Southern Maryland Association Of Realtors

SMAR Weekly Update for the week of February 22, 2010

2/24/2010

 SMAR Weekly Update
 
 Feb 22, 2010 
 
In this Issue
Training
Member Services
REALTORS Store
 Now in the REALTOR Store
Revolving Crystal Paperweight (lighted)
Open House Directional Signs w/ metal stand
Company Sign Post Business Card holder (customized with your company logo)
Outdoor Brochure Box
Take One/Leave One Stands
Qualifier Plus IIIx - Advanced Residential Finance Calculator
Info Pak
Saint Joseph Home Seller
A-Frame Signs $27.00
Promotional Flags $13.95


Payment may be made by Check, Visa, MasterCard or Cash.

Call Ronnie today at    1-888-340-8727, 301-870-2323 or 301-274-4406 for any questions.
Quick Links
 
 
Free e-PRO Workshop Reminder - SEATING IS LIMITED
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®
Address: 8440 Leonardtown Rd, Suite 211, Hughesville, MD 20637
 
To register, simply visit http://ePROworkshop.InternetCrusade.com or call toll free 1-866-ePRONAR (1-866-377-6627).
Don't miss this free e-PRO® Workshop, compliments of NAR and InternetCrusade. Attending this workshop will teach you technology tips that will immediately help differentiate you from your competition!
When the market throws you a curve ball, will you be prepared to come back swinging?
NAR's updated and enhanced online e-PRO® Certification Program can help you overcome your technology uncertainties by providing the tools you need to thrive in today's ever-changing online real estate market.
Learn:
— Best practices for e-mail communication and online marketing
— Legal and ethical standards for conducting real estate on the Internet
— How to create and maintain your Internet Marketing and Practices Plan
 
ALL-NEW: Take an in-depth look at Web 2.0 concepts and how they apply to your online real estate presence. Topics include: social networking, blogging, RSS, widgets, and much more.
Plus:
— Learn more about e-PRO®, the only technology certification course recognized and offered by NAR
— Participate in an Online Community and Nationwide Referral Network
e-PRO® is recognized for elective credit in the designation requirements for CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), and CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist).
 

FOOD DRIVE
Southern Maryland Food Bank is 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)
O'Brien Realty, 1450 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown, MD (410) 535-5050
O'Brien Realty, 13970 H G Truman Rd., Solomons, MD (410) 326-3133
Charles County
Davis Realty, 109 La Grange Ave, La Plata, MD (301- 934-8882)
Long & Foster, 3165 Crain Hwy., Waldorf, MD (301-843-3600)
O'Brien Realty, 2995 Crain Hwy., Ste. 200, Waldorf, MD (301) 843-2600
SMAR, 8440 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD (301-274-4406)
St. Mary's County
Jobin Realty, 38588 Brett Way, Ste. 1, Mechanicsville, MD (301-290-0808)
Leonard Realty, 22607 Three Notch Rd., California, MD (301-862-2300)
Long & Foster, 29770 Three Notch Road, Ste 205, Charlotte Hall, MD (301-884-4977)
O'Brien Realty, 37601 Golden Beach Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD (301) 884-7400
O'Brien Realty, 22894 Three Notch Rd, California, MD  20619 (301) 863-2991
 

Indy/Mac OneWest Internet Video
 
 
 
 
 
 

2010 SMAR Awards Recognition Ceremony
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Networking: 11 am
Buffet Lunch: 11:45 am
Cost: $35 per person
Location:
Jaycee's Hall, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601
RSVP by March 3rd
GUEST SPEAKER - ANIRBAN BASU
"The Amazing Race: What the Data Say about the Economy"
 
His presentation will focus on the economy's nascent economic expansion and its sustainability. Special attention shall be given to the performance of the global economy, the U.S. economy, regional economies throughout the U.S., financial markets, labor markets, real estate and other salient aspects of the economic environment. He will also provide an economic outlook for the year to come.
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore, MD, and is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's most recognizable economists. His presentations are packed with valuable information and delivered with humor.
 

 
Short Sales & Foreclosures:
 
 

9 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $65

Please note:
An 80% must be achieved on the final exam in order to receive CE Credit.
Click here to download the registration packet or click here to register online.  
 
 
Click here for more information about this certification! 
 
 

 SentriLock - Important Information
To ensure Agents are using the most current version of the SentriLock Card Utility, it will now be exclusively available as a download on the SentriLock Lockbox website.
Because software requires occasional updates, feature enhancements, and "bug fixes", it is recommended that Agents install the latest version of the software to ensure the maximum experience when using their Sentricard and the SentriLock Lockbox website.
The most current version of the SentriLock Card Utility is available at: http://www.sentrilock.com/files/
Help installing,updating and/or downloading the Sentrilock Card Utility is available 8:00 am. through 12:00 a.m. EST at 1-877-736-8745.
 

How to Print SMAR Dues Invoices
The Members site allows users to print current and past invoices generated by SMAR.  Invoices are tied to the member's individual records so you must have an account and be logged into your account in order to gain access to your invoices.  See "How To Register for the SMAR Site" for instructions on how to create an account on the site so you can access your custom information.
1. To get to copies your current and previous invoices, go to www.smarmember.org.
2. In the upper right corner, type your user name and password.
3. Click Go.
4. When you have successfully logged in, you should see a welcome message showing your name in the upper right corner.
5. Click the "Profile" button on the left
6. In the new window that opens, look for the "Invoice Options" section
7. Click "view paid invoices"  You may also wish to check "Other Invoices" to pick up invoices for optional services such as Sentrilock that you began participating in this year.  Once you have joined Sentrilock the service is billed on the same invoice as your dues in subsequent years.
8. Select the invoice you wish to print and click it.
9. The invoice will open as a PDF file ready to print.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING IN MIND:
The site can only display the invoice we originally sent to you.  If your invoice was later adjusted, the site will still only show what was originally invoiced. 
Part of each invoice includes a suggested RPAC contribution.  Members are free to adjust the size of the contribution when they submit payment.  Those adjustments are NOT reflected in the invoices available on this site.  Regardless of whether you increased, reduced or paid the suggested amount, the invoice you see here will still show the amount of the original suggested contribution.
WHY?
The site generates invoices in a PDF format through a process that creates a large batch of invoices all at once.  The process also attaches these PDF files to the individual's member records so people can log into the site and pull up their invoice for payment.  Adjustments are made by the SMAR Comptroller during the payment and posting process rather than to the original invoice.  The original invoice is left intact to prevent accidental improper adjustments that might intefere with proper payment of the invoice.
 
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