Thank you for joining us for the 2025 AACAR Convention and Tradeshow!

The 2025 AACAR Convention & Tradeshow at LIVE! Casino and Hotel on March 6th was a blast! We are so grateful for all of the sponsors, vendors, instructors, attendees, and volunteers who helped us ‘knock it out of the park’ this year.

2025 AACAR Sponsors

 

 

 

Charging Station Sponsor

Platinum Partner

 

Coffee/Tea Break Sponsors

 

 

Diamond Partner

Silver Partner

 

Mastermind Session Sponsor

 

Gold Partner

Lunch Break Sponsors

 

Cash Cube Sponsor

Exhibitors

  • Realtist Association of Greater Arundel
  • Chesapeake Staging & Interiors
  • Ready to Sell Renovations
  • Gene Virtual Tours
  • WCR – Anne Arundel Network
  • URelax DMV Movers
  • Embrace Home Loans
  • Maryland REALTORS®
  • State Farm
  • Motto Mortgage Preferred
  • Capitol Title Group
  • Home First Title Group LLC
  • Interstate Moving & Storage
  • Timberlake Homes
  • Manor Title, LLC
  • Arundel Federal Savings Bank
  • Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
  • Home Land Environmental
  • Pioneer Enterprises
  • Sandy Spring Bank
  • Lewis Woodwork
  • Easy Hauling Services
  • Everyday Home Inspections
  • HOMEStretch
  • Shore United Bank
  • Bader Marketing & Design
  • Neighbors Property Consultants
  • Essential Home Group
  • Main Street Home Loans
  • DK Law Group
  • ProTec Inspection Services
  • Bright MLS
  • Counselors Title, LLC
  • Realty Exchange Corporation
  • The Carpet and Air Duct Man
  • Caring Transitions of Rockville, Bethesda and Annapolis
  • Meridian Bank
  • The Vertical Connection Carpet One
  • Bayshore Allied Moving & Storage
  • Southern Trust Mortgage
  • DSAC
  • Chesapeake Transaction Management
  • LaFayette Federal Credit Union
  • loanDeot
  • Atlantic Blue Water Services
  • Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Green Home Solutions of Baltimore/Annapolis
  • Brennan Title Company
  • 1st Choice Property Management
  • American Home Shield
  • LodeStar Inspection
  • Kevin’s Hauling & Clean-out Services

Morning Classes

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Fair Housing (C) | Cleo Pappas | 2 hours of CE

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Code of Ethics (D) | Kim Link | 3 hours of CE

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Contracts for the Newly Licensed (J) | Kelly Human | 3 hours of CE

8:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Legislative Update (A) | Ana Ferguson | 2 hours of CE

8:15 AM – 11:15 AM: MREC Supervision (I) | David Norkus | 3 hours of CE

9:00AM – 11:00AM: Property Research (F) | Beth Hoyt | 2 hours of CE

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Trafficking in Real Estate (F) | Candace Parrott | 1.5 hours of CE

Mastermind Sessions

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Mastermind Session #1: Innovative Ways to Stand Out In A Crowded Market | Colleen Smith, Kristi Neidhardt, Jen Schaub, Jen Holden, Rachael Acevedo

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Mastermind Session #2: The Art of Storytelling | Nancy Gowan, John Collins, Phil Gerdes, Rachael Acevedo

Afternoon Classes

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Panel Vision: 2025 Navigating the New Normal of Real Estate | Douglas Smith, Joey VanDaniker, Gina White, David Orso, Greg Fisk

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Homeowners Insurance Things to Know (F) | Erin Lewis | 1.5 hours of CE

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Fair Housing (C) | Cleo Pappas | 2 hours of CE

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Code of Ethics (D) | Kim Link | 3 hours of CE

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Legislative Update (A) Critical Area, Deconstructed | William Bower | 3 hours of CE

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Brokerage Relationships & Disclosures (H) | Ana Ferguson | 3 hours of CE

1:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Property Management & Landlord & Tenant Laws (M) | Mary Groven | 3 hours of CE

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Imposters (F) | Cheryl Odell-Duffy | 1.5 hours of CE

3:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Preparing for Home Inspection (F) | Stephen Showalter | 1.5 hours of CE

How can I tell what CE credit is being offered for each class?

(A) Legislative Topic

(C) Fair Housing Topic

(D) Ethics/Professional Standards

(F) Professional Enhancements/Electives

(H) Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure/MREC Agency/Residential/Commercial

(I) MREC Supervision Broker, Branch Office Manager, Team Lead

(J) Contracts

(K) Principles of Brokerage Relationships and Disclosure Requirements for Sellers

(L) Principles of Real Estate Practice

(M) Property Management and Landlord and Tenant Laws

(N) Professionalism

(O) Real Estate Financing

Must have: 15 CE hours for renewal.

Attendee Parking Information

Parking Instructions Guide

If you plan to park in the garage, please be sure to take the elevator to the Event Center (see photos below).