We are excited to provide Metro Brokers lockboxes to the agents in the SMART Office Network for a discounted price. Now for only $18 you can purchase these lockboxes.

Features of the lockboxes include:

• Large enough to hold FOBs, multiple keys and other key cards.
  
• Attractive looking
• Metro Brokers logo on the front

Convenient to purchase. Contact Josh and pick up your lockboxes from our Inverness office.

Residential home sales volume and average sold prices have stayed up in the Denver Metro Area during 2010 compared to the same time during 2009, however the margin is narrowing. Home prices are tightening up and sales are not increasing at a very rapid rate. Below is a chart that shows home sales statistics through September 9, 2010.

Residential Homes	Jan. 1, 2009 - Sep. 9, 2009	Jan. 1, 2010 - Sep. 9, 2010	Change
Sales Volume	30,707	35,130	+4,423
Average Days on Market	98	83	-15 days
Average Sold Price	$264,224	$275,585	+$11,361

Source: Denver Metrolist. Based on information form Metrolist, Inc. for the period 1-1-2009 through 9-9-2010. NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Metrolist, Inc. Metrolist, Inc. does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Metrolist, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Condominium average sold prices for the Denver Metro area are down, while sales volume is still ahead of where it was at this time last year. Changes to the FHA condo approval process may be responsible for some of the declines in the condo market.

Condominiums	Jan. 1, 2009 - Sep. 9, 2009	Jan. 1, 2010 - Sep. 9, 2010	Change
Sales Volume	7,687	8,180	+493
Average Days on Market	102	93	-9 days
Average Sold Price	$171,869	$171,197	-$672

Source: Denver Metrolist. Based on information form Metrolist, Inc. for the period 1-1-2009 through 9-9-2010. NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Metrolist, Inc. Metrolist, Inc. does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Metrolist, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Below is a breakdown of transations/agent during 2010 as of 9/9/2010 in the Metro Denver area, according to the Denver Metrolist.

Total Sales	Total Transactions	# of Colorado Real Estate Agents	Avg. # of Transactions/Agent
43,310	86,620	15,000+	Approximately 5.77

Source: Denver Metrolist. Based on information form Metrolist, Inc. for the period 1-1-2009 through 9-9-2010. NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Metrolist, Inc. Metrolist, Inc. does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Metrolist, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

S&P/Case-shiller Home Price Index - Denver, CO

UP 3.6% from May 2009 - May 2010

Source: S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. More information can be found at: www.standardpoors.com

Colorado Unemployment Rate

DOWN 3.5%

Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. More information can be found at: http://lmigateway.coworkforce.com/

 

Top 3 Performing Colorado Zip Codes - (based on statistics 1/1/2010-7/31/2010)

#1 - 80013

747 units sold

Avg. Sold Price = $176,638

Avg. DOM = 59..7

#2 - 80015

#3 - 80134

Source: Denver Metrolist. Based on information form Metrolist, Inc. for the period 1-1-2009 through 7-31-2010. NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Metrolist, Inc. Metrolist, Inc. does not guarantee nor is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Metrolist, Inc. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

 

Customized Colorado Real Estate Statistical Newsletter

One of the best ways to generate referral business is to keep your name constantly infront of your clients. Our customized Colorado Real Estate Statistical newsletter is perfect for doing just that. Not only is your name always in front of your clients they enjoy Real Estate stats that are location specific. Our newsletter is packed with Colorado and Denver housing statistics that give your client a true picture of the Colorado Real Estate market.

You choose how often you'd like to send it out - monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or any other schedule you'd like. You also choose how you'd like it sent out. The SMART Office Network monthly newsletter is available to send via email or as a hard copy via USPS.

Email Newsletter Costs

For only $25/month you can email our newsletter to as many clients as you like. We use MailChimp to send out the newsletter, so we don't have to have access to your email to send it out for you. MailChimp also complies with the Spam rules so your email doesn't get blacklisted. We setup the MailChimp account and send out each newsletter for you. There is a $50 setup fee for the first month.

USPS Newsletter Costs

For only $1.00/newsletter, a full-color, four-page newsletter is mailed directly to your client. Yes the $1.00 price includes the postage to send it to your client. There is a $20/issue design/processing fee.

Training and Education Locations for Metro Brokers SMART Office Network

SMART Office Network - Inverness - DTC

385 Inverness Parkway, Suite 140, Englewood, CO 80112

The SMART Office Network Inverness location is one of our four (4) Metro Brokers offices within the SMART Office Network. Our monthly classes are also held online for those that prefer to attend from the comfort of their home or any other location with Internet service. Our monthly classes include: Transaction Management, Outlook, CTM eContracts, How to Customize Your FREE Metro Brokers Personal Website, and Active Realty Solutions (CMA Software and Email Property Alerts).

