WHY DOES IT EXIST?

To help create and facilitate a close connection between HCAR's REALTORS® members and Affiliates, to provide the consumer with outstanding service and products.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

• Affiliates provide invaluable networking, partnership and collaboration opportunities for HCAR's Realtor and other Affiliate members through social and networking events and education.
• Maintain affiliate engagement
• Expand the network by recruiting new affiliate members

TIME COMMITMENT

• Attend monthly meetings as needed (1 hour)
• “Homework” between meetings may include brainstorming content, and reviewing materials.

WHO CAN APPLY? All HCAR members and affiliates. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS? Contact Board Liaison

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

To help the Brokers/Managers keep abreast of the key issues and to successfully run their offices. The committee promotes and strengthens Broker/Manager involvement in HCAR by providing a networking opportunity for sharing useful ideas, successes and challenges.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Suggest topics and books speakers for luncheons
• Offer a quarterly forum/luncheon to learn and to be heard

TIME COMMITMENT?

• Attend meetings/conference calls when needed
• Contact potential speakers for luncheons

WHO CAN APPLY?All HCAR Brokers and Managers only. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Board Liaison

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

Provide HCAR members with relevant and up-to-date information to successfully run their office.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Reviews and recommends communication delivery methods
• Reviews, recommends, and contributes content for print and online communications

TIME COMMITMENT?

• Attend bi-monthly meetings as needed (1 hour)
• “Homework” between meetings may include brainstorming content or reviewing materials (2 – 4 hours per month)

WHO CAN APPLY? All HCAR Members. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Committee Chair

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

The Community Outreach Committee exists to give HCAR members, from the Howard County community, the opportunity to meet, support, network, and work together on projects that benefit the greater community.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Raises awareness and money to support community outreach activities
• Recognizes members who contribute to the community
• Participates in community outreach activities
• Supports other HCAR committees when needed
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TIME COMMITMENT?

• Attend meetings (1 hour) as needed
• Participate in at least one volunteer activity supported by HCAR (approx. 3 hours for each activity)

WHO CAN APPLY? All HCAR members. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Committee Chair

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

To provide members with educational and training resources to advance their careers and meet their CE requirements.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Suggests topics and speakers for continuing education and NAR Designations
• Suggests topics, speakers, and sponsors for non-CE classes, workshops and seminars that benefit real estate agents
• Researches and recommends which designation courses to offer
• Reviews online education offerings
• Review class surveys and instructors

TIME COMMITMENT?

• Attend monthly meetings (1 hour)
• “Homework” between meetings may include brainstorming content, sub-committee meeting or reviewing materials (1 – 2 hours per month)
• Committee members are required to attend 10 out of the 12 meetings throughout the year

WHO CAN APPLY? All HCAR Realtor and Affiliate members. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Board Liaison

WHY DOES IT EXIST??
To education and advocate for the interests of all consumers as it relates to housing opportunities. 

WHAT DOES IT DO??
- As a part of its charge, the committee creates programs and content to make sure REALTORS and consumers are aware of Fair Housing laws. 

- Provides connections to National, State, and local fair housing resources available to consumers across all income levels.

TIME COMMITMENT?- Attend monthly meetings when necessary

WHO CAN APPLY? All HCAR members. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Committee Chair

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

Ensure the forms are opened for review in response to legislative or regulatory requirements, or significant changes to either market conditions or to industry best practices.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Reviews the association's current standardized forms and makes recommendations on revisions
• Creates new forms as needed (determined by market conditions and changing regulations)
• The committee will be composed of an established number of REALTOR® practitioners, Manager/Brokers, Team Leaders, and attorneys.
• Ensure that all members are made aware of forms and changes.

TIME COMMITMENT?

• Attend meetings as needed
• “Homework” between meetings may include reading, proofing, or editing forms (1 – 10 hours per month)

WHO CAN APPLY? All HCAR Members. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Committee Chair

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

Provides a preliminary review & screening process for ethics complaints & arbitration requests, similar to a Grand Jury.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Reviews documents filed by the Complainant to determine if a hearing is warranted.
• They dismiss frivolous, unsubstantiated complaints & ensure only valid complaints are forwarded to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing.

TIME COMMITMENT?

• Each Committee member must attend the Professional Standards Training.
• Meetings are not required unless a Complaint is filed in our jurisdiction.
• Upon receipt of a Complaint, a meeting will be scheduled with those members who have no affiliation with the parties involved. (1-2 hours)
• Committee members must not miss more than two (2) meetings they are asked to attend in order to continue being a member of the committee.

WHO CAN APPLY? Any HCAR REALTOR® member with a minimum of 3 years real estate experience. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Board Liaison

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

To create the public policy positions of HCAR and influence legislation at the state and local levels

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Monitors local issues and activities impacting the industry and homeownership
• Reviews state and local legislation and formulates policy positions for the Association
• Participates in county or state task forces and stakeholder meetings
• Promotes member relationships with elected officials
• Informs HCAR members of new laws and pending legislation
• Plans HCAR’s Legislative events
• In coordination with the RPAC Committee, reinforce the relationship between advocacy efforts and investing in RPAC

TIME COMMITMENT? 

• During the General Assembly Session, meets weekly/bi-weekly for 2 hours; meets 2 hours monthly the remainder of the year
• Attend Maryland REALTORS® Lobby Day and HCAR Legislative Events
• Attend legislative hearings as needed
• Upon request by the Maryland REALTORS®, lobby in Annapolis on specific bills

WHO CAN APPLY? Any HCAR REALTOR® member. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS? Contact Board Liaison

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

To protect our industry through the financial support of REALTOR® friendly candidates and issues campaigns at the local, state and federal levels.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Influences the public policy process in support of the real estate industry and Howard County’s homeowners
• Promotes an understanding of the RPAC benefits and initiatives within the REALTOR® Community
• Plans and hosts fundraising events to supplement contributions received through the HCAR dues collection process
• Interviews candidates for local office and recommend endorsement decisions to the HCAR Board of Directors

TIME COMMITMENT?

• Attend monthly meetings (1 hour)
• Serve as an ambassador for RPAC in member offices and at HCAR (1 hour/month)
• Attend and promote HCAR RPAC and Legislative events (10 hours/year)
• In election years, interview candidates for office (8 hours/yearly)

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any HCAR REALTOR® member who has given a minimum of $100 to RPAC. Submit a request now.

WHY DOES IT EXIST??

The leaders of the future are building their networks today. HCAR’s YPN helps them do it.

WHAT DOES IT DO??

• Select type of event, topics, speakers, and locations for yearly events
• Solicits and secures sponsors for events
• Clothing Drives, Bowling events, Happy Hour fundraisers and more

TIME COMMITMENT?

• Attend meetings as needed
• Solicit speakers and sponsors between meetings (4 – 8 hours annually)
• Attend YPN events (2 – 3 hours per event)

WHO CAN APPLY? All HCAR Realtor and Affiliate members. Submit a request now.

QUESTIONS?? Contact Board Liaison