Committee Descriptions & Mission Statements

Available Committees

  • Outreach

    • Maryland Homeownership Website Advisory Board
      MarylandHomeownership.com is the authoritative voice for homebuying and home selling resources and information.  The Advisory Group is responsible for shaping the activities of MarylandHomeownership.com to align with the Maryland REALTORS® consumer outreach plan using the latest consumer insights, housing research, and other information. Members will contribute to the success of the site by providing industry experts for monthly homebuying seminars, authoring blog content, reviewing social media and newsletter outlines, and promoting state and local events related to homeownership and homebuyer education.

      Meeting Times: Quarterly, generally on the first Tuesday of the month at 3pm.

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    • Annual Conference Committee
      The Maryland REALTORS® Annual Conference Committee oversees, plans, advises, and works on the association's annual conference.  Members of this committee work together to develop a theme, advise on programming, provide suggestions and contacts for exhibitors and sponsors, help to plan the event with Staff, and participate in the day-to-day work of the conference through their active involvement.  By signing up for this committee, members understand that they must attend and support the annual conference for their volunteer year. 

      Meeting Times: Monthly, generally on the first Wednesday of the month at 10am.

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    • Communications/Public Relations
      The Communications-PR Committee oversees and advises on the communications of Maryland REALTORS® in all its forms—print, digital, video, webinar, social, event (virtual or face-to-face), and broadcast technologies—to advance the business, ethics, education, and professionalism of its members at every professional stage. The Committee helps to explore new opportunities and technologies for the Association to consider in its communications efforts, while also looking at ways Maryland REALTORS® can improve any or all its communications. Committee members will also help to provide ideas and leads for content in all its channels of communication. This Committee will also explore, vet, and suggest to Maryland REALTORS®. Businesses that wish to provide member benefits for the Association’s consideration.

      Meeting Times: Monthly from October to June, generally on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10am. 

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    • Community Involvement
      This committee will be responsible for updating the current year’s applications for the Maryland REALTORS’® annual Good Neighbor Award and the William J. Neary Jr. Community Action and REALTOR® Excellence (CARE) Award. After the submittal deadline, the committee will review and evaluate all applications and determine the recipients of each award. 

      Meeting Times: Three meetings per year, generally April, June, and July on the third Thursday of the month at 10am.

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    • DEI Advisory Group
      The mission of Maryland REALTORS® Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Group is to create an authentic, vibrant, and inclusive industry culture through education, member engagement, leadership recruitment and community outreach.

      Meeting Times: Every other month, generally on the third Wednesday at 2pm.

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  • Governance

    • Finance
      The Finance Committee formulates and makes recommendations concerning strategic and financial planning and budgeting for presentation to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. It also monitors the Association’s finances and prepares the fiscal budget of the Association for the coming year.
      The Committee is responsible for development and implementation of Maryland REALTORS® Investment Policy. Some members of the Finance Committee may be appointed to the Investment Management Team. The Investment Management Team works with Maryland REALTORS® Investment Advisor (an outside firm) in developing a long-term investment plan and makes appropriate investments to reach its goals.

      Meeting Times: Three-four meetings per year from June to August.

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    • Real Property Operations
      To advise the Maryland REALTORS® President and Leadership with regard to real property owned by the Association on matters including proposed leases for commercial tenants; extensions of existing leases; the value of and tenancy for commercial space offered; and other matters related to ownership and maintenance of such property. The Real Property Operations Committee provides oversight of Maryland REALTORS® property, including Maryland REALTORS® occupancy strategy.

      Meeting Times: Three meetings per year, generally April, August, and December on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm.

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  • Business Development

    • Commercial Alliance
      To provide a forum for commercial REALTORS® and real estate professionals to confer on commercial real estate related issues and to provide related networking and educational opportunities.

      Meeting Times: Every other month, generally on the first Thursday at 10am.

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    • Global Business Committee
      Explore and build global business opportunities and relationships for association members – commercial as well as residential practitioners – through educational events, communications and networking. The committee will gather resources to create opportunities for affiliate practitioners of international real estate and coordinate with NAR Global to offer Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation courses. Maintaining relationships with members of diverse groups such as the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) will be a priority.

