We took a little time off while dues billing was in full swing, and are now reporting to you knowing that we still have pending renewals coming in.  We billed out for 468 members, and so far, 410 have paid, we have 14 provisional members, with 8 new members already in 2016.  We have 566 users in the MLS currently, but that number will drop as we finish with dues collections and drop non-paying members by 2/15/16.  Overall, it seems as though our budget figures were right on target to take us through 2016.  Here are the individual details of those on the move…

By the numbers:

Billing Stats

• We will collect dues with late fees through February 15, when the non-paying members will be dropped from the MLS.  Those who wish to regain access and membership will be required to pay a reinstatement fee, partially split with MAR.
• We had 50 Members take advance of the payment plan.
• As part of dues billing, 187 Members contributed $4,655.00 to the Issues Mobilization REALTORS Political Action Fund.  Last year (in total for the year) we raised $6,330, with three major investors contributing $1,000 each.  This year, 73% of our leadership contributed, with 7 of the 26 leaders opting out.

 New Office

• Maple Street Realty, Stockbridge, DR Robert Daley

New Berkshire Member DR (was MLS Only)

• Charles Reiter………………. Keller Williams            (Local Only)

Offices No Longer in MLS

• Stateline Realty…………….. Carl McKinney, Clarksburg
• Storybook Homes…………. Corinne McKeown, Great Barrington
• Berkshire Woods Realty…Mary and Don Turek

Change of DR

• John Lake……………………. Woodmonte Development Company (in place of Al Scalise).

Welcome to Our Provisional Members

So long to many long time members…