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 [...]
Changes to HUD's Definition of Service Animal For some persons with disabilities, an assistance animal may be necessary to afford them equal housing opportunity. HUD has narrowed the definition of a service animal under the ADA guidelines. The basics – [...]
NYC To Hire 'Secret Shoppers' To Weed Out Discriminatory Brokers, Landlords New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has outlined a plan to try to stamp out discriminatory housing practices covertly testing brokers and owners for discriminatory practices. The [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Is it Legal to Record Audio or Video In Maryland without Consent? As technology develops and security systems, including newer video doorbells, become capable of recording audio and visual interactions between agents and customers, members are increasingly inquiring into [...]
Member Benefit Highlight: Free CE. Watch a brief video (here) to hear from Brenda Kasuva, GBBR Continuing Education instructor, as she explains how to get all 15 required hours of CE for FREE at GBBR.
Important Links for Brokers, Managers and Team Leaders Check My CE Online Resources GBBR Member Benefits Member Contact Update Form License Status Update Form
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. [...]
MREC Advertising Checklist All advertisements to be placed by or on behalf of a real estate licensee should be submitted to the broker, office manager, or the broker- manager's designee for compliance review prior to release. If the advertisement [...]
