September | 2023

Newsletter

 

President's Message...

August and September have been very busy months for our Association.  Schools are back in session, sports are underway, and our membership continues to find time to support our community.  Your generosity and outpouring of support has been amazing.  

 

I would like to take a moment to thank the Affiliates who are sponsoring our September and October events.  A heartfelt thank you to Elite Lending Services, Homesale Mortgage, Kent Island Elks, Prime Lending, and Shore Property Inspections.  If you have a business need, please consider using our Affiliate members.

 

I look forward to seeing each of you at our upcoming events.  

 

Thank you! 

BAAR President,

Linda Austin

 
 

NEWS...

August 9, 2023: Bright’s Listing Entry system further confirms Bright subscribers’ flexibility for transparent negotiations with their clients and prospective buyers by allowing users to enter any amount in a listing’s cooperative compensation fields, from zero and up.   

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are collecting School Supplies benefiting Kent & Queen Anne's County Public Schools at our office in Chester or at The People's Bank locations in Chestertown! 

 

Safety Seminar Breakfast

Thursday, September 28th @ 9am

Please join us for a Safety Seminar Breakfast 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!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

PrimeLending - Brittany Brooks, Loan Originator

Shore Property Inspections, LLC - Dale Dadd, Owner

 

Crabs for Homeowners Causes Crab Feast and Buffet

Fisherman's Crab Deck

Thursday, September 19th @ 5pm

You and a guest are cordially invited! Come enjoy crabs and camaraderie and learn how your annual RPAC investment helps efforts at the local, state, and federal level to engage lawmakers whose work aligns with the real estate industry.

REGISTER HERE

 

SAVE THE DATE:

October 6th

QAC Christmas Angels Auction at the Kent Island Elk's Lodge

 

    Please Welcome Our Newest Members!    

Joe Bray, Regional Vice President,

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

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

 

    Professional Development!    

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!

 

Are you an Affiliate and want to offer a class? Email us!

You can also get your CE classes on-line thru

TheCEShop.com

Unsure of what classes you've taken? Check the CE Verification page at DLLR.

Classes in the next 60 days...

 

Capacity & Authority: Do You Have It? CE (F)
9/6 9-10:30 @ BAAR

Broker Supervision CE (I) 3 Hours

9/13 9-12 @ BAAR

Stand Out With Short Form Video

no CE credit - 9/14 11-12 @ BAAR

Risk Reduction Tips for Real Estate Professionals - CE (F) 1.5

9/14 1-2:30 @ BAAR
 

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

 

Maryland REALTORS 2023 Annual Conference!

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!*

Click HERE for more information and to register today!

 

     NAR Resources & Development     

NAR is offering the At Home with Diversity Certification for a discounted price of $40 to REALTORS®!

Take advantage of these RPR Webinars, included with your NAR Membership!

 

Client Collaboration in Bright MLS

09-13-2023

Webinar 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Time Saving Tips and Tricks

09-13-2023

Webinar 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

 

    Recommended Apps!    

 MLS-Touch is here!

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!

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!

 

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

 

Bay Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

1712 Main Street, Suite 100, Chester, MD 21619

443-249-3442 | Info@bayarearealtors.com