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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… - Read More
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,… - Read More
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… - Read More
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… - Read More
Are You Ready to Take on the C2EX Challenge?
August 11, 2020
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?… - Read More
Notes From the Legal Hotline: August 2020
July 31, 2020
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... - Read More
1031 Exchange Update – Summer 2020
July 29, 2020
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… - Read More
Customer Relationship Management: Save time, Close More Deals
July 20, 2020
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… - Read More
How to Market Yourself At A Conference
July 20, 2020
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… - Read More
July/August President’s Message
July 20, 2020
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…
