March Continuing Education – Due Diligence in Seller(s) Representation
March 14th 9:00-11:00 a.m. via Zoom RE97R15: Due Diligence in Seller(s) Representation in Residential Real Estate…
Our Valentine to Berkshire REALTORS
Dear Berkshire REALTOR, First published in 2014, we love to take this opportunity to every…
How to Run Production Reports
Many members have been calling about production reports – to find out how they did…
Blind Ads are a No-No!
This is a friendly update from Kim Allard, Instructor, REALTOR and Massachusetts Board of Registration…
Ice, ice baby… What’s a listing agent to do?
This week’s notes from our legal hotline has to do with your obligation and responsibility…
Calling expired listings…. and Article 16
Article 16 of the Code of Ethics is a fun read!! While the market is…
Real Estate License Renewal in MA
We have had many questions about license renewal. Please allow these instructions to help walk…
C2EX Grads, Renewal Every 3 Years!
Keep an eye on your email from the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Endorsement program. Every…
2022 3rd Quarter Market Watch January – September Sales Comparison
Berkshire real estate sales surged in 2021, and the market continues to slow from the…
New Member Benefit: Your Own Publication!
Exclusive Member Benefit: Arcadia will provide your brokerage with your own publication, totally on brand…
REALTOR Sustainability Priorities in 2022
August is Sustainability month, from the program introduced by NAR addressing corporate social responsibility and…
Buyer Agency Due Diligence
We’ve been hearing that a few buyer agents have called listing agents and said that…
Notes from the Mass Association Legal Hotline
Q. Should a buyer’s agent be checking permits for their clients? No. A buyer’s agent’s…
Berkshire Market Watch Report
Overall Quarter 1 2024 real estate sales dollar volume up 6%, number of sales up 2%
In the first quarter of 2024, the volume of real estate sales rose to over $137 million dollars including residential, condo, multifamily, land and commercial sales. The number of transactions rose by 2%, or an increase of 6 sales when compared to last year. Notably, the sales of single-family residential homes, condos and multifamily units improved in the first quarter of 2024 when compared to last year, but land and commercial sales fell. Overall 1st quarter sales are more consistent with pre-pandemic rates. A lack of available inventory remains a significant issue in the residential home market, especially in workforce housing price ranges. This is reflected in a slightly improved but still considerably lower historic inventory level. (pg 6)
| Quarter 1 – All Sales | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| # Sales | 294 | 341 | 460 | 449 | 310 | 316 |
| % chg # | -2% | 16% | 35% | -2% | -31% | 2% |
| $ Sales | $68,393,211 | $99,453,140 | $156,996,430 | $165,506,987 | $118,259,331 | $126,901,856 |
| % Chg $ | -15% | 45% | 58% | 5% | -29% | 7% |
Overall Real Estate Sales by Region
- 2023 was a tough year for home buyers finding a property within their range and being able to afford and qualify for a mortgage while rates moved up and leveled during the year.
- 2024 starts with a slight but comfortable overall rebound.
2nd Quarter Market Watch January – June 2022
Berkshire real estate sales surged in 2021, and so far in 2022, the market in…
Inspectors and Inspections: Do Your Job and Let Inspectors Do Theirs
At last week’s Closing and Settlement CE program, taught by Linda Kody, she referenced a…
Notes from the Legal Hotline: Anti-Trust
What do REALTORS® need to know to avoid antitrust liability? The best way to avoid…
Advocacy Fast Fact: 2021 Climate Law & Housing
This new series by the Government Affairs Committee will look at issues they are studying…
Report from NAR Legislative Meetings
The National Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors met Friday, capping off the REALTORS® Legislative…
Showing Services
The Berkshire MLS has partnered with Homesnap, a division of the Broker Public Portal, to provide you with outstanding, integrated showing services in the FlexMLS system. You can now manage your showing schedule online, within Flex or in the Homesnap website or app as well.
- Click here for a fantastic user guide booklet!
- Are you already to hit the ground running? You can sign-in to your Homesnap account to access the services after May 15th.
- Look inside FlexMLS for links to schedule showings and to access your Homesnap account under “products” like Remine and FloPlan
Homesnap Showings Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homesnap Showings?
- Homesnap Showings is a modern showing management tool that is built into the existing Homesnap Pro platform and available across desktop, and soon on iOS and Android. As an agent or broker, you can seamlessly schedule and manage showings for clients without fear that your data will be shared with or controlled by a competitor. Homesnap Showings is included in the Homesnap Pro subscription suite that is provided to agents for free, courtesy of their MLS.
Does it cost anything for agents, brokers, or MLSs to use Homesnap Showings?
- Homesnap Showings is completely free for agents! It is included with your free Homesnap Pro account, courtesy of your MLS.
- Homesnap Showings is completely free for brokers. Your agents who’ve claimed their free Homesnap Pro account will have immediate access.
- Homesnap Showings is also free for MLS. Homesnap Showings is included at no additional cost to your current Homesnap contract.