Register HERE
Lunch and Learn: Reverse your Thinking: The HECM for Purchase Loans for Seniors!
RE104R18: Understanding the Basics of Reverse Mortgage
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Learn more about the course HERE
Tag: RACM 2023
Q2 Broker Power Series: Spring Cleaning!
It’s time for some housekeeping! Let’s make sure your office policies are in tip-top shape!
Panelists: Kimberly Allard and Brad Roberts
Register HERE
You will learn the following:
- The importance of communicating your fee properly
- The Importance of a Buyer Agent Contract
- Social Media Errors that can be costly
- New Affiliation Requirements
- Disclosures of Interest in a property – we all thought we were doing it correctly
- Teams, what they are and what they are not
- Good Moral Character requirement- do you know who is affiliated with your office?
RE26R20 – The Residential Appraisal Process for Non-Appraisers | Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Brad Roberts
Guest Expert: Maria Hopkins, Appraiser
2 Continuing Education Credits
Register HERE
What You Will Learn:
- Rate buy down as a concession: properly reporting concessions in MLS
- How to effectively be part of the appraisal process
- ANSI measurement standards and how to avoid liability when reporting GLA (deferring to buyer/buyer agent to do due diligence may not be adequate)
- Surplus vs. excess land: What are the differences and your liability?
- Legal use of multi-families. Don’t wait until an appraisal to find out. You need to know when you list it. Do you know what the self-sufficiency guideline is?
- Condos – what documents do you need and why. New regulations for financing.
- Green certifications – why is it important to be educated and use MLS Data Fields? Builders will start to expect agents to be knowledgeable and competent.
- Appraisal Data Collectors – Hybrid & Desktop.Learn more here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/re26r20-the-residential-appraisal-process/download
Cancellation Policy – All cancellation requests must be made in writing. A 50% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received 7 business days prior to the scheduled class/event. No refunds will be granted if the request is received later than 7 days prior to the scheduled class/event. Registrations are non-transferable.No-Shows Policy – Registrants who fail to attend the class and do not contact RACM Staff prior to the class/event start date with a cancellation request in writing (see above), will automatically forfeit all registration fees and/or be subject to a $25 No-Show fee.
CREST Classroom Rules and Regulations –
All cellular phones must be turned off or in silent mode so as not to disturb the class.No more than 10 minutes of each class may be missed in order to still receive CEU credits. Late arrivals will not be given CEU credits for the class.
The Sign In and Sign Out sheets for each class attended must be signed to receive CEU credits.
100-Year Centennial Gala and Awards Celebration
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Mechanic’s Hall, Worcester, MA
Join the REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts (RACM) as we celebrate 100 years in the real estate industry!
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Tickets: $100
**Open to RACM Members ONLY at this time.
REGISTER HERE
The REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts Presents the At Home with Diversity® Certification (AHWD) on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 9 AM – 4 PM at the RACM Classroom
With National Instructor: Nate Johnson
ABR, AHWD, C2EX, CRS, GRI, PSA, SRES | President of Real Estate Solutions Group at Redkey Realty Leaders
Check out what Nate Johnson says about the upcoming AHWD Certification HERE!
Earn 4 MA CEUs: RE111RC20: Protecting the Protected Classes in Real Estate & RE19RC20: Fair Housing
Register HERE
The At Home With Diversity® curriculum encompasses diversity, equity, inclusion, fair housing, and risk reduction topics. Participants will gain practical skills and tools to expand their business and serve clients effectively.
One-time Application Fee: The AHWD application fee(link is external), normally priced at $75, has been discounted to $40 to REALTORS® as a part of the Right Tools, Right Now Program. Take advantage now through December 31, 2023.
REALTOR® Agents Crumbling Concrete Informational Session
Presented by the Professional Development & Government Affairs Committees
This panel discussion will include UP-TO-DATE information on this critical issue.