Metro Brokers Corporate

4 Inverness Ct East, Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112

The Metro Brokers Corporate office provides periodic CE courses at reduced and sometimes no cost to its brokers. It also offers monthly website training to make the most of your FREE personal website and other classes throughout the year. The education and courses offered by the Metro Brokers Corporate office are open to all of the brokers within the SMART Office Network as well as all the Metro Brokers Real Estate agents in Colorado. Attending a training at Metro Brokers Corporate office is a great way to get to know your fellow Metro Brokers agents as well as stay up on industry changes.

Armbrust Real Estate Institute

7100 E. Belleview Ave, Suite 311, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

The Armbrust Real Estate Institute is affiliated with both the SMART Office Network and Metro Brokers corporate office and offers classes at discounted cost or no cost to our SMART Office brokers and other Metro Brokers agents. The Armbrust Real Estate Institute is highly acclaimed for its Real Estate education and training that it offers. Each year they provide a CE classes at no charge to the brokers within our SMART Office Network, including the Commission Update course (CE Credit) and a contracts update class (CE Credit). Armbrust Real Estate Institute is a great place to obtain the necessary continuing education required by the Real Estate Commission. They also offer a variety of courses to improve your Real Estate Business, for example their Home Evaluation course is invaluable, especially in today's uncharacteristically low market.

 

Investment Advisors International

World Group Securities

6825 South Galena St, Centennial, CO 80112

The SMART Office Network is associated with IAI and World Financcial Group Securities (WFG)., who offers a unique professional opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a co-career in the financial services and real estate field. By focusing on education and prospecting training systems, IAI has created a model that rivals the traditional industry and attracts candidates who would rather "teach" clients than "sell" clients. Working primarily with a unique spectrum of clients, IAI helps people find "hidden money" for their clients then show them proper savings strategies for retirement using traditional products and real estate. We feel this is a natural fit for Real Estate Brokers to offer their buyers and sellers and bring in additional income. Therefore, we've teamed up with IAI and offer customized training for all the brokers within our SMART Office Network. WFG University is your source for inspiration, education and leadership training. The website for WFG University includes tools, products, and speech archives that will help you take your business to the next level.

 

Colorado Center - Dave & Busters Location

2000 S Colorado Blvd.m Suite 200, Denver, CO 80112

 

The Colorado Center offers three (3) training facilities that can sit up to 75 people. We offer a variety of classes and seminars from entry level sales training to advanced level financial products classes, many of which are very valuable tools to today's technically financially savvy real estate broker.  Our traditional "Potato Thursday" sales seminars are also held at this location. Generally all of our monthly classes are held here, but occasionally they may take place at one of our other SMART Office locations.

 

 

Real Estate Bar Camp -Denver

REBarCamp is a One-Day event where passionate real estate industry experts come together to share their knowledge on a peer to peer basis. Sessions evolve based on whatever topic one wants to share and whoever wants to learn.

It's not a Bar and it's Not a Camp

REBarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants.

REBarCamp welcomes real estate industry related people to include real estate brokers, lenders, inspectors, home-stagers, title reps, coaches, geeks, non-geeks, geek wannabes and anyone who is interested in learning and sharing knowledge in a freely collaborative environment. Come if you believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Follow at  #REBCDEN

Ticket Purchase info here

 

Location:

Location is at 2105 Decatur Street, Denver, CO.

The DPPA Event Center offers our group more space and abundant parking (Bronco Stadium Parking).

MAP & DIRECTIONS 2105 Decatur Street Denver, CO 80111

TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

RSVP: Get Lunch, All Day of Sessions & Refreshments -

Purchase Your Ticket Here! COST: $20 $25 at the door

The annual event just isn't enough!

Now we have a monthly event where we can gather to share and learn in an open environment. The format will be two 1-hour sessions of currently relevant topics. Instead of a lecture, we all join in the discussion. Technology and tools are being created at an alarming rate. We have to work hard at keeping up, this forum will help us do that. It won't be limited to the tech savvy.

We are inviting everyone to join in. Using this format we can speak to the needs of everyone. The sessions won't depend on only one person, but on the group as a whole. In the many REBarCamps I've attended before we end up brainstorming and learning so much more then we ever thought. Think of this as a monthly Mini-BarCamp!

P.S. REBarCamp no bar, no camp just synergy!