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As a REALTOR®
you have access to free information services offered only to members. Many services also offer free Email updates.
You need only to register online.
Below are listed
only a few of your available resources at the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® and the National Association
of REALTORS®. To find out more information logon to MAR & NAR.
Most links provided
will require member login for complete access. The first time you login, you'll need your NRDS ID#. For assistance
call the Board Office.
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Legal Hotline
800-370-5342
Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Legal Hotline is among the most popular of MAR's services.
It provides toll free access to staff attorneys who can provide information on real estate law and related regulatory and
ethical matters.
Access to the Legal Hotline is restricted to office principals, managers,
and their designees, but any member may have a question forwarded through an authorized REALTOR® within their firm.
To gain authorization, members must first complete and sign the Legal Hotline authorization
form.
Once approved as an authorized caller, you can access the Hotline by
calling 800-370-LEGAL (5342), sending an e-mail to legalhotline@marealtor.com or fax questions to 781-890-4919.
The
MAR Legal Department has also prepared numerous Legal Issues Briefing Papers on some of the more commonly addressed topics
from the Legal Hot Line. They include a written synopsis of relevant
law, answers to FAQs, and other important considerations for agents/brokers. Some of the subjects covered are deeds,
escrow disputes, gifts, probate, radon, security deposits, RESPA and the Wetlands Protection Act.
Technology Helpline
866-232-1837
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Technology, technology and more technology!
New technologies bring with them new challenges. The Tech Helpline is a toll-free service to help keep
your business running smoothly.
MAR offers REALTORS®
access to a staff of trained technology counselors who can help you to resolve problems
with software and hardware operations, Internet connection issues; computer compatibility with printers, scanners, digital
cameras and other new business devices, and basic functions of the association's electronic forms software MassForms™.
MAR has also made available in the Member Resources section of their website
marealtor.com, informative publications, FAQs, and tools to help you manage the adoption and
maintenance of new technologies.
MAREALTOR.com
MAR’s new web site provides
a multitude of services to enhance your marketing efforts, increase exposure to consumers, and efficiently complete business
transactions.
You have a free member home page on marealtor.com which allows buyers and sellers to locate you by community, specialty area of practice, and professional designation.
You can also register online for education courses and order merchandise from the MAR
Product Mall.
The resource section provides you with access to an extensive library of industry materials,
association documents, and proprietary member information.
You can contact MAR by email or calling Customer Service at 800-725-6272.
Massachusetts
Housing Reports
MAR issues quarterly housing reports which monitor activity in the state’s detached single-family home and condominium markets,
and bi-annual reports on the multifamily housing market. Each report contains commentary on current market conditions, analysis
of major market trends, and year-to-year sales, price and inventory data for the state and regional markets across Massachusetts.
MAR’s quarterly housing reports are summarized in Bay State REALTOR® magazine, and are available in their entirety on
MAR's web site.
MAR, also produces in conjunction with the National Association of
REALTORS®, an annual survey of homebuyers and sellers which details consumers’ habits and motivations, and the economic
and market factors affecting the home search and sale processes.
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REALTOR.org
Get in the know with NAR’s member Web site.
From authoritative research reports
to market trends, REALTOR.org is the single largest source of online real estate information available. You have 24 hour a day, member-level access to a wealth of benefits
including member savings opportunities, daily news, continually updated features, productivity-enhancing tools
and much more. REALTOR.org has everything you need to excel, including up-to-date analyses of real estate-related legislative
events, comprehensive legal information and key marketing tips.
Take full advantage of your NAR
membership by registering at REALTOR.org.
REALTOR® Magazine Online
Why wait for your magazine, the latest in real estate news
now or see past issues of REALTOR® magazine. News affecting the real estate industry, insightful articles on how to succeed
in today's rapidly changing business climate, educational material, REALTOR® profiles and more!
Find your business solutions
including: Technology, Home Office, Sales & Marketing Tools, Sales Meeting Tools, Products, Articles and Columns on Business
Trends. REALTOR® members can get FREE Daily News by E-mail.
 
Real Estate
Library
The largest
real estate library in the world.
Services open to
visiting members Monday-Friday, 8:30am-12noon & 2:00-4:30pm CST.
Members have access to the extensive collection of books, articles, reports,
statistics, tapes, DVDs, as well as real estate and business periodicals & journals. You can check something out or get
customized research for a special project. Quick reference questions are answered
at no charge. Requests that involve research or loaned materials are assessed a minimal service fee of $10.00.
Contact Information Central for more details.
Virtual
Library
Open 24/7
Your online news, technology and business resource.
The Virtual Library provides a wealth of specialty pages on the top issues and trends affecting the real estate industry,
as well as full-text articles and links to the most informative web sites. You can also save subscription dollars by reading
the leading real estate and business magazines and newspapers online for free. Browse the extensive collection at your leisure,
reference online and print resources, and even request customized research with just a few keystrokes.
NAR Action
Center
Take action now. Make
your voice heard.
As a registered member of
the NAR Action Center, NAR will keep you informed about legislative activities that affect REALTORS®, including health care
legislative developments. And, as events warrant, you'll receive "Call to Action" e-mails that enable you to affect
positive change in Washington, D.C.
With more than one million
REALTORS®, we certainly have the power to be heard, but it takes the involvement of all NAR members.
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REALTOR® is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional
who is
a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.
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Tri-County
Board of REALTORS®, Inc.
247 Washington Street * Stoughton * MA
* 02072
Copyright © 2003-2004
Tri-County Board of REALTORS®, Inc., tricountyrealtors.org.
All Rights Reserved.
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