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Bay State REALTOR® Magazine is a main source of information on how to achieve business success in real estate. The magazine and web site offer in-depth analysis on the latest market news and trends, public policy decisions and sales and marketing techniques to provide REALTORS® with the tools they need in their daily practices.
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Setting the Stage 
Tools that will grab the attention of today’s buyer and turn 'For Sale' Into 'Sold' . Read more…
 
The Principles of Feng Shui
Mary K. Stewart, Feng Shui Master, explains the principles of the ancient Chinese art.  Read more… 
 
Environmental Hazards
Steve Ryan, Esq. explains how to protect yourself and your seller when dealing with removal and disclosures of environmental hazards.  Read more…
 
Optimize Your Web Listings—Visually
Grab the attention of buyers with an exceptional visual presentation. Read more…

Top 10 Home Décor Trends
Decor Place announces the top 10 Home Décor Trends for 2009. Read more...
 
Avoid the Drive By
Find out ways to advise the seller that a bad first impression on the outside of the property can usually be avoided with a 1% investment. Read more...

Home Inspection Nuts and Bolts
The needs-to-know about inspections that can save the deal. Read more...

Tapping into the Young Market
Because of the first-time homebuyer tax credit, the young buyer is the market of focus.  Discover this niche market.  Read more... 

LATEST ARTICLES
License Law: Broker Affiliation and Terminating your License
6/23/2009
The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons answers queries by agents in the field regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.
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Legal REALTOR: New Security Measures Required for Personal Information
6/23/2009
Massachusetts has enacted a Data Security Law, General Laws Chapter 93H, which requires all persons and businesses with personal information to adopt written policies for protection of information. Real estate brokers and agents who receive such personal information fall within its scope and need to understand this new law.
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MassHousing offering free webinars specifically for REALTORS
6/23/2009
MassHousing is hosting four webinars for REALTORS to learn about their wide range of safe and secure 30-year fixed-rate low-interest loans for first time homebuyers. The sessions are being held on June 29 and July 7.
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Improve Energy Efficiency by Offering Carrots, Not Sticks, Say Realtors®
6/23/2009
MAR Past-President David Wluka testifies in front of Congress David Wluka a past-president of MAR and a member of NAR’s Global Climate Change Presidential Advisory Group, recently testified before the Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee. Wluka represented NAR to express support for the approach and overarching goals behind the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, H.R. 2336.
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From the President - It's All At Your Fingertips
6/22/2009
The consummate REALTOR® knows and understands how to take complete advantage of the Association and all it has to offer.
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REALTOR® Federal Credit Union Now Offered
5/27/2009
REALTORS® Federal Credit Union went live nationwide at the NAR Mid-Year meetings two weeks ago creating quite a buzz of interest. All REALTORS® and their families, as well as NAR’s institutes, societies and councils, are eligible to become RFCU members.
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Massachusetts REALTORS® in DC
5/27/2009
Over 100 Massachusetts REALTORS® attended NAR’s Mid-Year Meetings in Washington, D.C two weeks ago and visited Capitol Hill to meet with state leaders.
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