Big Win for Realtors in IRS 20% Income Deduction
On Wednesday, August 8, the IRS released its proposed guidance on the new 20 percent…
Nanny Cam – Secret Recordings in Homes
The legal hotline was recently asked if a listing agent knows that a seller has…
Pittsfield School Districts by Street
When entering a school for the City of Pittsfield … PLEASE don’t guess, check the…
Classroom Education – August, September, October
Mark your calendars, and register for any or all of the following classes happening in…
SJC Declines To Uproot Law On Tree Responsibility
A few weeks ago, in Shiel v. Rowell, the Court was asked to overrule centuries-old…
Anne Meczywor to be Installed as 2019 President of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS
Congratulations to Anne Meczywor, broker-associate at Roberts & Associates Realty, LLC in Lenox on her…
Crack down on Escrow Account Handling
We would like to start this Legal Hotline question with an announcement that MAR General…
Cortney Dupont Named 2018 Berkshire County REALTOR of the Year
We are happy to announce that 2018 President, Cortney Dupont, has been chosen 2018 Realtor…
Licensee Liable for Wire Fraud Losses
This week, NAR legal reports that a Kansas federal court upholds jury verdict that determined…
Get My Home Pics Off the Internet!
So, your new buyer wants their home photos OFF THE INTERNET! They typically ask their…
June Market Watch
The second quarter MarketWatch report has been released. Berkshire Board of REALTORS CEO, Sandy Carroll,…
Another Email Scam – FUNDLY
Recently, members of another MA local association received an email that appeared to come from…
Anne Needs You!
Anne Meczywor, Berkshire REALTOR with Roberts and Associates Realty, is preparing for her year as…
Professional Standards: Case Interpretation Article 3
Please read the following Case Interpretation from the Code of Ethics regarding Article 3. Would…
Window to the Law: How to Avoid Copyright Infringement
In this episode of Window to the Law, Chloe Hecht, Senior Counsel at the National…
Mass Association Sidebar: What are the Legal Risks Associated with Real Estate Teams?
Mike McDonagh, MAR General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs and Eric Berman, MAR Director…
National Association’s Conference & Trade Show to be held in Boston
The National Association of REALTORS Conference & Expo will be held in our very own…
Count Down to Code of Ethics Requirement – Dec 31, 2018
Did you know…ALL REALTORS must complete Code of Ethics training on a biennial basis, beginning…
Show Your REALTOR Pride
How about sporting a Welcome Home license plate? The purchase of this housing themed plate…
Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline: General Data Protection Regulation
Q. I’ve heard about something called GDPR and that I should update my website; what…