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MSBR had two graduates from the Leadership Academy Class of 2025
Petra Quinn Broker with Realty Navigator Karla Wieland Cherry Agent with Meredith Fine Properties
The program consists of seven sessions held monthly between October and April designed to develop leadership skills and competencies. Courses include legislation and advocacy, communication skills, and relationship management and networking. |
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45th Love Down Payment Grant Was an All MSBR Event! Out of sequence, but our 45th grant was super important to buyer Peter Gorman and his family
Pictured above: Michelle Abplanalp, President MSBR Becky Biggs, Buyer's agent with Tilghman Island Realty Peter Gorman, Buyer, with Sarah (girlfriend),and their son Vinnie Marla Baines, Seller's agent with Meredith Fine Properties Jane Coulbourne - Venture Title Kathy Thomas - Executor of Estate for the seller Tom Draper, First Home Mortgage
The Down Payment Grant is currently out of funds & no additional grants can be approved until the program is replenished So Please plan to attend the Boots, Brews and Boogie on June 7th. |
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Ten Eyck Brewery in Queenstown Saturday, June 7th 7-10pm
$40/pp Food, DJ, 50/50, Drink Ticket Funds go to replenish the Down Payment Grant
Can't make the event but want to contribute?
Still need More Sponsors REALTORS, Brokerages and Affiliates all can help sponsor.
Sponsors to date include: Drink Sponsor: Dan Tinnin with Channel Marker Mortgage
DJ Sponsor: Petra Quinn Realty Navigator
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REALTORS- Please use & support the affiliates who support you!
Thank you, Affiliates for teaching continuing education classes, hosting Lunch & Learns, networking events, sponsoring fundraisers and the 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 in future newsletters, |
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Accountant Chuck Ireland Accounting Strategies Group LLC 410-673-1384
Appraisal Companies John Giza John Giza Appraiser (410) 330-3315 Robert Davis Davis Realty Appraisal Company 410-310-1418 Malissa Storey Delmarva Appraisal 410-409-2189 Henry Shortall Mid Shore Appraisals 410-479-8333
Cleaning Companies Nicole Dull Tidewater Cleaning Service (410) 251-2838
Drone/Photography/Video Dennis Rothouse Menlo Marketing 443-244-1938 |
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Lots of good information exchanged about these three housing developments - Gannon Range in Easton, Riverwalk Terrace in Federalsburg and Kinnamon Meadows in Greensboro. For more information contact Brett Black at BEBlack@drhorton.com Thank you DR Horton for sharing this information with MSBR agents.
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Ocean City just passed a Rental Moratorium: this moratorium is retroactive to January 27, 2025, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2025. During this period, no new R-1 (Residential) or MH (Mobile Home) rental licenses will be issued. Current 2024 R-1 and MH rental license holders will be permitted to renew their licenses for the 2025 rental year only. For more information:
If you are sell property in Ocean City use this Consumer Notice to communicate this with your buyer: Ocean City, Maryland 2025 Changes to Code Impacting all Rental Units Plus Specific Occupancy/Rental Restrictions in R1/MH Zoning Districts https://www.coastalrealtors.org/assets/pdf/2025+Consumer+Notice+R1+MH+final/ |
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MD State Archives Update: for regular users like title companies and abstractors, they are going to offer a subscription service with tiered levels based on usage vs. the 20 Cents per page to view. The state has not yet released the pricing options. MSBR will update you once we know if REALTORS will also be included in the subscription offer.
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Nestfully Presentation- Tomorrow April 30th Noon-1pmDon't Miss out on this In-Person Instruction- Room Available
Location: MSBR Board Office (In-Person) Instructor: Our very own Donna Roberts |
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Canva 2.0 Registration Link: https://members.midshoreboardofrealtors.com/calendar/Details/canva-2-0-1338172?sourceTypeId=Hub
Leave with a ready to go Canva ad
To make this hour effective - bring your laptop and before you arrive
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Real Estate Agents: Get Ready to 3x Your Business in 2025!
Join National Speaker, Steve Black on Thurs May 22nd for an exclusive AI, Social Media, and Personal Branding Strategies event with Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS!
Thursday, May 22nd 1:30-3:00 PM RSVP: www.REAgentWorkshop.com MSBR Office
No Cost to Attend ~~ Limited to 25 attendees Members and guests can RSVP: www.REAgentWorkshop.com. |
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June 4th 10am MSBR Office for Part 3 of ChatGPT |
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Gabby Diaz is the 48th Grant Recipient
Buyers Agent: Petra Quinn Broker with Realty Navigator
Mortgage: Trent Riggs Main Street Home Loan |
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49th Grant goes to Darren Black
Buyer's Agent: Myisha Walker with Long & Foster Seller Agent: Eric Haro with Meredith Fine Properties Title: Colton Lonhas with Sage Title Mortgage: Shane Gunter with First Home Mortgage |
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Thank you Affiliate Denise Hering with Evans Title Services for teaching the continuing education class on Fraud Protection ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
NEW NAR Links for
NEW: Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud
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Appreciate the Sponsors who kept the agents well fed during the two day CE Class Marathon
Breakfast: Megan Rohrer with Community Title Network
Lunch: Jenn Dudley with Title Excellence Tammy Andrews with Shore United Bank
Snacks: Kari Anderson with Oceans Lending |
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Thank you Affiliate Kari Anderson with Oceans Lending for teaching the Financing Bootcamp class. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Appreciate Steve Layden with Compact Home Plans for teaching the Deep Dive into Accessory Dwelling Units class. |
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MSBR Continuing Education May - June 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.
Core Classes May – MD REALTORS Core Classes (Virtual) July – MD REALTORS Core Classes (Virtual) Sept – MD REALTORS Core Classes (Virtual October – Core CE at the MD REALTORS Conference: 10/20 – 10/23 Nov – MD REALTORS Core Classes (Virtual) ~~~~~~~~~~ |
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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
In May get 35% off when you use Promo Code: Marketing May 1- May 31st |
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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.
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! |
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Easton REALTORS Please Vote - May 6th April 29th 6pm Candidate Forum Tonight at the Avalon Town of Easton General Election for the following Town Council Positions: President of the CouncilCANDIDATES: Councilperson from the Second WardCANDIDATES: Councilperson from the Fourth WardCANDIDATES: WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - from 7am-8pmWHERE: The Easton Firehouse: 315 Leonard Rieck Drive, Easton |
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Next Newsletter is May 13, 2025 Copyright © 2025 Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Easton, MD 21601 Want to change how you receive these emails? |