Held once per quarter, SMDRA’s Power Lunches are our most popular topics, featuring noted guest speakers from the real estate industry.
All Power Lunches are held in the SMDRA Activity Center unless otherwise noted.
If you plan to attend, please register ahead of time, following SMDRA class policies.
Annual session with CAR Legal Counsel Scott Peterson, covering the year’s most relevant legal issues for REALTORS®.
Scott is an experienced real estate and business professional with an extensive background representing individuals and companies on a broad range of matters. He currently serves as General Counsel for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR). As General Counsel, Scott is responsible for advising the CAR Board of Directors, Leadership Council and CAR Staff on legal matters related to the Association’s business. In addition, he provides legal support and education directly to CAR members and the state’s local REALTOR® associations through the CAR Legal Hotline and education events. Finally, Scott advocates for the Association and REALTOR® interests in legal matters involving third-parties such as vendors, contractors, and state regulatory agencies.
Featuring the south metro Mayors – Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Littleton, Lone Tree, and Sheridan.
Annual updates from the Department of Regulatory Agencies – Division of Real Estate.
Marcia Waters has been with the Colorado Division of Real Estate since August 2005.
Marcia started with the Division as a Criminal Investigator for the Real Estate Commission and was promoted to Chief Investigator in 2006. In 2007, she was promoted to the position of Investigations and Compliance Director. In that capacity, she managed the investigatory and settlement programs for the Division. On October 15, 2010, she was promoted to the position of Division Director. The Division of Real Estate licenses and regulates approximately 50,000 real estate professionals.
Ms. Waters serves as the administrator for the Real Estate Commission, the Board of Real Estate Appraisers, the Board of Mortgage Loan Originators, the Conservation Easement Oversight Commission, Community Association Manager Program and the HOA Information and Resource Center. Ms. Waters manages the Division’s $6.5 million budget, oversees a staff of approximately 57 full-time employees, and establishes the direction of Division programs based on market and industry trends.