Hope everyone is having a great summer!
We would like to take this opportunity to ask you for your support by attending our events, by providing ideas for upcoming events, and community support ideas.
We are always open to new ideas that make our Association better!
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Don't forget to check our Calendar of Events! We are adding Events & Classes every week; you won't want to miss out!
Thank you!
BAAR President, Linda Austin
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2023 BAAR Awards Ceremony!
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Our 2023 Awards Ceremony held on June 22nd at the Kent Island Yacht Club was a fantastic event! Congratulations to our incredible members! We're so proud to present you with these awards. Thank you to Shane Gunther for being our M.C., our sponsors, our volunteers and all who attended!
Top Awards Presented to:
Realtor of the Year - Crystal Smith
Rookie of the Year - Mary Jameson
Affiliate of the Year - Glenn Morrison
J. Hurst Purnell Award of Integrity - James Davidson
Community Service Award - Ed Beres
Lifetime Achievement Award - Patricia Radcliffe
RPAC Award - Janice Hariadi
Top Individual Sales & Production - Larry Doyle
Top Team Sales & Production -
Crystal Smith, Smith & Company
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Meet & Mingle Mixer @ Modern Stone Age Kitchen with Kent Attainable Housing!
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We had an amazing time at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen in Chestertown for a Meet & Mingle Mixer with our special guests Kent Attainable Housing, Inc ! Thank you Dylan and Leon for the informative presentation and the great work you are doing to make homeownership a dream come true. Thank you ALL for joining us!
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Thank you to our Food Sponsors!
Kari Anderson, Oceans Lending
Glenn Morrison, Concierge Mortgage Finance, LLC
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"Back to School" Trivia Night! Supporting Queen Anne's County Schools
Thursday, July 14th @ 6pm
Come on out for an evening of networking, camaraderie, and friendly competition at Trivia Night at Cult Classic Brewing Company! Participation at this event will include contributing monetarily or donating back-to-school products (including backpacks) for the benefit of Queen Anne County Public Schools REGISTER HERE!
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Can't make the event? Donation boxes are available in the BAAR Office!
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Safety Seminar Luncheon
NEW DATE:
Thursday, September 28th @ 9am
Please join us for a Safety Seminar Luncheon at the Kent Island Yacht Club over Lunch from Chesapeake Celebrations with QAC Sheriff Gary Hofmann. Topics will include but are not limited to personal safety, open house safety, creating a safety routine before going onto properties, protecting the assets of the client and how to respond to & proper reporting of incidents.
REGISTER HERE!
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Thank you to our Sponsor!
PrimeLending - Brittany Brooks
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Maryland REALTORS 2023 Annual Conference!
They have an exciting three day agenda filled with entertainment, education, and networking. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, listen to expert keynote speakers, and learn a variety of skillsets from a diverse group of teachers!
*Early Bird Pricing Available!*
They are offering early bird discounts for both members and non-members! Don't miss your chance to sign-up early and get registration at a discounted price! Click HERE for more information and to register today!
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Please Welcome Our Newest Members!
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Paula Kelley, President,
Elite Lending Services, Affiliate
Terence Perry, Remodeling Contractor,
Exterior Home Solutions LLC, Affiliate
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New BAAR Members!
Check out our Membership Directory to make sure all of your contact information is up to date. We encourage ALL Members to upload a current picture of themselves. Don't forget to check our Education Calendar and sign up for New Member Orientation & Ethics!
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Professional Development!
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Continuing Education
Our Continuing Education Calendar has everything you need to fulfill your biannual renewal needs! We have added two additional locations to our In-Person Classes; The People's Bank in Chestertown and The Sheriff's Office in Centreville. Sign-up for the classes you need before they fill up!
You can also get your CE classes on-line thru
BayAreaRealtors.TheCEShop.com
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Are you an Affiliate and want to offer a class? Email us!
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Classes in the next 60 days...
7/19 9-10 @ BAAR
7/26 9-10:30 @ BAAR
8/9 9-12@ BAAR
no CE credit - 8/17 9-10:30
@ Sheriff's Office, Centreville
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Apply for Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy Program Today!
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Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy is a leadership development program that will help you fine tune your leadership skills so that you are READY and ABLE to serve your REALTOR® organization.
Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Leadership Academy Program. Applications (click here) must be completed with all necessary endorsements by August 4, 2023 and returned to Susan.Yashinskie@MDREALTOR.org.
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Member Volunteers Wanted!
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Committee Positions Available!
VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED!
BAAR is looking for volunteers to serve on various Committees. To get involved, please send an email to info@bayarearealtors.com
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At Home with Diversity® (AHWD)
The Equal Opportunity/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DEI") Committee is happy to let you know, NAR is offering the At Home with Diversity Certification for a discounted price of $40 to REALTORS®!
The course work for the At Home with Diversity® certification is designed to enable you to work successfully with and within a rapidly changing multicultural market. It will help you to learn diversity sensitivity, how it applies to U.S. fair housing laws in your business, and ways to develop professional guidelines for working with people in the increasingly multicultural real estate market.
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Download the MemberPlus App from your App Store and take advantage of 24/7 access the latest events & class sign-ups! Login in with your Info-Hub information. Spice up your profile with a photo & additional information. Connect with affiliates and other Realtors®. Take advantage today!
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Have you downloaded MLS-Touch?
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Attention, agents—working on the go just got a whole lot easier! MLS-Touch is an advanced mobile app designed to work the way you do and it is now available and included with your Bright MLS subscription.
Easy and intuitive to navigate and optimized for all screen sizes, MLS-Touch puts all the tools you need to run your business in the palm of your hand.
Read more and find out how to install the app HERE!
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Need a Form?
As a BAAR Member, you have FREE access to ZipForms.
New agents who want to sign up can go to: www.zipformplus.com
Select REALTOR®
Select Bay Area Association of REALTORS® from the drop-down menu
Log into the NAR site with your NAR credentials (or register if a new REALTOR®)
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Bay Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
1712 Main Street, Suite 100, Chester, MD 21619
443-249-3442 | Info@bayarearealtors.com
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