Let’s do W-9s and 1099’s better in 2019!
Yesterday, all brokers were required to issue 1099’s to anyone they paid more than $600 (when needed – link to article we wrote in December with details, call your accountant if you missed it). The process has been interesting, to say the least, based on the number of calls we received at the Board Office …
What’s your Competitive Edge? Know and Use the Code to your Advantage.
Each year, the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association are reviewed, revisited and revised when appropriate. In the 2019 rendition, there has been a change to Article 1, Standard of Practice 1-7, which now reads as follows: When acting as listing brokers, REALTORS shall continue to submit to the seller/landlord …
CE Webinars – Save the Dates!
Our first webinar is in the books, and it seems like we knocked it out of the park! Keep these dates in mind when planning your calendar for the next two months, and watch here for a post about our upcoming webinar series, offering you 2 hours of CE credit, each. February 14: 11:00 a.m. …
Linda’s New Years Resolution: No Fine!
Linda wants to help you start the year off right. She wondered how to help you aviod some common mistakes so you both could be stress-free in 2019. As we jump into the new year each of us is organizing, sorting through files and trying to stream-line processes. So, here’s two things that Linda noticed …
Fall/Winter Membership Report
As we begin 2019, we present you with our current membership report. We currently have 533 REALTOR members of our board and 635 MLS Users. That includes 13 provisional members. Additionally, we are proud to have 36 affiliate member. We’ve had several members on the move, and a few resignations/retirees. We wish all the best …
1099 MISC forms Q&A for commission paid?
Ah, the first of the year and time to think TAXES! Brokers/brokerages must issue and file a 1099 MISC for each person paid at least $600 during the previous year. Remember you pay the broker of record in cooperative sales, not the agent! Below are the most frequently asked questions we receive about filing 1099s. …
Code of Ethics Deadline – December 31st! Don’t lose your MLS services!
All REALTORS must get their code training done by December 31st. Those who don’t have it will lose their MLS services until it is completed. Don’t let this happen to you. Go to the NAR website and do your online training today! Code of Ethics webinar Not sure if you’ve completed your training? Check your …
Dues Reminder – Don’t be Assessed a Late Fee!
A final reminder, dues are payable by December 31st! Invoices can be viewed, printed and/or paid online through the member portal. The following will also work! Call any member of the Board Office staff to provide your debit or credit card information over the phone. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. …
Dues Reminder!
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we want to remind you that 2019 Board Dues are due and payable by December 31st. Invoices can be viewed, printed and/or paid online through the member portal. The following will also work! Call any member of the Board Office staff to provide your debit or …
The Berkshire REALTORS EVERYTHING EVENT!
Oh, we have sooo much fun planned. Nothing stuffy, this party is all about enjoying each other’s company and having a great night. After a slight snafu, we had to move the location to the Country Club of Pittsfield in Pittsfield. Phew, they were super helpful. We have Same time and date though… December 19th …