Five Trending Residential Real Estate Legal Issues for 2014
NAR Legal Affairs identifies five trending residential real estate legal issues for 2014 and discuss…
For brokerages who are Incorporated or LLCs
With tax season upon all Broker/Owners and the requirement of issuing 1099’s, this is a…
Have you ever wondered which laptop is best to use in real estate?
Have you ever wondered which laptop is best to use in real estate? Or which…
Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline: January 2014
Q. I have heard about some new financing rules that will take effect in 2014…
Please Enter Year-End Data ASAP
As we’re compiling our 2013 year end market watch, we’re asking all REALTORS to report…
Data Security Heats Up: Are You Ready?
Concerns over data security are heating up across the country. Make sure you’re doing what…
Good News / Bad News
We heartily congratulate the Board Office’s MLS Clerk, Molly MacGregor, on her marriage today. We…
New .REALTOR top-level domain for Members
The new .REALTOR top-level domain is expected to launch in 2014. [For Example www.JohnDoe.REALTOR (instead…
Thank You from REACT and BCAC
Because of the generosity of our members and board staff, 20 children will have warm,…
Share: A Month in Review of Member’s Questions & Suggestions
SHARE: “I would love to see the dates in “REVERSE PROSPECTING.” Currently, you can’t see…
A Call to Inaction?
What a bummer. As we look back at the most recent calls to action, the…
December 2013: Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline
Q: I have heard a lot of buzz about “pocket listings” and “coming soon” arrangements…
Quick Tech Tips to Help Your Business
Sue and I learned a ton of new things at Agent Reboot that can help…
Food for Thought: Inspiration
The quote in the picture came up just as I returned from Inman News Agent…
FlexMLS: New Feature – Rotate Your Listing Photos
On December 9, 2013, FBS will release a new feature in flexmls that allows users…
Code of Ethics Case Study
Case #2-9: Realtor®’s Responsibility for Realtor-Associate®’s Statement Realtor-Associate® D, associated with the firm of Realtor®…
MLS Rules & Regulations Reminder: Commissions Paid on Net Sale Price
In September there was a change made to the MLS Rules & Regulation, Section 5…
Flood Insurance Call to Action REMINDER
A Reminder… Have YOU taken action on the National Call To Action on Homeowner Flood…
Recap of the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and MLS Annual Meeting
President Barbara Osborne welcomed over 175 members and affiliates to the Country Club of Pittsfield…
Exclusive Right to Sell – Submission Policy
We have been fielding questions about the submission policy as it relates to the updated…