Notes from the MAR Legal Hotline: November 2013
Q: I am representing an older couple who wish to sell their family home of…
Are you guilty? Photo Crimes
There are many sites dedicated to Bad MLS photos for a reason… and lately some…
Share! Tell us What you’re Thinking Right now!
It doesn’t need to be long or detailed… just let us know your bright idea,…
Member News – MaryAnn Yarmosky
We are deeply saddened by the passing of REALTOR MaryAnn Yarmosky’s son, Jeffrey Richard French.…
Member News – Marji Keefner-West
Marji Keefner-West’s granddaughter, PFC Jessica M. Trierweiler of Sheffield graduated from the United States Marine…
Code of Ethics Case Study
Case #16-21: Continued Contact With Potential Seller Who Enters Into an Exclusive Listing With Another…
Agencies Issue Private Flood Insurance Proposal
Straight from Realtor.org as of October 25, 2013 Five federal regulatory agencies are issuing a joint…
Quick Question Learning – Reverse Prospecting
I listed a property in the MLS and I just know there are buyers working…
Quick Question Learning – Pending Status
My seller accepted an offer but doesn’t want his property marked as pending. What are…
Welcome New Affiliate Sponsor: Greylock Insurance
Welcome to new affiliate member, Sharon MacEachern from Greylock Insurance Company, headquartered in Pittsfield, MA.…
Congratulations to Berkshire REALTORS!
Debbie Dwyer of the Dwyer Agency in Pittsfield, who was appointed by the President of…
Alert about Deed Collection Services from Attorney General
Attached is a notice from Attorney General Martha Coakley. Please be advised that there are…
Flood Insurance Update
View the National Update: Review latest NAR update on Flood Subsidies and FEMA action Video…
HUD Delays Implementation of Dual Agency Ban
In a Mortgagee Letter issued on September 27, 2013, the Department of Housing and Urban…
Flood Insurance Survey May Help
We’ve been talking about changes to flood insurance for some time now, but there are…
Quick Question Learning: Lead Paint
Do you have to give the lead paint form for anything built before 1976 including…
