BoardTalk

September 9, 2019
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Hello Fellow CCBOR members,

Fall is around the corner along with lots of good things happening at your Board of REALTORS®.

This week several of our members will be representing CCBOR at the annual Maryland REALTORS® convention. Remember daily tickets can be purchased if you would like to join us for the day. 

Next week, there is the 2-Day $99.00 Special ! Good continuing education classes and there is still time to sign up. Thank you to the Education committee for a job well done.

Great planning is in motion for our annual CCBOR meeting. This year is particularly special as we celebrate CCBOR's 60th year. This organization has helped local REALTORS® navigate their real estate careers for 60 yrs. WOW! Please join us on October 22 at 1:00 pm at Schaefer's Canal House as we celebrate and induct the 2019-2020 CCBOR officers and enjoy great food and camaraderie.

Danielle Ward
NEW MEMBERS

Until approved at the September 19 Board of Directors meeting, provisional membership has been granted to:
Michael Saponaro
RE/Max Chesapeake
Michelle Smeyda
RE/Max Vision
Yasha Neshama-Hart
RE/Max Vision
White House GSE Reform Proposal

. NAR just released this  FAQ document  regarding the White House GSE reform proposal for Freddie Mac & Fannie May which is expected before the end of this week.

The White House issued a Memorandum last March on this needed reform. Learn more  here .
REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY NEWS

2019 Residential Franchise Report

The percentage of companies affiliated with franchises has dipped, but they remain powerful, with more than 40% of REALTORS® affiliated with one. Download the report here to learn about the stats on, and the offerings at, more than two dozen franchise brands.
County proposes to expand enterprise zones
By Katie Tabeling ktabeling@cecilwhig.com

ELKTON — Cecil County wants to expand its enterprise zones by more than 30%, with most of it encompassing a Stewart Companies property and part of the planned Southfields mixed-use development.

Looking to continue its steady success, Elkton and Cecil County officials seek to include 1,788 acres of land around the county seat and along the U.S. Route 40 growth corridor in the county’s enterprise zones. That would tack onto the 5,540 acres of land already in the program. County Executive Alan McCarthy’s administration was looking to fast-track legislation to apply for the state designation, holding a public hearing on Oct. 1 and having the Cecil County Council vote immediately afterward.

Read more here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sponsored by the Member Benefits Committee, make sure you join us for the Bonfire & Movie Night - fun for both Adults and Kids! Please register here .
Celebrate CCBOR's 60th Anniversary and join us for lunch and the Installation of our new President, Deanna Murphy. Registration is open.
Mark your calendars! To view our 2019 Schedule of Events, click here .
UPCOMING CLASSE S/WORKSHOPS
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To help you satisfy your 15 hours of license renewal for Maryland,there is a 2-Day Special scheduled for September 11/18, and we will be scheduling another for December 3/10. You can sign up now for the September classes here.

GRI 200 classes have been scheduled starting on October 2. Sign up now before the class fills up. And, here find out more about the GRI Designation and how it can help you be more successful.

Download an updated schedule of classes - any questions about any of these, reach out to Wendy or Pam at 410-398-4844.
A BIG SHOUT OUT to Pat Ulrich, our Major Sterling R Investor, who has been inducted into Maryland REALTORS® Hall of Fame at the $15,000 level. Pat's name will be displayed on a plaque located in the Maryland REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting room. You too can become a Major Investor - find out more here.

So far, we have met 74% of our 2019 goal - stay tuned to learn about some fun ways to participate to reach our goal!
COMMITTEE CORNER

CCBOR welcomes participation in our committees by our membership. To learn more, see our Volunteer Committee List .
REMINDERS
To keep up-to-date on Board happenings, our calendar can be found here .
FROM THE COUNTY

Here you can listen to current County audio recordings:

CONTINUING EDUCATION

To register for a class, visit www.cecilcountyboardofrealtors.com or call the Board office at 410-398-4844 .
ADVERTISING RULES & GUIDELINES

If you are licensed to sell real estate in the State of Maryland, please use this Advertising Checklist  that was prepared by the Maryland Real Estate Commission Note that Maryland does not make any distinction between any method of advertising -- print, electronic, business card, radio, television, etc. -- as far as Maryland is concerned, advertising is advertising and ALL advertising must comply with the requirements of Maryland law.

Also for your use, here is a  document prepared  by Bright MLS explaining the proper use of photographs in advertising.
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