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: Real estate brokers have a duty to become and remain informed, to be competent in order to provide the best service for their clients

This class will include:

• Title terminology & definitions
• Types of deeds & when to use
• How to determine title vesting and authority of clients to act
• Who is my client?
• Understanding title commitments
• Endorsements
• Curative periods
• Record and off-record title review
• Closing protection letters
• Surveys and types
• Closings
• Care and feeding of closers
  

INSTRUCTOR: Doug Barber
Douglas H. Barber has been a licensed real estate practitioner and REALTOR® in Colorado since 1975 (current broker license No. ER184371), when he joined the sales staff of The Rawhide Company, REALTORS®. He is presently President and Broker of that company. He literally grew up working in the business, assisting his father who had been developing and selling Colorado and Wyoming real estate since 1958.

SMDRA Member Price: Free for SMDRA Members
All Others: $50

CE CREDITS: 4
You must have video capability and have it on during the class to get CE credit.

ZOOM MEETING SPONSOR:
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: Many investors are missing the opportunity to achieve optimum diversification, enabling them to potentially increase investment returns with less risk, simply because they have not taken the time to understand real estate investing. This course provides an introduction to investment real estate. Real estate investment terminology, taxation, and principles of investing in real estate will be reviewed. Students will complete and analyze cash flow and tax analysis forms, cash flows after tax, as well as net operating income. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to do the following:

• Catalog the risks and benefits of investment real estate
• Calculate and explain tax related considerations for investment property
• Perform various investment analyses on a given property
• The primary goal of this course is for the real estate licensee to be able to consult with a customer on a reasonable, logical, investment goals basis.

INSTRUCTOR: Mike Moger

Mike Moger has been listing and selling real estate for over 40 years, the last twenty-four along the Front Range region of Colorado. In 2016, Mike attained the REALTOR® Emeritus Status from NAR, recognizing 40 years as a REALTOR®. Specializing in residential homes and investments, he has represented sellers and buyers of real estate in all price ranges, mostly in the eastern half of the state from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins and into the mountains.

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

SMDRA Member Price: $50
All Others: $50 

Refreshments Provided By SMDRA Business Partner
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: Optimize your Google Business listing with rich content and a robust visual menu to in order to elevate your online reputation, increase your SEO, and drive clients to your website and active listings. You’ll learn:

• How to leverage the Google Products menu for SEO
• How to promote your listings through GMB
• The importance of adding keywords and easy to use free tools for keyword research

Ideal for individuals, teams, lead-gen & referral-based businesses.  *Must have Google My Business page in order to attend.

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

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

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 class, you will obtain a working knowledge to assist the consumer in a Short Sale or Foreclosure transaction. Although the terms are used interchangeable they are different processes. This clarification will assist the broker in understanding those differences and in discussions with the client.

Should the client elect to move forward with a Short Sale this class will teach:

• How to put together (the necessary documents) a short sale package for the lender
• How to counsel the consumer (buyer or seller) re: the advantages and disadvantages of a Short Sale
• The banks processes for a Short Sale
• Colorado processes/timelines for a Foreclosure
• Forms required by the CREC for a Short Sale or Foreclosure.

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. Understanding and believing in the value of educating the real estate professional Chicago Title of Colorado hired her to speak full time. 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 Real Estate colleges as well as serving on the Education committee of the Colorado Division of Real Estate.

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 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, March 12, 2021
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
TOPIC: Putting Hammer to Nail: An Overview of Residential Building in Metro Denver
SPEAKER: Ted Leighty, CEO, Colorado and Denver Metro Association of Homebuilders

SESSION INFORMATION: What challenges has the home builder industry faced in the past year?  What opportunities?  Are the builders able to meet the demands of a growing population?  What does the next two year hold for the builders?  Find out all of this and more as Ted Leighty puts hammer to nail to get you the information you need to successfully navigate the new home market.

SPEAKER BIO: Ted Leighty, a Colorado native, is CEO of both the Colorado and Denver Metro Associations of Homebuilders, a lobbying group focused on private property rights.  Formerly the VP of Government Affairs for CAR, Leighty has a long history of advocating for homeownership and property rights. Leighty is a respected, passionate voice for their 2,000+ members.

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:
Janson Lange with First Summit Home Inspections

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 IS AN ONLINE ZOOM CLASS!

