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5 Questions With Carl Carter, Jr.
September 14, 2020
Carl Carter, Jr., is a REALTOR® and the Founder of the Beverly Carter Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving agent safety. His mom, REALTOR® Beverly Carter, lost her life at the hands of a couple posing as clients in 2014. Since his mother’s passing, Carl has dedicated as much… -
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Let’s Close at the Registry of Deeds – Wait What?
September 9, 2020
Much in the world has changed in 2020 and closing a real estate transaction in Massachusetts is no exception. Gone are the closings where buyers, sellers, their attorneys, the closing attorney, and the brokers all convened at the Registry of Deeds to sign the papers that would transfer ownership of… -
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September is REALTOR® SAFETY Month!
September 9, 2020
After the spring and summer we’ve been through, when you hear the word “safety” the first things that probably jump to mind are COVID-19 safety procedures such as wearing face masks when meeting clients and in the office, not shaking hands with clients anymore, and holding virtual open houses. All… -
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How to Spot a Scam
September 9, 2020
There is no doubt that this year we have all experienced many firsts. With everything going on since the rise and continuation of the Covid-19 pandemic, there’s a lot to be aware of. One thing that may not necessarily be top of mind is looking out for scams. Many of… -
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Keeping Yourself And Your Business Safe
September 9, 2020
It is important to look at REALTOR® safety from many perspectives. Unfortunately, we know that REALTORS® have been harmed or even murdered while showing a property or doing an open house so your physical safety should always be paramount. There are other aspects of personal and business safety that also… -
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Staying Safe From Liability During the Pandemic
September 9, 2020
Real estate brokers have always known that the services they provide are “essential,” but it was gratifying that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts agreed with this assessment when most other businesses were shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. A frequent question among businesses that are now reopening, as well as those… -
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Message from the CEO – September/October
September 9, 2020
Safety First! This issue of Bay State REALTOR® is focused on the safety of our members. At first thought, you might think of safety in terms of a physical attack. Real estate is in this very active real estate market, being safe is especially important due to Covid-19. With such… -
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President’s Message: Safety First
September 9, 2020
This edition of the magazine gives us the opportunity to focus on an issue in our industry that doesn’t get nearly enough attention – safety. When thinking about what safety looks like in the real estate industry, there is a lot to consider. There is our physical safety, digital safety,… -
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Real Social – How to Stay Safe Online
September 9, 2020
Everyone should take online safety seriously, but REALTORS® must be especially cautious on the Internet. The nature of the real estate industry means that your location is often public, and you likely have a wider audience than many of your friends and followers. Social media is an incredible tool for… -
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Stigmatized Properties – Disclosure of Certain Stigmas
September 9, 2020
REALTORS® are required by Massachusetts law (Chapter 93A) to disclose known physical defects to prospective buyers. This obligation clearly applies to defects such as a leaky roof or a faulty foundation. Often, there are questions about whether REALTORS® need to also disclose things that may have a psychological impact on…
