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Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS January 30, 2024 Newsletter
Soar into 2024!
MSBR, Maryland REALTORS & NAR are offering classes, programs and networking to advance your skills and education. Are you using them? |
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ChatGPT for Real EstateLearn CHAT GPT in this one hour session on Feb. 28th at 1pm If you missed the January session, we have another date for you-
In-Person. Bring your laptop and start seeing all AI can do for you.
Discover how ChatGPT can help grow your real estate business in ways you never thought possible. This one hour session will get you started.
Those who attended in January noted:
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Video Message from NAR President Kevin Sears Meet Kevin Sears, the new NAR President. He is a 30-year real estate veteran from Springfield, Massachusetts, Sears is the broker/owner of Sears Real Estate, and specializes in single-family brokerage and property management. He has served in numerous leadership positions at the local, state and national association levels, including 16 years as a member of the NAR board of directors and 23 years as a federal political coordinator.
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The 2024 dues billing is completed!
Reminder: all agents can pre-pay their 2025 dues. Must be with a check or cash and this will offset the total owed on December 1, 2024. |
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Take GRI Series | Signup Deadline Approaching
Investing in yourself is the best way to show your clients that you take your career seriously.
Series 100 begins on February 6th.
Whether you’ve been in real estate for years or are just beginning, you can expand your knowledge with the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation. It’s a complete educational experience that will add confidence in every transaction. Complete both 100 and 200 modules to earn the GRI designation. Take Series 300 & 400 to obtain your Broker or Associate Broker License.
Some of the MSBR agents who have invested in themselves by obtaining the GRI Designation
Michelle Abplanalp; Yvonne Andres; Marla Baines; Jody Baker; Stephany Barrett; Jim Bent; Becky Biggs; Christie Bishop; Barbara Blosser; Tom Boeshore, Ginny Brannock; Tina Brown, Jim Campbell, Sara Campbell, Julie Cary, Daphne Cawley; Sydney Cohee, Glory Bee Costa, Norma Coursey, Rick Covell, Kelly Dahle, Deb Dawkins, Barbara Dayton, Mike Dillon, Levin Elzey, Janet Emerson, Gwen Eskridge, Doug Firth, Alma Fitzgerald, Denis Gasper, Pam Geib, Chris Haddaway, April Heim, Penny Introcaso, Lesley Jackson, Cindy Jones-Pritchett, Traci Jordan, David Kaufmann, Marilyn Kendall, Sarah King, Connie Loveland, Debbie Luthy, Jane McCarthy, Petra Quinn, Jimmy Robinson, Megan Rosendale, Michael Rosendale, Faye Roser, Marcia Rostien, Dan Shoemaker, Dawn Shorter, Leslie Stevenson, Kathryn Tennant, Rob Van DeVisser and Joyce Wallace. |
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Bias Override for Agents and Affiliate members February 22, 2024 from 2-5 pm Refreshments afterwards
In-Person at the MSBR Office The MSBR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee offering this CE at no cost to the members. |
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Educate Yourself About Unconscious Bias from 2-5pm on Feb. 22, 2024
This 3-hour CE "C" class will be offered in person at MSBR. The presenters are Colette Massengale, Senior Policy Representative for Fair Housing at National Association of REALTORS and Kathleen McTeague Dartez, Director of Legal Affairs at Maryland REALTORS. The class will be followed by a reception to meet the presenters and network with fellow attendees.
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. February 22, 2024 from 2-5 pm In-Person at the MSBR Office. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is hosting this CE Class. Afterwards, attendees will enjoy a networking happy hour
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Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright's Economist spoke with MSBR agentsClick here is listen to the webinar presentation approx. 39 minutesKey Takeaways:
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Maryland Realtors said the greatest year-over-year growth in average prices came from the following counties:
Kent County was the only area to see a double-digit drop in prices. Average sales prices in Kent was down 27.1% year-over-year. |
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Support the Community on Feb. 8th at 12:30pm
Talbot County Empty Bowls is asking us to paint bowls for the community fundraising dinner to combat hunger. No artistic skills needed.