Register HERE
Moderator: Stephanie Bayliss | REALTOR®, Broker / Owner | RACM Vice President
Panelists:
Dr. Jonathan Gourley | Principal Lecturer and Lab Coordinator of the Environmental Science Program, Trinity College
Michelle Loglisci | Affected Homeowner, Founding member of the Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Concrete, Member of the Mass Special Commission Study
Jonathan Schreiber | Legislative & Regulatory Counsel | MAR
Catherine Taylor | Director of Education & Associate Counsel | MAR 
Top Producer Luncheon: Top Producer Awards
Thursday, March 23, 2023
DCU Center, Worcester
Registration Begins at 11:30 AM
Program: 12 PM – 2 PM
Register Here!
National Association of REALTORS® Technology Speaker at RACM for a Technology Session on Wednesday, January 25, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM!
What You Say is What You Get: Advanced AI’s Impact on Listing Photos
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
David Conroy, the Director of Emerging Technology at The National Association of REALTORS®, will be joined by Catherine Taylor, the Director of Education & Associate Counsel at the MA Association of REALTORS®.
Breakfast Sponsored and Provided by: The Law Offices of Jessica L. Albino
The discussion will include legal and ethical ramifications REALTORS® should consider when using these new technologies.
Misrepresentation is a Code Violation! You will learn up-to-date information for keeping yourself safe from code violations.
FREE for RACM Members | $50 for Non-Members | Space is limited.
Register HERE
Cancellation Policy – PLEASE READ
All cancellation requests must be made in writing. A 50% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received 7 business days prior to the scheduled class/event. No refunds will be granted if the request is received later than 7 days prior to the scheduled class/event. Registrations are non-transferable.
No-Shows Policy – Registrants who fail to attend the class and do not contact RACM Staff prior to the class/event start date with a cancellation request in writing (see above) will automatically forfeit all registration fees and/or be subject to a $25 No-Show fee.
CREST Classroom Rules and Regulations:
All cellular phones must be turned off or on silent mode so as not to disturb the class.
No more than 10 minutes of each class may be missed in order to still receive CEU credits. Late arrivals will not be given CEU credits for the class.
Both the Sign In and Sign Out sheets for each class attended must be signed in order to receive CEU credits.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023 AT 11 AM – 1 PM
Thriving in 2023 and Beyond
What you will learn:
- HOW TO CREATE A THRIVING MINDSET, AVOID A VICTIM MENTALITY, AND LIVE YOUR BEST YEAR EVER!
- 88% of all resolutions or goals declared are not achieved-be the EXCEPTION and prevent this from happening.
- It’s not too late to SET and ACHIEVE your goals for a successful 2023.
- The focus is on creating the right ATTITUDE, ACTION, and DISCIPLINE to yield success.
- You will leave this workshop with a blueprint to EXCEL in your business and live your best year ever in 2023!
Please register HERE
Lunch will be provided by:
The Law Offices of Jessica L. Albino
Cancellation Policy – PLEASE READ
All cancellation requests must be made in writing. A 50% refund will be granted when the cancellation request is received 7 business days prior to the scheduled class/event. No refunds will be granted if the request is received later than 7 days prior to the scheduled class/event. Registrations are non-transferable.
No-Shows Policy – Registrants who fail to attend the class and do not contact RACM Staff prior to the class/event start date with a cancellation request in writing (see above) will automatically forfeit all registration fees and/or be subject to a $25 No-Show fee.
CREST Classroom Rules and Regulations:
All cellular phones must be turned off or on silent mode so as not to disturb the class.
No more than 10 minutes of each class may be missed in order to still receive CEU credits. Late arrivals will not be given CEU credits for the class.
Both the Sign In and Sign Out sheets for each class attended must be signed in order to receive CEU credits.
Join us for the 2023 Welcome Reception
Thursday, January 12, 2023
AC Hotels by Marriott Worcester, 125 Front Street, Worcester, MA 01608
This event is exclusively for RACM’s 2023 Committee Members, 2023 Executive Committee, 2023 Board of Directors, and 2023 VIP Business Partners.
Please register HERE
PARKING: Garage parking at the Worcester Common Garage, 3 Eaton Pl, Worcester, MA 01608
Elevators go right to the AC Hotel
$3 per car
We look forward to kicking off 2023 with all of you!
Snow Date: January 19, 2023