MAR Legal Hotline: Escrow Signatory
Q: Can I add my business partner as a second signatory on the brokerage’s escrow…
Clear Cooperation Policy Change: Multiple Listing Options for Sellers
As the dust settles this week over a year-long ‘clear cooperation’ policy public debate, the…
AJ’s Heart Journey Help
For those following along with REALTOR Tony Reillo’s 14 year old son AJ’s heart journey,…
New NAR Consumer Guide: Multiple Offers
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on…
The Real Estate Professional’s Role In Determining Legal Use
ICYMI Article from MAR’s Legal Team on determining a properties legal use. Published March 20th.…
MAR Legal Hotline: Related to Client
Q: The buyer I represent is related to me through marriage, do I have to…
Accessory Dwelling Unit Law Takes Effect Statewide
You should know…Another hot topic at our legal meeting this week was the new ADU…
Right to a Home Inspection without Pressure to Waive: June 15, 2025
[note: this implementation has been extended and modified since this original post] Big Change Coming–…
MAR Legal Hotline: Cooperative Compensation
Q: The listing broker has conveyed the seller’s willingness to pay buyer broker compensation, and…
More Visibility for Rich Listing Media Available Now
As consumers come to expect more rich listing media, we are creating enhancements to ensure…
Down Payment Assistance from MassHousing
MassHousing offers several down payment assistance programs, each of which has its own terms, conditions…
Marketing Your Home: A new consumer guide
The new consumer guide this week focuses on several methods for sellers to consider in…
A new campaign for a new landscape
Although NAR’s consumer advertising campaign has been promoting the REALTOR® brand for decades, they recognized…
Member Hub CE Certificates Easy to Find!
All CE certificates for Berkshire REALTOR school credits are located in your hub account. You…
We need you – Town Monitor Learning!
Town Monitors are key players that connect the Board of REALTORS with the communities we…
New consumer guide: Preparing for Homeownership
Great new consumer guides keep coming!! Are you using them in your business to help…
Accessory Dwelling Unit Law Takes Effect Statewide
Thanks to Ryan Castle of the Cape and Islands Association of REALTORS for sharing his…
Floor Plan Benefits, Most at No Cost!
We were so pleased to make the creation of floor plans to your listing so…
Rental Fees & State Budget Items
You might have heard about this state issue from local press, so please take a…
Office Closed: President’s Day
The Board Office will be closed on Monday for President’s day.