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Annual Membership Renewal Fees -
NOW PAST DUE
Since payment deadline for dues was July 29, a $35.00 late fee is now assessed.
If you have not yet paid your dues,
please contact the office to do so as soon as possible to avoid a 2nd late fee.
$246.00 (SMAR Renewal) NO INCREASE
$170.00 (MAR Renewal)
$155.00 (NAR Renewal)
$125.00 (SentriLock Renewal)
$ 35.00 (RPAC Contribution)*
$ 35.00 (late fee)
$766.00 NOW DUE
After August 31, amount due is $801.00
*Suggested Voluntary RPAC Contribution: Salesperson - $35.00 (less than 10 cents a day to protect your industry)
Suggested Voluntary RPAC Contribution: Brokers/Managers - $109.00
UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Friday, August 12:
MD Code of Ethics, 12:30 - 3:30 pm, 3 clock hours
Instructor - Don Martin
Approved Topic: D)Real estate ethics or professional standards
Course ID#: 301-2611
$40 members/$50 non-members; Additional $5 fee for walk-ins
This covers the MD Real Estate Commission's requirement for the 3 hour Ethics course which neds to include Flipping and Predatory Lending. This course also satisfies the NAR Code of Ethics requirement.
?Thursday, August 18:
MREC Required Supervision Course, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 3 clock hours
Instructor - Don Martin
Approved Topic: D) Real estate ethics or professional standards
Course ID#: 301-2611
$40 members/$50 non-member; Additional $5 fee for walk-ins
This course satisfies the MREC Renewal Requirement for Brokers, Managers, and Team Leaders renewing after January 1, 2012. This course is required every four years.
Friday, August 26:
HAFA Short Sales, US Treasury, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Programs;
9:30 am - 5:00 pm; 6 clock hours
Instructor - Sharon Martlock
Approved Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
Course ID#: 281-2611
$90 members & non-members
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, AUGUST 22!!
This newly developed course from NAR on HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) provides in-depth coverage of the US Treasury, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac programs. Obtaining the CE Cert is contingent on passing the final exam with at least an 80%.
Friday, September 9:
2008-10 Legal & Legislative Update; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; 3 clock hours
Instructor: Don Martin
Approved Topic: A) Federal, state or local legislative issues
Course ID# 297-2611
$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."
Fair Housing; 1:30 - 3:00 pm; 1.5 clock hours
Instructor: Don Martin
Course ID# 265-2611
$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".
or click here to view the rest of the Continuing Education Schedule.
Online Continuing Education Classes are available through SMAR. Click here to get more information.
ABR Core Course at SMAR
Take advantage of this special course rate for the month of September!
2-Day Core Course September 22 & 23, 2011
9 am – 5 pm both days
6 clock hours*
Cost: $220 (includes breakfast and lunch)
Course ID# 260-2611
Registration Policy: All registrations must be received by Friday, September 16, 2011.
The cornerstone of buyer representation education, this comprehensive course covers this specialty top to bottom and is required to earn the ABR® or ABRMSM designations.
Why should YOU earn the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) Designation?
Answer: The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC), an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.
* The 2-Day Core Course is approved for 6 clock hours of Topic F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees. Obtaining the Continuing Education Certificate is contingent on successfully passing each course final exam with at least an 80%. .
NAR’s Newest Certification Class – BPOR – at SMAR!
(Brokers Price Opinion Resource)
BPOs: The Agent’s Role in the Valuation Process
Date: October 5, 2011
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Cost: $125 (includes lunch)
6 clock hours*
Topic F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
*Obtaining the Continuing Education Certificate is contingent on successfully passing the course final exam with at least an 80%.
Registration Policy: All registrations must be received by Thursday, September 29, 2011.
The real estate landscape is changing. BPOs (Broker Price Opinions) are in high demand, and this brings whole new revenue opportunities and ways to stand out in the market. Learn to take advantage of this growing trend, reduce risk, and provide professional and accurate BPOs with NAR’s BPO Resource (BPOR) Certification.
During the core course, BPOs: The Agent’s Role in the Valuation Process, you will gain the knowledge and skills to evaluate a property and learn to efficiently generate accurate and professional reports. In addition to completing the course, viewing a free one-hour Webinar and submitting an application with a one-time certification fee are required. Upon earning the certification, you will be eligible to receive BPO orders. Visit www.bpor.org for more information.
Become a BPO Resource. Earn BPO revenue!
CDPE at SMAR!
The Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Academy is hosting the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Certification Course for the first time on November 2 & 3, 2011. Visit www.cdpe.com and click on Register Now and Live Event Schedule to register.
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