REALTOR Community Service (RCS) | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 10 a.m. Board Office and via Zoom
Join 2026 Chair, Mariah Worth, in this brainstorming session. Help us choose what charitable events will happen this year and who will benefit! Also consider how we can outreach to the community and make a difference to those in need. This initial meeting does not commit you to further participation. Please note we will be welcoming special guests from BCAC to share what they have done with the contributions donated from the golf tournament in 2025, how the winter coat drive helped many, and other programs they are working on. Please RSVP so we can fully prepare! Register for Event Learn More
Kick off meeting by Chair Kate Lascar to review ways to continue to attract, engage and serve affiliates this year. This member class is designed for businesses that support the real estate industry but aren’t directly involved in sales or rentals. Affiliate Members play a key role in our community. Joining gives them access to a broad network of REALTORS® and can help grow their visibility and business in the Berkshires. We’re here to support your goals. Register for Event Learn More
Provisional member applicants attend the final step to full REALTOR membership. We will review business resources, MLS policies and rules and regulations, contracts and commonly used forms, safety and more. This class will be held on Zoom. Here is a list of resources we will talk about during the class, with direct links to the REALTOR benefit providers. Register for Event Learn More
The Residential Appraisal Process for Non-Appraisers: 2 CE Credits. Led by Appraiser and Appraisal Educator Bill Pastuzek, this continuing education class is designed for real estate licensees who are not certified appraisers but want a deeper, practical understanding of how residential appraisals work in real-world transactions. Why it matters: Appraisals play a central role in financing, pricing, negotiations, and managing risk in residential real estate. This course helps agents collaborate effectively with appraisers, interpret appraisal reports, and guide clients more confidently through valuation-related issues. Register for Event Learn More
Committee members don’t just learn—they lead. Join chair Patricia Molina to help guide conversations, identify emerging issues, and make sure we remain aligned with the standards set by the Fair Housing Act, while keeping the focus practical and relevant to day-to-day business. This committee is also an opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Members build leadership skills, gain visibility within the community at our outreach events and online, and contribute to work that directly strengthens public trust in REALTORS®. Whether you’re a newer agent looking to get involved or a seasoned professional wanting to give back, your perspective matters here. Most importantly, the work of this committee helps REALTORS® do what they do best—serve clients fairly, ethically, and confidently—while helping our communities thrive. Register for Event Learn More
Housing Advocacy & Outreach | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 2 p.m. Live and via Zoom
The 2026 Housing Advocacy & Outreach chair Jessie Downer invites you to join us to to set the goals and direction for the year and create a plan of action! You will also hear an update on emerging issues and advocacy efforts. This committee is open to all Berkshire REALTOR and Affiliate members. To make it most convenient, we will endeavor to have a fast-paced meeting. We prefer everyone participate in-person for this first meeting, there will be a zoom option for those that can’t attend in person. Register for Event Learn More
MLS Workgroups | Forming Now – Policies, Providers and Commercial Services
Finally, last but hardly least, in addition to the meetings in February listed above, please reach out to MLS President Dani Giulian and CEO Sandy Carroll if you are interested in serving on a few MLS groups in formation.
- Policy: Led by MLS President Dani Giulian, this policy update task force is for those that know the rules, follow the rules and have great proofing skills they would like to put to work. This small group will be looking at policy updates to conform with all of the new changes we have been fielding over the past few years, look to find any points that can be clarified or propose changes to the MLS Board.
- Providers: Led by MLS VP Cortney Dupont, we are looking for those that love new technology or real estate products. Do you want to know what products and services are out there for Realtors? When we get requests by a vendor to integrate a service into the MLS system for access by the agents, we need a group to check out the project and create a cost / benefit analysis to see if it’s something that would be worthwhile for the MLS to pursue for our members. This group will meet remotely for demos, have research homework and come together to make recommendations to the MLS Board.
- Commercial services and rentals: Led by MLS Director Mike Hernandez, work remotely with a small group of commercial and rental practitioners to make input field change suggestions, make form requests and look at where these listings can be syndicated for your maximum exposure.