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SET SAIL FOR THE FUTURE!
As you reflect on the year and start planning for 2026, how will you define success? Make sure your journey includes a stop at Charting New Waters—Maryland REALTORS®’ 2025 Annual Conference—anchoring October 20–23 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City
With 25+ hours of CE credits, impactful non-CE sessions, dynamic networking opportunities, and a bustling exhibit hall, this is your chance to recharge, refuel, and reinvest in your business.
Your next chapter starts here. Let’s get you to the shore!
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Don’t Miss the Savings!
Our advice? Register early. Save more. Sail smooth. return 2025. show, this is attend. language mdrealtor.org/conference
It’s true—every great deal has an expiration date. Maryland REALTORS® members can register for Charting New Waters by August 21 and save $100 off the full registration fee! Early birds pay just $195. After that, the rate increases to $295.
Register today and lock in your savings!
Registration stays open until October 12, but after that, you’ll need to register onsite at the higher rate: $395 for members, $475 for non-members.
Our advice? Register early. Save more. Sail smooth.
A Boatload of CE
Attendees can select from 25+ hours of CE. This includes all renewal classes, each to be taught twice.
Monday, October 20, CE:
Contracts Law Review (F/1.5)
Fair Housing (C/2.0)
Buying & Selling Properties with Solar Systems (F/1.5)
Tuesday, October 21, CE:
Understanding Real Estate Disclosure Obligations (CE Pending)
Legal/Legislative Update (A/3.0)
Contracts Law (F/1.5)
BRAD (H/3.0)
Broker Supervision (I/1.5)
Wednesday, October 22, CE:
Broker Supervision (I/1.5)
Legal/Legislative Update (A/3.0)
Recognizing Human Trafficking for REALTORS® (F/1.5)
Serving Clients with Different Abilities (F/1.5)
Ethics (D/3.0)
Thursday, October 23, CE:
BRAD (H/3.0)
Ethics (D/3.0)
Fair Housing (C/2.0)
Expand Your Knowledge with Non-CE Courses
We have curated some exciting non-CE courses. Check them out!
Money Map – GPS to Success!
In this hands-on workshop we will discuss the 5 types of money and dig deep into the beliefs and stories that affect how each type of money shows up for you. At the end of this 90-minute workshop, you will:
Get Clear on your Personal money story
Find your blocks and begin to get clear
Uncover the hidden mind/body connection
Discover 3 aspects needed for CHANGE!
Uncover set points that limit your success
Set yourself up to attain all that you desire!
Calling All Calls to Action
A discussion about how to add engagement to the efforts already being put forth. How do we add a little something new to what we already do? Where is some of the buried treasure often overlooked that we could put to work? A look at adding Calls to Action to online presence, open houses, client services, seminars, SOI, etc. Lean into some of the missed opportunities of a traditional business model.
Putting AI To Work
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the real estate industry. This session offers hands-on tips and real-world examples to help agents, brokers, and teams use AI tools to save time, boost productivity, and gain valuable business insights. From automating routine tasks to generating marketing content, learn practical ways to start leveraging AI in your business today.
The Law & Social Media (two-part session)
This groundbreaking course delivers the critical knowledge and legal strategies you need to confidently leverage social media—without exposing yourself or your real estate business to devastating legal consequences. Nationally recognized Social Media Attorney Mark Fiedelholtz shares 33 years of frontline expertise in digital media law, equipping you to comply with the latest federal and state speech laws, avoid costly missteps, and protect your real estate career, reputation, and personal liability.
Unlock the Secrets of Body Language with Keynote Speaker Pamela Barnum
What if you could understand what your clients are thinking—without them saying a word? Join us on October 20 as Trust Strategist Pamela Barnum takes the stage at Charting New Waters to share the science— and power—of body language.