Join Jenn Dudley and others on Feb. 8th at 12:30pm
Cost is $26 per bowl
Kiln Born is located in the old McCords building at 114 S. Washington Street, Suite 106 Easton |
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SentriLock Fee for 2024 is $189-
You should have received an e-mail notice and you will get another one in February. Your 2024 fee is due on March 10, 2024 Your SentriLock will be turned off on March 17, 2024 The reactivation fee is $68.12-
*** This is payable to SentriLock NOT MSBR***
This fee is tax deductible as a 2024 business expense. |
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Buyer agents in the post-Burnett world must be more precise in their conversations with clients, while also being able to provide updated information on what’s happening in the legal realm regarding residential real estate sales. And getting contracts with new buyer clients that spell out how much they will be compensated is also crucial.
Those were two of the major points made in a virtual seminar titled “Answers to Your NAR Lawsuit Questions” held on Nov. 28 by Kriss Law/Atlantic Closing & Escrow in Needham, Massachusetts. President and CEO Scott Kriss led a discussion about how buyer agents should be adjusting to the Burnett class action trial in which a jury found that real estate power players conspired to inflate commissions in violation of federal law, awarding $1.78 billion to the plaintiffs.
The decision is being appealed, and that process will take a great deal of time,” he began. “However, regardless of the appeal outcome, things are going to be different. In order to avoid litigation, you and your brokerage need to implement changes immediately.
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RSVP Here for the Housing Opportunity Certification No cost but your time and the knowledge you gain is priceless |
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Open the Door in 2024 Want to know what's going on ~~ Join a MSBR Committee
Education Committee: Chair is Debbie McQuaid Meets Quarterly to recommend CE Classes and Lunch & Learns Next meeting: March 11, 2024 10am
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Committee: Co-Chairs Shandell Green Meets monthly. Next meeting: February 6, 2024 10:30 am
Golf Tournament Committee: Chairs Leslie Stevenson and Kari Anderson Overseeing the May 14, 2024 Golf Tournament in support of the MSBR LOVE Down Payment Grant Program Next meeting: February 22, 2024 at 10am
Government Affairs: Chair is Sheila Washburn Reviews City and County Real Estate regulations, and helps educate elected leaders on ramifications of proposed and existing laws. Meets weekly January- March to review state related real estate proposed regulations. Meets Monthly March- December to review Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot real estate related regulations.
Membership: Chair- Jenn Dudley Looks for opportunities to meet in casual and fun environments; find products, services, or ways that enhance the REALTORS and Affiliates to be more productive and profitable. Combines a charity or a cause with networking events to boost community involvement. Meets Monthly. Next meeting: February 13, 2024 at 10am |
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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 - Trent Riggs with Main Street Home Loans
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Welcome new Affiliate member Wallace Sann with ProLift Garage Doors
Prolift Garage Doors is a veteran-owned,local small business.Hello, Maryland Eastern Shores! Local small businesses are the bedrock of our community and a staple for improving our overall way of life! Prolift Garage Doors is a veteran-owned, local small business that prides itself on providing a service that promotes homeowner productivity and safety and never lets life’s mishaps get in your way! ProLift Garage Doors provides a high-quality, reliable service - but what we really deliver is speed. We’ll get there ASAP or whenever you need us, but we will get life back on track for you.
Our Mission: The ProLift Garage Doors team provides high-quality service and support, and we ensure the garage doors we install at your home or business are safe and, most importantly, reliable. Homeowners, business owners, and manufacturers trust us to install and service their overhead doors nationwide. A beautiful overhead door brings curb appeal and security to any home or business. When you choose ProLift Garage Doors, you can trust that we will provide the highest quality products with professional, industry-leading support. ====================== I was born and raised in Maryland. I spent 6 years in the United States Marine Corps. I've lived on the Eastern Shore since 2010. I've spent 30+ years in the high-tech industry, leading sales, marketing, operations, and engineering functions. I also have my Maryland REALTORS license, but only as a referral agent at the moment. I own Prolift Garage Doors of Annapolis & Eastern Shores, servicing Maryland's western and eastern shores!
Wallace Sann wsann@proliftdoors.com ProLift Garage Doors Owner, ProLift Garage Doors of Annapolis | Bel Air | Eastern Shore O: (443) 230-4280 D: (410) 913-8244 www.proliftdoors.com MHIC# 156359 |
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Congratulations Mary Mabry and her Team at Keller Williams Select The ribbon cutting was a wonderful event and Mary welcomes everyone to stop by the new location at 3020 Ocean Gateway in Cambridge, MD 21613 office number is 443-972-8021 |
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MSBR Member Updates & Volunteer Opportunities
REALTORS Martha Witte Suss new e-mail - marthas@lnf.com
Volunteer Opportunities
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February 2024 - March 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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