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Database Field Descriptions

As our database expands to meet our market needs, there are several fields that may give you pause. For your assistance, we are offering detailed descriptions of property input selections to help – here we have definations for the “Land Use” field, including meanings of 61A, APR, Grove and more.

Land Use Definitions:
61A Land deemed agricultual or horticultural for assessment and taxation purposes, defined in Chapter 61A of Mass General Law
61B Land deemed recreational for use, assessment and taxation purposes, defined in Chapter 61B of Mass General Law
APR Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program, voluntary option of protecting farmland from future development by placing a deed restriction on the land to preclude any use of the property that will have a negative impact on its agricultural viability
Dairy Farm Moo. A farm for producing milk and milk products, from cows, sheep, goats, etc.
Farm Land Arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops
Grove A small wood or forested area, usually with no undergrowth
Hobby Farm A small farm that is maintained without expectation of being a primary source of income
Horses Allowed Land zoning that allows for horse activities. Note: Regs can restrict horse activies, such as Mass drinking water regulations do not allow stabling, hitching, standing, feeding or grazing within 100 feet of a tributary to a drinking water supply.
Orchards An area of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.
Pasture A field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
Poultry Farm An area of land that is used for the production eggs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks or specialize in poultry production
Row Crops An area of land that is planted in strips of agricultural crops, such as corn and soybeans, that are grown in rows
Scenic Mtn Act A provision that may be adopted by a city or town to impose additional building regulations on mountainous regions.
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Get Licensed To Sell

What do I need to do to become licensed as a real estate salesperson or broker in Massachusetts?

To become licensed as a salesperson or broker in Massachusetts you must complete the requisite education, complete the appropriate licensing application and pass the relevant examination. At the outset you must become licensed as a salesperson before you can become a broker. To become licensed as a salesperson you must complete forty (40) hours of education at any one of the Board approved real estate schools (the education is in various subject matter areas). For a list of schools, see the list of Authorized Real Estate Schools in Massachusetts on this site. You can also check in your Yellow Pages under real estate schools.

Once your education is complete the school will provide you with a “Candidate Handbook” which will contain verification of your completed education and information to make an appointment to take the salesperson examination with the Board’s test administrator. All information to take the examination will be contained in the Candidate Handbook. Upon passing the examination you will be licensed at the test center.

Those salespersons who seek licensure as brokers follow the same practice outlined for salespersons above. There are, however, two differences. First, those seeking licensure as brokers must complete forty (40) hours of education at a Board approved real estate school (that is in addition to the salesperson education). Second, salespeople must work for a broker for at least three (3) years before they can move on to licensure as brokers (the work experience must either be current or completed no more than two (2) years prior to the time of broker examination and licensure).

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2015 MLS President Mary Jane White

 

This year we will be enhancing the current FlexMLS system, and uncovering ways that internet resources can benefit our clients and help us connect with consumers. I’ll be forming Task Forces to research new services and will work on joint efforts to keep us moving in the right direction. We will also be looking at MLS system training needs.

If you are at all interested in some of the new industry issues on the horizon, I would encourage you to check out the FlexMLS blog.

I can be reached anytime or feel free to use our online form below. I look forward to working with you and for you this year.

Thank you,

Mary Jane White, 2015 President
Berkshire County Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

You can submit suggestions for the Board to consider, or reach out and contact them (shown below) to discuss any issues you may have. The Board takes member input very seriously and considers all requests and suggestions.

2015 President Steven Ray

Your Board President’s Corner

Thank you for visiting our website and learning about the issues facing your association and your profession. I will post updates on this page throughout the year as issues come to light and to demonstrate how your elected leaders are serving your business interests.

Please let me know if you have any issues that you would like to discuss with me. Please feel free to call, email or offer your thoughts via our on-line form below.

Sincerely,

Steven Ray, 2015 President
Berkshire County Board of REALTORS®, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can submit suggestions for the Board to consider, or reach out and contact them (shown below) to discuss any issues you may have. The Board takes member input very seriously and considers all requests and suggestions.

