RACM’s Annual Meeting 2023

RACM’s Annual Meeting, Thursday, October 5, 2023

Register HERE!

RE104R18 Lunch and Learn Reverse Mortgages: Reverse your Thinking: The HECM for Purchase Loans for Seniors!

Lunch and Learn: Reverse your Thinking: The HECM for Purchase Loans for Seniors!

RE104R18: Understanding the Basics of Reverse Mortgage

Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Time: 11 AM – 1 PM

Register HERE

Learn more about the course HERE

RE26R20 The Residential Appraisal Process for Non-Appraisers

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

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!

Ticket Pricing

For RACM Members and Non-RACM REALTORS®: $100
For Non-Members and Guests: $150

Non-RACM REALTORS®, Non Members and Guests must call the RACM Administrative Office at (508) 832 – 6600.

RACM Members: REGISTER HERE
For ALL information, please visit our Event Page: HERE

Attire: Black Tie Optional
We are looking for: Artifacts to Display!

Thriving in 2023 and Beyond: Part 1

PART 1

CULTIVATE A THRIVING MINDSET, RESET YOUR MIND, AND IMPROVE OVERALL WELLNESS TO LIVE YOUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIFE.

Lunch Sponsor: Law Offices of Jessica Albino

Register HERE

PLEASE NOTE: This class does not offer CEU Credits

 

SOLD OUT – CEU RE26R20 The Residential Appraisal Process for Non-Appraisers

SOLD OUT

CEU RE26R20 – The Residential Appraisal Process for Non-Appraisers

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

REGISTER HERE 

Instructor: Brad Roberts

Maria Hopkins, Appraiser

Sponsored by: Cornerstone Bank

2 Continuing Education Credits

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
CREST Classroom Rules and Regulations:
All cellular phones must be turned off or on silent to not disturb the class. No more than 10 minutes of each class may be missed 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.

At Home with Diversity® Certification

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.

 

 

2023 Welcome Night

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