With a background in law enforcement and a career helping organizations build stronger, trust-based relationships, Pamela brings practical tools you can apply immediately. Learn how to connect more deeply, respond with intention, and close with confidence. Get ready to elevate your communication, boost your sales, and build lasting trust with every client you serve.
Taking Off the Guardrails: Unscripted
Housing affordability now ranks as the number one concern for Maryland voters in 2025—surpassing even taxes and crime. Despite the passage of the Housing Expansion and Affordability Act in 2024, local implementation has stalled, and once-promising policies like the Housing for Jobs Act have lost momentum. The impact is real: 91% of residents believe that even full-time employment doesn’t make homeownership attainable, and a growing number of young renters are considering leaving the state.
Affordable housing isn’t just a policy issue— it’s a REALTOR® issue.
On Wednesday, October 22 , join Maryland REALTORS® CEO Chuck Kasky live on stage at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center for Unscripted, a candid, no-holds-barred discussion with Maryland Secretary of Housing Jake Day and Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball Together, they’ll explore what’s standing in the way of progress—and what must change to truly move housing forward. Audience Q&A to follow. Come with questions. Leave with insight.
The Exhibit Hall: Where Energy Meets Opportunity
At Charting New Waters, the Exhibit Hall is more than just a space—it’s the heartbeat of the conference. With the Dockside Stage as its centerpiece, this is where connections are made, ideas are exchanged, and the energy never dips.
Expect plenty of action: breakfasts, lunches, and daily happy hours all happen here, along with programming designed to engage and entertain. More than 70 exhibitors—from brokerages and lenders to inspection, to closets, marketing, closing gifts, etc.—will be on hand, ready to meet you and help grow your business.
Be sure to visit the MarylandHomeownership.com booth, where REALTORS® can explore our consumer-facing platform—and step in front of the camera! The booth will be fully equipped for live interviews, offering the perfect chance to share insights that may be featured online in content for future homeowners. Whether you’re watching or participating, it’s a must-see.
And don’t miss Monday’s kickoff event: The Price is Bright!
Sponsored by Bright MLS and hosted on the Dockside Stage from 3–5 pm on October 20, this twist on a classic game show invites trivia winners to compete for fun prizes by guessing prices (without going over!) on some … unexpected items. Afterward, stick around for a few spirited rounds of our own version of Family Feud This event immediately follows Pamela Barnum’s keynote presentation.
Laugh, learn, network, and play—all in the center of it all.
Say Cheese! The Headshot Hut Returns
Back by popular demand! The Headshot Hut was a breakout favorite at last year’s conference—and it’s making a stylish return to Charting New Water s.
Thanks to the support of your local boards and associations, you’ll have the opportunity to update your professional image with a polished, high-quality headshot. Whether you’re revamping your marketing, refreshing your website, or enhancing your social media presence, this is your moment to shine.
Come camera-ready and let us help you capture the confident, trusted REALTOR® your clients know and love.
Celebrate Excellence at the 2026 Installation & Awards Ceremony
Mark your calendar—and bring your dancing shoes! You’re invited to an evening of celebration and recognition at our 2026 Installation & Awards Ceremony on October 22, from 6 to 10 pm in the Bayfront Ballroom at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
We’ll honor the standout REALTORS® who are shaping Maryland’s real estate industry—from REALTOR® of the Year to Good Neighbor Award recipients and DEI Leadership champions. Then, we’ll formally welcome our incoming leadership team, including Denise Lewis, who will be installed as the 2026 President of Maryland REALTORS®.
Dinner, inspiration, and plenty of celebration await. Tickets are $35 and include a plated meal. Register on our website to reserve your seat.
Special thanks to Movement Mortgage, Lakeside Title, and Carroll County REALTORS® for sponsoring this unforgettable night.
Thank you to our growing sponsors!
Anne Arundle County of REALTORS®
Bright MLS
Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®
Long & Foster Real Estate
Northrop Realty
Prince George's County Association of REALTORS®
Pointer Ridge Capital
