May 17, 2019 – Ransomware Issue Afternoon Update
May 17, 2019 – Ransomware Issue Afternoon Update GBBR met with the President of the City Council, his chief of staff and a representative from the legal department. During that meeting, a manual work around to this issue was discussed and conceptually agreed upon. You can read the full [...]
Manual Workaround for Baltimore City Ransomware Attack
Manual Workaround for Baltimore City Ransomware Attack Press Release BALTIMORE, MD. — Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young Issued the following update on the status of city operations in the wake of the ransomware attack on city network systems: “As everyone is aware, we discovered on May 7, 2019 that the [...]
Update on Baltimore City Ransomware Attack
May 17, 2019 – Ransomware Issue Afternoon Update GBBR has just completed a meeting with the President of the City Council, his chief of staff and a representative from the legal department. During that meeting, a manual work around to this issue was discussed and conceptually agreed upon. Nothing [...]
You Are Not Being Replaced By AI
You Are Not Being Replaced By AI From chat bots that talk to your clients on your behalf to voice technology that can guide you through your workday, artificial intelligence is changing the way real estate professionals work. Speakers at the Emerging Business Issues & Technology Forum on Thursday [...]
Update on Baltimore City Ransomware Attack – May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019 – Afternoon Update GBBR has just been informed by Baltimore City officials that I.T. technicians have determined the root of the problem in the data system compromised by the ransomware attack. Each facet of the system is being evaluated to ensure there are no glitches and [...]
GBBR’s 2019 Major Events Calendar
For more information about any of our events, please call 410-337-7200. To register for events that are currently open for registration, please click here. You can download and print the full Major Events Calendar below. Download
Recent Open House Thefts
Recent Open House Thefts We have received reports that someone signing in as Greg Harrington at open houses may be stealing client's personal belongings during open houses. At least two agents' clients have reported that items have been stolen. One client has video footage of the person in the [...]
March 2019 Housing Market Update: Prices Set March Records in Both D.C. and Baltimore Metro Areas
March 2019 Housing Market Update: Prices set March records in both D.C. and Baltimore Metro areas. Sales continue to decline, but inventory levels remain low, keeping upward pressure on prices. The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro and Baltimore Metro Area housing markets has been prepared by Elliot [...]
Trend Data from Lawrence Yun (NAR Chief Economist)NAR Chief Economist
Trend Data from Lawrence Yun (NAR Chief Economist) NAR Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun gives SentriLock some good PR in an interview on CNBC. There is also some supportive feedback from the commentator, Diana Olick. Click here to view the video. It starts about 42 seconds in. View Video [...]
Is it Legal to Record Audio or Video In Maryland without Consent?
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 the legality of such recordings. It is legal in Maryland [...]
GBBR Events
Upcoming GBBR Events Click on the event name to register for each event. Winter Party February 22, 2019 7:00-11:00 pm Martin's East Bowling Night March 5, 2019 5:00-9:00 pm AMF Towson Lanes Bags and Baskets Bingo May 21, 2019 Doors open [...]
Call For Action
CALL FOR ACTION! PLEASE RESPOND... Recently, the Senate Judicial Proceeding (JPR) Committee held a positive hearing on SB 678, however, it has yet to move for a vote. We need you to email your Senate JPR member and urge them to please Move and Support SB 678 The Remote [...]
March 12: Release Notes
March 12: Release Notes Below is a list of the system enhancements and updates we released for March 12. Updated the Financial Functions compatibility with Mac OS and mobile browsers. Corrected listing fields and information that were incorrectly mapped into Bright from TREND and MRIS. Performed fixes to the [...]
February 2019 Housing Market Update: Inventories remain near historically low levels, pushing prices for both D.C. Metro and Baltimore Metro areas to record February highs. Sales continue to slow.
February 2019 Housing Market Update Inventories remain near historically low levels, pushing prices for both D.C. Metro and Baltimore Metro areas to record February highs. Sales continue to slow. The following analysis of the Washington, D.C. Metro and Baltimore Metro Area housing markets has been prepared by Elliot Eisenberg, [...]
Tax Laws Have Changed
Taxes - How the Laws Have Changed Hear from tax expert Linda DeMarlor about how some of the tax laws have changed and what you need to do to be prepared to file your taxes. Click Here
Bright status definitions and their impact on DOM/CDOM
Bright status definitions and their impact on DOM/CDOM. To help you understand the differences between Bright’s statuses and the impact they have on Days on Market (DOM) and Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM), we have improved the status definitions in Listing Management and made them easier to view within [...]
GBBR 2019 Event Teaser: Member Appreciation Week and REALTOR Fair
GBBR 2019 Event Teaser: Member Appreciation Week and REALTOR Fair Every year, GBBR members can take advantage of several different events that we offer. Two of our major events are Member Appreciation Week in June and REALTOR Fair in October. Click here to see GBBR's 2019 Education Chair discuss [...]
GBBR Professional Development Enhancement Classes for Spring 2019
GBBR Professional Development Enhancement Classes for Spring 2019 Learn about the various professional enhancement courses that GBBR will be offering this spring, including ABR and it's required elective, At Home with Diversity Certification and GRI. GBBR's 2019 Education Committee Vice Chair, Brenda Kasuva will explain what they are (here) and [...]
Member Benefit Highlight: Free CE
Member Benefit Highlight: Free CE. Watch a brief video (here) to listen to GBBR's 2019 Education Committee Vice Chair, Brenda Kasuva, explain how to get all 15 hours of CE for FREE at GBBR.
NAR Launches “That’s Who We R” Campaign
NAR Launches "That's Who We R" Campaign President John Smaby declared 2019 the year of owning our story, and that’s just what we’ll be doing as NAR launches an exciting new national ad campaign, “That’s Who We R®.” The campaign champions REALTORS® and what sets them apart from non-members [...]