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Who We Are
The Southern Maryland Association of Realtors®, Inc. was formed in 1971
by consolidating the mutual needs of the Charles, St Mary's and Calvert
County Realtor® communities. The Board of Realtors® became an
Association of Realtors®, (SMAR), a few years later; steadily growing
from a few hundred members to over 1,980. It is dedicated to providing
services to both the membership and the public they serve, enabling
Realtors® to have a strong voice in protecting and promoting property
rights.
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The Association serves members by providing uniform lock box services,
technical support, grievance and arbitration forums, political
action, representation at local, state and national forums, and by
coordinating a host of educational, recreational, charitable, and
awards activities. SMAR provides opportunities to develop and
maintain personal and business relationships among people serving
in related industries, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Southern Maryland Association of Realtors® is part of the
Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS) Multiple Listing
Service, which provides the computerized listings database system
for the wider metropolitan area. Membership is available to Realtors®,
as well as providers of support services. SMAR welcomes new members
who are seeking to become part of this dynamic Association. We provide
training and support for those working to begin a career in real
estate.
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Much more than just a trade Association for the benefit of Realtors®,
SMAR has become an asset to the larger Southern Maryland region. In
2002 and again in 2005, the Southern Maryland Association was honored
to receive the prestigious C.A.R.E. (Charity And Realtor® Excellence) award by the Maryland Association of Realtors® in recognition of the
dedication and hard work by SMAR volunteers to improve lives in the
communities they serve. Member activities include volunteer support
and fundraising on behalf of organizations such as Safety Through
Songs, Just Say No to Drugs, the American Red Cross, Habitat for
Humanity, the American Cancer Society, Christmas in April, poster
and essay contests at local schools, book donations, the Center
for Children, Children's Hospital, and food drives on behalf of
local women's shelters to name just a few. The public further
benefits from the Association's enforcement of the Realtor® Code of Ethics among member Realtors®, and by educational
programs designed to enable interested parties to begin or
enhance a career in real estate.
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Maintained by a dedicated staff and the tireless efforts
of volunteer members, the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors®
continues serving the needs of its members and the local community. If
you are interested in knowing more about SMAR, please click here for contact information.
