Continuing Education

Class Policy | Inclement Weather Policy | Refund Policy | Attendance Policy | Clock Hour Requirements | Education on the Go | Online Continuing Education

ONLINE Continuing Education Courses now available! Online classes are separate from the classes listed below. Follow the link to see the schedule for online classes. Unless otherwise noted, the class list below is for continuing education classes held at SMAR's office in Hughesville

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SMAR Continuing Education Classes:

According to the guidelines set out by the Real Estate Commission, you must arrive ON TIME in order to receive clock hours - NO EXCEPTIONS! Late arrivals may still attend class, but WILL NOT RECEIVE CLOCK HOUR CREDITS!! Please read the class policy. All classes are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Also, see our inclement weather policy (revised Feb 2010) . Please click the EStore link to register online.

Please verify the date and time of a class before you come. Our Refund policy is very clear. The attendance policy is also clear. Our calendar changes or is corrected from time-to-time, and old printouts can cause confusion. If there is any confusion concerning the schedule, please contact Hannah at 301-870-2323 ext 22 or send us an email.

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A note to our members: The online class registration process may be handled by fax, email or via our secured e-commerce link using the REALTOR Store.  When you register for a class by email, the request is sent to the SMAR staff.  Hannah Sanders is the primary SMAR staff member who has access to these emails. You may include your credit card information in the email or fax to streamline the process, however, be aware that the information sent across the web is not secured when using this method. You should call and coordinate with Hannah to ensure the email or fax arrives as expected.

If you choose the e-commerce method, you will be sent to our e-store. Credit card payments can be made through the store across a connection secured by Paypal/VeriSign. This process will ask you to create an account with the store. The account allows your billing information and purchases to be kept on hand as a convenience for future transactions and to allow you to track your own transactions. SMAR will not share the information with any other parties for the purposes of marketing and will only use the information to complete your requested transaction. Your credit card number is not viewable by any SMAR staff members at any time when using the online store. Note: non-members should pay particular attention to the store instructions, as additional fees apply and must be collected in the form of "shipping costs.

The prices indicated below are for pre-registration. Contact HannahSanders@smarweb.org. An additional $5 fee is charged for walk-ins.

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MREC Agency – Residential
Mary Chieppa
June 7, 2012
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 clock hours
Approved Topic: H) MREC Agency-Residential/Commercial
Course ID#: 289-2611
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®

This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commissions license renewal requirement of Agency for licensees renewing after January 1, 2012. This class is required every 4 years.

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Fair Housing
Mary Chieppa
June 7, 2012
1:30 - 3 PM
1.5 clock hours
Approved Topic: C) Fair Housing Law
Course ID #320-2611
Cost: $20 for REALTORS®, $25 non-REALTORS®

This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's 1.5 clock hour requirement of "Topic C: Fair Housing Law."

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Rentals: Middleman or Management
Mary Chieppa
June 7, 2012
3:30 – 5:00 PM
1.5 clock hours
Approved Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
Course ID:# 319-2611
Cost: $20 for REALTORS®, $25 non-REALTORS®

Topics include: Requirements and Disclosures for rentals, Rental Procedures with and without Management, Rental listing issues and concerns, Highlights of Rental Forms, Local laws pertaining to residential lease provisions, and Local laws pertaining to handling of deposits and inspections by Management.

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MD Code of Ethics
Carolyn Guy
June 15, 2012
12:30 - 3:30 PM
3 clock hours
Approved Topic: D) Real estate ethics or professional standards
Course ID#: 301-2611
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®

This course covers the MD Real Estate Commission's requirement for the 3 hour Ethics course which needs to include Flipping and Predatory Lending. This course also satisfies the NAR Code of Ethics requirement.

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Short Sales Best Practices
Brian Gormley
June 20, 2012
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3 clock hours
Approved Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
Course ID#: 321-2611
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®

Short sales and foreclosures: a staple in this market, but some of the least well understood transactions are filled with thorny procedural issues and legal pitfalls. Why struggle with tough problems and represent your clients poorly when help is available? Come and learn from one of the best: a practicing short sale attorney/broker who has worked on several hundred transactions over the past few years!

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2008-10 Legal & Legislative Update
Bill Castelli
July 12, 2012
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 clock hours
Topic: A) Federal, state or local legislative issues.
Course ID#: 297-2611
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®

This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commission's 3 clock hour requirement of "Topic A: Federal, state or local legislative issues.

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FHA Financing
Mark Maldonado
July 12, 2012
1:30 – 3 PM
1.5 clock hours
Approved Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
Course ID#: 323-2611
Cost: $20 for REALTORS®, $25 non-REALTORS®

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VA Financing
Mark Maldonado
July 12, 2012
3:30 – 5 PM
1.5 clock hours
Approved Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
Course ID#: 323-2611
Cost: $20 for REALTORS®, $25 non-REALTORS®

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MREC Agency – Residential
Sharon Martlock
July 25, 2012
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
3 clock hours
Approved Topic: H) MREC Agency-Residential/Commercial
Course ID#: 289-2611
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®

This course satisfies the MD Real Estate Commissions license renewal requirement of Agency for licensees renewing after January 1, 2012. This class is required every 4 years.

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A Guide to Selling Farmland
Gregory Bowen
July 25, 2012
1:30 – 4:30 PM
3 clock hours
Approved Topic: F) Professional enhancement for practicing licensees
Course ID#: 322-2611
Cost: $40 for REALTORS®, $50 non-REALTORS®

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Continuing Education Policies: Attendance Policy [Back to Top]

• According to the guidelines set forth by the Real Estate Commission, you must arrive ON TIME in order to receive Continuing Education Credit or Clock Hours - NO EXCEPTIONS! ON TIME means you must be signed in by the time the class starts.

• There is NO GRACE PERIOD! There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy. The Real Estate Commission has the right to rescind SMAR’s authorization to provide Continuing Education if exceptions are made to latecomers.

• If you have registered for a class and arrive late, you may still attend the class but you will NOT receive Continuing Education Credit (Clock Hours). If you decide to attend the class even though you are late you are not eligible for a “class credit” (money you paid for a class). Classroom Policy

• Full attention must be given to the instructor and material. Sleeping, reading of non-class related material, use of laptops or anything that would distract or prevent you from learning is prohibited.

• There are breaks. Cell phones/pagers must be turned OFF (not vibrate) while in class. Aside from breaks directed by instructor you are NOT permitted to leave the room during class unless it is an emergency. Refund Policy · Continuing education fees are not refundable. If you have registered for a class and are unable to attend, please call prior to the start of the class and you will be eligible for a “class credit.” A “class credit” (money you paid for a class) can be used to attend another continuing education class of choice at SMAR.

• If you are late and have not called prior to the start of class, you are NOT eligible for “class credit.”

• If you have registered for a class and are a "no-show," you are NOT eligible for “class credit.” If any of the policies above are not adhered to it will result in the loss of Continuing Education Credit (Clock Hours). [Back to Top]

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