      Meeting Times: Every other month, generally on the second Tuesday at 1pm.

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  • Legal/Arbitration

    • Statewide Forms Committee
      Review all Maryland REALTORS® statewide contracts and addenda regarding the sale of property to determine changes, additions or deletions due to legislative actions and industry practice, with the goal of having a large majority of firms use the Maryland REALTORS® forms. Committee members are broker-owners or designees, and up to 20% of the membership may be comprised of non-owner practitioners. The Committee is responsible for having all forms reviewed by Maryland REALTORS® legal counsel and approved by the Executive Committee prior to release.

      Meeting Times: Every other month, generally on the third Thursday at 1pm and lasting two hours. 

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    • Grievance Committee
      The Grievance Committee examines ethics complaints and arbitration requests to determine if, taken as true on their face, a professional standards hearing is warranted. Committee members are assigned to five-person panels as needed.

      Meeting Times: Four meetings per year, generally October, January, April, and July on the last Thursday at 2pm. Grievance panel meetings as needed. Training provided as needed.

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    • Professional Standards Committee
      The Professional Standards Committee promotes and upholds professionalism within the membership, in accordance with the Code of Ethics to elevate the business of members and to protect the Realtor® brand. The members are responsible for serving on three person hearing panels convened to hear ethics cases or arbitration claims involving Realtors® regarding contractual and/or procuring cause disputes that arise out of real estate transactions that have been forwarded by the Grievance Committee for a formal hearing. Members must not have been found in violation of the Code of Ethics in the last three (3) years and must have served on at least five (5) grievance panels.

      Meeting Times: Four meetings per year, generally October, January, April, and July on the last Tuesday at 2pm. Training provided as needed.

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  • Legislative

    • Issues Mobilization
      Evaluates issues funding requests presented by the Maryland REALTORS® or local REALTOR® Associations to determine whether they will effectively promote REALTOR® policy. Sets criteria that those Associations must meet to access Issues Mobilization funds. Provides oversight to issues mobilization efforts initiated by the Maryland REALTORS®. Comprised of REALTOR® members and local Association staff who have knowledge of public policy initiatives and issues mobilization campaigns.

      Meeting Times: As needed.

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    • Legislative
      Assesses the impact of specific bills on the real estate industry based upon Maryland REALTORS® policy and legislative agenda, and determines whether Maryland REALTORS® will support or oppose those bills. The Committee works directly with Maryland REALTORS® lobbyists and leadership in advancing a pro-real estate legislative agenda.

      Meeting Times: Weekly from January to March, generally on Mondays at 1pm and lasting two hours. 

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    • Public Policy
      Develops Maryland REALTORS® policy on issues impacting the practice of real estate, homeownership, and housing supply and affordability in both the legislative and regulatory arenas. The Committee recommends future legislative initiatives for adoption by the Executive Committee. It is composed of brokers, office managers and active practitioners who are knowledgeable on developments in the real estate industry and state housing market.

      Meeting Times: Four meetings per year, generally April, June, August, and September on the first Thursday of the month at 1pm and lasting two hours.

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  • Education/CE

    • Leadership Academy Advisory Group
      The Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy is dedicated to broadening and enhancing the leadership skills and capabilities of a blend of real estate professionals to prepare them to assume leadership roles within the industry and community. The Advisory Group is responsible for creating a robust curriculum taught by experts in the fields of leadership, communication, and state and local issues.

      The Advisory Group screens applicants for admission, emphasizing candidates with potential skills suitable for leadership positions within the industry and monitors the program delivery.

      Meeting Times: Every other month, generally on the first Tuesday at 2pm.

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    • Education Committee
      The Education Committee is dedicated to fostering excellence in the real estate profession through comprehensive and innovative educational programs. Our mission is to develop and enhance curriculums that empower REALTORS® with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve Maryland REALTORS® certifications, National Association of REALTORS® certifications, and specialized designations. We are committed to providing high-quality education that includes the prestigious Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, ensuring our members are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the real estate industry with competence, integrity, and professionalism.

      Meeting Times:

      Every other month, generally on the first Wednesday at 2pm.



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