Watch Out for CraigsList Rental Scams
Spring has sprung and so have the number of Craigslist scams! It’s been happening for…
FBI Scam Guide to Help MA Agents combat E-Mail Hacking
Back in October, the MAR Report issued a scam alert as part of Cyber Security…
Window to the Law: Cyberscams and the Real Estate Professional
NAR Associate Counsel Jessica Edgerton alerts real estate professionals to common online fraud schemes, and…
The Voice for Real Estate: Scams, HUD-1 Changes
Be alert to an email scam in which a hacker breaks into the email account…
Watch Your Back – Scams are Rampant
Over the course of the last few days, we have been apprised of a couple…
Kidnapping Scam Targeted RE Agent, in NY & MA
The New York Post recently reported a story where a real estate broker was almost…
Protect Your Property Listings From Rental Scams
NAR’s Risk Management Committee shows easy ways to reduce the risk of having property listings…
Scam Alert: Old Scam Resurfaces, 4 Berkshire REALTORS Recognized Them
In the past week, we have had 4 reports of scam emails that members are…
RE Scams: Clever, Easy to Fall For
First, let’s talk about the emails you may receive with attachments that seem totally legit…
Audio REcaps
Current REcaps April 19th, 2024 REcap April 12th, 2024 REcap April 5th, 2024 REcap March…
8 Apps That Protect You and Your Real Estate Transactions
September kicks off REALTOR® safety month, and we will share good advise and tips with…
REMINDER Alert: Rapid Rise of Fake Sellers
There are many land scammers in your inbox or calling your office lately, we know!…
Register for Notice of Deed Documents
In case you missed this from the previous REcap: In light of recent registry scams,…
Alert: Rapid Rise of Fake Sellers
Yikes – There is a nationwide spike (and in MA!) of scammers impersonating sellers who…
Buy me a Gift Card, please…. NO!
Tis the season for scams … Beware of any texts or emails from your broker,…
What if your client lost $100,000 today?
This week we had two reports of wire fraud in Berkshire County (1 successful, 1…
Orientation Program Resources
New Member Orientation PowerPoint Slides | Notes Version
Welcome to the REALTOR Association
Membership / Industry Overview
You’re a Professional Now:
- What Does a REALTOR Do?: Website
- Business Plan Basics PDF
- Elevator Speech PDF
- Know Your Market: Website
- Pathways to Professionalism Brochure: Beyond the Code
Continuing Education:
- BerkshireRealtors.net: Website
- Continuing Education OnDemand
- C2EX: Commitment to Excellence Certification
- Fair Haven: Fair Housing Simulation Training
- REALTOR Designations & Certifications
- RETI Berkshire Real Estate Technology Institute
Fundamentals of the MLS
- MLS Rules & Regulations & Policies (PDF)
- Understanding Coming Soon, Delaying Showings and Office Exclusive Listings Types: Video
Overview of Products & Service Websites
- FlexMLS: All things MLS
- RPR: REALTOR Property Resource; Slick off-market reports
- Ziplogix: Current Berkshire & MA Contract & Forms
- REmine: Soon 2022 Berkshire & MA Contract & Forms
- ListHub: Set your listing syndication
- Homesnap: Snap a Home, See the details.
- HouseLogic: Shareable Social Media & Online Content
- MAREALTOR.com: Mass Association of REALTORS
- NAR.Realtor: Main National Association of REALTORS Site
- REALTOR Magazine: Great Articles on Industry and Trend
Code of Ethics
- Code of Ethics: PDF or DOC | Color Poster | Translations | Audio Clips
- Code of Ethics: New Member Training Online
- Code of Ethics: Ongoing Training Online
- Code of Ethics Videos on Each Article
- Fair Haven: Fair Housing Simulation Training
Contracts, Forms and Fiduciary
- Mandatory Consumer-Licensee Relationship Disclosure Form
- Agency Relationships
- Summary of all Forms and When to Use Them
- Ziplogix: Berkshire & MA Contract & Forms
- Continuing Education OnDemand!
NEVER Buy a Gift Card for Someone Asking Via Email!
Eric. Nadine, Colleen, Craig. Everybody wants gift cards! NOOO. Just a reminder: FYI this is…
Protecting Clients from Fraud Protects You Too.
You must tell your clients very explicitly to NEVER wire funds without speaking directly to…
URGENT: It’s YOUR Responsibility to Secure Property
Sorry for the harsh message,. but it’s so important that everyone takes note: It is…