The Frederick County Association of REALTORS® (FCAR) represents residential REALTORS® and commercial practitioners involved in all facets of the industry. As the largest professional trade association in Frederick County, FCAR advocates policy initiatives that promote and protect a fundamentally sound and dynamic Frederick County real estate market. FCAR is the voice of real estate in Frederick County. Advocacy achieves FCAR's advocacy goals and objectives:

Affordable Housing: The goal is to find ways to help the community by addressing Affordable Housing issues. May participate in fundraising, outreach, and other special projects.

Fair Housing: Deals with local housing issues, particularly those affecting minorities, low and moderate income families and the disabled. May sponsor community awareness events focused on diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

Legislative: FCAR's voice in local and state politics. Members may attend county and state meetings. A liaison is appointed to attend Maryland REALTORS® meetings. Monitor and notify membership of local, state, and national issues affecting the industry.

RPAC: REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Helps educate members about supporting RPAC and coordinating RPAC fundraisers to meet/exceed the annual goals.

 

Advocacy Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.

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Advocacy Chair: Hanna Houck; Vice Chair: Garrett Gillespie

RPAC Subcommittee Chair: Carolyn McCarthy

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Formulates annual budget in conjunction with business and strategic plans. Reviews committee budget requests, monthly financial statements and makes recommendations for budget revision as needed. *

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Meets the third Monday of each month at 9 a.m.

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Budget and Finance Chair: Darren Ahearn

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Looks for ways to offer services to REALTORS® members whose business focuses on commercial real estate. May plan special events and/or seminars and offer suggestions on new professional benefits for commercial REALTORS®.

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Meets the second Thursday bi-monthly at 10 a.m.

Commercial Chair: Tom Mitchell

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This committee is the community service arm of the Association. Coordinates fundraising projects and special community service events. Members volunteer and/or organize regular volunteer hours at the Soup Kitchen and other community locations.

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Community Service Chair: Dan Cumberland; Vice Chair: Shelley Eyler-Whysall

 

Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee promotes diversity, equity and inclusion within FCAR and the communities we serve by promoting equal opportunity and cultural diversity within the association's membership engagement and leadership recruitment. The committee will create initiatives and make recommendations to the Board of Directors to encourage an association culture that embraces and celebrates our differences.

 

DEI Chair: Ashleigh Kiggans; Vice Chair: Brandon Thompson

The education committee plans and implements ongoing continuing education classes for REALTORS®. The committee sponsors seminars and plans supplemental training classes designed to address the needs of all licensees. The education committee also offers non-CE classes and seminars that address topics that enhance the knowledge and skills of FCAR members. The non-CE classes cover a wide array of topics covering personal and business skills. The education committee is passionate about educating its realtors and providing the best possible service to our community.

 

Education Chair: Heather Nahr

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Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.

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Plans and conducts monthly membership meetings. Coordinates annual trade show, election, installation of officers, holiday party, and membership appreciation week. Chooses the recipients of the FCAR Awards and coordinates the awards ceremony. Design programs to focus on member recruitment and retention.

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Events Chair: Mandie Weller; Co-Chair: Kelly Malagari

 

Meets the first Monday of each month at 3 p.m.

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The Forms Committee supports our members by providing up to date contracts and addenda that address changes and challenges we face as Realtors every day. Suggestions are received from FCAR members and members of the Committee for new forms, changes to existing forms and deletion of current forms. We work closely with the Maryland Realtors Forms Committee. Participation from all members is encouraged.

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Forms Chair: Kat Royer

 

Meets the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.

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Enforces the Code of Ethics by following the established hearing process.

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Meets as needed.

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Professional Standards Chair: Tracy Grubb, Vice Chair: Caron Prideaux

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** Minimum 3 years as full-time REALTOR® and minimum one-year experience on the Grievance Committee required

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The Young Professionals Network (YPN) helps new real estate professionals excel in their

careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved in four core areas:

 

• REALTOR® Associations

• Real Estate Industry

• Peers

• Community

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Meets the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m.

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YPN Chair: Erin Dieterich

 

**YPN Advisory Committee members are selected from submitted applications

 

Any FCAR member can join the Young Professionals Network Facebook page by clicking on:

https://www.facebook.com/FCARYoungProfessionalNetwork/

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