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Daylight Saving Time - Sunday Nov. 6th
October 29th MSBR's website will have a new look. Thank you Susan Fleming for the work you did on this! |
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Legislative & General Membership Luncheon VFW, 355 Glebe Road, Easton, MD
Join us for an informative luncheon as we hear directly from our County Officials about current issues and upcoming legislation impacting our communities. Bring your questions and be part of the conversation shaping the future of real estate on the Mid-Shore.
Featured Speakers:
Enjoy a delicious meal featuring soup & salad, chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert.
Admission is Free. |
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Let's Celebrate the Holidays
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 5:30-7:30pm Channel Marker: 8865 Glebe Park Dr. in Easton
Pull out your holiday attire and enter the Holiday Hat or Holiday Outfit contest. Each winner receives a $50 Target Gift Card.
We are supporting Channel Marker. No cost to attend but bring toiletry items for the 5-7 residents and/or gift cards in $5-$10 amounts from Walmart or Target for their other clients.
Open to all REALTOR and Affiliate members |
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Holiday Party Sponsors are:
Bar Sponsor: Skipper Marquess with Coldwell Banker
Food Sponsors: Andy Beaven with Wright Real Estate Jenn Dudley with Title Excellence Denise & Bill McCormick ~ CK Capital Management Corp. Dave Whaley with National Property Inspections |
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Tax Tips Session with Chuck Ireland Accounting Strategies Group November 13 10-11am MSBR Board Office Prepare for tax season by organizing income and expenses, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, and identifying eligible deductions specific to real estate professionals, such as vehicle use, home office, and marketing costs. Taught by MSBR Affiliate, Chuck Ireland with Accounting Strategies Group. |
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MSBR Golf Tournament at Hog Neck Tuesday, May 19 2026
Want to help out in some capacity? Join us on Tuesday, November 11th at 9:30am in person or by zoom
Let us know if you can attend: debbie@msbrmd.com |
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BRIGHT MLS UPDATE
On December 10, 2025, BRIGHT MLS will be launching several Bright policy updates that aim to provide additional flexibility and clarity when working with listings in Bright. Here’s a quick overview of the upcoming changes:
There will be a new option to remove all but the main exterior photo from the Internet when a listing is withdrawn, goes temporarily off market, or closes.
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RPR® Templates vs. Reports Explained
Are you confused about how RPR® templates and reports work together?
Templates save report preferences and can be customized for different clients, such as first-time buyers or investors. Reports are the client-ready documents generated from these templates. Learn how to streamline your business.
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MSBR was well represented at the Maryland REALTORS® Conference!
🏆 Michelle Abplanalp, Petra Quinn, Lisa & Bill Longest, and Deb Dawkins took home prizes from the Price is BRIGHT contest.
✨ Shandell Green received the Maryland REALTORS® Shining Star Award and was also part of the winning Family Feud team — congratulations, Shandell!
🎉 Sheila Washburn was officially sworn in as a Director-at-Large for Maryland REALTORS®.
Beyond the celebrations, our members attended classes, networked with professionals from across the state, and engaged in valuable professional development opportunities. We’re proud of all our MSBR members for representing our association with such enthusiasm and excellence! |
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What is VantageScore and why it matters!
Ask the Economist: How Will VantageScore 4.0 Impact Mortgages? |
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2026 REALTOR & Affiliate Dues
REALTOR & Affiliate dues are due December 1, 2025 Avoid the $100 late fee - pay by January 2, 2026 Dues notices will be e-mailed on November 1, 2025
2026 Total REALTOR Dues $850 MSBR $357 (no increase) Maryland REALTORS $242 (increase of $5) National Assoc. of REALTORS $201 (no increase) Down Payment Grant $25 RPAC $25
2026 Affiliate Dues $350 (no increase) Down Payment Grant $25 RPAC $25
Hardship letters must be received by December 1, 2025 in order to be considered This will give you until Feb. 2, 2026 to pay without a late fee. |
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Don't Unclick the Box RPAC is working for you. Your $25.00 keeps it working. When paying your dues, include RPAC. |
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Attention Commercial Agents
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) Request for Proposals (RFP) for experienced commercial real estate brokers to market the development of Cambridge Harbor along the Choptank River.
The RFP was released on Sept. 26, with proposals due by midnight on October 31. CWDI expects to select a broker on November 26. Interested respondents should contact CWDI at info@cwdimd.org to request a nondisclosure agreement (a standard requirement to ensure that respondents have access to detailed project information while protecting sensitive planning and financial data). |
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MSBR Continuing Education October ~ December Maryland Department of Labor's website to view your CE status and |
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Couldn't make the CE Classes? MSBR partners with The CE Shop. Education on your time. For November 35% off discount code: CLOSE35 CE Shop Classes available 24/7
Visit https://msbrmd.theceshop.com and use promo code SPOOKY40 to save 40% on Licensing & Continuing Education. Valid today only (10/29/25) for Real Estate, Mortgage, Appraisal, and Professional Development courses. |
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RPR’s Next Gen Reports are out of beta—the first step in a major upgrade to how REALTORS® create and deliver reports to their clients.
Webinars with multiple dates to choose from You will love what this can do & it's included in your NAR dues.
With customizable templates, an easy drag-and-drop interface, and dynamic updates every 48 hours, your reports will impress like never before. In this webinar, they will provide detailed instructions on how to make the most of this new reporting option. It will cover:
Next Gen Reports are currently available in your RPR account. Learn more about making the most of this latest RPR feature improvement. |
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GCAAR & PGCAR are hosting CIPS Institute in November and MSBR members are invited to participate. Here are the details:
CIPS Designation - PACKAGE: ALL 5 DAYS with Maurice Hampton from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM across all days. The cost is $325 -
The links below should be used for anyone wanting to register for an individual class, rather than the entire course. The cost for each class is $150-
The first three days are being offered in-person (at the GCAAR office) and virtually. The final two days are virtual only.
Maurice Hampton is a phenomenal instructor and teaches all over the country for NAR. The CIPS Designation offers you incredible networking opportunities, access to specialized resources and marketing materials from NAR, plus a way to enhance their knowledge and professionalism. |
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Shandell Green, MSBR President-Elect and Myisha Walker, in-coming MSBR Board member attended Habitat for Humanity-Choptanks' Hard Hats and Heels Fundraiser. Thank you Habitat for all you do for the Community! |
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Show your Community Support and Volunteer:
Waterfowl Weekend Nov. 14-16 Need guides for 2 hour shifts and you get a free ticket to the Festival. Contact Affiliate member Deena Kilmon at 410-822-4567 or dkilmon@waterfowlfestival.org
Festival of Trees fundraiser for Talbot Hospice Nov. 29-Dec. 2nd Contact REALTOR Karla Wieland-Cherry at 410-310-8421 or dkcherry4@aol.com |
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Next Newsletter is November 11, 2025
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