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March | 2026 |
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President's Message Welcome fellow realtors to Re-Ignite! That's right. Due to inclement weather, we had to reschedule the Ignite event. It will now take place on Thursday, March 12th. The format has changed slightly. We look forward to a day celebrating our members' successes and continuing to grow together. The day will feature:
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You can register for the event HERE. |
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The food from the event's original date did not go to waste! All of it was donated to our local fire companies. I would like to thank Board members, Tricia Wilson and Dana Bergman, and our staff, Erin and Jen, for working overtime to reschedule this event.
The Board at BAAR is in the process of hiring an Association Coordinator as Jen will soon move on to her next chapter. If you know of any viable candidates, please reach out to Erin in the BAAR office.
Finally, with spring right around the corner - and with it, eternal hope - we wish you all a successful season and a year filled with optimism.
We can't wait to see you on March 12th!
-Ken Roderick, BAAR President |
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Upcoming Event - Save the Date & Register Now!
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Help BAAR celebrate our 50th Anniversary and join us at our 2nd Annual Ignite- Awards, General Meeting and Education Conference on Thursday, March 12 (rescheduled from February 23 due to weather) 📍Hyatt Place Kent Narrows
To see more details and to register, click here!
We appreciate all of our Affiliate Sponsors who help to make this event possible!
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📣 ATTENTION SENTRILOCK MEMBERS: Your membership is due for renewal this month. You received your invoice on February 26 and the due date is March 31. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Membership Dues Schedule and Payment Information:
Please note:
If you have any questions, please reach out to info@bayarearealtors.com |
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Welcome Our Newest Members!
Casey Baynard (Shore United Bank) Ashley Stevens (Wilson Realty & Staging) |
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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.
New Agents - Don't forget to check our Education Calendar and sign up for the next |
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*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. You can also call or email our office to unregister you. |
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Maryland REALTORS wants to hear from you! Make plans to attend our March 18 Regional Roundtable, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, MD. You’ll hear from Leadership, roles and priorities for 2026, a Legislative Update, an open discussion, plus a special report on the Down Payment Grant program from our friends at the Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS. Click here to register! |
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ONLINE CE CLASS REMINDERS! All online CE classes are recorded by Maryland Realtors and monitored by BAAR. Please keep the following in mind:
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Here are helpful links regarding CE Course Requirements and License Renewals:
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Broker Open Tours are weekly on Tuesdays!
3/3/2026: Chestertown (QA), Kent County 3/10/2026: Kent Island/Grasonville
📅 To view the Broker Open Tour schedule for 2026, click here. |
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Eastern Shore Housing Market Report
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After a lackluster 2025, the Eastern Shore has a surge of closed sales. There were 223 closed sales on the Maryland Eastern Shore in January, increasing 10.9% year-over-year and the only region in the Mid-Atlantic to report growth. Yet within the region, the counties were split. Caroline, Cecil, and Kent saw sales increase, while sales in Dorchester, Queen Anne’s and Talbot were lower.
New pending sales, which typically lead closed sales, had modest gains, up 3.9%. Only Caroline County had fewer new pending sales year-over-year.
Sellers meanwhile have hesitated at the start of the year. New listings decreased 5.6% year-over-year. As the market moves toward balance, some sellers need to realign their expectations.
Time on the market has increased. The median days on market is up nine days from January 2025 to January 2026. Price growth has softened and January 2026’s median price was 7.4% lower than a year ago. Read the full January 2026 Housing Market Report for the Eastern Shore. |
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Maryland REALTORS has lots of helpful resources- be sure to check them out! |
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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) |
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Update Your Signage!
Boost your visibility with fresh signage from the BAAR Board Store! Choose from a variety of professional, durable signs including Priced to Sell, Open House, New Listing, and more.
Swing by and get ready for your next listing or showing!
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Recommended Apps |
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MLS-Touch! |
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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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BAAR has an APP! |
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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!
BAAR has partnered with MD REALTORS to provide BAAR's members FREE access to ZipForms. Sign up: www.zipformplus.com Select 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 Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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