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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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
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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 [...]
Role of Real Estate Agents Web
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Do you want to delight your customers and close more transactions?
By Deizshel Setzer The key to any great relationship is being reliable and dependable. Theere are not many things in life that are certain. There are somethings that should never waiver -trust, honesty and integrity. I am uniquely different as my inbreed heritage realizes that exceptional service is a requirement. [...]
Ready to buy a home that needs some tender loving care?
By Deizshel Setzer For years many have overlooked a federal program that requires a little sweat equity to make their dream home a reality. The FHA 203k program. This programs allows buyers to remodel, revamp and update the home to their specific design. It will transition an ugly swan [...]
Sell Them Enough Space!
By Steven Pedersen Lately we have inspected homes for first-time homebuyer clients that will be too small for their needs. These buyers have the idea that the house - "once we move in" - can somehow be expanded either by add-ons, or internal renovation, or even by a digout of [...]