Notes from the Legal Hotline: Recommending Home Inspectors
I am a seller’s agent and working with a buyer customer. They’ve asked me to…
Welcome New England Dynamark Security Center to Affiliate Membership
We are so happy to welcome New England Dynamark Security Center as our newest affiliate…
November Continuing Education Offerings
November 16th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Jody O’Brien will present a live webinar program on…
Right to Farm: Are You Up to Speed?
Right to Farm By-Law…what’s that all about? According to a post on Mass.gov: “The purpose…
Fraud Alert: Buyer’s Money At Risk, Closings in Jeopardy
There’s a scam that’s been active in the US and is now hitting close to…
REALTOR Property Resource – RPR – Expanded for Tablets
Engage your clients on a whole new level, from anywhere at anytime! REALTOR Property Resource…
July 2015 Member Report
Can July be gone already?! There have been a few changes in our local real estate…
Our Condolences to Wayne Harris
We are so, so very sad to share the passing of 1 ½ year old…
Throw-Back-Thursday Photo Vault
After stumbling across the announcement that I’ve (Sandy) been with the Board for 20 years…
Zillow Acquires Dotloop… now what?
As you may have heard by now, the Zillow Group announced their intent to acquire…
Condolences to Ann Greenwood
We are so sad to learn of the recent passing of the mother of Ann…
Massachusetts Real Estate Advertising Requirements
Confused by the requirements for real estate advertising? This info-graphic shows what must be included…
Voice for Real Estate: 1031 Exchanges, Disparate Impact
NAR releases research showing why proposals in Congress to curb 1031 tax-deferred exchanges would be…
The Voice for Real Estate: Independent Contractors
Massachusetts’ highest court ruled in favor of brokerages that want to classify their sales associates…
RESPA/TILA Know Before You Owe rule Delayed: October 1, 2015
On Jun 17 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Richard Cordray issued the…
Berkshire REALTORS donated $3,443 to the Lousion House in Adams, MA
The Real Estate Agent’s Charitable Taskforce [REACT] was so proud to select the Louison House,…
Raise the Bar – Provide Feedback
This week’s quick tip to raise the bar on professionalism: As it gets busy, please…
MLS, Professional Standards and a New Commitment to Excellence
Multiple Listing Service Local MLSs have recently struggled to adopt and adapt to NAR’s quickly…
New RPR Ventures: Upstream and Amp
The NAR Board of Directors approved a partnership between NAR and its wholly owned subsidiary…
Berkshire Realtors Don their Tool Belts for Women Build in the Berkshires
Berkshire Realtors from across Berkshire County strapped on their tool belts for Central Berkshire Habitat…