• President’s Message: Safety First

    September 9, 2020

    - By Kurt Thompson

    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

    - By Teah Hopper

    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

    - By The MAR Legal Team

    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…
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  • Are You Ready to Take on the C2EX Challenge?

    August 11, 2020

    - By Sabrina Lapointe

    By now you’ve likely heard of NAR’s Commitment to Excellence or C2EX program, but have you heard of the C2EX challenge? The challenge is a contest among state associations to become the association with the most C2EX participants. You might be asking, what’s in it for me as a member?…
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  • Notes From the Legal Hotline: August 2020

    July 31, 2020

    - By The MAR Legal Team

    Q. Is a landlord required to accept a rental application from someone who receives Section 8? A. Massachusetts landlords may not deny housing based on an...
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  • 1031 Exchange Update – Summer 2020

    July 29, 2020

    - By Lynne Bagby, CES®

    The 1031 exchange market has been like a roller coaster this past spring and summer, plummeting down in April and roaring back up starting in June. In the greater Boston area and throughout the other New England states, we have seen a decline in inventory and an increase in sales…
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  • Customer Relationship Management: Save time, Close More Deals

    July 20, 2020

    - By Diane M. Sterrett

    Real Estate is a high-touch, relationship-based business. But when you’re juggling a busy career and family life, it’s easy to lose track of things. What if there was a technology that could help you find more leads, make more follow-ups, deliver more personalized service, and ultimately, close more sales? Want…
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  • How to Market Yourself At A Conference

    July 20, 2020

    - By Sabrina Lapointe

    Although many conferences are postponed this year, we still wanted to help prepare you for when things are back up to speed. Since this is the marketing issue, we thought it would be fitting to give you some tips and tricks on how to market yourself while attending a conference…
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  • July/August President’s Message

    July 20, 2020

    - By Kurt Thompson

    It’s safe to say none of us could have predicted what 2020 would bring. We all know the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it challenges never seen before. It’s important to also note the good that has come out of these circumstances. These challenging times have revealed the true resiliency…
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  • Five Questions With Leslie Mayer – Director of Member Engagement & Marketing

    July 20, 2020

    - By Leslie Mayer

    Leslie Mayer is the Director of Member Engagement and Marketing for MAR. She joined the organization in January, 2020 and is responsible for leading the initiative to deeper member engagement through projects such as the new MAR website, branding and database.  She leads the MAR marketing team in the areas…
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