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Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS February 13, 2024 Newsletter
Information and skills are needed to grow our business. What MSBR offerings are you using? |
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We are saying goodbye to Cheryl Krebeck and hello to Chris Babilonia
Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 29th from 11am - 1pm at the Board office for a light lunch.
Cheryl joined MSBR in June 2020 and has been a professional joy to have in the office. Her real estate knowledge and experience has been instrumental in advancing MSBR events and programs.
But have no fear, Sue and Cheryl are training Chris on all everything MSBR! Chris brings a wealth of professional knowledge and enthusiasm!!
We hope you will stop by to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" |
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ChatGPT for Real EstateSign up and learn more in the one hour session If you missed this in January plan to attend in person on
February 28, 2024 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Discover how ChatGPT can help grow your real estate business in ways you never thought possible. This one hour hands on session will get you started.
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An unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement lives in Montgomery County, MD
Willie Pearl Mackey King worked for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference under the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a member of his executive staff. King performed a variety of administrative duties and traveled with Dr. King. While in Birmingham, Alabama with Dr. King, she typed his famous Letter from Birmingham Jail. She and Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker transcribed the letter, which was written on newspaper edges, table napkins, toilet paper, and whatever scraps of paper that Dr. King could find to write on.
February is Black History Month and there are many ways to celebrate. Here are just a few!
Caroline County Black History & Arts Celebration February 24th from 11am-3pm @ The Foundry
Dorchester County Harriett Tubman Underground Railroad State Park 4068 Golden Hill Rd. Games and Crafts every Saturday & Sunday during the month of February from 10am to 3pm.
Talbot County Frederick Douglas Parade February 17th starting at 9:30am at the Easton Police Dept 106 W. Dover Street in Easton |
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Sign up NOW for the Bias Override Class
Attendance is Guaranteed to Make You THINK Differently!
for Agents & Affiliate members February 22, 2024 from 2-5 pm Refreshments afterwards
In-Person at the MSBR Office The MSBR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee has arranged the offering this CE at no cost to the members. 1.5 hours Fair Housing CE credits are earned; plus, 1.5 hour Elective CE |
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Educate Yourself About Unconscious Bias from 2-5pm on Feb. 22, 2024
The objectives of the class are: 1. Describe the history of bias and discrimination in real estate to understand how neighborhoods became segregated and appreciate the challenges many consumers still face because of their identities. 2. Explain how implicit bias may result in violations of Fair Housing laws and industry ethics. 3. Identify interventions to prevent implicit bias, identify anxiety, and stereotype threat from influencing behavior so that consumers are treated with equal concern, respect, and fairness. 4. Increase personal motivation to confront these phenomena in business and the community.
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Maryland REALTORS Round Table Lunch & Presentation March 7th 11-2pm Hyatt in Cambridge
Regional Roundtables- MUST RSVP to AttendJoin fellow REALTORS and the state Leadership at either of the Roundtables to connect with industry professionals, share experiences, and develop new outlooks. Ask your questions!
Roundtables will be on March 7th at Hyatt Chesapeake in Cambridge, MD and on April 3rd at the Eagles Next Club in Phoenix, MD.
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Earn the Housing Opportunity Certification and get CE March 21 All 4 Classes
Lunch will be provided by our Affiliate, Mike Steinhice from M&T Bank. Thank you, Mike!
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Supporting and Having Fun Jenn Dudley, Chair of the Membership Committee was joined by Shirley Coulbourne, Sarah Sherman, Erene Katris, Laura Anderson, LeeAnne Fleming and Brenda Andrew at Kiln Born where they painted bowls for Talbot County Empty Bowls. Thank you for contributing to this fundraiser combating hunger in our area.
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How many of the 179 ways that REALTORS help clients can you name?
Click here to read the 179 things REALTORS do to help clients
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Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
MSBR Golf Tournament May 14, 2024 Fundraiser for the MSBR LOVE Down Payment Grant Program
Sponsors To-Date: 3 -Eagle Sponsors at $1,500 Bay Capital Mortgage Corp USA Mortgage Kari Anderson with Oceans Lending
2 - Birdie Sponsor at $1,000 Mary Mabry with Keller Williams Select Tom Draper with First Home Mortgage
Beat the Pro Sponsor - Trent Riggs, Main Street Home Loans Beverage Cart Sponsor - Boudreau Insurance
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NAR CEO Nykia Wright addresses false claims about commissions in real estate.
Most consumers work with a real estate professional because they recognize that technology is no substitute for an expert helping them to navigate risk, avoid pitfalls, and obtain results.
NAR has led our industry forward for more than 100 years by focusing on ethics, professionalism, advocacy, and putting consumers first. The result is transparent and competitive marketplaces, satisfied clients, and stronger communities.
NAR’s guidance for local MLS broker marketplaces ensures consumers get comprehensive, equitable, transparent, and reliable home information, and that brokerages of any size, service, or pricing model get a fair shot at competing. NAR's policies expressly prohibit MLSs, associations, and brokers from setting or suggesting real estate commissions or fees. Compensation is always negotiable between agents and their clients. |
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Maryland REALTORS Missing Middle Housing Video
Did you know that Maryland is 150,000 housing units short of what is needed? Do you understand how Zoning has helped to make this shortage?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit Maryland REALTORS new website and get more information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can share how your clients are having trouble finding an affordable home or, even better, have you clients share their story |
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Affiliate member Troy Blades, with Safe and Secure Enterprises next Classes is March 5th
Obtain your MD Wear and Carry (Conceal Carry Course) or RENEWAL
training@ssei-online.com (410) 231-3790
Never touched a firearm. No problem, we start from the beginning, use non-firing tools to help you build confidence and overcome any fear and anxiety before you step on the range. Next Class: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (classroom) Wednesday, March 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (classroom) Saturday, March 9, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (classroom/range) (full day for Renewals)
This class is designed for women and men and covers basic principles to keep you and your family safe, using your firearm as well as preparing and planning ahead of time so you don’t need to! Website: www.ssei-online.com USCCA (United States Conceal Carry Association): https://training.usconcealedcarry.com/instructor/d6378ff6-1716-11ec-9407-02420a00018c
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February 2024 - April 2024 classes and events Additional Classes and events are on the MSBR website. |
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Click this link to check what credits you need and what you have earned according to the Real Estate Commission |
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Can't make the MSBR Classes? Take classes with the CE Shop. There is a charge but the classes are available to you 24/7
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