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MSBR Newsletter for October 20, 2026 Stay connected with MSBR's Social Media |
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MSBR CALL TO ACTION for Cambridge REALTORS CALL TO ACTION: Attend the Cambridge Commissioners Meeting Monday, October 26, 2026 • 6:00 PM • Cambridge Council Chambers 305 Academy Street, Cambridge
Cambridge has enacted a Rental Registration system that sweeps in well‑maintained, law‑abiding homes, Vacation/Seasonal homes, and homes listed for sale.
Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Let’s make sure Cambridge focuses on real solutions, not unnecessary regulations. Your MSBR Government Affairs Committee thanks you. See you on October 26th! |
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Appraisal resources you'll need before the Nov. 2 deadline The transition to the new appraisal report known as the Uniform Appraisal Dataset 3.6 is bringing significant changes to residential appraisals. NAR has provided a list of resources to help appraisers, brokers and agents prepare for these changes:
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Get out the REALTOR® member vote Election day - Nov 4th The National Association of REALTORS® Advocacy team launched a new online voting resource to help REALTOR® members register to vote, verify their registration status, learn about upcoming elections and access election information. The site also features an interactive map showing state-by-state voter registration and turnout rates among NAR members. |
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Have sellers stow away personal items Mail, financial documents, medical records, visible calendars, computer screens and Wi-Fi passwords can expose sensitive information during a showing. Family photos, diplomas, awards and other personal details also can reveal names, workplaces or other clues about the household's occupants. Review such safety tips in your initial consultations with sellers before opening their home to prospective buyers. |
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Put your guard up against real estate scams AI is giving scammers new ways to impersonate clients, agents and other parties in a transaction. It's making fraudulent messages harder to spot and faster to replicate. The experts urged real estate pros to strengthen defenses by setting a code word with clients and closing partners, verifying requests through known channels, always confirming changes to wire instructions and slowing down when a request creates urgency. Stronger safeguards for credentials that can easily be copied, stolen or spoofed. |
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Welcome New MSBR Agents
Pictured left to right are: Kendra Nichols with Sharon Real Estate Steve Alexander, Broker with Keller Williams Realty of Delmarva North Ashley Clough with Mabry Real Estate Chris Guaraldo with Coldwell Banker Realty Salisbury Cora Cox with Benson and Mangold Allie Harris with Taylor Properties Eli Sherman with Benson and Mangold |
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Maryland Mortgage Program Elective CE Oct. 21st 1- 2:30 PMThis program has helped many become homeowners. Excellant resource to have knowledge about. Taught by LaToya Harris from Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Overview of Maryland State Financing Agency, Downpayment and Closing Cost Assistance Programs, Homebuyer Education, Maryland Mortgage Program and MD Home Credit. In person at MSBR office. |
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Register for the Lessons Learned CE Class 1.5 hour Elective Thursday, October 22nd from 10-11:30am Rob Lacaze, Associate Broker with over 25 years real estate experience and MSBR newest Life Achievement recipient, 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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Your 2027 REALTOR dues are $863.00
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When was the last time you checked out the numerous NAR benefits? There are too many to list so check, take a peak! |
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MSBR proving members with quality education - at no additional Cost! |
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Donnell Taylor walked the attendees through a Mastermind program with his Think Like an AI Consultant |
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Real Estate Investing 101 with Anthony BeHarry gave useful tips to get started with Real Estate investing. |
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Down Payment Grant funds are available!
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71st Grant 1st Time Homebuyers purchasing in Cambridge
Pictured are: Left to Right Levin Elzey with Long & Foster standing in for Sellers Agent Barbara Dayton Penny Asche with Community Title Network Dawn Shorter, Buyers agent with McClain-Williamson Realty Allen Edgar- Homebuyer Deana Matos Homebuyer Not pictured is Allison Dray with Choptank Oyster Mortgage
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72nd Grant 1st Time Homebuyers purchasing in Cambridge
Pictured are: Left to Right Linsday Terry with Channel Marker Mortgage Jeslie Jackson, Buyers Agent & Broker with Sunshine Realty Janysha Boulden New Homeowner Shandell Green, MSBR President Megan Rohrer with Community Title Network Not pictured is Brooke Tephabock, LPT Realty |
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We get it—things come up! Last minute exceptions reviewed on a case by case basis. |
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October - December 2025 MSBR CE & Events |
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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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Education on your time with The CE Shop. CE Shop has classes for Appraisers, Lenders and Title as well as REALTORS! CE Shop Classes available 24/7
35% Off CE Code: ANYWHERE 40% Off Pre-Licensing Code: ANYWHERE40
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 November 10, 2026
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