Southern Maryland Association Of Realtors

 

June 17, 19, 24, 26 and July 1, 2009 Location: REALTOR® Center, 8440 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637 Tuition (Includes lunch) Complete Series: $355 Individual Modules: $90 Topics Include:  Pricing & Appraisal  Contracts & Agency  Interpersonal Skills & Personal Assistants  Advanced Financing & Real Estate Investments  Condominiums, Cooperatives and Buyer Representation Click Here to register online or send an email to hannahsanders@smarweb.org to request a registration form.  Please contact Hannah Sanders at 301- 274-4406 x 22 with any questions. Registration Deadline: June 10, 2009.

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(Community Action and REALTOR® Excellence) Deadline - Thursday, June 18, 2009 Click here to download the application! The C.A.R.E. Award is given annually by the Maryland Association of REALTORS® to Local Boards/Associations to recognize achievements in community service and charitable actions.  The award is designed to raise the profile of REALTORS®, to recognize the contributions REALTORS® make in their communities in terms of volunteer hours and money raised, and to offset the perception that REALTORS® are only concerned with the business transactions of buying and selling homes.   Please tell us what you do, whether as individuals, groups, teams or office wide.  Don't forget about participation with military groups, church drives, and/or hurricane relief efforts, etc.... You are strongly encouraged to include photos, testimonials, and any other supportive information that would further enhance your submission. Prize: The award winning Boards/Associations will receive a cash prize to the charity of their choice, and be recognized at the Installation Banquet at the MAR Annual conference.  The monetary awards have increased to: First Place - $10,000; 1st Place Recognition - $5,000; 2nd Place Recognition - $1,000. Contact Hannah Sanders at 301-274-4406 x 22 with any questions.

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www.REALTORSFCU.ORG 866-295-6038 Recognizing the special financial services needs of REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS® has created a credit union specifically for REALTORS®. REALTORS® FCU is the first completely virtual credit union and serves one of the credit union industry's largest fields of membership. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the Internet-based RFCU is designed to accommodate REALTORS®' busy schedules. RFCU offers access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, secure online banking and bill pay, safe deposits, affordable loans and trusted advice. Who Can Join? REALTORS® and their families are eligible to become RFCU members, as are NAR staff and the staffs of state and local REALTOR® associations and boards, and their families. For more information and to get started, www.REALTORSFCU.ORG 866-295-6038

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Southern Maryland Food Bank - In Dire Need of Non-perishable Food Donations Donations will be accepted on an ONGOING basis at the following locations: Calvert County Long & Foster, 100 Harrow Lane #100, Prince Frederick, MD (410-535-1000) Charles County Long & Foster, 3165 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, MD (301-843-3600) Davis Realty, 40 St Patrick's Drive, Waldorf, MD (301-645-6635) SMAR, 8440 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD (301-274-4406) St. Mary's County Leonard Realty, 22607 Three Notch Rd., California, MD (301-862-2300) Jobin Realty, 38588 Brett Way, Ste 1, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 (301-290-0808) O'Brien Realty is also accepting donations at the following locations:  St. Mary's County: Lexington Park or Charlotte Hall Calvert County: Solomons or Huntingtown Charles County: Waldorf Please call 410 326-1004 X104, if you need additional information or directions for O'Brien Realty.

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SMAR's Community Relations/CARE Award Committee is sponsoring a Cell Phone Drive.  All donations will be made to a local women's shelter.  All data is removed from phones and the donated phones are reprogrammed with emergency numbers.  You may drop off old cell phones and accessories at one of the following locations by June 30th: Calvert County  Long and Foster 100 Harrow Lane, Suite 113 Prince Frederick, MD  St. Mary's County Leonard Realty 22607 Three Notch Road California, MD Charles County   Davis Realty 40 St. Patrick's Drive Waldorf, MD REALTOR® Center 8440 Old Leonardtown Road Hughesville, MD

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July 8 & 9, 2009  Obtain this designation for just $50! Seating is limited - don't wait to register! Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 1st! To register, click here to download the registration form or click here to register online. Increasingly, housing costs in many areas are exceeding the financial reach of many low-to-moderate-wage earners; such as, service-sector employees, entry-level staff and essential health personnel, as well as teachers, police officers and firefighters. Additionally, as many REALTORS® and lenders know, minorities and new immigrants often fall victim to discrimination and predatory lending practices. There are financial programs and tools that can help address the problem of affordability and you can learn about them. Develop your knowledge and expertise to serve this important and growing market by taking the steps to become WHC. Workforce Housing Certified (WHC) REALTORS® are specially trained to receive customer inquiries on workforce and affordable housing finance programs for selected jurisdictions.  To obtain your WHC Certification all you need to do is attend the classes on February 6th & 20th! Click here for more information about the benefits of and how to obtain the WHC Designation.

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