Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline: April 2014
April is Fair Housing Month… Questions focus on rentals and discrimination issues. Q. We are opening a new…
2 Second Question
Would you stay or would you go? FlexMLS… we’ve been using this software since 2008.…
2013 Year in Review: Berkshire Real Estate Market Watch
The Berkshire real estate market in 2013 continued our upward trend with robust sales compared…
With Sympathy
We are sad to report the passing of Susan Sciola, beloved mother of Eric Sciola of the…
“Drowning” in Flood Changes
So we are “drowning” in flood changes……..A Stop Gap measure was approved, while we wait…
Exciting Things are on Tap – News from REACT
REACT Committee Chair, Paula McLean, kicked off her first meeting today, January 23, 2014. We…
Thank You from REACT and BCAC
Because of the generosity of our members and board staff, 20 children will have warm,…
MLS Rules & Regulations Reminder: Commissions Paid on Net Sale Price
In September there was a change made to the MLS Rules & Regulation, Section 5…
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons Announces Enforcement Actions
Forewarned is forearmed… PRESS RELEASE: The Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons…
Quick Learning Questions – Customer Portals
I’ve heard talk about these “customer portals”, what are they? Click for your answer
Pending Status Follow-Up
We have had quite a bit of response from the membership regarding our Pending Status…
Clarksburg now has field cards Online!
Tom Webb, the Town Administrator for Clarksburg, just notified us that they now have their…
Are you guilty? Photo Crimes
There are many sites dedicated to Bad MLS photos for a reason… and lately some…
Agencies Issue Private Flood Insurance Proposal
Straight from Realtor.org as of October 25, 2013 Five federal regulatory agencies are issuing a joint…
Welcome New Affiliate Sponsor: Greylock Insurance
Welcome to new affiliate member, Sharon MacEachern from Greylock Insurance Company, headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.…
Alert about Deed Collection Services from Attorney General
Attached is a notice from Attorney General Martha Coakley. Please be advised that there are…
