Classes: SMDRA Class Offering

LOCATION: ZOOM ON-LINE FORMAT
CE CREDIT: 4 CE
COST: Members Free / $60 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Mickey Sanders

CLASS DESCRIPTION: You will obtain a working knowledge to assist the consumer in a Short Sale or Foreclosure transaction. Although the terms are used interchangeably, they are different processes. This clarification will assist you in understanding those differences and in discussions with your clients.

You will learn:

• How to put together the necessary documents for a Short Sale package for the lender
• How to counsel the consumer (buyer or seller) regarding the advantages and disadvantages of a Short Sale
• The bank’s process for a Short Sale
• Colorado’s processes and timelines for a Foreclosure
• The forms required by the Colorado Real Estate Commission for a Short Sale or Foreclosure

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LOCATION: ZOOM ON-LINE FORMAT
CE CREDIT: 2 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Doug Emmerich

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This year, the effective dates of the new Contracts and Forms is August 15, 2024.  Many of the changes are related to the mandatory practice changes that are mandated by the NAR settlement agreement. This class will review the new contracts and forms and give you the knowledge to stay compliant while implementing the changes.  

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LOCATION: ZOOM ON-LINE FORMAT
CE CREDIT: 3 CE
COST: Members Free / $45 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Tod Franklin

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class covers each of the 29 Colorado Real Estate Commission Position Statements. Many Brokers have never read these statements. Why are they important? These articles tell us what to do, how to do it, and why we need to do it. Each article has a subject like “resolving inspections”…”property management procedures”….”handling escrow accounts”….”how to transfer a listing”.
This information is very valuable because the organization that holds our license is spelling out how to do these things…..This class is HIGHLY recommended for all levels of experience.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Jeremy Wallace

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Come learn about RE-Sure, the new platform for Colorado real estate business management.

You will learn how to use the RE-Sure tools to add contacts to your CRM, create offers, listings, and other documents for transactions, email templates, docs and clauses, and use RE-Sure Sign.

You will learn from RE-Sure experts about new and upcoming features being added to RE-Sure.
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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: TBD CE Hours
COST: Members Free / $60 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Rich Sands

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Heard of Christopher Moehrl? If you haven’t, where have you been? The settling of several significant lawsuits has changed the landscape of Broker compensation and real estate in general, going forward.

You need to be fully engaged for the post anti-trust settlement future! Don’t miss this great opportunity to enhance your value, leap ahead of the competition, and serve your Buyers and Sellers more effectively and efficiently than ever before.

This class is designed to deliver three essential things:
 • Give background and insight on the cases and key issues
 • Create and share strategies for agents to maximize their response to the changes brought about by the NAR settlement
 • Help agents deliver superior client experiences.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 2 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Lonnie Glessner

CLASS DESCRIPTION: The objective of this class is to help REALTORS become WISER by learning what real estate market statistics mean and how to pull the data so they can better serve their clients. This informative and hands on workshop will help them stand out to consumers as they learn how to pull and use statistics to assist them. What are the stats they need to know & understand? Statistics don’t give REALTORS a crystal ball but they do give them patterns to follow and assist them in doing their best to serve their clients. 

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 2 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Doug Emmerich

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This year, the effective dates of the new Contracts and Forms is August 15, 2024.  Many of the changes are related to the mandatory practice changes that are mandated by the NAR settlement agreement. This class will review the new contracts and forms and give you the knowledge to stay compliant while implementing the changes.  

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 2 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Kristi Pollard

All across Colorado, cities and counties are utilizing metro districts to provide the amenities people want like parks, trails, and pools, and the public infrastructure like roads, sewer, and sidewalks that communities need. Learn more about how these special districts are created, how they are financed, and the laws that govern them.

• What is a metro district?
• How are metro districts financed?
• What are the laws that govern metro districts?
• Helpful tools to find information about your metro district.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: William Masse

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Come learn about RE-Sure, the new platform for Colorado real estate business management.

You will learn how to use the RE-Sure tools to add contacts to your CRM, create offers, listings, and other documents for transactions, email templates, docs and clauses, and use RE-Sure Sign.

You will learn from RE-Sure experts about new and upcoming features being added to RE-Sure.

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LOCATION: ZOOM ON-LINE FORMAT
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Maine Shafer

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Here’s some of what you’ll learn:

• HOW to POWER BOOST your NEW 2024 deductions: Best business practices to optimize tax benefits and understand your elite status as a taxpayer.
• UNDERSTAND your tax professional’s role and how to partner with them effectively to reduce your tax liability.
• CHANGES to your 2024 vehicle deductions – The biggest improvement in 60 years! Choosing the right method! Simplified record keeping… PLUS, adding vehicles!
• HOW TO deduct all of your FAMILY’S MEDICAL COSTS-even dental-as a real estate BUSINESS expense!
• HOW to deduct your Home Office…simplified, made safe, and expanded to multiple deductions! Learn the rules to INCREASE this deduction!
• HOW to optimize the New…and Improved…food and beverage deductions for real estate professionals that you probably don’t know about.

