Berkshire Housing Efforts Zoom Meeting:
Do you want to see more housing options and more affordable housing in the Berkshires?…
Region History Glitch: Programmers working on it!
The programmers are working to mass edit all of our off market and current listings…
Agent Commission To Be Paid Directly, Not Through LLC
Tax time is coming and there is a lot of talk about teams and the…
Regions = Registry Areas
As announced in May, our 2023 MLS database is changing our region areas to match…
Professional Standards Administration Goes Statewide
We are happy to share that as of 1/1/2023, we have entered into an agreement…
Comparable Sales Must Be Reported ASAP
The MLS allow you to post off-market sales to help other REALTORS and Appraisers in…
Government MA Representation Changes in 2023
Beginning January 1, 2023, Massachusetts was mandated to change its House, Senate, Governor’s Council and…
New Fine Waiver Form & Education Option
Fines stink! We know. The MLS Board voted to make effective 1/1/2023… a new form…
Get A Fresh Start in 2023!
Learn how to pay less tax and keep more of your money in 2023 and…
Ice, ice baby… What’s a listing agent to do?
This week’s notes from our legal hotline has to do with your obligation and responsibility…
Updating Hotsheets & Searches
Is the new region / registry change throwing you for a loop? Did you know…
Board Office Holiday Schedule
We wish you all a holiday season filled with all good things – health, happiness…
Twas the Night Before Listing, Twas the Night Before Closing
Please enjoy this REALTOR poem series in holiday spirit “Twas the Day Before Listing” and…
Buy me a Gift Card, please…. NO!
Tis the season for scams … Beware of any texts or emails from your broker,…
Board Office Holiday Schedule
The Board Office will be closed 1/2 day, beginning at 12:30, on December 23rd and…
January Continuing Education
Understanding Flood Zones in Real Estate – January 10, 2023 9:00-11:00 a.m. Zoom Course Objective:…
Condolences on Recent Family Losses
We send our deepest condolences to MLS President Andy Perenick, broker-owner of Berkshire Dream Home…
Calling expired listings…. and Article 16
Article 16 of the Code of Ethics is a fun read!! While the market is…
NAR Applauds HUD Final Flood Insurance Rule
By: National Association of REALTORS, published with permission WASHINGTON (November 21, 2022) – National Association…
Withdrawn vs Cancelled
So, what’s the difference between withdrawn and cancelled in the MLS? This is a question…