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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Bright Days on Market- The Life Cycle of a Listing
Bright Days on Market- The Life Cycle of a Listing How is DOM impacted when your listing is entered in Bright? The status of the listing helps determine whether DOM starts, stops, pauses or accumulates. Download the PDF
Understanding the Bright Statuses
Understanding the Bright Statuses Bright’s statuses tell other subscribers about the state of your listing. It’s very important you use these statuses correctly and understand the meaning behind each one. Continue reading...
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 [...]
Personal Safety Tips for Real Estate Professionals
Personal Safety Tips for Real Estate Professionals This new video, published by NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program, highlights safety protocols that all REALTORS® should implement into their daily routine and follow with every client, every day, every time. Watch the video and be sure to share it with your fellow [...]
Data Security Part 2: How to Stop Cyber Criminals
Data Security Part 2: How to Stop Cyber Criminals Michael Cunningham, Director of Information Technology from Maryland REALTORS discusses how to stop cyber criminals. Watch Here
Data Security Part 1: Identifying Threats
Data Security Part 1: Identifying Threats Michael Cunningham, Director of Information Technology at Maryland REALTORS discusses cyber criminals and a few of the methods they use to take advantage of REALTORS. Watch Now
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 [...]
2018 Summary of Legislative Changes & Practice Tips
2018 Summary of Legislative Changes & Practice Tips DOWNLOAD
How To Increase Your Closings Working With Boomerang Buyers
The STATISTICS WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT THESE DEALS? Boomerang buyers who lost a home to a foreclosure or short sale between 2007 and 2013 are projected to make about 10 percent of all U.S. home purchases in 2014, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC). The Washington [...]
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 [...]
First Time Home Buyers Article for GBBR due July 30th
First Time Home Buyers, steps to finding the right agent, getting prequalified, making a wish list of must haves and compromising, working within your budget, home buying process (showings to offer to settlement) Step 1 - First Time Buyers – How do I find the “right agent”? Buying your [...]