BoardTalk

November 9, 2020
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Hello Fellow Members,

I am looking forward to serving as your President during 2020/2021. Our association strives to deliver excellent service to our members and, as such, I encourage you to reach out to me with any ideas you may have on how we can improve our services. My contact information can be found here.

As you know, the pandemic this past year has affected our ability to hold events and we are hoping that things return to normal soon. With that said, we hope you will join us at two upcoming events:

Take care and hope to see you soon.

Mark Saunders
RE/Max Vision
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to these new members who will be on provisional status until approved at the next Board of Directors' meeting.
Christine Lobos
Lobos Appraisers
Elkton, MD
Myrna Villanueva
Keller Williams American Premier
Bel Air, MD
Ernesto Sorto
Samson Properties
Bethesda, MD
Liam O'Neill
Patterson-Schwartz
Hockessin, DE
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES
Expand Your Horizons!
There's no better way to work with your peers and service your community than volunteering as a member on one, or more, of our committees.

If you are interested, download the committee descriptions and sign-up sheet here. Once completed, email the form to Pam Hawkins.
CECIL CARES
Make a Donation for Thanksgiving Dinners!
$915 Raised So Far by:
Karen Burke...Kara Chapman...Pam Cox...
Phil Davis...Kristin Deems...Paula Gilley
Kimberly Grubb...Wanda Jackson...Brenda Jolly
Joy Kirsh...George Leone...Lori Lukeman
Deanna Murphy...Kimberly Murray...Al Peteraf
Tracy Planck...Carolyn Quelly...Jackie Roe
Mark Saunders...Marti Trainor...Jennifer Vernon
Norm Wehner...Dan Wetzel...Dawn Wooldridge
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for a Football Pre-Game Card Exchange and participate in a football pool by purchasing a block @ $10.00 for Sunday's Ravens vs. Colts game.
Sponsors to date are:

APGFCU
Atlantic Home Loans
Caliber Home Loans
Mark Saunders
Mid-Atlantic Mortgage Girl
The Kirsh Law Firm
UPCOMING CLASSES
The next 2-day CE Special will take place December 8 and 15.
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Sign up now for our VIRTUAL classes to get all 15 hours for your Maryland license renewal, or you can sign up for individual classes.

Register now.

Complete schedule of classes can be found here.

Do you need training on the use of the Bright/MLS system? If so, click here.
For those who prefer to take CE classes on-line, the CE Shop is offering a 30% discount. Click here to take advantage of this promotion by using the code CHEERS30.
ADVERTISING RULES & GUIDELINES
Effective October 16, 2019, BrightMLS has initiated a new policy on Off-MLS Listings. This policy and details on "Coming Soon" and "Office Exclusive" are explained here. In addition, there is a new policy on Coming Soon for Rentals and New Construction - learn more here. If you think a rule is being violated, a complaint can be submitted here.

If you are licensed to sell real estate in the State of Maryland, please use this Advertising Checklist that was prepared by the Maryland Real Estate Commission Note that Maryland does not make any distinction between any method of advertising -- print, electronic, business card, radio, television, etc. -- as far as Maryland is concerned, advertising is advertising and ALL advertising must comply with the requirements of Maryland law.

Also for your use, here is a document prepared by Bright MLS explaining the proper use of photographs in advertising.
Great News! We have surpassed our 2020 Goal. Thank you.
CONTINUING EDUCATION

To register for a class, visit www.cecilcountyboardofrealtors.com or call the Board office at 410-398-4844.
FROM THE COUNTY

Here you can listen to current County audio recordings:
REMINDERS
To keep up-to-date on Board happenings, our calendar can be found here.
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REALTORS® UNITED IN SUPPORT OF HOME OWNERSHIP!