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MSBR Newsletter for September 22, 2026 September is REALTOR Safety Month
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In just a few hours MSBR will announce the 2026 Industry Awards & Install the Officers and Directors. If you registered to attend- see you soon!
Thank you to our Wonderful and Generous Sponsors: Platinum $1,000 Lisa Bowers with Liberty Title & Escrow Spencer Bangert with Absolute Home Mortgage Silver $500 Dawn Nelson-Jenkins with ATG Title Bright MLS Tom Draper, First Home Mortgage |
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Ty Sampson, Grant #56 recipient spoke to the attendees at the Dreams to Doorways event. He thanked MSBR members for giving him, his wife and their three children the funds to buy their first home. |
Dreams to Doorways FundraiserWas a Rousing Success and Raised Over $15,000+ (still counting)It was an entertaining evening as we supported the Down Payment Grant Program to help make the dream of homeownership a reality for more local families.This incredible event happened because agents and members stepped up; showed up and did the work.
A huge thank you goes out to: Laura Anderson with Coldwell Banker Realty Tammy Andrews with Shore United Bank Janika Batson with NextHome Mims Realty Group Stevie Brummell with Keller Williams Realty Shandell Green with Real Broker, LLC Lynn Kemmerer with Long and Foster Maureen McHugh with Chesapeake Real Estate Plus, LLC Myisha Walker with EXP Realty ...and assistance from the MSBR staff |
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Mo McHugh, Stevie Brummell, Tammy Andrews and Shandell Green |
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Thanks Again to the Sponsors! $10,000 - Shore United Bank
Bar Sponsor $3,500 Lynn Kemmere- Long & Foster Gold Sponsors – $2,500 Community Title Network Silver Sponsors – $1,500 DR Horton Tom Draper, First Home Mortgage Dawn Lednum- Chesapeake Real Estate Plus Marcus Jaffe with Sotheby's International Lori McDonald- Eastern Shore Title Ellen and Michael DiMayo DJ Sponsor – $650 Ryan Eber with The Atlantic Title Group Bronze Sponsors – $500 Sarah Whitby, Title Assist Andy Beaven, Wright Real Estate Sheila Washburn, Benson & Mangold Petra Quinn, Realty Navigator Jenn Dudley, Title Excellence Trent Riggs, Main Street Home Loans Mary Branham with Venture Title Community Sponsors- $100 Perfectly Posted, Bay & Barn Event Planning & Freedmont
Special Shout Out to our Fantastic Photographers MSBR Affiliate Florinda Oross and Kamara Smothers |
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70th Down Payment Grant to 1st time homebuyer Margaret Landon Thanks to all the MSBR members and contributors who participated in the many events and fundraisers needed to keep this program funded.
YOU got MARGARET to the settlement table and the keys to her new home in Preston!
Pictured are: Mary Branton with Venture Title Mary Haddaway, Buyer's Agent with Benson and Mangold Margaret Landon, First Time Home Buyer Megan Rosendale, Chair of the Down Payment Grant Committee Shandell Green, President MSBR Not pictured- Mortgage with Elite Lending Services and Dawn Hubbard, Sellers Agent with Mabry Real Estate |
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Supporting RPAC = Supporting Housing
Industry rallies around NAR priority: Housing supply Last week, organizations from across the real estate industry came together to launch "Let America Build," a national public awareness campaign to make filling the housing supply gap a shared priority. The campaign is supported by a diverse range of companies and organizations, including Realtor.com, Zillow, T3 Sixty, the National Association of Home Builders, Veterans United and Habitat for Humanity.
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Talbot County Members~ The Talbot County Planning Commission has a vacancy and is seeking applicants. Deadline to submit your one-page resume is Oct. 1, 2026, at noon. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the County Manager's Office at 410-770-8010. |
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Each Newsletter we bring you another Member Benefit ~ Member Value
This week's member benefit Tenant Report Promo Code: MSBR No Annual Fees, Sign Up Costs, or Obligation.
