Multiple Offers
We’ve been asked – How do I handle a multiple offer situation? The National Association…
Reminder to Post A Surveillance Notice
Does your seller have audio recording equipment? We have added that disclosure to our Exclusive…
MLS Clear Cooperation Policy Coming
According to new policies by the National Association – as of May 1st, REALTORS will…
Volunteers Still Needed
There are still volunteer opportunities open. We have not called the meeting for the following…
February Membership Report: After Dues Renewal
We have just wrapped up dues billing for 2020, and here are the membership numbers:…
Disclosure Issues for River Cleanup
Since the EPA, GE and town settlement on the Rest of the River clean up…
Closing Process Best Practices: Lender, Lawyer, Realtor
As reported at the membership meeting this week, in 2019, the Board established a group…
Real Estate Work that CAN’T be Performed by an UNLICENSED Individual
We have had questions about the limitations of unlicensed assistants or office staff in what…
MAR Forms Updated
A wonderful supplement to our local contracts are the forms MAR produces (especially the property…
It’s Time to Go Hands-Free for Safety!
Are you ready to be hands-free for safety?! As of Sunday, February 23, 2020, the…
Rights of a Seller in Restricting Access to Home
Sandy Carroll has recently received several questions about the rights of a seller to deny…
City of Pittsfield Unveils www.BusinessPittsfield.com
As we know, a stable economy is fundamental to the well-being of the region, and…
Our Valentine to Berkshire REALTORS
Dear Berkshire REALTOR, First published in 2014, we love to take this opportunity to every…
If they liked it, then you should’ve put a flag on it – as soon as it is contingent!
Congratulations, you’ve received an offer on your seller’s listing! Now what? Do you leave it…
Q. Is it legal to include a date certain in a listing when all offers will be presented to the seller?
Q. Is it legal to include a date certain in a listing when all offers…
EPA/GE Settlement Agreement on Housatonic Cleanup
After almost 20 years of legal challenges and lawsuits, the EPA, GE and a Rest…
Meet Your 2020 President: Eric Steuernagle
Eric Steuernagle first joined the Berkshire County Board of Realtors in 2007 and was an…
How Job Report Impacts Future of Real Estate
In a reaction to the February 2020 jobs report, NAR released their assessment on its…
January 2020 Membership Report
We have our 2020 Membership Dues cycle coming to a close, and with 23 unpaid…
Does Commercial real estate require an agency disclosure?
Our Realtor colleagues on the Board of Registration have been offering great insight into the…