Southern Maryland Association Of Realtors

Calling ALL* Volunteers! Did you know your charity work could lead to MORE MONEY for local charities? (* REALTORS® AND AFFILIATES!) 2011 C.A.R.E.  AWARD APPLICATION (Community Action and REALTOR® Excellence) Deadline – Friday, June 17, 2011 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 by REALTORS® and Affiliate members in community service and charitable actions.  The award is designed to raise the profile of REALTORS® and Affiliates, to recognize the contributions REALTORS® and Affiliates make in their communities in terms of volunteer hours and money raised, and to offset the perception that REALTORS® and Affiliates are only concerned with their business transactions. Please tell us what you do, whether as individuals, groups, teams or office wide. Keep in mind that your volunteer work does NOT have to be real estate related - 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: First Place - $10,000; 1st Place Recognition - $5,000; 2nd Place Recognition - $1,000. SMAR has won this prestigious award in 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007.  It's our turn again!  Let's show the state that Southern Maryland CARES!  Send in your applications NOW! Contact Hannah Sanders hannahsanders@smarweb.org with any questions. Advertising Opportunity for SMAR Members! In a continued effort by SMAR to raise public awareness of REALTORS® in Southern Maryland, the Public Awareness Committee has worked with the County Times Newspaper to provide you with  a fantastic advertising opportunity. The paper is offering business card size space to individual REALTORS®. The ad will run every other Thursday for the months of June, July and August (approx. 22,000 circulation each issue). REALTORS® are expected to commit to 6 weeks of advertising at $50/issue ($300 total) and will be part of a Full Back Page, highly visible to the public.  The ads will form a border that surrounds a "Home Ownership Matters" public awareness announcement provided by NAR through the Committee to the paper. The spaces will be reserved on a first come, first served basis to start with the June 9 issue. Please contact Matt Suite, 301-399-6417,  mattsuite@countytimes.net; or Gary Dean, 301-751-4810, garydean@countytimes.net today indicating your interest in taking advantage of this great opportunity to support your own business and raise public awareness of our REALTOR® community. UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES   2008-2010 Legal & Legislative Update Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Don Martin 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 3 clock hours Approved Topic: A) Federal, state or local legislative issues $40 members/$50 non-member  Additional $5 fee 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." MREC Agency - Residential Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Sharon Martlock 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 3 clock hours Approved Topic: H) The principles of agency and agency disclosure $40 members/$50 non-member  Additional $5 fee for walk-ins This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's license nenewal requirement of Agency for licensees renewing after January 1, 2012.  This class is required every 4 years. Fair Housing Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Linda Wise 1:30 – 3 pm 1.5 clock hours Approved Topic: C) Fair Housing Law $20 members/$25 non-member Additional $5 fee for walk-ins This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's clock hour requirement of "Topic C: Fair Housing Law." How to Read a House Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Jim Wilson 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 3 clock hours Approved Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees $40 members/$50 non-member  Additional $5 fee for walk-ins A look at different houses and how to be more informative to your clients.  What repairs and upgrades typically cost and how to spot the need. MREC Required Supervision Course Thursday, August 18, 2011 Chuck Kasky 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 3 clock hours Approved Topic: I) The requirements of supervision by brokers, branch office managers and team leaders $40 members/$50 non-member Additional $5 fee for walk-ins This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's Renewal Requirement for Brokers, Managers, and Team Leaders renewing after January 1, 2012.  This course is required every four years. Click hereto register online or click hereto view the rest of the Continuing Education Schedule. Online Continuing Education Classes are available through SMAR.  Click hereto get more information. Join MRIS trainers Wednesday, June 22, 2011 for FREE hands-on Keystone Hands-On Training   9:30 am – 12:30 pm Matrix Tips & Tricks 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®      8440 Old Leonardtown Rd      Hughesville, MD 20637 To register, go towww.mris.com/trainingand select the Keystone, Hands-on or Matrix Tips & Tricks, Hands-on class, click “go” and you will see the link to register.  For training questions or inquiries, please emailtraining@mris.net.

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