GBBR RANKED AT #4 FOR BBJ’S MOST SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATIONS LIST
GBBR is ranked 4th AGAIN -- and for more than a decade we've consistently ranked in the top ten! The Baltimore Business Journal's 2023-2024 Book of Lists has GBBR once again marked as a leading local presence on their most significant associations ranking! GBBR Members are proud that their professional [...]
GREATER BALTIMORE BOARD OF REALTORS® INSTALLS 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brian McGeehan Named President Patricia Kallmyer Honored as REALTOR® of the Year The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) announced recently that Brian McGeehan will lead its board of directors as president for 2024, during their annual Installation of Officers and Awards banquet event, held [...]
GBBR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OFFERS TRIBUTES
PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR FIRST RESPONDER FALLEN HEROES The GBBR Charitable Foundation recently committed a $5,000 donation to the Signal 13 Foundation, in Baltimore City Police Officer Keona Holley’s memory, to directly benefit her family. Additionally, The GBBR Charitable Foundation has committed a $10,000 donation to the Baltimore [...]
Broker, Manager and Team Leader meeting follow-up
In case you missed it in your inbox, here's the latest Broker, Manager, Team Leaders email update as a follow-up to June's meeting. View email summary here
Bright MLS: Top Policy Q&A
As promised in our last Brokers, Managers, and Team Leaders meeting, here is the PowerPoint presentation that was offered from Bright MLS. Bright MLS --Top Policy Q&A (View document in a PowerPoint format - prompts for download) Bright MLS --Top Policy Q&A (View document in a PDF format - [...]
22 Little Known Yet Highly Effective Persuasion Techniques to Help you Sell More Homes
22 Little Known Yet Highly Effective Persuasion Techniques to Help you Sell More Homes 22 Little Known Yet Highly Effective Persuasion Techniques to Help you Sell More Homes is part of the GBBR Virtual Education Series - 2020. To watch, please click here.
Review of the Brokerage Agreements – Listing and Buyer Agreements
Review of the Brokerage Agreements - Listing and Buyer Agreements Review of the Brokerge Agreements - Listing and Buyer Agreements is part of the GBBR Virtual Education Series - 2020. To watch, please click here.
Social Media Presence
Social Media Presence Social Media Presence is part of the GBBR Virtual Education Seminar Series - 2020. To watch, please click here.
Facebook Lead Generation
Facebook Lead Generation Facebook Lead Generation is part of the GBBR Virtual Education Seminar Series - 2020. To watch, please click here.
Mortgage Lending in the New Normal – Updates and Changes You and Your Buyer Need to Know
Mortgage Lending in the New Normal - Updates and Changes You and Your Buyer Need to Know Mortgage Lending in the New Normal - Updates and Changes You and Your Buyer Need to Know is part of the GBBR Virtual Education Series - 2020. To watch, please click here. [...]
The GBBR Charitable Foundation Donates to Multiple Local Causes During the COVID-19 Shutdown
The GBBR Charitable Foundation Donates to Multiple Local Causes During the COVID-19 Shutdown The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation cares about those in need in our communities during this unprecedented time. The impact of COVID-19 has created financial stress for many as they simply struggle to cope [...]
Fair Housing Report – Undercover Investigation
Fair Housing Report - Undercover Investigation Newsday has removed its paywall to allow everyone access to this groundbreaking and essential investigative project. This project was reported by Ann Choi, Bill Dedman, Keith Herbert and Olivia Winslow and edited by Arthur Browne. Data analysis by Choi. Strategic planning and methodology [...]
Course Outline: Real Estate Brokerage Relationships and Disclosures – Residential
Course Outline: Real Estate Brokerage Relationships and Disclosures - Residential Did you attend the Real Estate Brokerage Relationships and Disclosures - Residential at the 2019 REALTOR Fair? If so, your course outline is provided below. INTRODUCTION Effective Date of Original Law: January 1, 1999 Effective Date of Revision: October [...]
Fair Lending and Housing Issues
Fair Lending and Housing Issues Prepared by Clint Tsao, Howard Bank, 2019 Common Terms and Definitions Mortgage Fraud - not as easy since Dodd Frank but common practices include bait and switch on rate/term/price, bury details in mountain of documents to sign...Click the link below to continue reading the [...]
Important Links and Forms for Brokers, Managers & Team Leaders
Important Links for Brokers, Managers and Team Leaders Check My CE Online Resources GBBR Member Benefits Member Contact Update Form License Status Update Form
NAR Code of Ethics: Pathways to Professionalism
Code of Ethics Pathways to Professionalism While the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association establishes objective, enforceable ethical standards governing the professional conduct of REALTORS®, it does not address issues of courtesy or etiquette. Based on input from many sources, the Professional Conduct Working [...]
Global Business Dialogues and Negotiations
In a competitive market, it is no longer a luxury or fad for corporations to become a part of international community. More than ever before, organizations are expanding their operations and marketing activities beyond national boundaries. Contract manufacturing, reaching out to more suitable investors, and realizing economies of scale are a [...]
Getting Started as a New Agent
By Melissa Evans, REALTOR, ABR, SRS, PSA Welcome to an exciting career! It can take some time and effort to get started as a new agent, but once you’ve built up your business, you’ll enjoy the flexibility and rewards of life as a REALTOR. Now that you’ve completed your [...]
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® is the nation’s first and oldest real estate association. GBBR was founded in 1858 and is celebrating its 160th anniversary this year! They are a founding member of the National Association of REALTORS® as well as Maryland REALTORS® and they have over 4,500 [...]