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The REALTOR® Advocate January/February
February 3, 2020
Wow, what a start to the year! January was a whirlwind, with formal session resuming and moving at a rapid pace. Read on to see all that happened, but first, check out our 2019 Year in Review video and report. If you ever have any questions or comments on our advocacy efforts or just… - Read More
From the Editor ‘2020 Possibilities’
January 28, 2020
For the past several years, I have had the opportunity and privilege to interview and profile the incoming president for this annual leadership issue. Before writing the profile, I spend time learning about who they are and what their vision is for their upcoming time in office. And while I… - Read More
Starting a Blog
January 28, 2020
Maybe you’ve thought about starting a blog. Maybe you’ve written a few blog posts, but never fully committed to it. Maybe you’ve never once considered it. No matter where you fall, I’m here to tell you – consistently writing a blog post might be easier than you think. What the… - Read More
Trending Topics: Using Social Media Surveys to Engage Your Clients and Cut Through the Noise
January 28, 2020
As you probably know, there’s a ton of content being pushed our way every day. Probably more now than ever before, which is why you can assume your clients are experiencing the same phenomenon. The big question on your mind is how to break through the noise and differentiate yourself from your competitors. One specific way… - Read More
Five Questions With: Ron Phipps
January 28, 2020
Lessons From the Leadership Chair This issue’s “Five Questions With” features Ron Phipps, ABR, CRS, ePro, GRI, GREEN. Ron is a Broker licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He first became a REALTOR® in 1978 and has significant experience in Association Leadership. The managing broker for Phipps Realty, Ron works… - Read More
Notes From the MAR Legal Hotline
January 28, 2020
Q. I’m selling a “Smart Home” and my seller isn’t sure which devices need to stay with the property. Are smart devices considered fixtures? A. It depends. The analysis for determining whether a smart device is a fixture or personal property is not unique. A fixture is typically defined as an… - Read More
President’s Message: ‘I’m Asking’
January 28, 2020
2020 is destined to be a GREAT year for the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, and we look forward to you being an active part of it! In 2018, we began a quest to create an Association that was member-centric, transparent, and focused on providing outstanding service to our 25,000+ REALTOR®… - Read More
Get to Know Commercial Real Estate in 2020
January 28, 2020
With housing inventory continuing to fall behind the demand, I’ve spoken to many residential REALTORS® who are anxious to learn about the ins and outs of venturing into commercial real estate. Similar to residential real estate, different areas of the Commonwealth have different commercial real estate practices. Both the Boston… - Read More
MAR Secures Short-Term Rental Law Registration Clarification
January 23, 2020
Recently MAR received reports that the Department of Revenue issued guidance stating that rentals for more than 31 days would need to be registered with the Department as short-term rentals. MAR successfully argued before the Department, that the new short-term rental law does not apply to any rental of 32-days… - Read More
Why You Need A Content Calendar in 2020 – And My Favorite One!
January 10, 2020
Do you have ideas for your next social media posts written in your notebook, somewhere on your phone, on the back of a receipt, and your hand? We’ve all been there! Ideas come to you at the most inconvenient times. But if you don’t capture them – you’ll lose them!…
