Do you know someone who has shown an extraordinary commitment to community service? Seeking Nominations!
We are seeking nominations for the 2015 Good Neighbor Awards. The awards—now entering their 17th…
“Whatever Floats Your Boat” – a Town Players Musical Review Directed by Our Own Berkshire REALTOR Beverly Krol!
The Town Players Of Pittsfield will present a musical review on May 1, 2 and…
Help Us Help Berkshire Charitable Causes
Here is the help we need – and so many ways to have fun, give…
RESPA TILA Changes Take Shape
As outlined at our Industry Luncheon today, there are changes happening to the real estate closing…
What to ask the Buyer’s Lender before Completing a P&S
Thanks to Board Legal Counsel Mike Shepard and our fantastic Affiliate Lenders for providing insight…
MLS Regulation Changes Approved
The following changes mandated by NAR were approved by the MLS Board of Directors: March…
Your Listings on Zillow, Trulia, HotPad and Street Easy
We have reached a Direct Feed Agreement With Zillow! Why did we spend so much…
Notes From the Legal Hotline: Advertising and Social Media.
Common Questions on Advertising through Social Media answered by the staff of the MAR Legal Hotline.…
March 2015 Member Report
Spring is here! (If we believe it, it will be true!) There have been many changes…
Watch Your Back – Scams are Rampant
Over the course of the last few days, we have been apprised of a couple…
Broker Involvement Program
Are you a broker owner or managing broker? Are you involved with NAR’s Broker Involvement…
In Memory: Laura Fetherolf
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of our own, Laura Fetherolf,…
REACT: The Giving Garden
Ah, the beautiful, blustery days of…Spring?! Yes, Spring really is here and soon the days…
Inspection Issues Update
Kitec is a piping system primarily used in radiant heating systems. The Kitec system used…
Safety in Sending EMail
We’ve talked about the WISP (written Information Security Protocol) that all REALTORS must follow, but…
Welcome 2015 Advertising Affiliate – Village Mortgage
Great news! We’re happy to welcome back yet another outstanding affiliate for 2015: Silver advertising affiliate, Village…
Quick Learning Question – Licensure
Can I operate my incorporated brokerage firm under my personal broker’s license? We’re so glad…
Drones: Are the Skies Friendly for Realtors to Fly Yet?
Is it OK to take drone photography now, or hire someone to do it ?…
Zillow / Trulia Reprieve – the Saga Continues
The saga continues…. What you need to know in a nutshell: The Berkshire MLS has more…
Listing Syndication Update – Round 2
As you may have read in the Friday Recap last week, following the buy-out of…