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SMAR NEWS
Link to Winter Edition of SMAR Times Newsletter
Legislative Luncheon Deadlne 2/3/12
Designations: SFR, GRI; Continuing Ed; Principles of Real Estate
2011 Awards Luncheon
Cruise for Credits
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Click here for the Winter Edition of the SMAR Times Newsletter.
There's still time to register for the Annual Legislative Luncheon sponsored by SMAR's Legislative Committee will be held Monday, February 6, 2012, at The REALTOR® Center in Hughesville. Special keynote address by Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. Lunch begins at 11:30 am and the program will start at 12 noon. Cost is $20 per person. Registration deadline is February 3, 2012. Click here for registration form.
2012 Principles & Practices of Real Estate (Pre-Licensing Course) Scheduled
The next session of the Principles & Practices of Real Estate runs from Tuesday, February 21 through Thursday, April 12. Registration Deadlilne is February 14.
Please note that all applicants must request and complete anapplication package and receive a course catalog from the Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS. Please contact Hannah Sanders at 301-870-2323, ext 22 or reception@smarweb.org to request an appplication package, or click here to download your PDF copy of the Course Catalog and Application. Your online order/reservation is not considered complete unless you have the Course Catalog and Application Package.
Click Here to register online with VISA or Master Card. You may choose the course and books together ($295.00) or, if you already have the books, a no books option ($225.00). Please note your registration is not considered complete, even after reserving and paying online, until you have received a copy of the course catalog and application package.
The Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS Real Estate Academy is offering the Following Designations classes in February:
Short Sales & Foreclosures: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know; Course ID#: 310-2611
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Cost: $95 for REALTORS®/non-REALTORS® (includes lunch)
Instructor: Sharon Martlock; 9 am - 5 pm; 6 CEU
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%.
*Also qualifies as an ABR® Elective Course
Click here to download the registration form or click here to register on line.
Registration Deadline is Wednesday, February 1!
GRI 300 Series
February 17, 24; March 2, 9, and 16, 2012
Tuition (includes lunch):
Complete Series = $355
Individual Module = $90
Location: REALTOR® Center, 8440 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD
Topics include:
*Environmental Issues
*Taxes
*NAR Ethics
*Legislative Update & Land Brokerage
*Technology & Real Estate Trends
Click here to download the registration form or click here to register online.
Sign up now, registration deadline is Wednesday, February 8, 2012!
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN FEBRUARY:
Friday, February 10, 2012; 12:30 - 3:30 pm
MD Code of Ethics; Course ID#: 301-2611; 3 CEU
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®
Instructor: Don Martin
Topic D) Real estate ethics or professional standards
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
2008-10 Legal & Legislative Update; Course ID # 297-2611; 3 CEU
Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members, $5 additional fee for same-day registrations or walk-ins
Instructor: Chuck Kasky
Topic A) Federal, state or local legislative issues
This course satisfies the MD Real Estate 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.
Mark Your Calendar!
Awards Recognition Luncheon
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
Guest Speaker - Andrew Wooten
Check-In/Networking: 11 am; Buffet Lunch: 12 noon
NEW Location: Mechanicsville Fire Hall
Cost is $35 per person. Register by February 15. Click here for registration form.
Cruise for Credits with Frederick Association!
Join fellow REALTORS® for a Spring Cruise to Bermuda April 14-19, 2012! You can earn up to 15 hours of continuing education while on board. The cruise leaves from Baltimore and sails to King’s Wharf, Bermuda. Relaxation, networking and education all in one fun trip! Extended deadline for final payment - January 31, 2012. Click here for details.
Community Outreach
Last Call to Donate Winter coats, scarves, gloves & hats (clean and in good condition) They will be collected through January 2012. The items will be donated to area shelters for men, women & children.
• Clean, lightly used clothing for local elementary school students (K – 5) is collected all year long.
• Non-perishable food is collected year round and is given to local area food banks in all three counties. Why not bring a can (or 2) with you when you come to the Board for a meeting or a class?
Collection Locations:
Charles County: SMAR, 8440 Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville
Davis Realty, 109 La Grange Ave, La Plata
Calvert County: Long & Foster, 100 Harrow Ln, Ste 113, Prince Frederick
St. Mary’s County: Leonard Realty, 22607 Three Notch Rd, California
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