Good Deeds Share Our Care
Sometimes it’s the little things REALTORS do for our community…. Last week, Mary Jane Dunlop…
Whew, time-saving list of 2019 Property Tax Rates
We have again compiled the 2019 property tax rates for all Berkshire cities and towns,…
Save Money with Tax Deduction on Rental Income
On January 24, 2019, NAR released some important information on the 20% business income deduction…
Don’t “fall” for this liability trap
Brrr. It’s cold. And members have been calling extremely frustrated to arrive at a property…
Help the Pittsfield Community Police
Thanks to town monitor Mary Jane Dunlop for sharing an opportunity in Pittsfield. Safety is…
Let’s do W-9s and 1099’s better in 2019!
Yesterday, all brokers were required to issue 1099’s to anyone they paid more than $600…
Realtors Brave Cold to Warm Hearts & Bellies
Thanks to our Real Estate Agent’s Charitable Taskforce (REACT) who turned out on a cold…
Look Like a Pro: Know your Market!
We have released the 2018 historical Berkshire County Real Estate Market Watch Report. Here is…
Disclosure of Defects After Termination
Interesting question received by the legal hotline…. “I listed a house that had a material…
Introducing Customer Flyers
Coming on January 17th to Flexmls Web, with just a few clicks, you will be…
Faster Sorting and Contacting Agents is Easier
As part of the ongoing improvements being made to Flexmls Pro for Android and Mobile…
Sober Showings
Sadly, complaints have been coming into the board office regarding agents who show up at…
Thanks for Renewing – Don’t forget your benefit partners!
A new year is upon us. If you want to refresh your business tools, but…
FEMA Now Issuing Flood Policies
Huge props to our Realtor association who worked tirelessly over the past few days to…
New Short-Term Rental Laws in Massachusetts
Released by Massachusetts Association of REALTORS. Today, Massachusetts adopted a new law taxing and regulating…
Happy New Year!
Happy new year! While we love to kick off the year with a list of…
1099 MISC forms Q&A for commission paid?
Ah, the first of the year and time to think TAXES! Brokers/brokerages must issue and…
Gov’t Shutdown: Impact on Closings
What does a government shutdown mean for REALTORS? (As of December 21, updated December 26th,…
Please Report Sales, ONCE
It’s that time again – end of the month and end of a quarter and…
Holiday Everything Event
We thank everyone who came, danced, brought toys, volunteered for service and generally made our…