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Just released! New Harford County Form -
Harford County Special Taxing District Notice
If you are working in the Harford County area you may want to be familiar with this new form. You can find this and many other local Association forms on the Maryland Association of REALTORS® website: www.mdrealtor.org. On the left side of the home page let your cursor hover over the forms button. A flyout menu will reveal the list of Associations and provide you access to local forms. Please note: The forms are for REALTOR® members only and are password protected; you will be prompted to enter your last name and NRDS ID#.
Annual Membership Renewal Fees
Annual dues bills have been mailed to the Broker/Office Manager. If you have not received your bill, please check with your office.
Agent Dues PLUS SentriLock
$246.00 (SMAR Renewal) NO INCREASE IN LOCAL DUES
$170.00 (MAR Renewal)
$155.00 (NAR Renewal)
$125.00 (SentriLock Renewal)
$ 35.00 (RPAC Contribution) *
$731.00 Total DUE NOW
After July 31, amount due is $766.00
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
Payment Plan - As a service to members who find themselves struggling to make a living in the real estate profession due to the severe downturn in the housing market, the Board of Directors has approved a dues payment plan for members who request such an arrangement.
If you are interested in a payment plan, please contact Debbie Brown directly at 301-274-4406 ext. 13 or debbiebrown@smarweb.org by
THIS Wednesday, July 20, 2011
UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
Wednesday, July 20:
How to Read a House, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 3 clock hours
Instructor - Jim Wilson
Course ID# 300-2611
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.
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-member; Additional $5 fee 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.
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.
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.
Improve your social media & technology skills with NAR’s
 CertificationThe Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Academy Presents e-PRO: Day 1
Wednesday, July 27; 9 am – 5 pm
Cost: $125 (Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Instructor: Matthew Rathbun
The new e-PRO® gives you a roadmap to build your business and serve the hyper-connected consumers of today and tomorrow. Learn about the changing market and how to connect with consumers, manage your online reputation, generate leads and gain referrals. Visit www.epronar.com for more information or contact Hannah Sanders, 301-274-4406 or hannahsanders@smarweb.org with questions.
Click here to register online or click here to download the registration
form. Registration Deadline is Thursday, July 21!!!
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.
Don't Forget that Nominations for the 2011-12 Board of Directors Are Now Being Accepted
?REALTOR® and Affiliate Members are encouraged to submit an application to serve on the Board of Directors.
Applications are now being accepted to fill the vacancies for the 2011-13 Board of Directors. Click here to download the FAQ’s and Application Form. If you would like more information, please contact CEO Jann Clark at 301-274-4406 x 11 or jannclark@smarweb.org.
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