Understand the Legal Risks in the New Normal
Understand the Legal Risks in the New Normal NAR Although consumers are eager for physical home tours and open houses to resume, its important to know what COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in your state. In the latest video from NAR’s “Pivot in Place” series, Lesley Muchow, NAR’s deputy [...]
Open House Clarification
Open House Clarification The well-being and safety of our members are of the up most importance. With that in mind, we would like to clarify the email that went out yesterday regarding open houses. Although remote activity is recommended, if a seller demands an open house, it is not [...]
COVID-19 Safety
COVID-19 Safety GBBR COVID-19 Safety Measures All members areas will be wiped down with disinfectant multiple times a day. Common areas in the building are cleaned by the building’s cleaning company multiple times a day. Hand Sanitizer will be available at both the Front Desk and the members area. [...]
Virtual Classes
Virtual Classes Now Offered See below for a selection of virtual classes now being offered. Zoom registration links are provided for some of the classes now. Check back often to see others added as they become available. Click on the Class date to register through Zoom. Virtual Class List [...]
NAR’s COVID-19: Workplace Re-Entry Checklist
NAR's COVID-19: Workplace Re-Entry Checklist May, 11, 2020 -- Businesses should devise a multi-faceted and phased approach to the workforce’s re-entry to the workplace, which takes into account guidance, regulations, and orders issued by federal, state and local governments and agencies, including the World Health Organization(link is external) (WHO), the Centers [...]
NAR’s COVID Re-entry Checklist
NAR’s COVID-19: Workplace Re-Entry Checklist May, 11, 2020 — Businesses should devise a multi-faceted and phased approach to the workforce’s re-entry to the workplace, which takes into account guidance, regulations, and orders issued by federal, state and local governments and agencies, ...
Major Announcement for GBBR Members
Major Announcement Regarding Upcoming Dues for Existing GBBR Members Earlier this week, the GBBR Board of Directors approved the GBBR budget for Fiscal 2021, which commences on July 1, 2020. In that budgets, the provision has been made to benefit GBBR’s existing members by making July, August and September [...]
MD REALTORS: First Quarter 2020 Sees Strong Sales Ahead of Expected Decline
FIRST QUARTER 2020 SEES STRONG SALES AHEAD OF EXPECTED DECLINE Annapolis, MD, (April 14, 2020) - The March housing market continues the price and inventory trends we saw last year, according to housing statistics released by Maryland REALTORS®*. Transactions reported in March are those that were initiated in January [...]
April 6: MD REALTORS® Best Practices for Compliance with Gov. Hogan’s Stay-at-Home Order
April 6: MD REALTORS® Best Practices for Compliance with Gov. Hogan's Stay-at-Home Order As REALTORS, we have the honor of serving people who want to buy and sell homes. We care about our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Nothing in recent memory has brought this into sharper focus [...]
March 30, 2020: Maryland REALTORS’ Interpretation of Governor Hogan’s Stay-At-Home Order
Maryland REALTORS Interpretation of Governor Hogan's Stay-At-Home Order FAQ: Interpretation of Governor Hogan’s Amended and Restated Executive Order, March 30, 2020 UPDATED March 31, 2020 On Monday, March 30, 2020, Governor Hogan issued an Amended and Restated Executive Order addressing the COVID-19 virus and implementing certain practices intended to [...]
March 31, 2020: COVID-19 Guidance from Maryland REALTORS® President
March 31, 2020: Message from Maryland REALTORS® President Fellow Maryland REALTORS®, These certainly are challenging times for all Marylanders, as well as for the business of real estate. COVID-19 has changed how we congregate (if at all), how we engage people (from a distance), and how we conduct business [...]
March 30, 2020: Gov. Hogan Issues Stay-at-Home Mandate
March 30, 2020: Gov. Hogan Issues Stay-at-Home Mandate This morning, Governor Hogan issued a stay-at-home order for all Marylanders, with exceptions for those involved in an essential service or those who need to engage in critical tasks such as grocery shopping or seeking medical treatment. CISA Expands List of [...]
Bright Steps: State Resources on Recent Restrictions
Bright Steps: State Resources on Recent Restrictions As you likely know, announcements were made by governors across the Bright footprint Monday issuing additional restrictions on in-person interaction and work within their states. We know you’re probably wondering what these restrictions mean for you and your work. So far the orders do [...]
Putting Members First with NAR’s Right Tools Right Now
Putting Members First with NAR's Right Tools Right Now Through Right Tools, Right Now, we're making new and existing NAR products and services available for FREE or at significant discounts to REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations. The program includes products, resources, and services from all areas of NAR, including: Webinars to [...]
COVID-19 Reciprocal License Update
COVID-19 Update for Pennsylvania and Maryland Licensees Given York & Adams Counties proximity to Maryland, there is a large number of Maryland Real Estate licensees who have their Pennsylvania reciprocal real estate license and do a lot of real estate business in Pennsylvania. Most of the Maryland agents in [...]
Update on the COVID-19 Response by the State of Maryland
Update on the COVID-19 Response from the State of Maryland March 23, 2020--The Governor of Maryland issued a new Emergency Order on March 23rd, directing all non-essential businesses to close to the general public as of 5:00 p.m. March 23rd, 2020. The emergency order does NOT direct Maryland residents [...]
Complimentary Inman News Account
Complimentary Inman News Account Did you know that you can get a free Inman account through Bright MLS courtesy of your local association, GBBR? Just follow this link! Inman News is the leading resource for what's happening in the real estate industry. From marketing and social media tips to [...]
New or Updated Bright Tools and Features for Spring 2020
New or Updated Bright Tools and Features for Spring 2020 Here are just a few of the new or updated Bright tools and features for you to use this spring: Homesnap Pro: The Homesnap app just received it’s biggest update ever and is available now to download to your [...]
Bright Off-MLS Policy Resource Guide – Update
Bright Off-MLS Policy Resource Guide - Update Content updated on January 17, 2020 In mid-October, the Bright Board of Directors enacted a new policy, which stated a listing must be submitted to Bright within 1 business day of public marketing. Almost a month later at the National Association of [...]
Maryland REALTORS Forms Changes Effective January 1, 2020
Maryland REALTORS Forms Changes Effective January 1, 2020 Maryland REALTORS® forms were revised to comply with changes in the law. The affected forms include the Residential Contract of Sale, Unimproved Land Contract, Maryland Non-Residential Seller Transfer Withholding Tax Addendum and Exclusive Right to Sell Residential Brokerage Agreement. The effective [...]