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MSBR Newsletter September 16, 2025 Check out the Website for information, resources and links
Today's newsletter is later so we could include the Award & Installation pictures |
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MSBR 2025-2026 Leadership Team President: Shandell Green~Douglas Realty Past President: Michelle Abplanalp~Rosendale Realty President-Elect: Petra Quinn~Realty Navigator Secretary: Jen Voshell~Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Treasurer: Tom Draper~First Home Mortgage
Board of Directors Andy Beaven~Wright Real Estate~Broker Jenn Dudley~V.P. Title Excellence Peter Frevel~Benson and Mangold~Agent Marcus Jaffe~TTR Sotheby's International~VP Sales Manager Thornette Lee~Keller Williams Select~Agent Myisha Walker~Long and Foster~Agent |
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Drum Roll.... And the 2025 Awardees are:
Rookie REALTOR of the Year ~ Peter Frevel with Benson & Mangold Affiliate of the Year ~ Jenn Dudley with Title Excellence Community Service Award ~ Dormaim Green with The Property Shoppe I.D.E.A. Award ~ Jen Voshell with Coldwell Banker Chesapeake REALTOR of the Year ~ Shelby Roney with Benson & Mangold Life Achievement Award ~ Michelle Abplanalp with Rosendale Realty |
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Thank You to the Installation Sponsors
Gold-$750 First Home Mortgage Tom Draper Shore United Bank Tammy Andrew
Silver-$500 Bright MLS Channel Marker Mortgage Dan Tinnin CK Capital Management Corp Denise McCormick Douglas Realty Doug Smith Title Excellence Jenn Dudley
Friends-$250 Fidelity First Home Mortgage Trey Quinn Shore Property Inspection Dale Dadds
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Why should I invest in RPAC? |
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MSBR utilizes our RPAC funds to support and defend at the local level any issues affecting homeownership. Most recently, we were successful in getting Dorchester County to keep the tax differential for the Town of Hurlock and the City of Cambridge. This RPAC WIN affected a combined over 7,000 households in Dorchester County.
If you are lucky enough to have been business for 5 years or longer, you will recall that pivotal day, March 20, 2020 when we were all sent home and our local world stopped. It was because of the efforts of our RPAC dollars, Maryland approved real estate as an essential business and we were able to keep doing what we do every day. NAR, thru its advocacy, was able to fast-track the approval from Congress for remote notarization. Again, this was huge for us who were licensed and working during the pandemic.
From time to time through legislation, we are threatened with taking away our independent contractor status, making changes to taxation laws affecting estates, 1031 exchanges or capital gains or tax on services, just to name a few. 2026 will not be the exception, we expect to have a multitude of housing & brokerage related bills. We need RPAC dollars to fight these issues!
I am a proud Major Investor in RPAC and have been for 10 years. If you have contributed this year, I thank you!
If you have not contributed, please consider a $25.00 donation. If each MSBR member would contribute at this level, this would go a long way toward meeting our RPAC goal for the year.
You may say, I don’t get involved in politics, but I would argue, if you are in the business of real estate, politics is your business. Supporting RPAC isn’t an expense—it’s a business strategy. By investing in RPAC, you’re investing in your business, your clients, and the future of our profession.
Help MSBR reach the 2025 goal. We need $3,300 more in RPAC contributions and with your support, this goal can be achieved.
To invest call the MSBR office at 410-822-8767
Sheila Washburn, Broker with Benson and Mangold |
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Welcome 1st Time Homeowners and MSBR's 53rd Down Payment Grant Recipients Lindsey Long & Nathan Hill
Pictured is Micelle Abplanalp, MSBR President Tom Draper with First Home Mortgage Nathan Hill & Lindsey Long Buyers Buyers Agent Debby Luthy with Benson & Mangold Megan Rohrer with Community Title
Per Tom Draper, this grant was key in helping this couple buy a home. It is rewarding to help a young couple get in a home. |
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Thank you to Affiliate member, Troy Blades, with Safe & Secure Enterprises who taught the MSBR Safety Class at The Market at Dover Station. It's a beautiful venue with wonderful shopping. |
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Much appreciation goes out to Venture Title for providing the beverages and delicious food for the happy hour after the safety class.
