MSBR Newsletter  May 27, 2025

 

May is National Military Appreciation Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
 

Goodbye Sue Pinder & Welcome Susan Fleming 

You still have time to stop by and wish Sue Pinder a happy retirement and meet the new Membership Coordinator, Susan Fleming.

 

Sue Pinder will be in at the MSBR office on May 28th, 29th

and her last day will be Friday, May 30th.

 

Thank you Sue, for all you have done for the agents,

MSBR and all of us over the years!

 

Your knowledge, patience, and help as the local board MLS director, MRIS and BRIGHT MLS Customer Service Representative and as the MSBR Membership Coordinator will be greatly missed.
 

Grab your Boots and Party with a purpose. 

Proceeds benefit the Down Payment

Grant Program

 Boots, Brews and Boogie on June 7th.  
 

Boots, Brews, and Boogie

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

Register for the event here

 

Can't make the event but want to contribute?

Contribute here

 

Sponsors to date include:

 

$1,000 Sponsors:

Dan Tinnin with Channel Marker Mortgage

&

Jackie Northrop with First Home Mortgage 

 

$500 Sponsors:

Petra Quinn, Broker with Realty Navigator

Mary Branham with Venture Title 

Tammy Andrews with Shore United Bank

 

$250 Sponsor:

Andy Beaven, Broker with Wright Real Estate  

Kari Anderson with Oceans Lending

Samantha Grimes with Chesapeake Real Estate Associates 

Lori McDonald with Eastern Shore Title Co. 

Tom Draper with First Home Mortgage 

 

Register Here 
 

REALTORS-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.

Heating and Fuel Companies

John Pritchett  C. Albert Matthews, Inc.   (410) 822-0900

 

Housing Development

Cecilia Weller  MD Dept of Housing & Comm Dev   (301) 429-7798

 

Landscaping

Mathew Chapman Good Life Lawn Care & Landscaping 410-745-2711

and

Mark Eppard Bartlett Tree Experts  (410) 745-5100
 

Important!  Update SentriLock App

 

Please make sure you are using the most secure and up to date version of the Sentrilock App.   

 

For those not on the current version, - iOS & Android minimum version 5.74.1, you will receive an in-app notification to update the app. 

 

As of May 12th, any users not running the current version will not be able to use the app until it's updated. This update does not require a device or operating system upgrade. Users will only need to update the app version.

 

To Update: 

  • Open Sentrilock app 
  • tap hamburger menu in upper left corner 
  • select my settings 
  • application information- you will see the version of your app.
 

  • New Listing Management offers AI assisted functionality for property remarks based on the pictures uploaded.  It will also provide AI generated captions for each picture. And it is adopted for Mobile platform use so you will have listings on the go.  It’s in Beta Testing now- but coming soon!

     

    New MLS Data Share:  You will now be able to have your listings reach agents in Richmond, VA and later this summer in Williamsburg, VA.  New data-share announced – https://www.brightmls.com/article/bright-and-williamsburg-mls-data-share-agreement

     

    This is in addition to the Data Share Partnerships with:  

    • Beaches MLS, South FL
    • Ohio and parts of West VA.
    • Washington State and parts of Oregon
    • 41 Counties in California  
     Search partner MLSs – https://www.brightmls.com/article/bright-mls-expands-listing-access-for-subscribers 
 

Real Estate Commission

Executive Director Scott Lederer spoke with MD REALTORS. Recap below: 

  • Top Real Estate Commission violations involve lack of communication between the agent and the client. 
  • Important to document - document - document all conversations, meetings, e-mails and text messages.
  • For Brokers the top complaint centers around lack of training and supervision of agents. 

$168-fine for renewing late.  Make sure you get your CE requirements in 30-days or more, before your renewal date.

 

E-mail address current? If not, you will not receive the 6-month and 3-month REC reminders prior to your license renewal date. 

 

Advertising Complaints-Scott personally reviews these and will reach out to the agent and Broker to have them correct within 30-days. If not corrected, the complaint goes to the investigator for processing.

 

to watch the entire interview click here
 

National Speaker, Steve Black

met with MSBR agents.

