The Voice for Real Estate: Credit, Vacation Homes
The way credit scores are calculated needs to change to reflect shifts in demographics, technology,…
Website Audits Scheduled to Begin May 1st!
The Website Audit Task-force met recently to determine the scope of our Website Audit. Our…
Do you know someone who has shown an extraordinary commitment to community service? Seeking Nominations!
We are seeking nominations for the 2015 Good Neighbor Awards. The awards—now entering their 17th…
“Whatever Floats Your Boat” – a Town Players Musical Review Directed by Our Own Berkshire REALTOR Beverly Krol!
The Town Players Of Pittsfield will present a musical review on May 1, 2 and…
Help Us Help Berkshire Charitable Causes
Here is the help we need – and so many ways to have fun, give…
RESPA TILA Changes Take Shape
As outlined at our Industry Luncheon today, there are changes happening to the real estate closing…
What to ask the Buyer’s Lender before Completing a P&S
Thanks to Board Legal Counsel Mike Shepard and our fantastic Affiliate Lenders for providing insight…
MLS Regulation Changes Approved
The following changes mandated by NAR were approved by the MLS Board of Directors: March…
Your Listings on Zillow, Trulia, HotPad and Street Easy
We have reached a Direct Feed Agreement With Zillow! Why did we spend so much…
Notes From the Legal Hotline: Advertising and Social Media.
Common Questions on Advertising through Social Media answered by the staff of the MAR Legal Hotline.…
March 2015 Member Report
Spring is here! (If we believe it, it will be true!) There have been many changes…
Broker Involvement Program
Are you a broker owner or managing broker? Are you involved with NAR’s Broker Involvement…
Inspection Issues Update
Kitec is a piping system primarily used in radiant heating systems. The Kitec system used…
Safety in Sending EMail
We’ve talked about the WISP (written Information Security Protocol) that all REALTORS must follow, but…
Welcome 2015 Advertising Affiliate – Village Mortgage
Great news! We’re happy to welcome back yet another outstanding affiliate for 2015: Silver advertising affiliate, Village…
Drones: Are the Skies Friendly for Realtors to Fly Yet?
Is it OK to take drone photography now, or hire someone to do it ?…
Zillow / Trulia Reprieve – the Saga Continues
The saga continues…. What you need to know in a nutshell: The Berkshire MLS has more…
How to Respond to Questions about Schools & Neighborhoods?
A buyer asks you to show them houses in a “kid friendly, safe neighborhood with…
Syndication Settings for Brokers in FlexMLS
New Syndication FlexMLS Tools for Brokers
What is the technical definition of a bedroom?
Twice in one week we were asked, as we have many times before, “What is…