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Your Trusted Real Estate Agents in Landover, MD
Prince George's County Association of REALTORS has served as a leading advocate for real estate professionals and homeowners in Prince George's County, Maryland, and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. With over 3,000 members, we provide comprehensive education programs, advocacy efforts, and professional development opportunities to empower real estate practitioners. Our organization prioritizes ethical business practices, community engagement, and policy initiatives that protect property rights while fostering homeownership.Through partnerships with local, state, and national real estate networks, we deliver resources that enhance members' success and public trust in the real estate profession. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through initiatives like the David and Juanita Maclin Scholarship Fund, annual community outreach programs, and specialized training for professional designations.
Services
Real Estate Education
Professional Development
Community Outreach
Advocacy Services
Member Networking
Market Data Analysis
Ethics Training
Scholarship Programs
Affiliate Partnerships
Legislative Monitoring
Highlights and features
- We represent over 3,000 REALTORS with comprehensive professional development programs
- Our advocacy team works directly with local policymakers to protect property rights
- We offer exclusive member benefits including education reimbursement and digital tools
- Our community initiatives include $10,000 in annual scholarships and food drives
- We provide access to national and state real estate networks for expanded resources
Services
Real Estate Education
We offer comprehensive continuing education programs that meet Maryland and Washington, DC licensing requirements. Our courses cover fair housing, ethics, real estate forms, and industry regulations while providing networking opportunities with local professionals. The curriculum includes specialized training in property management, commercial real estate, and short sales through partnerships with affiliate members.
Professional Advocacy
Our advocacy team works directly with Prince George's County Council and state legislators to shape real estate policy. We focus on protecting private property rights, promoting homeownership, and preventing burdensome regulations. This includes monitoring local laws, participating in legislative debates, and organizing member-driven policy initiatives that impact the real estate market.
Community Outreach
Through scholarship programs, food drives, and charity events, we actively support Prince George's County communities. Our initiatives include awarding $10,000 annually in college scholarships, participating in Christmas in April, and hosting fundraising events that benefit hundreds of local families through holiday charity programs.
Professional Development
We provide members access to designation programs like GRI, CRS, and CIPS through partnerships with national organizations. Our Education Trust Fund offers financial reimbursement for professional certification courses, while networking events and committee involvement opportunities help real estate professionals build industry connections and enhance their expertise.
Member Resources
Members receive exclusive access to digital tools including ZipForms with electronic signature capabilities, SmartCharts for market data visualization, and the REALTOR Property Resource database. We also offer banking services through partner institutions and provide access to the CE Shop's online education platform with member discounts.
People
Michael Graziano
Executive Vice President
Michael Graziano leads the association's strategic operations and member services. With extensive experience in real estate management, he oversees professional standards enforcement and coordinates educational programs that meet state licensing requirements while maintaining relationships with national real estate organizations.
Dwayne Mingo
Director of Government Affairs
Dwayne Mingo manages legislative affairs and policy development. He works directly with local government officials to advocate for real estate-friendly policies, monitors county council decisions affecting property rights, and organizes member participation in advocacy initiatives at local and state levels.
Erica Kaleda
Professional Standards Administrator
Erica Kaleda administers the association's ethics enforcement programs. She manages complaint resolution processes, coordinates ethics training requirements for members, and ensures compliance with both local regulations and national REALTOR standards.
Renada Davis
Education Manager
Renada Davis oversees all educational programming including continuing education courses, designation training, and professional development workshops. She coordinates class schedules, manages instructor relationships, and implements both in-person and virtual learning opportunities for members.
Craig Barton
Member Services Manager
Craig Barton serves as the primary contact for member support services. He assists with membership applications, coordinates benefits enrollment, and provides guidance on accessing professional resources including networking events and educational programs.
Questions
How do I find a REALTOR in Prince George's County?
Use our online directory to search for REALTORS by location, company, or agent name. We provide access to over 3,000 qualified professionals serving Prince George's County and the Washington, DC area.
What continuing education courses do you offer?
We provide all required continuing education courses for Maryland and DC licenses, including ethics, fair housing, and real estate forms. Additional classes cover property management, commercial real estate, and short sales.
How can I join PGCAR?
Apply through our website to become a REALTOR member or affiliate member. REALTOR membership requires real estate licensing, while affiliate membership is available for industry-related professionals.
What community initiatives do you support?
We award $10,000 in annual scholarships through the David and Juanita Maclin Fund, participate in Christmas in April, host food drives, and organize charity events benefiting local families.
What professional designations can I pursue through PGCAR?
We support designation programs including GRI, CRS, CIPS, SFR, and GREEN through partnerships with NAR and Maryland REALTORS, with financial assistance available through our Education Trust Fund.
How does PGCAR advocate for real estate interests?
Our government affairs team works with county officials to shape real estate policy, protect property rights, and promote homeownership through legislative monitoring and member-driven advocacy initiatives.
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