 

The presentation with #SteveBlackSpeaker was information packed. Please take the time to watch this replay of "Simple AI, Social Media, and Personal Branding Strategies To 3x Your Business".
This 57 minute webinar recording includes some things he did not have to cover at the meeting. 
Be sure to print the workbook that goes with the one-hour Masterclass. 
https://bit.ly/MasterclassWorksheet2025
 

Maryland REALTORS invites you for a day of information and networking.   

 

MSBR DEI members are going-

want to carpool with us? 

If so, e-mail debbie@msbrmd.com 

The powerful event is free to all members. 

Community Canvas: Creating Thriving Connections Registration

Schedule of events:

10:00 AM             Registration Opens –

10:30 AM             Welcome Remarks

10:45 AM             Keynote:   Leah Rothstein, author, Just Action

11:45 AM             Lunch

12:45 PM             Panel discussion – Serving Clients with Different Abilities

1:45 PM               BREAK

 2:00PM               Panel discussion – Serving All Communities

 3:15  PM             Closing Remarks

 3:30 PM              Networking Event

 

Brought to you by the Maryland REALTORS®’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group, this all-day event offers a dynamic platform for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of DEI principles in both their professional and personal lives, and to advance the building of more inclusive communities.

 

The Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel  10209 Wincopin Circle 
Columbia MD 21044  Free Parking 

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Save the DATE!

MSBR DEI Committee hosting the Bias Override 3-hour CE class on September 25th 1:30-4:30pm 
 

June 4th 10am MSBR Office for Part 3 of ChatGPT

Register Here
 

MSBR Advocating for

Cambridge & Hurlock Residents 

Well worth your RPAC contribution!

 

MSBR sent a letter to the Dorchester County Council regarding their proposed elimination of the current tax differential for Cambridge and Hurlock residents. Lajan Cephas, Cambridge Mayor, referenced the MSBR letter in her presentation to the Council members. 

 

May 21st, Dorchester Council passed the budget, which leaves in the tax differential for Cambridge and Hurlock. We won!

 

The compromise was that the 3-cent increase would be imposed across the board equally on all residents.

 

The new tax rate is as follows: For Dorchester County residents, $1.03 per $100 of assessed value. Cambridge residents will pay 95.67 cents per $100 of assessed value, and Hurlock residents will pay 94.79 cents per $100 of assessed value.
 

Succeeding in the Luxury Home Market 

6 hours of Elective Credits In-Person

Saturday, May 31st in DC  The early bird pricing is open until May 19th.

 

The Maryland/DC chapter of RRC is sponsoring a full day course at the start of the NAR Mid-Year meetings.  Jack Cotton is a national speaker and a great educator and I think you would enjoy this course.  It is open to ALL, no need to be a CRS designee.

Per Sheila Washburn, MD/DC RRC President-Elect 

 

Time: 8:00 AM TO 04:00 PM 

LOCATION: 1001 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036

 

This course is designed to assist real estate professionals in developing the market expertise and savvy customer service skills necessary for success in the luxury home market. The focus is on providing you with a strategy for breaking into the luxury market and valuable tools to successfully differentiate your business and compete. 

Register: Catalog | The Residential Real Estate Council 
 

Thank you Ball Greenhouse (on Hog Island Rd in Preston) for supplying the beautiful flowers that were planted in front of the Talbot Humane office in Easton. 

 

And a HUGE Thank you to the agents and 4-H club members who got wet and dirty cleaning up the

garden beds and grounds. 

 

It feels good to make a difference in the community!
 

NOW ACCEPTING Applications for Maryland Realtor Committees  Deadline to Apply:  June 26th, 2025 

 

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

 

Why Volunteer? 

Volunteering is a great way to get rewarding personal and professional development experiences. Not only does committee volunteering help with leadership skills, it allows for networking and widening your understanding of the industry. Please consider what you can offer to Maryland REALTORS® to help influence change and improvements in the REALTOR® profession. 

 

 Check out the Committees and Volunteer here
 

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

Promo code valid on Continuing Education and Professional Development courses  May 1- May 31st  
 

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 June 10, 2025

 

Disruption is never Convenient 

Keep doing what you are doing. 

 

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Easton, MD 21601
410-822-8767

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