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MAR Annual Conference And Trade Show

MAR Annual Conference And Trade Show
September 8, 9 and 10
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Ocean City, MD
Early Bird Deadline for the MAR Annual Conference is TODAY, May 13.
Please visit www.mdrealtor.org
for details and to register.
(Three-day Registration- $195 through today only)

 
ROOKIE SOCIETY LUNCHEON - Wednesday, May 28

The next Rookie Society Luncheon will be held on May 28, 2008 at the CAR office from 12 noon to 2 p.m. We will have a Top Producer Panel here to speak and take questions. Please register online at our website
Supra Keys and Key Boxes
CAR has a very limited supply of Supra Keys and Key Boxes. Please contact CAR prior to visiting the office to assure that the supplies are available.

GATHER YOUR GOLF TEAM - June 18 Scholarship Fundraiser

Women's Council of REALTORS Golf Outing The Women's Council of REALTORS® will be holding their 16th Annual Vicki Rinaldi and Betty Chafin Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 18th at the Ocean City Golf & Yacht Club. Register early!

Team Registration

Hole Sponsorship - Only $100!

Memorial Golf Outing Flyer - Please Post in Your Office!

GAIN GREAT EXPERIENCE - Apply for a MAR or NAR Committee

Deadlines are approaching for Committee nominations at the state and national level.

For Maryland Association of REALTORS®, due Tomorrow, May 14 - Visit www.mdrealtor.org for Committee descriptions, volunteer qualifications and commitment level, and the easy online sign up form. Click here and log in.

For National Association of REALTORS®, due May 27 - Visit the www.realtor.org Governance Section for a PowerPoint Committee Leadership training presentation, other Committee Leadership Orientation Resources, and the committee recommendation form.

REALTOR® MAGAZINE SEEKS ENTRIES FOR GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARDS

Good Neighbor Awards The Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who've made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities through volunteer work. Five winners will receive $10,000 grants for their cause. Application deadline is May 23.

Visit www.realtor.org for more information and the nomination form.

URGENT ATTENTION

In order to streamline our communication efforts and prepare for our SentriLock conversion in June, CAR is revising its member profiles and its current Office/Agent lock box inventory. An update form was sent via fax to all Offices a few weeks ago. Please complete all forms and return them to our office IMMEDIATELY. If your office has not received this form please contact us immediately. Your immediate cooperation is greatly appreciated!
BROKER REMINDERS
Reminder

MLS, Lockbox Agreement, and Membership Forms can be found at www.CoastalRealtor.org. Simply click on "Join CAR" from the home page or left-hand navigation menu!

Any agent licensed with a CAR primary member broker must either join the Association or the broker will be assessed dues for that licensee.

Effective April 1, 2008 all out of area brokers are required to pay a one-time $50 administrative fee to process their reciprocal key agreement with CAR. Click Here for the Agreement >>

APRIL HOME SALES STATISTICS

home sales statistics

April home sales statistics are now online at www.CoastalRealtor.org.

They are usually available by noon on the second business day of each month. Just click through from the home page news banner or from the REALTOR® Resources section.

Education Corner

 
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION - New Members & Brokers!
New Member Orientation and Real Estate Ethics Training sessions for our newest members are already scheduled for August 4 and November 3 at the Coastal office. Plan ahead when joining, or welcoming a new agent onboard. You may sign up and put it on your calendar to ensure you take advantage of this terrific training opportunity and comply with NAR new member requirements.

New Members — RSVP by clicking on your choice of date from the Education & Events calendar!

 
FREE ARIS/DPOL Classes
Please check the Coastal Association of REALTORS® web site for ARIS classes scheduled for May and June 2008. There is NO CHARGE for these classes.

 
GRI Classes
Please call the CAR office if you are interested in attending a GRI class. A minimum of 30 people is needed to schedule a class.

 
Free E-Skills Workshop Coming May 21
Sign up early for this FREE "Sharpen your e-skills" e-Pro Workshop coming to CAR on Wednesday, May 21. You will learn about e-PRO, the only NAR approved Internet Certification Program, and gain other benefits:

  • RealTown info
  • Blog tips
  • Web 2.0 and what that means to you!
  • Attendee bonus: $25 discount off e-PRO course enrollment!

To register simply visit: http://ePROworkshop.InternetCrusade.com
or call toll free 1-866-ePRONAR (1-866-377-6627)

See the info flyer here >>

FREE MEMBER BENEFIT - ZIPFORM CONTRACTS & UPDATES

Did you know there was an update to the Residential Agreement of Sale and FHA Financing Addendum contract forms? Visit ZipForm to make sure you have the latest and are in compliance.

Zip Form is a FREE benefit to CAR members. Not signed up? Log in to www.CoastalRealtor.org Members Only, click on the Zip Form tab and register there!

MLS TIP OF THE WEEK

To print copies of MLS input sheets you will need to visit www.DPOL.com. You will log in on the Agent side. Then you will go to the Services tab and then to Agent Links. MLS Profile Sheets are the 9th link down and are in a PDF Format.
If you are not receiving this update through your email,
please contact the Association Office.

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314 Franklin Avenue, Suite 106
Berlin, Maryland 21811
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