Southern Maryland Association Of Realtors

A Message from 2008-2009 SMAR President Russ Boyce ?Greetings Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS... I hope this email finds you engaged and excelling in our Spring market.  I have two (2) important messages I wanted to share with you so I asked our Leadership to broadcast the message to all of the Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS.  MAR Leadership Academy - The Maryland Association of REALTORS has an outstanding program that I have the honor of being Chair this year ... MAR Leadership Academy Advisory Group.  In the past the Leadership Academy has been primarily open to agents that aspire to move into a Leadership position either on the local or state level.  I want to extend a personal invitation to all of my associates here in Southern Maryland to consider applying for the Academy this year.  There is an interview process that occurs later in the summer.  We usually have over 30 applications and have to select 20 to attend the academy.  There are 8 classes that begin in October and run till April.  Usually averages one class a month.  Click here for the informational brochure.  Click here for the application.  If you feel this is something you may be interested in ... please email me personally and I will answer any other questions you may have.     russboyce@remax.net Candidate for 2012 MAR Secretary - I am pleased to inform you that I am running for 2012 Secretary, Maryland Association of REALTORS.  It has been 20 years since anyone from Southern Maryland has moved into a Leadership position on the state level.  I hope I can count on your support and change that statistic.  The final decision from the MAR Nomination Committee will be late July.  It is a pleasure and honor to still serve you through the Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS and in Annapolis at the Maryland Association of REALTORS. Make it an excellent Spring & Summer. With gratitude, Russ Boyce National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Meetings and Expo Marriott Wardman Park Hotel 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC Registration:  No cost and you can easily register on-site (lower level of the Marriott) Trade Expo Hours Wednesday May 11, 10:00am-5:00pm Thursday, May 12, 9:00am-5:00pm Friday, May 13, 9:00am-2:00pm Explore new ideas from over 100 exhibitors The 2011 Midyear Trade Expo features the latest in real estate products and services from industry-leading companies. There is something for every REALTOR®, including PDA’s, lead generation systems, Internet prospecting solutions, virtual tour technology, financial services and more. Stop by the show, talk with experts in the industry, and find profitable ideas to gain an edge in today’s market. Remember, admission to the Trade Expo is FREE for all REALTORS®! Registration is required. Martinis at Midyear Wednesday, May 11, from 4:00pm–5:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary chocolate-covered cherry martinis, champagne martinis, and cosmopolitan martinis. A great way to network and build referrals with fellow REALTORS®! Cash In & Win at the Trade Expo Enter to win one of four $500 prizes at the Trade Expo! Cash In & Win drawings take place on: Wednesday, May 11 at 4:30pm Thursday, May 12 at 12:30pm and 4:30pm Friday, May 13 at 12:30pm   SMAR  2011  REALTOR FAIR AND TRADE SHOW     May 18, 2011 Check-in:  7:30 am Lunch: 11:30 am - 2 pm Cocktail Hour: 5 - 6 pm  Register Today!  Early-Bird Registration Ends Friday, April 29th!    Click here to download the Attendee Registration Packet. $$Get more bang for your buck!$$ Standard Registration fee includes the entire day!  Includes breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, trade show and classes!! Registration Fees April 30th - May 13th ... $80 Price at the Door ... $85 Entrance AFTER 2 p.m. for Trade Show & Cocktail Hour Only ... $20 Location Southern Maryland Higher Education Center   44219 Airport Road, California, MD 20619 Special Guest Speaker, Terry Watson New MREC Required Classes Plus all the other required classes REGISTER TODAY!!!   TO: SMAR MEMBERSHIP FROM: PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE RE;  GREAT PRICE FOR MARYLAND INDEPENDENT AD In a continued effort by SMAR to raise public awareness of REALTORS in Southern Maryland, arrangements have been made with the Maryland Independent to provide a fantastic advertising opportunity. The paper is offering business card size space to individual REALTORS on a full page ad in the A section of the paper. The ad will run in the Wednesday edition (approx. 26,000 circulation). REALTORS are expected to commit to 4 weeks of advertising at $50/week or $200 and will be part of the full page “border” that surrounds a public awareness announcement provided through the NAR Public Awareness Campaign which the Committee will provide to the paper. The spaces will be reserved on a first come, first served basis to start immediately. Please contact Kim Minopoli at Maryland Independent Advertising 301-764-2812 or Kminopoli@somdnews.com today indicating your interest in taking advantage of this great opportunity to support your own business and raise public awareness of our REALTOR community.

 

CPR CLASSES Sponsored by SMAR’s Community Relations and C.A.R.E. Award Committee  There's still space in the 1 pm class on May 25  REALTOR® Center, Hughesville    Class size is limited to five (5) so reserve your place ASAP  Cost:  $20 per person To register:  Call Carmen Mays at the REALTOR® Center 301-274-4406 or 888-340-8727.  Instruction will be provided by certified Rescue Squad instructors.  Completion of this course will result in Red Cross certification in both adult and infant CPR. Open to all REALTOR® and Affiliate members and their office staffs All proceeds will be donated to a Rescue Squad in Southern Maryland The Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Academy presents GRI 400 Series ?June 9, 10, 16, 17, and 24, 2011 Tuition (Includes lunch) Complete Series = $355 Individual Module = $90 Location:  REALTOR® Center, 8440 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville MD Topics Include: Commercial Property Office Management New Home Construction & Marketing plus Property Management Taxes Deferred Exchanges & Understanding Investment Property Broker Law Review & Broker Supervision Registration Deadline is June 2, 2011 Each module is approved for Continuing Education Credits.  Click here to download the registration packet for course approvals. Click Here to register online. Please call Hannah Sanders at 301-274-4406 x22 with any questions.

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