GBBR JOINS IN CELEBRATING APRIL AS NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH
GBBR takes pride in serving as the first organization to sign the “Equal Opportunity in Housing” statement with HUD decades ago, and we have remained committed to working with our local, state, and federal leaders to support fair and equal treatment of all people in every step of the [...]
GBBR’S LEADERSHIP TEAM DISCUSSES GOALS FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2025
Watch the first in a new series of videos planned for this year, crafted in tandem with our 2025 theme "Building Connections", as we look ahead on topics like ensuring our association's continued success and enhancing our members' benefits! First installment: an introduction and invtie! Tune in via our YouTube channel, [...]
GBBR PARTNERS WITH FOREWARN, A SAFETY & LEAD INTELLIGENCE SERVICE, AS A NEW BENEFIT FOR MEMBERS
GBBR is thrilled to announce a new, proactive, SAFETY and LEAD INTELLIGENCE service for all GBBR members as a complimentary membership benefit! FOREWARN brings intelligence to the real estate industry through innovative solutions to help ensure safer engagements and smarter interactions. The FOREWARN application gives an agent the ability [...]
GBBR’s ACADEMY GRADUATES
SEVEN GBBR MEMBERS GRADUATE FROM MARYLAND REALTORS® ASSOCIATION'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GBBR offers a hearty congratulations to seven (yes, 7!) of our members who graduated from the Maryland REALTORS® association's Leadership Academy, class of 2023-24, earlier this summer! The program consists of seven sessions held monthly between October and April, designed [...]
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 [...]
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SOLAR PANELS
An abundance of choices can make the decision to purchase the technology daunting. Help homeowners weigh the options with these five considerations: https://bit.ly/Rmag_solarpanelsscoop
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.
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.
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 [...]
Changes to HUD’s Definition of Service Animal
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 – a Service Animal can only be a dog and must [...]
NYC to Hire ‘Secret Shoppers’ to Weed Out Discriminatory Brokers, Landlords
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 "Where We Live Draft Plan," released Tuesday, follows two years [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Member Benefit Highlight: Free CE
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 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 [...]
MREC Advertising Checklist
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 has been created for a member of-- or on behalf [...]
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 [...]