynamic speakers who will share some exciting things on the horizon for the Denver area!

Randy Thelen, VP of Economic Development for the Downtown Denver Partnership, will share his thoughts and insights on the growth and development in downtown Denver. Learn what is driving the economic growth and get the inside story on the next wave of projects coming downtown.

DON’T MISS our Vendor Fair, featuring SMDRA Affiliates Members. Learn more about products and services that can help you build the best real estate team to serve your clients and grow your business!

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY – You MUST RSVP to attend this event!

SPEAKERS: Randy Thelen, VP of Economic Development for the Downtown Denver Partnership
Randy is responsible for guiding economic development and growing Denver’s thriving economic base including, attracting investment to the center city, business recruitment and retention, housing, retail and public policy initiatives.

Andrew Graham, Chairman of the Board South Metro Chamber and CEO of Clinic Services

Cost: FREE for SMDRA REALTOR Members
$30 Non-Members
$25 SMDRA Affiliates without Vendor Table

YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!

SESSION DESCRIPTION: The objective of the Building Real Estate Champions Productivity (BREC) program is to improve an individuals’ productivity based upon their personal strengths. The top sales people who have been involved with Building Real Estate Champions coaching for over 20 years have improved their incomes by more than 25% in one year. BREC is all about Production, Personal Performance and Prosperity.

Mindset, Skillset and Action Steps: Getting your mind ready to present yourself as a real estate professional is a learned skill.  Successful thinking leads to successful sales.

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 Member Price: FREE
All Others: $35

Continuing Education Credits: 0 Hours
SMART Designation Points: 2 Points

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Affiliate Business Partner:
Steve Moran with A Cleaner Carpet

DESCRIPTION: During this class, you will learn your rights and obligations of being a REALTOR®, including any changes, as set forth in the Code of Ethics. The National Association of REALTORS® requires all members to take an Ethics Update course every TWO years – within a set timeframe. NAR Ethics Cycle 5 is 01/01/2019 – 12/31/2020. Membership can be suspended if REALTORS® fail to complete this class within the cycle. Please Note: This requirement is distinct and separate from the Colorado Real Estate Commission Annual Commission Update (ACU). The Ethics Update will apply toward elective credits for license renewal.

INSTRUCTOR: Doug Emmerich
Doug is a thirty-five year veteran of the relocation and real estate industries. As a founder of the Rocky Mountain Relocation Council in 1981 and the Utah Relocation Council in 1994 he has been involved with increasing the professional credentials of the many people and industries that serve relocating individuals and families.

Was awarded the prestigious Certified Relocation Professional designation from the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council in 1991. Currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Rocky Mountain Relocation.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE
All Others: $40

CE Credit: 3 Hours

Refreshments provided by SMDRA Affiliate Member:

Doug Krueck with Pillar to Post

DESCRIPTION: Burning questions by REALTORS, finally answered. Learn how to think like an appraiser when valuing properties in today’s changing market.

• How many comparable properties are required?  
• What counts as a comparable property? 
• What TO SAY and NOT TO SAY to Appraisers. 
• How to value subjective features e.g. view
• What information should you give/not give to an Appraiser
• What is the best way to communicate with an Appraiser

INSTRUCTOR: Matthew George, former President of the Appraisal Institute
Matt is in the top 5% of appraisers in the country.  He has been in the appraisal business since 1974, appraising more than $1 billion dollars’ worth of real estate.  Matt owns his own residential appraisal company, Eagle Appraisers, appraising properties in the Denver metro and Boulder areas for over 35 years.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE
All Others: Free for Member | $45 for All Others
CE Credit: 3 Hours

Refreshments provided by SMDRA Affiliate Member:
Jocelyn Javernick with Limetree Lending, Inc