REMINDER: ALL FLIERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WEEKLY BROKER FAX

Broker Forum & General Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804. Special seating will be provided for Principal Brokers or Designated REALTOR® Managers for each firm (one per firm). The purpose of the meeting is to update the membership on various issues and to continue to answer questions as they are asked by our members. An agenda will be announced closer to the date of the event. Please RSVP in one of the following four ways:

• Click here to register online
• Call the association office at 410.641.4409
• Fax the association office at 410.641.2995
• Simply reply to this message

Looking for Volunteers
The Veteran’s Memorial Committee is asking for our help. They need volunteers to help set up and break down, sell T-shirts, bricks, pavers and raffle tickets at the Ocean Pines Craft Fair on Saturday, August 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Depending on the amount of volunteers we will split shifts. Call Terry Testani, Shamrock Realty Group, at 443-523-2966 to volunteer.

We’re Looking for Leaders
The CAR Nominating Committee is now considering candidates for Officers, Directors, and Committee Chairs of the association for the 2007-2008 term of office. All nomination forms must be received in the association office no later than Monday, July 16.

• Download a nomination for by clicking here
• Fill out an online form by clicking here

The Committee Appointment Request Form for 2007-2008 is also now available. Please complete and return to the association office no later than August 1 if you wish to serve on a committee for 2007-2008. If you are currently serving on a committee, please submit the form if you wish to continue your service.

• Download a nomination for by clicking here
• Fill out an online form by clicking here

Online Marketing: DOJ vs. NAR
This could effectively take the agent and brokers hard won asset, the listing, and throw them out for third parties who would only collect commission as the sellers. Never having to endure the costs, hard work and effort needed to obtain those listings. Full story >>

GRI 300 Series
The GRI 300 series has been scheduled for September/October...

• Thursday, September 20
• Friday, September 21
• Thursday, September 27
• Friday, September 28
• Thursday, October 4

...and will be held at the association office.

Come one, come all to "Learn More, Earn More!" According to the 2005 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile survey, REALTORS® with a designation earned a median income of $82,900 while members without a designation had a median income of $40,900. Please refer to the Web site for specific dates and times, as well as to register.

NAR’s Yun: The House Whisperer?
Economists at the National Association of REALTORS® are a little more optimistic than David Seiders of the National Association of Home Builders. According to NAR’s Senior Economist Lawrence Yun, a "good’ buyers market has evolved. Does that mean that consumers are actually buying something? Full story >>

MAR Leadership Academy
MAR is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 Leadership Academy, beginning October 4, 2007, and ending on April 14, 2008. All applications are due by August 1. Please be sure to indicate on the application your preferred interview date. Once received, MAR will confirm your interview date and time. For an application, please contact Lisa Kinsman, at 800-638-6425 or e-mail your request to lisa.kinsman@mdrealtor.org.

MAR Annual Conference & Tradeshow
September 10-12 in Ocean City. Register now for education classes & Fun Day Events. This year, online conference registration allows you to: Make any class changes online, purchase additional tickets, and receive an improved Registration Confirmation. COST: 3-day Registration—$225 now through August  15; $50 discount for Rookie REALTORS®. Once you have successfully entered your NRDS#, please review your contact information, and scroll down to “REGISTRATION TYPE” to choose the registration type that applies to you. Then continue registering. Register now!

NAR Annual Conference & Expo
There are NO LIMITS to what you can gain at the 2007 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 13-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With hundreds of programs, networking opportunities, cutting edge technology, and more, you can customize your Conference & Expo experience to your needs and interests. Grow professionally and personally while gaining inspiration to be your very best. Special guests:

• James Taylor
• Lou Holtz
• Bill Cosby
• Doris Kearns

It’s the 2007 Conference & Expo, and what happens here, helps you everywhere! Click here to register now! Early bird discount deadline: Wednesday, August 15.