Encumbrances On The Property
We were asked to clarify the terminology of encumbrances, so Mike Shepard was happy to…
Off Site Disclosure
We have been asked several times this week to clarify disclosure requirements for off-site issues,…
Historical, Detailed Market Watch
By popular request, rather than just the monthly reports, we have created our traditional historical…
Are your Emails and Texts Binding? Legal Update
In 2016 we had shared a case called St. John’s Holdings, LLC. v. Two Electronics,…
Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo
REALTORS have an incredible opportunity this year to virtually participate in NAR’s legislative meetings –…
Chapter 61 A & B
Chapter 61 programs give Massachusetts landowners an opportunity to reduce property taxes in exchange for…
Love Letters or Liability Letters?
You may have seen language in REALTOR-to-REALTOR remarks addressing “love letters” that some buyers write…
Commission Offer in the MLS
The National Association of REALTORS created this helpful FAQ to clarify the right of cooperating…
Installation of High-Speed internet in New Marlborough
A message from the New Marlborough Cable Advisory Committee: We are pleased to advise that…
Our Valentine to Berkshire REALTORS
Dear Berkshire REALTOR, First published in 2014, we love to take this opportunity to every…
January 2021 Residential Real Estate MarketWatch
The number of new listings put on the market in January fell from previous years,…
Under Contract Date
If you marked your listing with a contingency flag in Flex and then later went…
Condolences to Tanya Shepardson
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Tanya Spencer Shepardson’s mom on January…
Zillow Transitions
We know that there have been a lot of questions regarding Zillow and the status…
Landlord Notice to Quit Changes
The Department of Housing and Community Development has created a Notice to Quit Requirements and…
February Continuing Education & NAR Ethics Mandate in One
Just a reminder as you look at your February calendar, Linda Kody will present the…
Benefit for Construct: Warm Up the Winter
Have big plans for Saturday night? Now you do!! Construct’s Warm Up the Winter Call…
Present all Offers Forthwith
Just a quick reminder that you are legally obligated to present all offers to the…
Time to Gussy Up the Neighborhood
There were many ideas generated at the Government Affairs Committee meeting this month, chaired by…
Delete Home Photos Off the Internet – NOT the MLS!
So, your new buyer wants their home photos OFF THE INTERNET! Please do NOT delete…