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SMAR REMINDERS
Holiday Closings,
New Sign Regulations,
& Continuing Education
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The SMAR Office will be closed on Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas and Monday, January 2nd in observance of New Year’s.
NEW LAW REGULATING THE POSTING OF SIGNS
A new state law which took effect on October 1, 2011 makes signs posted within right of ways by businesses and groups illegal and subject to removal.
The State Highway Administration (SHA) regulates signs within the right of ways and advertising signs on private property adjacent to State roads according to Federal and State laws.
These signs include official traffic safety signs and informational signs – which are either regulated by State law, or maintained or issued a valid permit by SHA.
The three month grace period for those who post signs illegally expires January 1, 2012. After that date illegally posted signs are subject to removal, and businesses and individuals face a $25 fine.
These regulations apply to every State road in Southern Maryland
For more information about the new law and the types of signs affected go to:
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES IN JAN. & FEB.:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; 3 CEU
Contract Paraphrasing; Course ID# 307-2611
Approved Topic F) Professional Enhancement for practicing licensees
Instructor: Sharon Martlock
Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members, $5 additional fee for same-day registrations or walk-ins
This course is an in depth review of the Maryland Contract of Sale.
Thursday, January 19, 2012; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; 3 CEU
Successful Short Sales; Course ID# 309-2611
Instructor: Carolyn Guy
Topic F)Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members, $5 additional fee for same-day registrations or walk-ins
Topics include: Preliminary requirements before a short sale is feasible, Relationships with lenders, Getting to Settlement, plus examples of short sales.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012; 9 am - 5 pm; 6 CEU
Short Sales & Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know; Course ID#: 310-2611
Instructor: Sharon Martlock
Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” real estate transaction. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today’s market—they are critical. And while short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, agents with the proper tools and training can use these specialty areas to build their business for the long term. This one-day course is an approved elective for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation and the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification. *Obtaining the Continuing Education Certificate is contingent on successfully passing the course final exam with at least an 80%.
Cost: $95 for REALTORS®/non-REALTORS® (includes lunch)
Friday, February 10, 2012; 12:30 - 3:30 pm; 3 CEU
MD Code of Ethics; Course ID#: 301-2611
Instructor: Don Martin
Topic D) Real estate ethics or professional standards
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®
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, February 16, 2012; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; 3 CEU
2008-10 Legal & Legislative Update; Course ID # 297-2611
Instructor: Chuck Kasky
Topic A) Federal, state or local legislative issues
Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members, $5 additional fee for same-day registrations or walk-ins
This course satisfies the MD Real Estae Commission's 3 clock hour requirement of "Topic A: Federal, state or local legislative issues."
Click here to register online for these classes 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.
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