President, Chapin Fish President Elect, Barbara Osborne Vice Pres., Suzanne Crerar Sec/Treasurer, Deane Christopolis Past Pres.,Carlyne Mills MLS Pres., Andy Perenick
Directors, Maureen McFarland Debbie Dwyer, Paul Curro, Craig Kahn, Christy Smachetti, David Walker-Price, Tom Elder
MLS President,Andy Perenick MLS V.Pres., Jeff Rose Sec/Treasurer, Colleen Zajak MLS Past Pres., Mark McIlquham
Board Pres., Chapin Fish
Directors, Sue Baum, Steve Ray, David Sefcik and Karen Climo
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Continuing Education - February 01, 2012
2 days CE, 3 classes each day, 2 credits a class. Receive all 12 credits to renew your license!
Please note: CE days that include the course, RE33RC11 - Real Estate Brokerage Professional Ethics for Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerages as the 3rd class of the day will go to 4:30 p.m. All other CE days, the 3rd class ends at 4:00 p.m.
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Appraiser Continuing Education - February 07, 2012
Appraising Easements with Bill Pastuszek
Credit Info: 7.0 hourse of continuing education, residential or nonresidential/commercial credit. MA, NH, RI, CT & VT
Professional Standards Training Tribunal - February 08, 2012
For those who wish to serve on hearing panels in matters of ethics or arbitration, this training is required. All members of the Boards of Directors should also attend.Event details
Technology and Real Estate Brokerage Webinar - February 13, 2012
SOS Staff Technology & Issues Training - February 15, 2012
Lots planned - free to members.
SOS: Staff Saves our Sanity! Technology and Board Update Combo.
You asked, we answered. Here's a meeting that contains a combination of emerging issues - technology training along with industry updates. We hope you'll join us!
February 15, 2012 at the Board Office @ 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. No cost for members
Please Register to Attend.
Program Agenda Includes:
Review of 2011 Market Watch / Talking Points:
Membership Report – How our 2012 renewal looks
Cloud Computing: What’s all the buzz about? Includes description and practical uses of free services such as: DropBox, Online Backups, Google, Calendar / Address Syncs, Microsoft
FlexMLS Productivity! How to set up your options so you can add a new contact and activate emails or portals in less than 10 minutes!
3 things everyone should know about internet browsers. (and how it can help you navigate so much easier!) 1. Difference between an address bar and search 2. Tabs, and how they work 3. Settings to save or clear passwords or history.
RE Brokerage Professional Ethics Webinar - March 12, 2012
2 Credit Online CEClass - RE33RC11
Real Estate Brokerage Professional Ethics for Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage given by Popular Instructor, Jody O'Brien. from the comfort of your home or office.
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Continuing Education - April 04, 2012
2 days CE, 3 classes each day, 2 credits a class. Receive all 12 credits to renew your license!
Please note: CE days that include the course, RE33RC11 - Real Estate Brokerage Professional Ethics for Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerages as the 3rd class of the day will go to 4:30 p.m. All other CE days, the 3rd class ends at 4:00 p.m.
SOS (Staff Outreach Series) and Tech Bytes - April 13, 2012
South County Location!
Thanks to our generous sponsors, staff will be on-hand - Free of Charge - to bring you the laatest updates on industry trends, news and events!
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Appraiser Continuing Education - May 15, 2012
USPAP Update Course with Tony Federico
This is the required 7 hour USPAP Update for 2012-2013. This class has been approved for 7 hours of MA NH, RI, CT & VT continuing education credit.
Static Program, 4 credits available, FREE for REALTORS
REALTOR Members can access Massachusetts continuing education courses for free after logging in or creating a Learning Library account that includes a valid 9-digit NRDS (REALTOR membership) number. Click the event location link to be redirected to the FREE CE page on Learning Library.
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REALTOR Rockstar 2012
Skills to help you find success in the real estate business
Your elevator speech: Drop and give me 30 seconds on why you’re the right pro… go!
So, how’s your communication plan working out? Don’t have one? Now you will!
And for that you need a great database. And you don’t need to be Bill Gates to pull it off (either financially or tech-wise)
Does your Customer Service pledge meet the needs of the current consumer? No pledge? Oy.
Do you play solitaire until the phone rings, or work your Plan? Create one!
Short / long Term goals – There’s a reason home-run players point where they want the ball to go.
Tip and Tricks to manage your time needed for a successful work-life balance, and lots, lots more.
You-hoo. Over here! Hey... hey you! Look at me.
Finding, engaging and securing new customers and of course, satisfying current ones … This market shows that very few can sit in the office and wait for potential clients to come in or call - For the majority of salespeople, finding new customers is the most difficult part of the down market. Personal marketing has a whole new dimension, and old strategies no longer work. Prospecting, networking and presentations are an integral part to ensure that your current business, referral base and expertise grow to serve new consumers. Learn the latest on how to most effectively convey your special value, handle objections, present like a pro and negotiate from a position of strength.
Plug in, Get the Boost of Energy You Need.
Technology. It’s not all about Facebook, ya know! Today, more than ever there are technology demands and opportunities to enhance all levels of your communications - with current clients, with potential clients, with your circle of influence, and with the general public. Effectively using technology tools can save time and money - from managing a database, working on lead generation and harnessing the power of social networking and e-prospecting.
Put your Money where your Mouth is.
Marketing only works in the long term if it goes hand-in-hand with serving your clients as promised. No duh, right? But, there are more effective ways to convey your services and value to set realistic expectations, truly understand client needs and ensure follow-up to meet the agreed upon performance standards. Achieving this, and they’ll be back – or send their friends! Did you know that the top three reasons clients select their agents are (in order of importance) 1. Great Reputation (85%) 2. Referral from Friend (75%) 3. Services Offered (72%)
Save your MLS Password and User Name
Instructions for Different Browsers
We've learned that some browsers are not prompting you to save your FlexMLS username or password, and members have to retype it each time they enter the system. Here are basic instructions to get the "save password" option for different browsers
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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