Southern Maryland Association Of Realtors

SMAR Weekly Update

 

May 12, 2010

www.southernmarylandrealtors.org

 

In this Issue 2010 REALTOR Fair & Trade Show GRI 200 Series at SMAR Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate Education on the Go! SMAR Office Closing Agency Disclosure Lead Paint Renovation Rule Compliance Guide MRIS Computer Training Lab Upcoming Continuing Education Classes Training Sentrilock Training Continuing Education GRI Pre-Licensing Member Services Sentrilock FAQ AutoContracts Helpful Links Members Homepage Advertising SMAR Forms 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 Mission Statement Public Policy Statement Leadership Staff Calendar Affliliate Members         May 19, 2010   Click here to download the Attendee Registration Packet.       Southern Maryland Higher Education Center 44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619    [ Top ]  GRI 200 Series at SMAR June 17, 18, 23, 25 & 30, 2010 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 Each module is approved for Continuing Education Credits.  Click here to download the registration packet for course approvals. Click Here to register online.  Please contact Hannah Sanders at 301- 274-4406 x 22 with any questions. Registration Deadline: June 10, 2010.    [ Top ]  SMAR Presents Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate Wednesday, May 26, 2010 9 am - 5 pm Cost: $150 Click here to register online! Seating is Limited!  Register Today! MD CE Approved! 6 clock hours Topic F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees What you'll learn: An overview of the commercial real estate market Who the players are Key differences between commercial and residential markets How to handle commissions Different types of commercial assets Detailed commercial transactions Sales contract, lease clauses and why Evaluating commercial property Commercial market overview Commercial resources for further educational advancement Many more relevant commercial real estate topics Open questions and answers with the class Contact Hannah Sanders at 301-274-4406 x 22 with any questions.    [ Top ]    Education on the Go!  - CE Class in an Office Near You! Click here to register online! St. Mary's County - June 11, 2010 Location: O'Brien Realty, 22894 Three Notch Rd, California, MD  20619 Pre-Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Successful Short Sales Carolyn Guy 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 3 clock hours Approved Topic F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees Cost: $40 REALTOR® Member/ $50 non-REALTOR® member; additional $5 for walk-ins Topics include: Preliminary requirements before a short sale is feasible, Relationships with lenders, Getting to Settlement and you'll see examples of short sales. Agency in Maryland Carolyn Guy 1:30 - 4:30 PM 3 clock hours Approved Topic A) Federal, state or local legislative issues Cost: $40 REALTOR® Member/ $50 non-REALTOR® member; additional $5 for walk-ins This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's 3 clock hour requirement of "Topic A: Federal, state or local legislative issues."   Charles County -June 24, 2010 Location: Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly Real Estate, 3825 Leonardtown Rd, Ste 1, Waldorf, MD  20601 Pre-Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 Legal & Legislative Update Don Martin 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 3 clock hours Approved Topic A) Federal, state or local legislative issues Cost: $40 REALTOR® Member/ $50 non-REALTOR® member; additional $5 for walk-ins This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's 3 clock hour requirement of "Topic A: Federal, state or local legislative issues." MD Code of Ethics Don Martin 1:30 - 4:30 PM 3 clock hours Approved Topic D) Real estate ethics or professional standards Cost: $40 REALTOR® Member/ $50 non-REALTOR® member; additional $5 for walk-ins This course covers the MD Real Estate Commission's requirement for the 3 hour Ethics course which needs to include Flipping and Predatory Lending.  This course also satisfies the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. Calvert County - July 14th Location: Century 21 New Millennium, 2960 Penwick Ln, Ste C, Dunkirk, MD  20754 Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, July 12, 2010 MAR Contract - The Devil is in the Details Mark Davis 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 3 clock hours Approved Topic F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees Cost: $40 REALTOR® Member/ $50 non-REALTOR® member; additional $5 for walk-ins Topics Include: Essential Elements of a Contract, Oral v. Written Contracts, Key Real Estate Contract Provisions and more! Fair Housing, ADA & Predatory Lending Sharon Martlock 1:30 - 4:30 PM 3 clock hours Approved Topic C) Fair Housing Law Cost: $40 REALTOR® Member/ $50 non-REALTOR® member; additional $5 for walk-ins This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's clock hour requirement of "Topic C: Fair Housing Law."    [ Top ]     The SMAR Office will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial Day.  The office will re-open on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 8:30 am.    [ Top ]  Agency Disclosure Recent Interpretation by the Maryland Real Estate Commission Regarding Agency Disclosure at the Open House or When Showing Property By Alvin C. Monshower, Jr., Esq. Monshower, Miller & Magrogan, LLP      The Maryland Real Estate Commission has recently adopted a formal interpretation as to the obligation of a real estate licensee to complete and provide the required agency disclosure form at the time of the open house or when showing property by a buyer's agent where the seller or seller's agent is present at the time of the showing. Although the Executive Director of the Maryland Real Estate Commission published a synopsis of this matter in the December, 2009/January, 2010 issue of the MAR magazine, the caption of the article did not necessarily catch the attention of REALTORS® who may have perused the MAR magazine. From my experience, very few brokers, managers or licensees are even aware of this new interpretation from the Maryland Real Estate Commission. Special note:  The interpretation of the Maryland Real Estate Commission is quite significant and will have a direct impact upon our members.  Mr. Monshower has prepared an article with a detailed explanation of this new interpretation.  Use this link to access the article.    [ Top ]   Lead Paint Renovation Rule Compliance Guide

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