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Team Power
Intent on getting to the “next level” without having to work 24/7 or give up their personal lives, several Massachusetts Realtors® have turned to the team concept. Using this approach, sales associates and support specialists operate as a single unit under a specific brokerage Read more.
 
Multiple Offers and The Code
When REALTORS® represent a client where two or more offers are being presented, paying attention to the rules of the road can avoid violations of professional conduct as well as legal entanglements. Jeffrey Chute reviews Article 1 of the Code of Ethics to help clarify your options. Read more.
 
Courtesy: A Closer Look
In the day-to-day activities of Realtors®, sometimes the courtesy we extend to the public, the listings, and each other can be ‘lost in the shuffle’ as we transact properties in a somewhat challenging environment. Read more.
 
Six Tips for Vacant Home Protection
As the New England economy continues to climb out of a recession, Netwatch USA, a full-service remote visual surveillance company, announces six tips to prevent vacant or foreclosed homes from falling victim to copper theft or potential occupation by trespassers or squatters. Read more.
 
LATEST ARTICLES
“Business” License and Compliance Auditing
5/1/2013
Answers to agents’ questions regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.

Multiple Offers
5/1/2013
The year 2013 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS®. In recognition, Jeffrey Chute reviews key components.

{legal Realtor®} 'CLUE' Yourself In About Homeowners Insurance
5/1/2013
Massachusetts buyers and REALTORS® have recently learned that difficulties in obtaining homeowners insurance will delay or prevent real estate closings. Understanding this potential pitfall will assist buyers and sellers to avoid problems and enable a transaction to proceed smoothly.

Team Power
5/1/2013
Four Massachusetts REALTOR® teams reveal the secrets to their success, their top challenges, and their future plans.

What Is Government Affairs?
5/1/2013
As the 2013 Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, I was recently asked by a fairly new sales associate, “What does Government Affairs do exactly, and what does it have to do with me?” It was a legitimate question. It’s not a topic taught in licensing schools or sales skill development classes. I welcomed the chance to share the answer.

Useful Mobile Apps for REALTORS®
2/26/2013
Going mobile has never been easier and more important for REALTORS®. There are many available applications to choose from, but below are a few of the more popular ones to review.

Reporting Affiliations to the Board
2/26/2013
Answers to agents’ questions regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.

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