Once again, I am humbled by the outpouring of support from our Association. At our QAC Christmas Angels Event we raised over $10,000 and have 100 children who will have a very merry Christmas this year!
Thank you to the Kent Island Elks for their generous donation to cover the expenses of the night. Also special thank you to our table sponsors, auctioneer, auction basket donors, everyone who bid on baskets and donated to the numbers draw, and especially for everyone who sponsored a child. A special thank you to all of the volunteers who made this event happen.
If you were unable to attend, but would still like to sponsor a child, please reach out to us at the BAAR Office and we will be happy to help you help a child.
My heart felt thanks goes out to every one of you.
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Thank you!
Linda Austin
BAAR President
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WINTER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
December 8th 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Chester River Yacht & Country Club
Come "Home for the Holidays" with BAAR at our Winter General Membership Meeting. We will be holding our Elections at this event and providing exciting updates going into our new year!
This event is free to all BAAR members. Click here for registration and more details.
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2024 Membership Dues Billing
Watch your email for the BAAR 2024 Annual Dues Billing.
REALTOR Members will be billed in October and Affiliate Members will be billed in December.
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Welcome Our Newest Members!
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David Horsey, Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty
Mary Gregory, Coldwell Banker Waterman Realty
Jane Coleman, Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty
Wallace Sann, ProLift Doors
Joshua Whaley, Long & Foster Real Estate
Nathan Brown, Long & Foster Real Estate
Joshua Parks, Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty
Jennifer Kaline, Homestar Financial Corp.
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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. Don't forget to check our Education Calendar and sign up for New Member Orientation & Ethics
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With Sales Down and Prices Still Rising, the Mid-Atlantic Could Be In for a Chilly Fall Market
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Home prices in the Mid-Atlantic region continue to rise even as the combination of high mortgage rates, low inventory, and the transition to a fall market subdues transactions. The region may be nearing a price ceiling, however, as the outlook is for growing inventory and a pullback in demand this fall.
Click here to learn more.
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In a surprising twist, the National Association of Realtors has announced a change in how interprets its Participation Rule, which requires listing brokers to provide buyer brokers an offer of compensation in order to list on the multiple listing service (MLS).
While previously NAR has stated that the offer of compensation could be as little as a penny or a dollar, in a reversal of this stance, NAR is now saying that listing brokers can offer nothing and still comply with the rule, as first reported by Inman News.
This change comes as the trade group prepares for the three-week trial of the Sitzer/Burnett class action buyer broker compensation lawsuit, which starts on Oct. 16.
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Releases New Application for Maryland’s Affordable Rental Housing Programs
Competitive application round for development teams seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and State Rental Housing Funds now open
New Carrollton, MD. (October 6, 2023) - The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recently announced revisions to the State of Maryland’s 2023 Qualified Allocation Plan (the “QAP”) and Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide (the “Guide”). The two documents outline regulations for the allocation of federal Low-Income Tax Credits and state Rental Housing Funds, as well as the scoring criteria for the next competitive application round for funding.
To review the 2023 QAP and Guide, visit http://dhcd.maryland.gov/HousingDevelopment/Pages/MFLibrary.aspx.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The BAAR Continuing Education Calendar has everything you need to fulfill your biannual renewal needs! We offer in person classes at the BAAR Office, The People's Bank in Chestertown, and The Sheriff's Office in Centreville.
You can also take CE classes on-line thru TheCEShop.com
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Unsure of what classes you've taken? Check the CE Verification page at DLLR.
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Please join us for our third episode in our educational webinar series. This session will feature Lisa Larson, AI expert and North America Managing Director at Restb.ai. She will give you valuable tips on how you can use AI in your real estate business, while also covering the potential pitfalls behind this new and incredibly intelligent technology. This is open to all members, so feel free to forward this email.
You'll have time at the end to ask them questions. Here are a few things we'll be covering:
- Start with the AI Basics
- Learn how it can help your business
- What pitfalls you should look for when using AI
When: November 2nd, 2023 03:00 p.m. EST
Where: Zoom Webinar (link sent after registration)
Speaker: Lisa Larson, AI expert and North America Managing Director at Restb.ai
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AAMC 2023 FISH FOR A CURE
Biana Arentz is the Captian of a team of "REELTORS" that are "hooked on giving back". Biana and her team are raising donations for the AAMC 2023 Fish for a Cure. According to Biana, "It is the biggest fundraiser that they have and has raised millions in the last years. Our team has already raised over $15,000."
Click here to support Biana and her team of REELTORS.
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Committee Positions Available! VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED!
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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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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!
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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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Get your Local Forms from BAAR!
As a BAAR Member, you have FREE access to ZipForms.
Sign up: www.zipformplus.com
Select REALTOR®
Select Bay Area Association of REALTORS®
Log into the NAR site with your NAR credentials
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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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