February | 2026

Newsletter

The day will offer CE classes, our affiliate showcase, luncheon and RPAC happy hour.  You can sign up for each event separately if you cannot commit to the whole day. We will be having our awards presentation during our luncheon. You do not want to miss this event, so please sign up today.

Affiliates, we still have spaces available for sponsor if you would like a table to display your info.

I would like to welcome our two newest Board Members, Dana Bergman with Wilson Realty, and Anthony Reno with Channel Marker Mortgage. Both have already jumped in and contributed to the ongoing efforts at BAAR.

Last but not least—Affiliates your membership renewal invoices went out at the end of December so please take a minute and renew today.
We do appreciate your involvement with BAAR and your continued support.

📣 ATTENTION SENTRILOCK MEMBERS:

Your membership is due for renewal in

March 2026. Your invoice will be sent on February 27.

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Thank you to all Affiliate members who paid their dues!

Membership Dues Schedule and Payment Information:

• November: Renewal month for BAAR Primary & Secondary Memberships 
• January: Renewal month for BAAR Affiliate Memberships
• March: Renewal month for SentriLock Memberships

Please note:

• BAAR does not store credit cards on file and does not offer any autopay options.
• To make a dues payment, members must pay by one of the following ways:
  • Online with a credit/debit card through their BAAR member account
  • Online with a credit/debit card by clicking the link provided on the bottom of the dues' invoice
  • Over the phone with a credit/debit card by calling the BAAR office during business hours

If you have any questions, please reach out to info@bayarearealtors.com 

Welcome Our Newest Members!

Dale Christensen (Long and Foster)

Anthony Reno (Channel Marker Mortgage)

New BAAR Members!

Check out our Membership Directory via our

Info-Hub to make sure all of your contact information is up to date.

We encourage ALL Members to

upload a current picture of themselves.

New Agents - Don't forget to check our Education Calendar and sign up for the next 

New Member Orientation on March 2.

2nd Annual Ignite 2026 - Awards, General Meeting and Education Conference

📍Hyatt Place Kent Narrows -- Monday, February 23, 2026

Registration for Ignite 2026 is now open for both members and affiliates. Click HERE to register today.

Check out the flyers below for the full Schedule of Events, including details on all CE classes being offered.

Affiliates: Three sponsorship levels are available. Please refer to the flyer below for more information. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the office—we’re happy to help! You can sign up for your preferred sponsorship level by clicking HERE.

*If you need to cancel your registration for a course, please do so

24 hours prior to the start of class to avoid a $25 No-Show fee*

You can unregister for a course online through your BAAR member account or through the link received in your registration/confirmation email. Otherwise, you can cancel via email or phone.

Here are helpful links regarding CE Course Requirements and License Renewals:

• Check the CE Verification page to confirm what CE classes you have taken.
• Information regarding license fees can be found HERE.
• Need to contact the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC)?
  • Email: dlmrec-labor@maryland.gov
  • Telephone: 410-230-6200

• Continuing Education Requirements can be found HERE.
• Information regarding renewing or reinstating your license is HERE.

Broker Open Tours are weekly on Tuesdays!

February 3, 2026: Queenstown, Centreville and North QA

February 10, 2026: Chestertown (QA), Kent County

February 17, 2026: Kent Island, Grasonville

February 24, 2026: Queenstown, Centreville and North QA

March 3, 2026: Chestertown (QA), Kent County

📅 To view the Broker Open Tour schedule for 2026, click here.

Home sales are projected to increase in 2026 as affordability improves, but ongoing building consumer anxiety will provide a counterbalance to lower rates and more inventory. In a nationwide survey of more than 3,000 people age 18 and older, Bright MLS found that the majority of Americans are concerned about their economic situations and economic anxieties are being felt broadly across demographic groups.

• More than three-quarters of respondents (77.1%) said they are "somewhat" or "very" worried they will have to cut back on essential spending next year.
• More than eight out of 10 (80.5%) are "somewhat" or "very" worries they will have to cut back on discretionary spending next year.

Consumer spending accounts for roughly 70% of the U.S. economy. If consumers are feeling uncertain about their ability to pay for essentials or are planning to hold back on discretionary spending, CLICK HERE to continue reading.

Hilton Garden Inn Kent Island Marina has discounted Realtor Rates available for BAAR members to share with clients who are coming in from out of town!

Scan the QR Code or enter 3494349 as the "Corporate account" in the Special rates on their booking website.

For assistance, contact Joy Wemmer at Hilton Garden Inn (410-827-3877 Ext. 705)

Recommended Apps

 MLS-Touch!

MLS-Touch puts all the tools you need to run your business in the palm of your hand. It is an advanced mobile app designed to work the way you do and it is now available and included with your Bright MLS subscription.

Read more and find out how to install the app HERE!

BAAR has an APP!

Bay Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

1712 Main Street, Suite 100, Chester, MD 21619

443-249-3442 | Info@bayarearealtors.com

Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm