Dues invoices will be issued at the beginning of November and are payable by December 31st.  As a quick reminder, we have established a dues payment plan that extends the final payment out to March 1st.  The sooner you sign up, the lower your initial payment.  Please review the form , complete and return to …

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the passing of former MAR General Counsel and Government Affairs Director, Steve Ryan.  As many of you remember, Steve was a frequent visitor to the Berkshires speaking at our Legal Luncheons and had a very loyal following of devoted members of the REALTOR family.  Steve leaves …

It’s not just about blasting your listing on every website and social media site as possible.  Good marketing also tells your story as a professional REALTOR.  Consumers are interested in knowing about you, whether they’ll connect and if you’re the right person to help them purchase their home.  Your logo, photo, social media profile, business …

The private Members Medicare Exchange is the newest offering available within the REALTORS Insurance Marketplace platform.  After obtaining original medicare through the federal government, Medicare-eligible NAR members who wish to explore and enhance their coverage may use the exchange to learn about the variety of supplemental Medicare insurance options, and easily quote, shop and enroll. …

It’s not too soon to get a jump start on payments toward your 2019 Board dues.  We’ve created a 6 installment payment plan that will extend your final payment out to March 2019.  Dues are invoiced out on November 1st with a due date of December 31, 2018.  Only those on a payment plan can …

September is Safety Month!  This video, which has been published by the National Association of REALTORS Safety Program, discusses safety protocols that all REALTORS should make a part of their day to day activities and follow with clients and customers every time you’re out working together. Save the Date:  October 29th the Board will be …

You are invited to join us for an informal learning / sharing round-table session to discuss core basics of the business. Through this program, attendees will gain access to industry professionals and best practices, discover methods to build your knowledge base, network with Realtors striving to raise the bar and learn about advanced educational opportunities.

October 30 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (light lunch provided) at the Board Office, 99 West Street, Pittsfield (TD Bank building, 2nd floor)

• Learn Septic / Title V Best Practices from Ryan Ray of Berkshire Green Septic Services
  
• Oil heat discussions with Susan Janett of Partnership for Realty and Oilheat Success (PRO$)
  
• Open Discussion and Emerging Issues with the Board Office CEO, Sandy Carroll
  
• Veteran REALTOR Wrap: What I Wish I knew when I started…from our committee
  

This is a place to listen, share, ask questions  – in a safe and judgement-free environment.  Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.

Watch this month’s Window to the Law video to learn about copyright best practices for listing photographs, including obtaining the necessary rights in photos and understanding the rights granted to third parties, such as MLSs.

We realized (thanks to Tom Doyle’s eagle eye) that we haven’t posted a membership report in some time, so here is an update of the movements this summer.  We currently have 516 REALTOR members of our board and 630 MLS Users.  That includes 17 provisional members.  Additionally, we are proud to have 26 affiliate members. …

We’re pleased to welcome our newest affiliate, Susan Janett, of Partnership for Realty and Oilheat Success (PRO$).  PRO$ provides in office sales training, free materials and support 7 days a week on all things oilheat related.  Their mission is to help you close as much business as possible. We look forward to hearing Susan speak …