DMAR Digest | Week of January 4
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5 ways to kick off 2021
1) Join us January 8 for our Economic Summit. After the rollercoaster that was 2020, everyone wants to know... what does the road ahead for the U.S. economy look like? Join us and find out! Our experts will update us on the health of the housing market, real estate trends, interest rates, housing inventory, local and national economic forecasts and more. Register Here
2) RSVP for our FREE DMAR Connect on January 15 featuring Steve Murray and Nobu Hata. 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. RSVP Here
3) Download our NEW real estate glossary to share with clients. Every industry has its own jargon and real estate is no different. From amortization to title insurance to iBuyers, it can all sound like a confusing word salad to those not in the business. That’s why we created a new real estate glossary - The A to Z of Real Estate - with 138 words to know. This is a handy resource for newbie agents, confused homebuyers (and sellers) and those interested in learning more about the industry. Download Here
4) Take advantage of PEAK online classes. Choose from 15 state-approved continuing education classes that you can take from the comfort of your own home, your office or wherever you choose. Online real estate classes are perfect for those on the go. Not only can you learn when you want, but you can learn where you want, too. Learn More
5) Become a guest blogger. As a guest writer, you have a platform to develop your brand image and flex your expertise on a subject. DMAR is the trusted voice of real estate in the Denver metro area and being in association with that voice gives you credibility and authority. Learn More
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"We overestimate how much we can accomplish in a day, and we underestimate how much we can do in a year."
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Economic Summit 2021
DMAR's Economic Summit is this Friday. If you haven't already purchased your tickets, you're in luck! We still have room to host more attendees through the virtual event. Don't forget you will be receiving 2 hours of CE in addition to expert insight about the year to come. Register
Experts Predict What The Housing Market Will Be Like In 2021
The housing market has been on fire this year with record-low mortgage rates and a sudden wave of relocations made possible by remote work. Meanwhile, home prices have pushed new boundaries as buyer demand continues to surge. As we near the end of 2020, here’s a look at the expectations of real estate experts for 2021. Read More
Pending Home Sales Slide 2.6% in November
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings, fell 2.6% to 125.7 in November, the third straight month of decline. Year-over-year, contract signings climbed 16.4%. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001. Read More
Here’s what mortgage forbearance looked like in 2020
Today, 2.7 million homeowners remain in forbearance – with more than 78% of them in an extension plan, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association Forbearance and Call Volume Survey. Even now, with a vaccine now being distributed and a second stimulus check on the way, homeowners continue to take advantage of forbearance options. Read More
Lots of Homes Under $100K Are for Sale, but Most Buyers Can't Get One for This Reason
Across the nation, home prices have shot up to unheard-of heights even during the pandemic—because there are still people hunting for homes (preferably with their own yard and space for an office and home-schooling), but not enough inventory available. Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Outlook Prompts Businesses to Dust Off Return-to-Office Plans
Office-building landlords are hoping that the massive COVID-19 vaccination campaign launched in the U.S. this month will lead to millions of people returning to workplaces in 2021 after spending most of the pandemic working from home. Read More
Top Ten Markets During and In a Post-COVID Environment in 2021-2022
The National Association of REALTORS® identified the top 10 markets that have shown resilience during this pandemic period and that are expected to perform well in a post-COVID-19 environment. Download Report
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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 first-timers 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
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Three Tier Benefits | ReferralExchange
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).
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Exclusive member benefit: NAR members receive exclusive savings and custom benefits on LIVE by ReferralExchange. LIVE (Lead Information Verification Engine) is a monthly subscription service that provides licensed real estate agents who act as an extension of your brand to validate leads you provide from your form sources and connect you with potential clients who are ready to transact, in real time.
Plus! Additional limited time savings: ReferralExchange has gone above and beyond and through NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now initiative, is offering an additional $350+ savings off the standard one-time set-up. Member savings is now over $900 in the first year.
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