DMAR Digest | Week of December 21

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December 21, 2020

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Watch Now: Continuing the Conversation | Recorded Panel Discussion

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our panel discussion hosted by our Community Alliance Committee (CAC). Derek Camunez, Broker/Manager of RE/MAX Avenues and Chair of the CAC led a very powerful two-hour discussion on dismantling established systems and processes and replacing them with equitable structures. Topics covered included transitioning to a culture of inclusion and equity, how to not only begin equity work but sustain it too, how to change your business model to be more inclusive and how to incorporate racial justice and equity in your decision-making.

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Quote of the week

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

Winston Churchill, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

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2020: Our Year in Closing
2020 felt like the year that changed everything. From a global pandemic—and its toll on our communities and small businesses—to a watershed movement in racial and social justice, the year has brought more change than many could have imagined. But in a year of unprecedented change, we also feel hopeful, as we got through it together. And as 2020 now comes to a close, we share this look at some of our accomplishments and what we’re looking forward to in 2021. Read More

Fed will keep interest rates low until economy recovers
The Federal Reserve left its overnight lending rate unchanged on Wednesday, and said it expects to keep interest rates low until labor market conditions and inflation hit the Federal Open Market Committee‘s standards of maximum employment and inflation moderately exceeding 2% for some time. Read More

Home-Builder Confidence Slips From Record High in December, as Buyers Get Cold Feet
The National Association of Home Builders’ monthly confidence index dropped four points to a reading of 86 in December, the trade group said. This was the first time that the index had dropped after three consecutive months of record highs. Even with December’s decline, the figure represents the second-highest reading in the index’s history. Read More

Licensee Alert: Compliance with COVID-19 Public Health Orders and Executive Orders
Moving forward, substantiated violations of the PHOs and Executive Orders will be presented to the applicable Board or Commission for the possible imposition of discipline. Licensee compliance with the PHOs and the Executive Orders is critical to the health and safety of Colorado consumers. Read More

Depreciation of SentriCards
SentriLock is announcing that effective January 1, 2022, agents will no longer have the ability to use the SentriCard for lockbox access. Read More

Year-End Prep: Don’t Let Your Listing Expire on December 31
Heads-up! There are nearly 3,500 listings in REcolorado Matrix that will expire by the end of this year. Could yours be one of them? REcolorado Matrix makes it easy for you to check the expiration date and make the necessary updates. Read More

3 industry leaders sum up 2020 in one word
If asked to describe 2020 in one word, many of us might instinctively respond with something not safe for work. Still, OMD Global Chief Strategy Officer Chrissie Hanson, Creative Theory Co-Founder and CEO Tamon George, and BBDO LA Producer Storm Smith were up for the challenge. Watch Here

Economic Summit 2021
2020 was a year like no other – from a global pandemic, stay at home mandates and a record-breaking 40+ million people filing for unemployment, to the rise of deep racial and socioeconomic divides leading to months of protest and, on top of all of that, one of the most highly anticipated presidential elections possibly ever. So, what does the road ahead for the U.S. economy look like? Join us and find out! Tickets Here

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January 15 | DMAR Connect: The Road Ahead
Join us for the first DMAR Connect of 2021 and learn what the road ahead looks like as we enter the new year. Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends, and DMAR's CEO, Nobu Hata, will discuss what we learned from 2020, the current landscape of brokerages, changes to the Model MLS Rules and Regulations as well as MLS Policy Statements and what trends to watch in 2021. Free RSVP

New Resource | The A to Z of Real Estate
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 firstimers dreaming of homeownership in 2021! Download Here

Back by Popular Demand | Showing Supplies Basket
Our Showing Supplies Basket has been restocked! They include all the gear you need to conduct safe and clean showings including face masks, shoe covers, nitrile gloves, hand sanitizer and more. Shop Here

Industry Partner Spotlight

Michael Diehl with Seamless Inspections

Since 2016, Seamless Inspection has provided hundreds of comprehensive home inspections, many with radon tests and sewer scopes. Because we have multiple inspectors, we move quickly so that inspection deadlines can be met. We always try to arrange for sewer inspections to be performed while at the inspection, and we can arrange for radon tests to be dropped in a timely manner. Our inspectors are formally trained and have professional backgrounds. Anyone can be a home inspector, not everyone is approachable and friendly - our inspectors are both.

We use top of the line equipment to provide quality property inspections, such as CRM’s (continuous radon monitors), pole-mounted cameras when roofs are not walkable, InspectIT software and an Infrared camera when needed. Our inspection reports include captured digital photos and a summary page second to none.

Call 303-507-8172 for a professional, friendly and “seamless" inspection.

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Three Tier Benefits | DMAR's Video Library

DMAR's video library is growing!

We recently launched a new series called Real Estate Mastery Sessions, hosted by our CEO, Nobu Hata. Click here to watch the first installment on marketing and business planning. Spoiler alert: it's FILLED with info and ideas to help you prepare for the 2021 selling season and learn more about adapting to real estate consumer trends.

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