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…
A message from Construct, Inc.
We were so happy to receive the following note from Construct, Inc., a southern Berkshire…
Social Media Sharing of Listings
Share This Listing! Wait, before you hit “share” there are rules that govern sharing another…
Create your FREE Zillow Profile
Having a Zillow profile will ensure that you will be the first in the contact…
MLS Regulation Changes Approved
The following changes mandated by NAR were approved by the MLS Board of Directors: March…
Inspection Issues Update
Kitec is a piping system primarily used in radiant heating systems. The Kitec system used…
Quick Learning Question – Licensure
Can I operate my incorporated brokerage firm under my personal broker’s license? We’re so glad…
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
Realtor And Affiliate Volunteer Opportunities
We have a lofty, important and exciting Strategic Plan and that means we need motivated,…