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…
Condo Fire Systems Causing Hiccups in Pittsfield
A compliance situation came to light this week issue when trying to obtain smoke/carbon certificates…
Essential Workers For Vaccine
We’ve recently fielded a question about essential workers and stage 2 vaccinations in Massachusetts. Real…
Listing gone? So should your lawn sign!
Just a quick reminder that you must remove lawn signs offering a property for sale…
Teams – The Board of Registration Weighs In
The Board of Registration has finally released information about how real estate teams may operate…
Guess Your Lead Paint Fine!
Do you get upset if someone asks you to correct a lead paint form? No,…
Our Leaders!
Our leadership teams hit the ground running this month with their first Goal Planning and…
Membership Update
While we are still in the collections phase of our membership renewals, we would like…
Send Commission Statements to Listing Broker
A reminder from last August… If you are accepting the buyer’s agent or facilitator compensation…
Look Like a Pro, Report Pendings ASAP
We’re republishing a post from February 20, 2019 – a timely message and reminder about…
What is the Status on Evictions?
On December 31, Governor Baker signed into law changes to eviction rules and procedures that will be in…
Alleviating Housing Shortage Scores a WIN
Our advocacy pays off! On January 6, the Mass. Legislature passed one of our top advocacy priorities; the Housing…
December 2020 Market Watch
Residential Sales: Berkshire County MA as of December 2020: The number of new listings coming…
Financial Applications for Entrepreneurs
The Center for Realtor Financial Wellness has developed a monthly series to help agents and…
Please Report Your Sales/Pendings
It’s that time again to take 2 minutes to quickly double check your listing inventory…
Window to the Law Update
Did you know that common practices like providing a buyer with school information or taking…
Twas the Night Before Listing
Twas’ the day before meeting I’m listing their dwelling They’ve lived there for decades And…
Things to Note with Out of Area Closings
If your client has executed a Purchase and Sale agreement that is not our Berkshire…
Financing Tips to Get Your Buyer Over the Finish Line
Bank Hold on Checks If a broker has a client coming in from out of…