After this seminar, you’ll have what you need to bring to your tax accountant, so you can keep more of your income this year and beyond!

It’s Time to Take Control of Your Taxes.
Don’t Let Your 2024 DEDUCTIONS Pass You By!

“One of the best speakers I’ve ever heard…the information was great! I wish I had taken this class when I started in real estate 15 years ago.” Tatjana Bajrami, Agent, Long & Foster, Washington DC

“Engaging…super informative…great speaker!” Ryan Iwanga, EVP,
Sereno Group, Los Gatos, CA

LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 2 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Tapman

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Benefits of taking the VA Bootcamp:

Knowledge: Increased general knowledge of VA home loan and renovation programs.
Eligibility: Understand what it means to be eligible for the VA home loan program and who is eligible
VA process- Be able to explain the process to the veteran
Terms: Basic terminology of the program
Fees: Understand which fees are allowable and which ones are unallowable (capped at 1% of the loan amount)
Appraisals: Working knowledge of the VA appraisal process
Referrals: Increased veteran referrals from veterans who are assisted by agents who are knowledgeable regarding the VA home loan program.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDITS: 2 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Joe Krajnc

CLASS DESCRIPTION: The course empowers agents with the skills to explore and interrogate market knowledge using readily available REALTOR® tools. We will leverage four software programs to explore market data using a ‘Where, What, When’ strategic approach.

The course will begin by focusing on the monthly SMDRA Statistics, exploring how they are generated and where you can find them. It will then delve into why SMDRA statistics differ from those of other associations, highlighting both their advantages and disadvantages.

Next, we’ll delve into the quick and easy reports offered by FastStats. These reports boast a professional appearance and can be utilized for various purposes.

If you need a wide array of metrics and customized details, InfoSparks is the solution. In this course, we’ll show you how to use InfoSparks to analyze both monthly data and trend data to identify key statistical characteristics. We’ll then dig deeper into specific neighborhood areas and demonstrate how market expertise can help you interpret the data effectively.

Finally, we’ll delve into RPR, the most comprehensive of the available options. We’ll explore how to use RPR data throughout the transaction lifecycle, examining both neighborhood trends and on-market property details. We’ll even explore creating custom search results to further refine your analyses.

Prerequisites
A basic understanding of real estate terms is necessary. Terms like Active Listings, Days In MLS, and Pendings, should be familiar to the students.
A basic understanding of math is helpful however no manual calculations will be required. If the software doesn’t calculate it, then it won’t be discussed.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 2 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Russell LaPlante

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Learn why it is important for REALTORS to know about Radon in real estate transactions. Topics include:
 – Radon overview
 – Health risks
 – Testing & Mitigation
 – Inspection & types of mitigation systems
 – Radon in water
 – Avoiding bad mitigation systems
 – CDPHE low income radon mitigation assistance program

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: William Masse

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Come learn about RE-Sure, the new platform for Colorado real estate business management.

You will learn how to use the RE-Sure tools to add contacts to your CRM, create offers, listings, and other documents for transactions, email templates, docs and clauses, and use RE-Sure Sign.

You will learn from RE-Sure experts about new and upcoming features being added to RE-Sure.

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LOCATION: THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: Members Free / $45 Others
INSTRUCTOR: Matt Hudson / Adam Hebner

CLASS DESCRIPTION: In an industry disrupted by massive economic and social shifts, there is one constant; those who deliver incredible value rise to the top and always experience success.

But what are the fundamental principles that create this success? What is the frequency of our engagement, and with whom and how should I engage? What is the content I should deliver? What is the intention or heart with which I GET to wake up every day to experience joy and purpose and be a highly successful professional in an incredibly important industry?

In this class, learn the strategy to answer these questions for yourself. And most importantly, translate that strategy into a simple, written action plan committed to the conditions that facilitate consistent, reliable, phenomenal results.

Whether you are a highly experienced veteran running a great business or a newer agent looking to grow your business, this business planning and execution design class will powerfully impact how you see yourself, your clients, and your database and help you transform the business you run to create more freedom and abundance in your life.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: Free for Everyone
INSTRUCTOR: SMDRA Leadership and Staff

CLASS DESCRIPTION: **This class is required for all New REALTOR Members**
Learn the tools & resources available to you as a REALTOR® through SMDRA, CAR & NAR.
Upon completion of this class, the required GRI 106 Ethics class, and taking the REALTOR® Pledge at the end of class, you will be officially inducted as a REALTOR® and receive your REALTOR® pin and certificate.

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LOCATION: IN-PERSON AT SMDRA
CE CREDIT: 0 CE
COST: Members Free / $30 Others
INSTRUCTOR: William Masse

CLASS DESCRIPTION: Come learn about RE-Sure, the new platform for Colorado real estate business management.

You will learn how to use the RE-Sure tools to add contacts to your CRM, create offers, listings, and other documents for transactions, email templates, docs and clauses, and use RE-Sure Sign.

You will learn from RE-Sure experts about new and upcoming features being added to RE-Sure.

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