IN THE PRESS

The funds raised go to the Harford County Association of REALTORS® Charitable and Educational Foundation

The Harford County Association of REALTORS® (HarCAR) recently hosted its sixth annual Battle of the Brokerages guest bartender event at MaGerks Pub in Bel Air.

During the event, REALTORS® from area brokerages served as guest bartenders and competed to raise the most tips. This year over $10,000 was raised in two hours. Tips raised went to the HarCAR Charitable and Educational Foundation.

"We are truly humbled by the funds raised at this year's Battle of the Brokerages event," said HarCAR President Sandra Hopkins. "Each year the event continues to grow which helps us support even more students in Harford County. We're already looking forward to an even bigger event next year!"

Brokerages that participated in this year's Battle of the Brokerages included

- American Premier Realty
- Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty
- Coldwell Banker Realty
- Cummings & Co. Realtors
- eXp Realty
- Garceau Realty
- Keller Williams Gateway
- Long & Foster Real Estate

This year's winning brokerage was Long & Foster Real Estate. Garceau Realty placed second and American Premier Realty placed third.

The Harford County Association of REALTORS® (HarCAR) recently hosted its annual meeting and installation of its new president and board.

The event was held at Maryland Golf and Country Club on Sept. 13th. More than 100 people attended including HarCAR leadership, members, the Maryland REALTORS® president and others.

Sandra Hopkins was installed as HarCAR's president and will serve a one-year term from 2023-2024.

The 2023-2024 Board Directors are:
- President - Sandra Hopkins
- President Elect - Julie King-Schulz
-Vice President - Craig J. Strobel
-Secretary/Treasurer - Paula Diggs Smith
-Immediate Past President - Linda Rich
-Director 1 Year - Pat Lane

- Director 2 Years - Jennifer Hoyt
- Director 3 Years - Azalea Johnson-Fox
- Director 3 Years - Chris Trapani
- Affiliate Director - Susan Gue
- Continuing Directors: Mike Maxwell and Lisa St. Clair-Kimmey
- President of the Harford County Women's Council of REALTORS®
- Altavia Little
- President of the Harford County Million Dollar Real Estate Association ' Chris Drewer

"We could not be more thrilled to have Sandra at the helm," said HarCAR CEO Kathy McFadden.

"Sandra is a seasoned and respected real estate industry leader. I have no doubt that she will help our association continue to thrive!"