Anne Meczywor has been elected to serve the assocation in 2010 and brings dynamic energy to the job. President's Report
Franz Forster Named REALTOR of the YEAR!
We are proud to honor Franz Forster as an ourstanding Realtor leader in 2009. Read More REALTOR of the YEAR Award
MLS Leader Elected in 2010
Mark McIlquham
Mark has been elected to lead the MLS in 2010, dealing with our most important business tool, the MLS database. read more
Mary White Named Good Neighbor Award Winner
Mary White has been recognized for her dedication and volunteer service to the betterment of our Berkshire Community. read more
Top-Notch Staff
Sandy, Sue and Stacy
CEO, Sandy Carroll. Sandy has been leading the Berkshire Board since 1995 and dedicated to all levels of the Realtor® assocation. Staff Details
Member Services Specialist, Sue O'Brien handles the bookeeping duties, administers the Professional Standards process and oversees member services. Staff Details
Office Suport Clerk, Stacy Buhl is responsible for the smoother operations of MLS and outstanding member support. . Staff Details
2010 Elected Leadership
Serving the Realtors and MLS
September Continuing Education - September 02, 2010
Receive up to 12 Hours of Continuing Education Credit in 2 Days
Jean Fitzgerald and Andy Consoli at the Board Office presenting NEW continuing education programs
Event details
Green Designation - September 15, 2010
Green Designation Brought to the Berkshires by Popular Request!
NAR's Green Designation is designed for residential, commercial and property management professionals looking to green their businesses and their live
Event details
MBREA Appraisal Courses 7 credits - September 23, 2010
Common Architecture and Exterior Construction
Tony Frederico will be on hand to present two 3.5 credit classes. The first class is an introduction to common architectural styles and features. The second class is understanding exterior construction components.
Tony Ferderico presents 2010-2011 7 Hour USPAP Update
This presentation consists of material necessary for updating participant's knowledge of the 2010-2011 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as required for meeting continuing education requirements for general and residential appraisers. Event details
Facebook Ap for Sharing your Listings
Easy and Free for Berkshire Realtors
In response to frequent questions... Here is the info to share your listings from REALTOR.com® with the new Facebook app. Download the "See My Listings" Facebook widget on the left side menu bar and post to your page on Facebook for free. For Berkshire County MLS users, you will need your MLS short ID #. Call the office 413-442-8049 to get it... http://www.facebook.com/#/realestatemarketer?ref=mf
FRAUD ALERT
Protect your escrow accounts from theft
Fraud Alert: In addition to ongoing Craigs List scams whereby for-sale property information is copied from Realtor.com and then illegally listed for rent instead (deposits are stolen...alert Craigs list immediately if this happens and they pull the ad) there is a new nationwide scam that has stolen money directly from real estate agent's escrow accounts.
blank_pageWe are pleased to announce that the REALTOR.com iPhone application has had over 1,300,000 downloads since it was launched in January 2010! It is the most comprehensive real estate search on iPhone. Consumers can search based on GPS l...ocation, search nearby Open Houses, show listings on a map, and "one tap" call to the listing agent. Check it out! iPhone app can be downloaded from Apple iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/app/real-estate-search/id336698281 or www.realtor.com/iphone.
We've Moved
Stop By and Say Hello and Attend our Open House Party!
We've Moved!!
The Berkshire County Board of Realtors® and Multiple Listing Service (located in the TD Bank Building)
99 West Street. 2nd Floor, Suite 200 Pittsfield, MA 01201-5845
One mile away from our old location, but miles to go until we've got everything exactly they way we'd like it! We're getting there, and back into full swing helping the Berkshire REALTORS®.
99 West Street, Suite 200 (second Floor of the TD Bank Building, right corner
Real Estate Education & Conference Center, without our new furniture yet!
Directions in Central Pittsfield. Details at BerkshireRealtors.org
Sandy's Office, unpack in progress
Sandy's Office, unpack in progress
Part of Sue's Office
Copier / Storage, in progress.
Hard to take pics with all of that LIGHT!!
View out of Office Windows, onto Church Street
Stacy's Office
Entry, in progress
Good News! New Appraiser Guidelines
Released 6/30/2010 from Fannie Mae
The June 30th Update requires (among other things) lenders use of appraisers with a direct, local knowledge of the area, offers guidance when using distressed property comps, allows Realtors to provide factual info directly to appraisers to help ensure accuracy, and prohibits lenders from changing the appraisal / home value. Read the full Inman News Article
Berkshire County Board of Realtors® -
99 West Street, Suite 200 Pittsfield, MA 01201-5845 413-442-8049 Sandra
J. Carroll, Chief Executive Officer - Sue
O'Brien, Member Services Administrator- Stacy Buhl, Office Clerk
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Anne Meczywor has been elected to serve the assocation in 2010 and brings dynamic energy to the job. 
Mark has been elected to lead the MLS in 2010, dealing with our most important business tool, the MLS database. 
Mary White has been recognized for her dedication and volunteer service to the betterment of our Berkshire Community. 
