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Anne Meczywor Elected to Lead as 2010 President

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
 

Board of Directors' Details

President, Anne Meczywor
President Elect, Carlyne Mills
Vice Pres., Chapin Fish
Sec/Treasurer, Maureen McFarland
Past Pres., Franz Forster

Directors, Jen Harvey, Tom Elder, Mary Turek, Anne Meczywor and Mary White

 
 

 

 

We've Moved: Please note our new address is 99 West Street, Suite 200, Pittsfield MA 01201-5845



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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.

 Event details


Appraisals USPAP - November 04, 2010

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. 

Read what's going on directly from NAR legal... you'll need to sign into Realtor.org to access this information



iPhone App from Realtor.com

Over one MILLION downloads in just five months!



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!



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


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Sandra J. Carroll, Chief Executive Officer - Sue O'Brien, Member Services Administrator- Stacy Buhl, Office Clerk


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