Southern Maryland Association Of Realtors

SMAR Weekly Update January 14, 2008

1/16/2008

 

 SMAR Weekly Update

  Jan 14, 2008

www.southernmarylandrealtors.org

 

In this Issue

Training

Member Services

REALTORS® Store

 "Now in the REALTOR® Store"
Revolving Crystal Paperweight (lighted)
Open House Directional Signs w/ metal stand
Company Sign Post Business Card holder (customized with your company logo)
Outdoor Brochure Box
Take One/Leave One Stands
Qualifier Plus IIIx - Advanced Residential Finance Calculator
Info Pak
Saint Joseph Home Seller
A-Frame Signs $27.00
Promotional Flags $13.95


Payment may be made by Check, Visa, MasterCard or Cash.

Call Ronnie today at    1-888-340-8727, 301-870-2323 or 301-274-4406 for any questions.

Quick Links

 
 

SMAR Awards Application Package

The SMAR Awards of Excellence Application Packages have been mailed to every Primary member's home address.  If you have not received a package and are a Primary member of SMAR, you may click here to download the application package.

The deadline for submission is February 1st by 5 p.m.  All applications (whether mailed or hand delivered) must be received by February 1st at 5 p.mNo fax copies will be accepted.

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The SMAR office will be closed on January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King's Birthday.  The office will re-open Tuesday, January 22nd at 8:30 a.m.

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NEW Real Estate Commission Statement on Teams

On November 21, 2007, the Maryland Real Estate Commission adopted a policy statement addressing teams that provide real estate brokerage services from within a real estate brokerage. The Commission also adopted a series of practice pointers concerning advertising and dual agency issues as they relate to team practice. The link below will take you the Commission's new statement on team practice.

More Information click here.

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 Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Why Be Equity Rich & Cash Poor
Tim Murphy  
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
3 clock hours
Approved Topic:  F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
$40 members/$45 non-member
Additional $5 fee for walk-ins

 Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Researching Real Estate: Ownership, Liens, Plats & More
Sarah Guy  
9 am - 12 pm
3 clock hours
Approved Topic:  F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
$40 members/$45 non-member
Additional $5 fee for walk-ins

 Saturday, January 26, 2008
Advertising 101 - Keeping it Legal - New Topic!
Sarah Guy   
9:30 am - 12:30 pm 
3 clock hours
Approved Topic:  F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
$40 members/$45 non-member
Additional $5 fee for walk-ins

To register you may contact Hannah Sanders at 888-340-8727 or register online at the above link.

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Click here to see the rest of SMAR's Continuing Education Schedule.

Winter Coat Drive

The Community Relations/CARE Award Committee of SMAR is sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive.  Now through January 30, 2008, donate your coats, scarves, gloves and hats (must be clean and in good condition) to one of the following locations:

 Calvert County St. Mary's County
 Long and Foster
100 Harrow Lane
Suite 113
Prince Frederick, MD
 Leonard Realty
22607 Three Notch Road
California, MD
 Charles County 

 Keller Williams of Southern Maryland
2670 Crain Highway
Suite 300
Waldorf, MD

 Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®
8440 Old Leonardtown Road
Hughesville, MD

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MRIS Secure Login Update

An announcement from MRIS

Secure Login Full Cutover Date Announced

MRIS really appreciates your support in the implementation of Secure Login!   All tokens have now been mailed to subscribers.  If you have not received your token, please contact the Helpdesk at 301-838-7200 so we can ensure proper delivery.

In order to give you time to adjust to Secure Login, you will be able to take advantage of a transitional period this month.  You will have the option to access the system the Traditional way or via Secure Login for the next few weeks.  January 28 is the date we will have a full cutover to Secure Login.  Full cutover means that all login access to Matrix, Keystone and MRIS.com will require a User ID, PIN, and token password. 

We are committed to ensuring that you avoid any service interruption when the full cutover occurs.  The MRIS helpdesk is always pleased to assist you, should you have questions about the process.  Avoid the last-minute rush.  Please enroll your token and try it out now; chances are you won't need to call, but in case you do--now's the time to avoid the rush. 

To date, over 24,000 subscribers have successfully enrolled their tokens.  Please enroll and start using your Secure Login token as soon as it arrives!

If you need more information, please take advantage of presentations offered by the Education Department.  For times and locations, log into www.mris.com and click the View Schedule link under the Secure Login graphic on the homepage. 

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2008 SMAR GRI Schedule

GRI 100 Series
June 18, 19, 25, 26 and July 2, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

The total cost of the program is $355 and individual modules are $90 each (both costs include lunch).  To register click here to download the form or visit www.somdrealtors.com to register online.

GRI 400 Series
October 29, 30, November 5, 6 and 13, 2008
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

The total cost of the program is $355 and individual modules are $90 each (both costs include lunch).  To register click here to download the form or visit www.somdrealtors.com to register online.

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Cell Phone Drive

The Community Relations/CARE Award Committee of SMAR is sponsoring a Cell Phone Drive.  All donations will be made to a local women's shelter.  Drop off any old cell phones and accessories to any of the following locations by March 31st:

 Calvert County St. Mary's County
 Long and Foster
100 Harrow Lane
Suite 113
Prince Frederick, MD
 Leonard Realty
22607 Three Notch Road
California, MD
 Charles County 

 Keller Williams of Southern Maryland
2670 Crain Highway
Suite 300
Waldorf, MD

 Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®
8440 Old Leonardtown Road
Hughesville, MD

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SentriLock Training is mandatory and consists of a 20-minute video plus hands on demonstration.  You may call Ronnie Miles at 888-340-8727 to schedule for any one of the following classes:

Thursday, January 17th - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 24th - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 31st - 1:30 p.m.

 Download an order form, please click here.

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Phone: 301-870-2323 | Toll Free: 1-888-340-8727 | Fax: 301-870-2575

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