Social Security Number Verification
Criminal Background and Sex Offender Checks
A few of the many MSBR Member Benefits:
...and there's more! |
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Your 2027 REALTOR dues are $863.00 MSBR has a pre-payment option
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Exciting day for MSBR last week as Maryland REALTORS installed Melanie Gamble as the state President. Also being installed was Sheila Washburn, as Maryland REALTORS Secretary and Petra Quinn as the MSBR representative on Maryland REALTORS Board of Directors. |
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You need CE to renew your license to continue selling Real Estate. MSBR meets this need with quality education by instructors who are actually doing what they teach! |
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Thank you Michelle Abplanalp for teaching the Contracts for the Newly Licensed. New and seasoned agents commented that it was a very informative and they learned a lot! |
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Jennifer Williams- Thank you for your expertise on Estates, Trusts, Parties, Assets, Wills and Taxes! |
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Next CE & Professional Development not to miss
Register for the Think Like an AI Consultant Professional Development Wednesday, October 14th 4-6pm Don't just use AI ~~ Learn to think with AI. IN-PERSON at the MSBR office. Donnell Taylor, a Certified AI Consultant, REALTOR® and technology trainer. Open to all Members! |
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Register for the Avoiding Missteps in Settlement CE Thursday, October 15th from 10-11:30am Join Sarah Whitby from Sara Settlements for a in hybrid class at MSBR. Getting from contract to closing without stepping on landmines that could blow up the transaction. Appraisals, title, inspections, lending issues…how to avoid and manage potential obstacles. |
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Register for Real Estate Investing 101 for Agents CE 1.5 hours Thursday, October 15th from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us IN-PERSON for a beginner-level class designed to help real estate agents understand the fundamentals of residential real estate investing. Learn how to identify potential investment opportunities through the MLS, apply quick deal-analysis strategies, explore fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold options, and build the professional resource network needed to support successful investment transactions.
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Register for Building Your Brand Professional Development Professional Development Tuesday, Oct. 20th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Building Your Brand: Your Story. Your Brand. Your Success.Learn how to build a strong, authentic personal brand that helps you stand out, be remembered, and grow your real estate business. This class explores strategies to increase visibility, build trust, create value, and develop lasting relationships. Discover how consistency, authenticity, and meaningful connections can turn your personal brand into a powerful business asset. In-Person Only at the MSBR Office. |
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Register for the Lessons Learned CE Class Thursday, October 22nd from 10-11:30am Rob Lacaze, Associate Broker with over 25 years real estate experience will discuss practical lessons REALTORS® can take from every transaction. Topics include putting the client’s interests first, negotiating price and contingencies, avoiding common communication mistakes, verifying deadlines and documents, understanding earnest money deposits and settlement dates, and applying lessons learned to future transactions. The class concludes with key takeaways, resources, and Q&A. IN-PERSON at the Easton Library. |
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MSBR Member Outreach Committee hosting a Community Volunteer Day
Have Fun ~~ Help Others ~~ October 6th ~~ Morning, Noon or Afternoon It would be helpful to know when you can stop by for the head count for food
10-noon coffee and donuts Looking for an Affiliate or REALTOR Sponsor 1-3 pm Light Lunch Looking for an Affiliate or REALTOR Sponsor 4-6pm Wine and cheese Sponsored by Tammy Andrews~Shore United Bank
Plus, a bit of a Friendly Competition- Bragging Rights are on the line! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the Brokerage or Affiliate member office who makes the most blankets!
Learn more about the Project Linus project. |
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New Brokerage- Welcome Mabry Real Estate
Mary Mabry has opened her own brokerage at 3020 Ocean Gateway in Cambridge. 410-972-4000 Congratulations Mary and agents! |
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We get it—things come up! Last minute exceptions reviewed on a case by case basis. |
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September - December MSBR CE & Events |
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Negotiation Class is open to all Members and is only $50! Monday, September 28th at the Ocean City Convention Center.
Learn the these needed skills or take as a refresher class- either way you better yourself with the “Win-Win Negotiations”.
This class is open to all, you do NOT have to be attending the Conference.
Register Here Maryland CC credits offered. |
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Education on your time with The CE Shop. CE Shop has classes for Appraisers, Lenders and Title as well as classes for REALTORS! CE Shop Classes available 24/7
SAFETY35– 35% off on all products
You have 30 days from the day you register to complete the class. |
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Links - To get you there faster!
BRIGHT Training Sessions: https://support.brightmls.com/s/article/New-Agent-Start-Here-On-Demand-Tutorials |
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Next Newsletter is October 6, 2026
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