AFTER YOU REGISTER BELOW, AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE CLASS, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH A ZOOM LINK FOR THIS CLASS.

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: John Gillam
John is currently an employing broker with offices in two states, and has experience in not just general residential real estate, but also in commercial sales, commercial leasing, REO/short sales, foreclosure, and farm & ranch transactions. John also provides services as a consultant in many court appointed roles.

He began providing real estate education in 2005 providing pre-license education. Since that time he has developed classes on real estate contracts, ethics and agency, and instructs the CREC Annual Update Class. He is also an approved CAM and Property Management instructor.

SMDRA Member Price: FREE
All Others: $40
Continuing Education Credits: 4 Hours – YOU MUST have video capability and have it on during the class to get CE credit.

Refreshments provided by SMDRA Affiliate Member:
TBD

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, March 19, 2021
TIME: 8:30am-9:30am
TOPIC: Painted Prairie – What Makes This a Top 10 Denver Metro Community?
SPEAKER: Neneh Biffinger, Broker Relation Ambassador, Painted Prairie

SESSION INFORMATION: Painted Prairie is a dynamic community made up of all types of people, from all manner of backgrounds. Just as their community celebrates the myriad perspectives and vibrant diversity of its residents, Painted Prairie celebrates the beauty and spirit of the prairie, too.

So what makes it a Top 10 Denver Metro Community?

• The numbers prove the popularity of our community, in a prime aurora location.
• Tune in to learn what has made it so popular
  • World-class builders, attractive pricing, parks, and more.
• And, what the next Phase offers to continue the popularity
  • More builders, new parks, Town Center, & Food Hall
• Learn how you can earn points, prizes, and recognitions with our Prairie Partners Program

SPEAKER BIO: JANE of ALL TRADES – This is what Neneh’s Superhero Undershirt says. In business and in life, she has played numerous roles (from entrepreneur to sales to board member), mastered more than half, and learned to ask for help on others. She often jokes “I have been selling since the womb” and her almost 30 years of experience selling in a wide variety of industries, has equipped her with a vast amount of skills, including relationship building, strategic and consultative selling, conflict management, interpersonal communication, innovative marketing, and successful negotiation.

Her favorite pastime is connecting people and she has a passion for helping others. This has afforded her many adventures, speaking opportunities, free dinners, loyal relationships, and life successes, including her most recent role as Broker Relations Ambassador for Painted Prairie. When she is not out networking and growing business, she LOVES to travel with her husband, experiment in the kitchen, ride her scooter, and dance anywhere she can make a dance floor.

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:
Maggie Turner with National Home Guaranteed

THIS IS AN ONLINE ZOOM WEBINAR EVENT

ZOOM MEETING LINK: https://smdra.zoom.us/j/87239590340

DATE: Friday, March 19, 2021
TIME: 10:30am
TOPIC: SMDRA Affiliate Orientation
SPEAKER: SMDRA Leadership

SESSION INFORMATION: Learn how the ins and outs of the SMDRA Affiliate Program to get the MOST out of your Membership. Geared towards new Affiliate members.

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: Learn best practices for Google posts to drive SEO, increase your hyper-local footprint & get found in “real estate agent near me” searches. You’ll learn:

• Tips for writing a clear Business description with keywords for Search.
• Optimal photo strategy that will signal to Google that you are a relevant business in the cities/neighborhoods of your choice. (90% of your competition isn’t doing this right!)
• Google posts, type of content, optimized posting schedule, and a content strategy.

*Must have a live Google My Business page to participate.

**If you do not have a live Google My Business page, please contact instructor in advance to get one set up. lsuazo@poweredbywest.com

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

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: When resolving inspections what do we disclose to the lender? What is the best way to amend the contract? Does the lender see the Inspection Resolution?  We take a case study and look at best practices for resolving inspection issues. This is a hands-on class giving the student good approaches for contract resolution, including dates and clauses that can help the Broker keep the transaction alive!

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 

Continuing Education Credits: 2 Hours – YOU MUST have video capability and have it on during the class to get CE credit.
SMART Designation Points: 2 Points

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: 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: 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. Understanding and believing in the value of educating the real estate professional Chicago Title of Colorado hired her to speak full time. 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 Real Estate colleges as well as serving on the Education committee of the Colorado Division of Real Estate.

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