DMAR Digest | Week of August 23
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Newly Elected DMAR Directors + CAR, NAR & REcolorado Directors
The Board of Directors have elected the 2020-2021 Chair-elect and Vice Chair. They also elected five CAR Directors, two NAR Directors and one REcolorado Director. Congratulations to our new DMAR leaders!
Chair-elect
Jessica Reinhardt
Vice Chair
Jen Routon
CAR Directors
Angel Burdick
Scott Franks
Megan Fuller
Libby Levinson-Katz
Kelly Swindell
NAR Directors
Justin Knoll
Steve Thayer
REcolorado Director
Greg Fischer
Quote of the week
"The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.”
Jimmy Johnson, American football player, coach and sports analyst.
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Mortgage Giant Will Soon Accept Bitcoin Payments
United Wholesale Mortgage, the second largest mortgage lender in the U.S., announced it will accept cryptocurrency for home loans by the end of this year. UWM wants to be the first lender to do so in the national mortgage industry. Read More
What Is Dual Agency?
In a hot seller's market, a homebuyer will try just about anything to get a leg up on the competition and – when possible – strike a deal in their favor. Talk of escalation clauses, appraisal contingency waivers and cash offers becomes the norm. Some people even look into dual agency as a way to appeal to the selling side. Read More
Keller Williams wants to be a different kind of iBuyer
Keller Offers, the iBuyer offering of Keller Williams (KW), the world’s largest real estate technology franchise by agent count and the U.S. leader in units and sales volume, is launching its latest iBuying program for consumers in Birmingham, Alabama, in partnership with Offerpad. Read More
City and County Market Trends Reports | AUG. '21
Quick look at City and County Market Trends Reports featuring July data. These 48 downloadable reports are comprehensive and a fantastic member benefit. Download Reports
Drive for Change
Tee it up for a great cause and join us for a Topgolf fundraiser for RPAC (no golf skills required). This will be our final push of the year to meet our 2021 RPAC goal... and show other local Associations who's boss! Plus, along with great raffle drawings we'll be awarding prizes for the best-dressed team, top female and male scorers and the top-scoring bay. Register Here
Housing sector dominates Inc. 5000
The companies recognized in the 2021 Inc. 5000 list are nothing short of exceptional. They put up unfathomable year-over-year growth metrics in a year like no other. Yes, 2020 gave certain sectors a tail-wind but nonetheless these companies all had to manage through uncertainty while growing at breakneck speeds. We should all applaud the ingenuity and courage it takes to achieve these types of outcomes. Read More
[VIDEO] Back to School, Back to Normal? The Economic View
Economic indicators are strong this week, despite rising COVID-19 cases across the nation. Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale discusses the mixed signals about what’s ahead. Watch Here
2021 DMAR Inaugural Installation
Join us on September 30th at the Denver Athletic Club Grand Ballroom as we celebrate our Association, honor our achievements and welcome our 2021-2022 Board of Directors and incoming Chairman of the Board, Milford Adams. This won't be your typical stuffy inaugural event. We're gearing up for a full-blown Inaugural PARTY! There'll be good food and even better company, plus a DJ and dance floor (we're ready to see your dance moves!). Register Here
Resources & services
DMAR Staff is Here to Help!
If you are looking to reach a specific department or staff person, please refer to the staff directory here, or contact our main line at 303-756-0553 or email help@dmarealtors.com.
Our Exclusive Member Benefits are Member Business-Centric
Your annual investment helps fund exclusive Realtor®-only benefits that streamline your business and save time and money for not only you but your clients as well. Between our free programs & resources, cutting-edge tech, tools to navigate your career and investments that protect your businesses, DMAR is here to be a partner in your growth! Learn More
Membership Dues Billing Starts Soon
In an effort for dues billing and collection to go as smoothly as possible, please make sure that DMAR has your current email address and contact info. If you need to update any of your information, you can fill out this form or email help@dmarealtors.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are currently looking for sponsors for the DMAR Inaugural, DMAR RPAC Topgolf Fundraiser and our Wired Summit. If you are interested in sponsoring any of these events, or want more information on DMAR event sponsorship in general, please contact our Director of Events, Julie Voorhees, at jvoorhees@dmarealtors.com.
Customizable Real Estate Glossary PDF
Have you seen our new real estate glossary? This is the perfect way to help your clients understand all the real estate lingo that comes up during the buying and selling process. DMAR’s A to Z of real estate features over 130 terms and is a great tool for you to share with clients - especially those first-timers dreaming of homeownership in 2021! Plus now, we made room for you to add your own branding and contact information. Download Here
Member spotlight
Aaron Lebovic, owner of the Expert Home Team at eXp Realty
Since 2014, Aaron’s focus has been serving homebuyers and sellers, as well as helping real estate agents grow their business. He is a foreclosure expert, educator and co-owner of a subscription-based leads company that tracks foreclosures throughout Colorado.
Aaron has been a member of DMAR since 2007, and in that time he has grown significantly thanks to the connections he has made. His mentors have been local leaders whom he met through DMAR.
“Having a great mentor and implementing what you learn is the key to success in our industry. We aren't born with an innate sense of what to do to succeed at a high level as entrepreneurs and real estate agents, so who you surround yourself with can seriously impact your growth.”
His advice to you? Get involved! “The educational opportunities and collaboration among Realtors at DMAR can't be beat! You get out of it what you put into it, so I highly recommend attending classes and events and even consider a role as a leader or committee member!”
To include Aaron in YOUR network, find him on Instagram @lebovicaaron or @aaronlebovic on Facebook.
We appreciate you, Aaron!
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Three Tier Benefits | SentriLock
As a member of DMAR, you also gain access to member-only benefits and services from the Colorado Association of Realtors®️ (CAR) and the National Association of Realtors®️ (NAR).
SentriLock is the official lockbox solution for NAR. As the leading electronic lockbox manufacturer and provider of property access management solutions, SentriLock operates in support of Realtors® and the industry, offering an easy to use, reliable and secure system. Fundamental core values guide every action and decision to provide the best service and experience for your benefit.
The SentriLock Bluetooth® Realtor® Lockbox is the most secure, durable and versatile within the industry. SentriLock’s reliable, multiple key access method, including via mobile app or keycard, helps to efficiently gain property access.
DMAR's offer stands: Exchange any standard SentriLock lockbox for 15% off a Bluetooth model. Make the trade for as many lockboxes you have!
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