Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities

A quick reminder about some CE programs on the horizon: February 20th 2 Credit Financing Class, Live in Great Barrington, March 3rd 2 Credit Webinar on Advertising Compliance, and March 26th learn about 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges Live at the Board Office.  Here are the details:

Thursday, February 20th 10:00 a.m. – noon:  SOUTH COUNTY at the Great Barrington Firestation – RE25RC08 – Financing. Brought to you by our generous platinum sponsor:  Lee Bank

We’re thrilled to bring Bonnie Masefield, loan originator at Lee Bank, in to share with you all the important information you need to know about Financing in a real estate transaction.  This course is designed for real estate brokers and salespersons and provides a comprehensive overview of the application, procedures and mentality regarding mortgage financing in general.


Tuesday, March 3rd 10:00 a.m. – noon:  WEBINAR – RE41R05 – Real Estate Advertising Compliance and the Law. Brought to you by our generous platinum sponsor:  Lee Bank

Join our CEO, Sandy Carroll, on this live webinar as she discusses with you how to stay compliant in your advertising in print and online.  She’ll review all compliance issues for advertisements including social media, blind ads, broekrage disclosures and much more!


Thursday, March 26th 10:00 a.m. – noon:  Classroom at the Board Office – RE27RC07 – 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges. Brought to you by our generous platinum sponsor: Pittsfield Cooperative Bank

We bring to you, the highly qualified, Robert Charland of Exchange Authority to speak with you about 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.  Robert joined the Exchange Authority in December 2015, and has a deep understanding of real estate transactions, closings, title examinations and insurance policies. For more than 18 years, he has been a senior leader and principal advisor to lending institutions on all matters relating to title, lending and conveyance in Greater Worcester and beyond. Robert’s experience in multi-site title examinations, including hospitals, paper mills, reservoirs, industrial sites, large subdivisions and condominium complexes has helped him quickly assume a leadership role at the Exchange Authority. Helping Exchange Authority clients understand the world of §1031exchanges to maximize their real estate investments is his passion.