MSBR Newsletter  June 24, 2025

Homeownership Month: June is National Homeownership Month, when REALTORS raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans.

June is also PRIDE MONTH and African American Music Appreciation 
 

Celebrate Summer at Doc's Sunset Grill this Thursday

MSBR holding a no fills Night Out.

 Food & Beverage on our own. 

 

Doc’s Sunset Grill

Thursday, June 26, 2025   5:30-7:30pm 

Address: 104 W Pier St, Oxford, MD 21654

 

No Sponsors just a lovely night out in a beautiful and casual location.

No Sign-up sheet, no registrations, just enjoying.  
 

MSBR Award Nominations Needed

You can nominate yourself or someone else.

 

 Tell us who you think should be recognized! 

 

Contact Shandell Green, Nominating Chair at shandellgreen@gmail.com  410-924-4919

or Deb Leber debbie@msbrmd.com 410-822-8767

  • REALTOR of the Year: Agent who is involved and active MSBR as well as in the community.
  • Community Service Award:  REALTOR who has done a lot for the community over their lifetime as an agent. 
  • Rookie REALTOR: REALTOR who has been in the business 4 years or less. Based on REALTOR education, Community Service, Productivity & MSBR involvement. 
  • Affiliate of the Year: Affiliate member who is active with MSBR and who teaches classes, serves on a committee and/or sponsors MSBR events.
  • Life Achievement Award: Must have 25 years. Demonstrated EXTRAORDINARY and outstanding leadership and contributions to the real estate profession, and to the REALTOR® organization. Widely acknowledged by colleagues for the highest level of professional competence and personal & professional ethics and general reputation. Outstanding contributions to the business community,  respect and enhanced regard for the real estate profession among business and civic leaders. 
 

Much Appreciation to Trent Riggs, Main Street Home Loans for teaching a hybrid finance evening class for the newly licensed agents. 

 

MSBR is grateful to all our Affiliate members for sharing

their expertise with the members.
 

MSBR DEI members volunteered at Easton's Pride Festival last weekend.  Thank you Jen Voshell, Bob Greenlee and Peter Frevel for representing MSBR. 
 

The MSBR DEI Committee invites all members and friends to join them on Wednesday, July 16th to tour the Harriett Tubman National Park. 

 

Register here for this free event: 
 

Support the Affiliates who support You

 

Thank you, Affiliates for teaching continuing education classes, hosting Lunch & Learns, networking events,  sponsoring fundraisers and the annual installation. 

 

If you are using someone NOT on this list, please encourage them to be a part of the MSBR team. 

MSBR will highlight all Affiliate members 

to see the full list of preferred providers click here.

Insurance 

LeeAnne Fleming 

Boudreau Insurance 410-257-6766

 

Richard Phillips

State Farm Insurance 410-822-9560

 

Security

Troy Blades

Safe and Secure Enterprises, Inc  410-231-3790

 

Septic

Mathew Chapman

Livingston Septic Service  410-745-2711

 

Short Sale Negotiation

Denise McCormick

CK Capital Management Corp  (302) 379-7774
 

REALTORS Toured D.R. Horton Homes 

REALTORS put on hard hats and toured two of the D.R. Horton

homes at Gannon Ridge. 

For more Information:  contact Brett Black

BEBlack@drhorton.com  980-238-9777
 

Join MSBR this Saturday, June 28th at 9am for a Habitat for Humanity home dedication celebration.  9am at 310 South Street in Easton. 

MSBR is privileged to have presented welcome baskets for new homeowners for the past several years. 
 

C2EX Focuses on 11 areas of Industry Professionalism and leads to an Endorsement from NAR. 

 

Check it out and get your endorsement 

 

You can access C2EX, NAR’s innovative professional endorsement program, as a mobile app—anywhere, anytime—along with a digital coach who assists and motivates you on your endorsement journey.

