Member News

We have just wrapped up dues billing for 2020, and here are the membership numbers: We have had 494 renewing and current members pay for 2020 dues, (470 budgeted). For MLS, we have 608 Realtors using the system, holding Realtor membership in the Berkshires and beyond (budgeted 585). We just welcomed 9 Realtors who had applied last year to full membership after taking a new member orientation last month. We had 27 Realtors drop membership, retire or the broker notified us they were no longer hanging their license with their firm in the coming year. We are happy to welcome back 20 affiliate members and 8 Affiliate Appraisers.
All members have either paid their dues, or the Designated REALTOR terminated license affiliation with the following agents:
Annie Alquist Barnbrook Terminated/Resigned
Melissa Avalle Steepleview Realty Dropped by DR
Mireille Azzi Mireille Azzi Resignation
Jay Baver Lenox Canyon Realty, Inc. Resignation
Patrica Best Best & Cavallaro Resignation
Judi Chenail Real Living Realty Retirement
Jack Curley Curley Appraisals Resignation
Amal Gerlitz Steepleview Realty Dropped by DR
Nicole Mancivalano Steepleview Realty Dropped by DR
Adam Perusse Barnbrook Dropped by DR
Justin Price Re/Max Terminated per DR
Jeff Rose Rose Real Estate Resignation
Barbara Schafer Keller Williams Berkshire Resignation
Chrissy Stewart Barnbrook Resignation
Donna Terrill Barnbrook Resignation
Donna Todd Rivers Gile Real Estate Resignation
Todd Tyer Berkshire Parkway Realty, LLC Resignation
Ellen Cohen Cohen and White Associates Resignation
Jan Perry Jan Perry & Assoc. Real Estate Resignation
Susan Beaudry Cohen and White Associates Resignation
Joyce Harsch Harsch Associates Resignation
Rebecca Weeks Jan Perry & Assoc. Real Estate Resignation
Kreston Johnson Lance Vermeulen Real Estate Resignation
Gary Campagna The Kinderhook Group Resignation
Robert Killiard Fairground Real Estate Resignation
Chuck Gillett Wheeler & Taylor Real Estate Resignation
Justin Dezess All Season’s Realty Group Resignation
Members on the Move:
First Name Last Name Previous Office New Office Move Date
Mary Blair BHHS Barnbrook Realty Signature Associates 1/14/2020
Tony Blair BHHS Barnbrook Realty Signature Associates 1/14/2020
Cody Gavin Tucker and Associates William Pitt Sotheby’s Int’l 1/10/2020
Sean Taylor Steepleview Moresi Partners 1/16/2020

We also just had a new member Orientation class, so there are only 2 Provisional Members currently on file:

Steepleview Realty Paula Bopp 1/21/2020
Steepleview Realty Stephany Feliciano 1/30/2020
Here is our amazing list of Affiliate sponsors (in alpha order):
Platinum Sponsors:
Academy Mortgage
Adams Community Bank
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Lee Bank
MountainOne Bank
The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank
Trustco Bank
Advertising Affiliates
Greylock Insurance Company
Village Mortgage
Republic State Mortgage
Basic Affiliates
All-Ways Moving & Storage
Caring Transitions of the Berkshires
Cross Agency
Farm Credit East, ACA
Mayflower Valuation, LTD
Michael J Shepard PC
NBT Bank
Republic State Mortgage
Salisbury Bank and Trust, Co.
Village Mortgage

Commitment to Excellence

We also wanted to share a C2EX update. I’m sure you’ve seen our blasts about the members who have achieved the C2EX (Commitment to Excellence) endorsement from NAR. President Eric Steuernagle has challenged 100 REALTORS to complete this program to show our united commitment to raising the bar on professionalism! We have had the following 38 step up and join the efforts to raise the bar! (in alpha order)

Margaret Apkin-Freer, Lynn Arseneau, Corey Bishop, Marie Bourassa, Nikki Carchedi, Sandra Carroll, Leslie Chesloff, Stacy Chojnowski, Tammy Christen, Nancy Cuddihy, Barbara Davis-Hassan, Mary Jane Dunlop, Cory Evangelisto, Nicholas Geranios, Barbara Greenfeld, Allen Halstead, Mark Harris, Jane Kavanau, Christy Martino, Paula McLean, Anne Meczywor, Sheryl Morehouse, Jason Nocher, Bonnie Parsons, Michelle Picard, Pamela Roberts, Tiffany Roberts, Victoria Ross, Rosemary Schnopp, Mary Smith, Michael Sorrentino, Eric Steuernagle, Molly Thomas, Claudia Trancynger, Peter West, Mary Jane White, Brandon White and Brian Wright.

Members get started by logging-in to www.C2EX.realtor and taking the self-assessment that measures their proficiency in each of the elements of professionalism, known as the C2EX Competencies. Based on their results, the platform will generate customized learning paths, recommend experiences, and provide tools and resources to increase their knowledge and enhance their skillsets.

NAR Benefits – One Major Sale, Two Ways to Save

November 15, 2023 / REALTOR® Benefits
We have just wrapped up dues billing for 2020, and here are the membership numbers: We have had 494 renewing and current members pay for 2020 dues, (470 budgeted). For MLS, we have 608 Realtors using the system, holding Realtor membership in the Berkshires and beyond (budgeted 585). We just welcomed 9 Realtors who had …

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MAR Member Appreciation Event

November 9, 2023 / Good News, Member Center
We have just wrapped up dues billing for 2020, and here are the membership numbers: We have had 494 renewing and current members pay for 2020 dues, (470 budgeted). For MLS, we have 608 Realtors using the system, holding Realtor membership in the Berkshires and beyond (budgeted 585). We just welcomed 9 Realtors who had …

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2024 Dues Payment Plan Available Now

October 26, 2023 / Financial Issues, Member Center
We have just wrapped up dues billing for 2020, and here are the membership numbers: We have had 494 renewing and current members pay for 2020 dues, (470 budgeted). For MLS, we have 608 Realtors using the system, holding Realtor membership in the Berkshires and beyond (budgeted 585). We just welcomed 9 Realtors who had …

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