Start of Mass. Homeowner Oil Heating System Upgrade Law has been Delayed The effective date of the new state Homeowner Oil Heating System Upgrade and Insurance Law (installation of an Oil line sleeve or oil safety valve) has been delayed until September 30, 2011. The new law, originally set to become effective July 1, 2010, has been delayed and will become effective on September 30, 2011, giving homeowners fifteen additional months to comply. Read more>
Local Single Family Homes & Condo Sales Up Dramatically in May News Release >
Area home sales stats, members only >
Have you made your RPAC contribution this year? The Realtors Political Action Committee is dedicated to preserving the public's right to own, use, and enjoy real property and ensuring that Realtors have the ability to make a living. Consider it "business insurance" and contribute now!
MA Data Privacy Law Info Missed the recent member meeting covering the Bay State's new data privacy law -- also known as WISP (Written Information Secruity Program)? Check out the PowerPoint from the course authored and presented by NEAR Educator of the Year/Affiliate of the Year Attorney Scott Owens.
Data Privacy -- PowerPoint
Commonwealth's Small Business Guide to WISP (note: NOT a policy template!)
Commonwealth's WISP Compliance Checklist Commonwealth's FAQ on WISP
New Smoke Detector Regulations A new regulation regarding the installation and maintenance of smoke detectors went into effect April 5, 2010. These new regulations were enacted by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and will apply to single and multi-family homes built or most recently substantially altered prior to Jan. 1, 1975 and sold on or after April 5, 2010. Homes built or substantially altered on or after Jan. 1, 1975 are governed by the State Building Code, which already imposes the same requirements & restrictions.
See free webinar from MAR Legal Counsel>
See downloadable brochure from the Department of Fire Services>
Online FHA Toolkit Every REALTOR® who wants to sell more homes will benefit from NAR's free, online FHA Toolkit which includes all there is to know to help clients find the FHA-insured loans they need.
Office Principals: NAR has produced three videos covering risk management planning, identity theft, and lead-based paint.
Seller Wants and Needs Analyzed Why they sold, what they sold, how they sold it, and how they found a real estate professional are among the details about sellers that NAR Research looks at in its latest Home Buyer and Seller Survey. Members may download a free copy of the complete survey.
Short Sale Tips The Foreclosures and Short Sales Task Force has compiled an extremely helpful list of tips to help you when working with these tricky transactions. This Task Force had NEAR REALTORS® with specific expertise in the subject as well as three NEAR Affiliate attorneys who are also involved in loss mitigation, and the tips were reviewed by MAR General Counsel Steve Ryan. Check out the tips
NEAR has a fund for
members in extraordinary financial need -- the Realtor
Crisis Fund!
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REALTOR Guide Who gets the P&S
signed?What information
should be at a property listed for sale? And more! The
NEAR Education Committee's Guide to Living the Golden
Rule has practical advice on cooperating with your fellow
agents! Click
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Avoiding Foreclosure & Home Financing Today Info
 The Home Preservation Coalition of the Merrimack Valley provides free services to homeowners facing foreclosure; download the Greater Lowell CBA's multi-language flier for consumers or call the (Greater) Lawrence Community Works at 978-685-3115 or visit them at www.lcworks.org.
NEAR Affiliate Member services, such as lenders, first time home buyer financing, first-time homebuyer training, title companies, inspection companies, and more.
MA Assn of Realtors foreclosure prevention links -- includes free consumer brochure produced with the state's Attorney General.
Orlando Association of REALTORS study on the Value REALTORS bring to a real estate transaction Click here
Mass. Assn of REALTORS pamphlet, A Consumer Guide to Buying & Selling a Home in Massachusett, in 11 different languages. Click here
National Association of REALTORS Field guide to surviving and thriving in a slowing market Click here
Realtor Safety TipsCity
and Town tax rates in Massachusetts click here
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July 28: Free Event! Tax Strategies for REALTORS® - Turn Tax Dollars Back Into Your Dollars! 9:30 - 11:30 am at NEAR. According to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, You Could Have Overpaid Your Taxes By $11,438. Many of us assume our accountants take care of our taxes... but forget that WE are the ones giving them the numbers and records they are using to prepare our tax return. This seminar is guaranteed to identify between $2,500 and $27,500 in NEW deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings. These deductions are based in tax LAW, but presented in simple English that all of us can easily understand. RSVP to ensure a seat at this free seminar>
August 3: 12-hour CE Marathon Take one, take 'em all - you choose! Counting toward MA & NH re-licensing requirements. Choose from Dual Agency, Real Estate Advertising Compliance, General Real Estate Laws & Regulations, Architecture, Zoning & Building Codes, and Selling Historic Homes. All courses are good for MA and NH credit and will be taught by Kathy Roosa (8:00 am - 2:00 pm) and Andy Consoli (2:30 -8:30 pm). Credits are available through the Kathy Roosa School of Real Estate and ABC Real Estate School. Register today>
August 25: Social Media: Realities, Risks, & Rewards for REALTORS® 9:30 am - Noon at Lenzi's in Dracut. Getting started in social media can seem like an overwhelming task when you are already busy with 500 emails a day, client phone calls, and multiple listing presentations. However, integrating social media into your business can be a valuable tool, and the NEAR Education Committee has assembled an expert panel to get you started right! Join us for our third quarter member meeting and impressive lineup of panelists who will show you how to use social media to increase your business! Only $15 for members who pre-register! Space is limited and will sell out quickly -- sign up today!
September 8: Professional Standards Course with Code of Ethics 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at NEAR with Kathy Roosa and Linda Kody. Learn about the procedures of ethics and arbitration hearings. Required of members who wish to participate on arbitration or ethics panels. This course also meets the requirement of NAR’s mandatory quadrennial ethics training and offers two hours of continuing education credits good for both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. $25 for members, includes a copy of the 2010 Code of Ethics, coffee, & a light lunch. Sign up today>
September 18: Pre-Licensing at NEAR with Kathy Roosa School of RE Send your new recruits to one of the best schools in New England for their pre-licensing education! For individuals interested in becoming licensed in Massachusetts, this course covers all materials necessary to pass the Massachusetts Salesperson Real estate exam. To register, call NEAR at 978-458-2901 or fill out a registration form. Questions can be directed to the Kathy Roosa School of RE at 603-595-0418. Have general questions about the MA Real Estate Exam? Click here>
September 21: NH Core Training 9:00 am - Noon at NEAR. In order to maintain your New Hampshire Real Estate License you are required to take 3 hours of New Hampshire Core every 2 years. This course satisfies the NH Core training requirement and taught by New England favorite instructor, Kathy Roosa! Sign up today>
September 23: Free Legislative Meet & Greet! 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Jackson Kitchen Design in North Andover. Free wine, beer, and cheese reception for members and our area’s State Senators and State Representatives. The event will be hosted by NEAR Affiliate member Al Torissi of Jackson Lumber & Millwork. No cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Sign up today>
Click here for rules and information for the Weekly Caravan Broker Tour for the Andover/North Andover area.
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