Meeting Management

The following Web sites offer interesting tidbits about becoming the best leader you can be:

EmergingLeader.com – A user-driven site serving as a repository for fresh ideas and candid feedback on lessons learned.

The Peter F. Drucker Foundation – The site of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation offers a hearty dose of online leadership immersion.

Responsibility of Leadership

As a member of the leadership team, you carry several basic responsibilities. It is necessary that you understand the structure and operation of the Board, and how your Board is one of many important parts of the organization. You are responsible for knowing the Board’s previous activities, for completing unfinished projects and for meeting the goals for the year.

You must keep your attention focused on its work. If your Board discusses matters that bear on committees in the Board, you are responsible for referring those issues to the appropriate committee.

You are responsible for

  • the orderly and efficient conduct of meetings;
  • maintaining open communication among members;
  • encouraging participation;
  • moving toward a consensus or decision;
  • and for maintaining accurate and concise records of each meeting.

You are also responsible for periodically evaluating the performance of Board, both collectively and individually, to determine if you are fulfilling its purpose and meeting its goals.

To help you meet these responsibilities the Chief Executive Officer of the Board will serve as your liaison. Seek advice and assistance from this individual whenever it is needed. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the administration and execution of decisions made by the Board, is familiar with all operations and processes, and will be able to answer your questions about procedural matters.… Read on

Office Policies

25 Things Every Policy Manual Needs

Your brokerage office’s policy manual provides a road map for new workers during orientation and helps them understand your company, its goals, and what is expected of them to succeed.

1. A mission statement and business philosophy.

2. Company history, including major milestones, accomplishments, and any background on mergers and acquisitions.

3. The company’s target markets, demographics, property types, list of services, and marketing plan.

4. National, state, and local codes of ethics, which formally explain how salespeople must adhere to regulations.

5. Fair housing regulations, sexual harassment policies.

6. Independent-contractor agreement.

7. Expense management—who bears responsibility for board dues, MLS fees, continuing education costs.

8. Fee and commission structure—splits, co-operative policies, bonus plans.

9. Advertising strategy—philosophy, costs to the salesperson, signage, and process for submitting ads.

10. Internet and e-mail policies—use of logos, photos, company name; who is responsible for designing and maintaining the site; spamming and opt-in marketing; copyright issues; legal and illegal contests.

11. Procedures- office hours, dress policy, personal safety.

12. Keys—locations and how they’re managed.

13. An equal employment opportunity statement, stating that applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

14. Sales meetings—suggested attendance.

15. Overhead costs— responsibility for local and long-distance calls, postage, photocopying, advertising.

16. Procedures- floor time, presenting offers, presenting agency and other disclosure statements, delivering paperwork, open house, forms of agency.

17. MLS—responsibility for entering listings into the system, how long listings can remain on the site after sale.

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Webinars & Podcasts

 

All LIVE Webinar programs will feature a live instructor, so that you can ask questions, interact and earn your credits from the comfort of your own home! Each class will provide you with 2 CE credits towards license renewal.

After registration and processing by Board Office staff, the instructor will send you an email confirmation and a course link that is UNIQUE TO YOU and the program you registered for. You will also receive a reminder email before the class with another copy of your unique link. We recommend first time users click the link and begin the log-in process 10-15 minutes before the class is set to begin. This will give you time to download any necessary software, if needed. The website will check to see if you need to download the software to run the webinar, and this will give you plenty of time to install the software and enter into the online classroom. All others can log in in 2 minutes or less.

The course uses your computer screen and speakers. You can alternatively call into a toll-free number (provided in your email confirmation) to hear the audio portion of the program, but you must have access to and be able to interact online as well. The instructor will ask questions, solicit feedback and post polls for your participation. In order to grant CE credit, we will confirm that you are logged in for the full program (no less than 120 minutes) and interacting throughout the class.… Read on