With the flexibility to create a development plan tailored to your schedule, you gain access to handy, concise content that fits seamlessly into your day-to-day tasks. The C2EX program’s digital coach helps you prioritize topics best suited to your individual growth. Throughout your journey, your digital coach offers ongoing guidance, tips, and point-of-need support. Plus, the C2EX app guides you to Real Life Experiences that provide vital opportunities to apply your expertise in the real world.
 

Tenants Right of First Refusal form is now on the MSBR Website under REALTOR Resources/Forms

 

MSBR has had several calls asking for this form. 

You Asked ~~ We Provided

Click here for the Form

 

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has published “Turning the Key: Unlocking Maryland’s Potential” which provides important answers to frequently asked questions including: Tenant Exclusive Negotiation Period/Right of First Refusal, Evictions, and Security Deposits.  

 

View the Renters' Rights and Stabilization Act (HB693) FAQs
 

50th Grant went to Sarah & Christopher Bergling. These first time home buyers used Penny Introcaso with Benson & Mangold as their buyers agent & the Loan Officer was Trent Riggs with Main Street Home Loans.   Sarah Whitby with Sarah Settlement Title Assist helped with the settlement. 

49th Grant went to first time homebuyers Clara Wilson and Aidan Donohue. Petra Quinn with Realty Navigator was the buyers agent & Jenn Dudley with Title Excellence handled the settlement.
 

Welcome New Affiliate Member Sarah Whitby 

Over her career in the title insurance industry of nearly 20 years, she has worked directly to help offices increase efficiency by offering her unique perspective as a Title Processor, Office Manager for title companies and as an Agency Manager for a Maryland title insurance underwriter. 

 

Contact Sarah at: 443-362-0711 or sarahsettlements@gmail.com
 

NOW ACCEPTING Applications for Maryland Realtor Committees 

HARD Deadline:  Wednesday, June 26th, 2025 

 

Volunteer contributions make it possible for Maryland REALTORS® to fulfill our mission and advance the REALTOR® profession. They are seeking dedicated members to serve on our next committee year (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026).

 

 Check out the Committees and Volunteer here
 

REGISTER NOW Safety CE Class & Networking

 

If you have not seen The Market at Dover Station then make every effort on September 3rd to attend.

 

Come for the CE ~ Stay for the Networking

Or just stop by at 5 pm for the Social Time

 

Affiliate member, Tory Blades will give real life on training on staying safe.  Open to all members- REALTORS and Affiliates!

 

Venture Title is providing the beverages and food. No cost to attend the class or the networking. 

 

Bring your business card and enter for a door prize from The Market at Dover Street vendors. 

 

Register Here  
 

MSBR Continuing Education  June - September 2025

Please visit the

Maryland Department of Labor's website to view your CE status

and

view which courses are required to renew your license. 

Online CE for the Newly Licensed 

 

 Newly Licensed CE Renewal classes ONLINE for FREE with Maryland REALTORS   All 15 required hours.  

 

Not Newly licensed? Then these classes count as an elective. 

 

Course Offerings:
 

Couldn't make the CE Classes?

MSBR partners with The CE Shop.

Education on your time with a MSBR discount. 

 

CE Shop Classes available 24/7 

 

June 35% Discount Code:  INFLUENCE35
 

We understand that the ability to attend CE classes virtually is highly valued by our members, and we’re proud to offer this convenience at no cost through MSBR. However, we kindly remind you that certain rules must be followed to ensure a smooth and productive experience for everyone.

  • Can't attend: e-mail or call to let us know if you need to cancel, 410-822-8767
  • Punctuality is essential: You must be logged into the Zoom meeting at least 10 minutes before the start time.
  • Proper identification is required: Please change your screen name to “MSBR – [Your First and Last Name].”  Example: MSBR Deb Leber
  • Stay focused: CE classes are not open sessions. They have structured material that must be covered for you to receive credit.     

To keep the class on track, we will mute participants, and we ask that all questions for the instructor be submitted via the chat box. With over 100 attendees in some sessions, these guidelines help ensure everyone benefits fully from the class.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
 

Next Newsletter is July 8, 2025

 

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