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Course Descriptions

Approved Twelve Hour
Continuing Education Subject
Curriculum Matter

Continuing Education Subject Matter Curriculum Introduction

Courses are designated as follows:

Code Designation
RE Real Estate
R Residential topics
C Commercial topics
RC Both Residential and Commercial topics

The first two digits of the course number represents the course number sequence on the list of Board approved courses. The last two digits represents the year the Board approved the course.

For example, the course number RE28RC12: Foreclosures states the following: a real estate course, the 28th real estate course approved by the Board, offers both Residential and Commercial topics and approved by the Board in 2012.

For example, RE78R13: Short Sales states the following: a real estate course, the 78th real estate course approved by the Board, offers Residential topics and approved by the Board in 2013.
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Reciprocal MLS Info

Berkshire Reciprocal Listing Instructions for Non-Berkshire Members

For members of the MLSPin, Columbia Green Northern Dutchess or Capital region MLSs, you must submit any listings you would like marketed in the Berkshire MLS to your own home MLS. In order for us to accept listings, your MLS will need to forward, on your behalf, the following completed documents:

Please note, as part of the Reciprocal Agreement listed above, we will need a copy of your Exclusive Right to Sell Agreement, Lead Paint Property Transfer Notification, and reciprocal payment fee.

Upon receipt of the above, we will give the listing agent LIMITED access to our MLS enter the property data electronically. For an example of the fields required for input into the Berkshire MLS, please see our SAMPLE MLS Data Input form.   Agents are required, as of 7/15/17 to enter their own listing data, yet staff is available to assist with any questions.

REMEMBER: WE ONLY ACCEPT RECIPROCAL LISTINGS FROM YOUR HOME MLS, NOT DIRECTLY FROM AN AGENT OR OFFICE.

Reciprocal MLS Info for Berkshire MLS Members

Property Information Network: MLSPin

Berkshire MLS members may submit reciprocal listings for display in MLSPin through the Berkshire MLS. The fee for submission is $30, made payable to the Property Information Network. All paperwork, photos*, and payment must be completed and returned to the Berkshire County Board of REALTORS Board Office and will be forwarded to the MLSPin from here.… Read on

Insurance Crisis

Weathering the Insurance Crisis

A lack of insurance availability and affordability could keep buyers out of new homes.

BY PAUL BEAKLEY

As Fran Noe, a REALTOR® with West USA Realty in Phoenix and her husband, William, planned their new retirement home in Sun City, Ariz.., insurance was the last thing on their minds. After all, they’d had 23 years of continuous coverage with the same insurer before they’d sold their home and temporarily moved into a rental unit. But as the Noes’ home neared completion, their insurance carrier refused to write a homeowners’ policy for them.

The reason? A $900 claim for landscape damage done to the front yard of their old home by a drunk driver more than a year ago. Otherwise, their insurance record was pristine—no claims for 10 years and a 800+ FICO rating out of a possible 850 points.

“I was shocked to be treated this way after 23 years as a paying customer!” Noe exclaims. “ I asked if they were kidding.”

Then Noe started calling insurance companies—and called most of the major carriers. “They all told me the same thing—no coverage. I started crying. I was afraid we’d be out of a house forever because we couldn’t get insurance.”

Noe’s story is becoming all too common. REALTORS® across the country are increasingly aware of the role that insurance availability and affordability plays in the real estate transaction – and that a shortage of either can keep people out of new homes. This is one of the reasons why homeowners have started to branch out on their financial plan by checking out reviews of Tradezero on https://foxytrades.com/tradezero-review/… Read on

County Information

Berkshire County is comprised of two cities (Pittsfield is the seat of the county, North Adams is our fair city to the North) and thirty towns in an area of 605,437 acres or 946 square miles. Each city elects a mayor and city council for local governing and each town elects a Boardberkshiremap2 (1) of Selectmen. Each town is unique and full of character, with assets all their own. Here we profile our 32 wonderful Berkshire County cities and towns.

ADAMS

Often described as a “former mill town”, Adams is a lovely example of small town America. The birthplace of Susan B. Anthony, and named after Samuel Adams, a strong heritage of independence and pride in community prevails. From streets lined with period lighting and buildings of interesting architecture, to yearly festivals and community events, Adams offers residents and visitors a delightful setting and varied activities. Majestic views of Mt. Greylock can be seen throughout the town. In downtown Adams, you’ll find easy access to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, restaurants, and shops. Population: 5,515; Website

ALFORD

Alford is very rural, quiet and at 11.58 sq miles the smallest town in Berkshire County. On the western border of the county, it boasts beautiful vistas, hills and valleys, and historic buildings in its center. Year-round and vacation home owners head to Great Barrington for shops, restaurants and services. The Green River is the major recreational water. Population: 479; Website

BECKET

Becket has wonderful lake communities and many seasonal vacation homes. The town is beloved by fishermen and the West Branch of the Westfield River, which forms part of the northern boundary of Becket, was known for the brook, brown and rainbow trout stocked there.

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