Book and Page Becoming Mandatory Fields
The MLS Board of Directors met this week and would like to give you advanced…
October Continuing Education Webinar
Last chance to register for NEW the Residential Appraisal Process for Non-Appraisers, worth 2 CE…
Safety Showing Issues and Alerts
It has come to our attention that there have been several recent showing requests made…
Annual Meeting Invitation – 10/28 @ 9a.m.
Official Call of the Annual Meeting of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS® And the…
With Our Deepest Sympathy
We are saddened to report the loss by two of our members recently. Joseph Sorrentino,…
Welcome new Members – A LOT of them!
It wasn’t until we wrapped up our Orientation program today that we remembered we never…
Looking to Get Started or Need to Complete Your GRI Designation?
Taking GRI (Graduate REALTOR Institute) courses and obtaining your GRI designation is a great way…
October Continuing Education Webinar
On October 13th, Peter West will bring to you a brand new program just released…
Board of Registration Brokerage Audits
In addition to the typical audits conducted of brokerages by the licensing Board of Registration,…
Zillow Announcement Re: IBuyer program and Feeds
This week, Zillow alerted us (and the world) that they were changing their scope of…
Copied Listings Need New Exclusive (ERTS)
When you copy a listing in FlexMLS, we just want to remind you that it…
Support Affordable Housing!
In a time when people are feeling the effects of unemployment, having a safe and…
Protecting Clients from Fraud Protects You Too.
You must tell your clients very explicitly to NEVER wire funds without speaking directly to…
Legal Hotline Quick Question Learning
When am I required to provide the Mandatory Real Estate Licensee-Consumer Relationship Disclosure if I…
August Market Watch Update
Residential single-family home sales continued to surge in August 2020. Year-to-date, we are reflecting overall…
Is the agent who first showed the property to the buyer entitled to compensation?
Q& A from the Legal Hotline asks about procuring cause. If you showed it first,…
Board Office Closed Labor Day
Happy Labor Day. The Board Office will be closed to give staff a much needed…
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Delay Adverse Market Refinance Fee Until 12/1/20
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) to…
Closing Cost Credits
Tip: Please remember your buyers can only take closing cost credits for actual expenses and…
Advertising Pending Sales only with Consent
It’s pending! Woo – wait a minute. State legal counsel clarified that a cooperating broker…