President's Message
Hello, fellow Realtors and Affiliates,
I hope you are enjoying this beautiful day. We have several upcoming CE classes scheduled to take place at BAAR's office that hopefully you can take advantage of-- don't forget, they're free for our members! Scroll down in this newsletter to view the CE class flyers and all details; be sure to sign-up for the classes via our events calendar.
This past Saturday, BAAR participated in the beach cleanup at Terrapin Nature Park. I would like to commend Erin for her efforts organizing this event and thanks to the participants for their time and effort. We will be discussing collaborating with this venture again in September and hopefully get more of our members involved.
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BAAR's Activities and Events Committee, led by Tricia Wison, is actively planning several fun events, so please keep a look out for them as we will be sharing more details soon.
The Board and staff are continuously working to improve your BAAR experience as well as maintaining the building and its tenants, so please contact us with any ideas to fulfill that mission.
-Ken Roderick, BAAR President
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Thanks to all who participated in our 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up event at the Kent Island Yacht Club on May 6th. It was great to be with you and to learn about recent legislature from Delegates Arentz and Jacobs, Senator Mautz, and our partners at Maryland REALTORS.
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May 30 - June 7, 2026 is recognized as REALTOR Volunteer Days by National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). If you haven't already done so, get out and do something to support your community!
*We plan to do this again in September so keep an eye out for more info!
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Welcome to our newest member!
Adrienne Spruill (Long and Foster Kent Island)
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 Continuing Education Calendar and sign up for the next New Member Orientation in September.
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📅 ✏️Continuing Education✏️📅
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June 2026 CE Class Schedule- Check it out!
Don't wait until the last minute to sign up. Whether your license renews next month or next year, secure a spot in an upcoming class today by registering on our events calendar!
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Tuesday, June 2:
AI For Real Estate CE (F)
Learn how AI can help your client communication, marketing, branding, content creation, lead generation and transaction management. You will walk away with an understanding of all the AI tools every agent should know. This class will be taught by Jon Wald with Main Street Home Loans.
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Monday, June 8:
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Mold CE (F)
The goal of this class is class is to educate real estate agents on mold as it relates to concerns, locations, causes and remediation. Some of the information covered in this class is mold testing, causes of mold, where is mold found, health concerns with mold and remediation.
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Thursday, June 11:
18th and 19th Century American Homes CE (F)
Enhance your real estate expertise with this engaging course focused on the rich architectural history of the 18th and 19th centuries. You'll explore key architectural styles including Colonial, Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival, along with iconic Victorian-era design elements. Gain a deeper understanding of distinctive features such as staircases, mantels, and ornamental moldings, while expanding your architectural vocabulary. Perfect for professionals looking to better recognize and communicate the historical value of older homes.
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Tuesday, June 16:
Wood Destroying Insect Inspection CE (F)
Register for this informative class focused on Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) inspections and their importance in real estate transactions. This course will cover what a WDI inspection includes, who is qualified to perform them, and why they matter for buyers, sellers, lenders, and Realtors. Topics include identifying termite activity, understanding inspection reports and recommendations, protecting clients from costly surprises, and avoiding post-settlement issues.
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Tuesday, June 23:
Fraud Protection for Realtors CE (F)
Fraud in real estate transactions is on the rise, and Realtors are often the first line of defense. This continuing education class will help agents recognize common scams, identify red flags in seller impersonation and email fraud, and implement best practices to protect clients and transactions. Topics include spotting suspicious communication, verifying seller identity, avoiding wire and title fraud, and using practical safeguards throughout the transaction process. A timely and valuable course designed to help Realtors reduce risk, protect consumers, and stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics.
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ZOOM CE CLASS REMINDERS
Ethics, Broker Relationship & Disclosures, Fair Housing, Legal & Legislative Update and Contract Law Review CE classes are recorded by Maryland Realtors and monitored by BAAR.
Please keep the following in mind:
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- Please sign in 10 minutes before class starts to make sure you do not have any technical difficulties.
- Change your Zoom screen name to: "BAAR - [FIRST][LAST]."
- Your camera must be on and your face in full view of the camera throughout the entire class.
- You should not work on other tasks during the class including, but not limited to, talking on your phone, driving, other meetings, etc.
- Do not log out during breaks as it requires re-entry.
- Please familiarize yourself with Zoom's Chat feature as the BAAR monitor will send a direct message to you if you appear to be in violation of the rules.
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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)?
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- Continuing Education Requirements can be found HERE.
- Information regarding renewing or reinstating your license is HERE.
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Each Monday, BAAR will promote any Broker Open Tours that are scheduled in the Bright MLS system (by the Agent). If you have a Broker Open Tour scheduled in the near future and want BAAR to promote it for you, be sure to enter it into Bright MLS by Monday morning of that week.
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⚖ NAR is hosting the REALTORS Legislative Meetings (RLM) on June 15-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C.
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You will find lots of helpful resources and tools on MDRealtor.org.
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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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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!
BAAR has partnered with MD REALTORS to provide BAAR's members 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
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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