Bright MLS is Offering Two (Live Streaming) Webinars in July
Bright MLS is Offering Two (Live Streaming) Webinars in July Intro to Bright MLS July 15, 2020 10:00-11:30 am *This is a live webinar* Topics include how to effectively search, residential search display; review of new listing status; new map search tools; creating custom displays; creating reports. For new [...]
Understand the Legal Risks in the New Normal
Understand the Legal Risks in the New Normal NAR Although consumers are eager for physical home tours and open houses to resume, its important to know what COVID-19 restrictions remain in place in your state. In the latest video from NAR’s “Pivot in Place” series, Lesley Muchow, NAR’s deputy [...]
A Special Message from NAR’s Bob Goldberg and Vince Malta on COVID-19
A Special Message from NAR's Bob Goldberg and Vince Malta on COVID-19 Our country is in the throes of something unprecedented. No one could have imagined or planned for the events of the past two weeks. We are so proud of our talented and devoted staff and leadership team [...]
Update on the COVID-19 Response by the State of Maryland
Update on the COVID-19 Response from the State of Maryland March 23, 2020--The Governor of Maryland issued a new Emergency Order on March 23rd, directing all non-essential businesses to close to the general public as of 5:00 p.m. March 23rd, 2020. The emergency order does NOT direct Maryland residents [...]
Complimentary Inman News Account
Complimentary Inman News Account Did you know that you can get a free Inman account through Bright MLS courtesy of your local association, GBBR? Just follow this link! Inman News is the leading resource for what's happening in the real estate industry. From marketing and social media tips to [...]
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 [...]
MD REALTORS January 2020 Housing Statistics
MD REALTORS January 2020 Housing Statistics Annapolis, MD, (February 14, 2020) - January showed a continuation of the robust winter market, according to housing statistics released by Maryland REALTORS®*. Units sold rose by 10.6 percent and the average price increased by 3.9 percent compared to the same time in [...]
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 [...]
Don’t Abbreviate ‘2020’
Don’t Abbreviate ‘2020’ When Signing Legal Documents, make sure you write our ‘2020’, not just ’20’. You could be opening yourself up to fraud. According to an article published on January 2, 2020 in USA Today, "The new year is giving scammers an easy way to forge documents, but [...]
2020 Real Estate Assessments
Real Estate Assessments SDAT - Maryland State Dept of Assessment & Taxation Maryland SDAT Reassessment Notices have been mailed and many of you have already received them. You have 45 days to file for an appeal. February 14th is your estimated Appeal Deadline For more information on the Appeal Process click [...]
Maryland REALTORS Forms Changes Effective January 1, 2020
Maryland REALTORS Forms Changes Effective January 1, 2020 Maryland REALTORS® forms were revised to comply with changes in the law. The affected forms include the Residential Contract of Sale, Unimproved Land Contract, Maryland Non-Residential Seller Transfer Withholding Tax Addendum and Exclusive Right to Sell Residential Brokerage Agreement. The effective [...]
America’s housing market is coming back to life just in time to boost the 2020 economy
America's housing market is coming back to life just in time to boost the 2020 economy By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business Updated 11:28 AM ET, Tue December 17, 2019 New York (CNN Business)America's housing market has come back to life in the final months of the year, and promises [...]
Don’t Be the Prey: 5 Ways to Stay Safe in the Field
Don't Be the Prey: 5 Ways to Stay Safe in the Field By: Jay Thompson 12/18/2019 To read the full article in Inman, click here. Here Are Some Simple Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk and Exposure to the Real Evil That Walks Among Us How to [...]
Maryland REALTORS Forms
Maryland REALTORS® association forms 2019 Maryland REALTORS® forms are posted on Maryland REALTORS®' website. For details regarding the changes, review the 2019 Summary of Changes & Practice Tips here: http://bit.ly/MRformssummaryfall2019
Bright MLS Updates
Bright MLS Updates Bright MLS recently announced a new policy that requires submitting listings within 1 business day of publicly marketing the property. The Coming Soon status will continue to be available within the Bright system for listings that are not being shown, and actively marketed. To learn more [...]
NAR® Member Safety Report
Member Safety Report Highlights 33% of REALTORS® experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety or safety of their personal information. The typical REALTOR® reported feeling unsafe less than once a year (54%) in terms of personal safety, but unsafe in terms of personal information every [...]
New SentriKey™ Real Estate App Now Available!
New SentriKey™ Real Estate App Now Available! The app is an updated version of the SentriSmart® mobile app and it features a new look, clearer prompts, and an action-based layout so you can perform key tasks in just seconds. You can download it now at Google Play or [...]
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 [...]