Why is there an elephant in the room? It is one of the many interesting items for sale at The Market at Dover Station. |
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Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide effort to celebrate civic engagement and encourage participation in the democratic process.
REALTORS® are already leaders in this space, with over 85% registered to vote, and this is a great opportunity to say Thank you! |
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Great AI Session in OC on Sunday Oct. 19th from 10am-4pm
The Maryland/DC Chapter of the Residential Real Estate Council is offering a powerful AI Certification Course on October 19th in Ocean City, MD. This course will give attendees 4 hours of Maryland CE, 8 hours CRS credits and an AI Certification. This is separate from the State Conference. Register Here: https://www.crs.com/education/catalog/?10192025---mddc-rrc---classroom |
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BRIGHT MLS Now Offering a Safety App to Agents Check out Tether- it's being offered at a low cost
Tether RE is a recent addition to Bright’s available partner products, and at a discounted rate of just $6 per month for Bright subscribers, it’s a tough one to pass up! This personal safety platform for agents is an effective complement to existing safety tools, boasting active features like 24/7 live safety monitoring, emergency alerts, location sharing, milage tracking, and more to keep you protected in the field.
Learn more in Tether RE’s webinar on September 24 at 11 a.m.
Per Donna Roberts, "I love Tether! and happy to answer any questions. $6/month or $60 for the year. Regular cost is $90.00
Donna Roberts |
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Still time to save for your 2026 REALTOR dues
2026 REALTOR and Affiliate Dues are due December 1, 2025 Avoid the $100 late fee and pay by January 2, 2026 Dues notices will be e-mailed to everyone 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 $300 (no increase)
Reminder: you can pre-pay your 2026 dues. MSBR will accept cash or check in any amount at any time to off-set your 2026 dues.
Hardship letters must be received by December 1, 2025 in order to be considered Don't be like the 12 agents last year who paid the late fee. |
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MSBR participated in the Hispanic Heritage Community Festival in Easton last Saturday. It was a beautiful day with live music, great food and of course a MSBR presence.
Jen Voshell, Peter Frevel and Myisha Walker staffed the table. Maryland REALTORS Homebuyer and Seller guides in Spanish and English were distributed. |
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New Professional Development with Rob Lacaze on Negotiation Tactics October 1st 1-2:15pm In-Person at the Board Office |
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New Professional Development training session on Cybersecurity with Maryland REALTORS Michael Cunningham 1-hour via Zoom Oct 2nd 1-2pm |
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WELCOME NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER Florinda Oross ~ Photographer 410-253-5631 orossphotography.com (correct website address) support@orossphotography.com
Recommended by Shirley Coulbourne, Branch Vice President, Coldwell Banker Realty |
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MSBR Continuing Education September ~ November 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. September 35% off discount code: SAFE35 CE Shop Classes available 24/7 |
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Partnering with Anne Arundel Association for the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) Designation Class is being offered virtually.
2-Days ~~ Oct 28th & 30th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
The instructor is Cammie Reed and the cost is $109.00. This is being offered by Anne Arundel Association and is open to all Maryland REALTORS.
More Information to follow but if interested you can connect with Chris at 410-822-8767 or chris@msbrmd.com |
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Support Affiliate Member Habitat for Humanity- Hard Hats and Heels fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity on October 18, 2025 from 6-8pm at 447 Venue on 447 Rae Street in Cambridge. Cocktails, Great food, live and silent auction and live music by Everyday People Band. Tickets are $125/per person.
https://habitatchoptank.org/news-events/hard-hats-high-heels/ |
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Show your Community Support and Volunteer:
Sheriffs' Showdown for Safe Homes Oct 25th Tickets are $10 and the proceeds go to Rebuilding Together Eastern Shore. Location is the Queen Anne High School. Doors open at 3pm and Basketball Tip-off is at 4pm. QA vs Kent Sheriff departments.
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 September 30, 2025
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