Realtor Association of Central Massachusetts

09/24/2026

📣 RACM Members, we heard you!

This year’s RACM Annual Meeting is FREE and VIRTUAL — making it easier for you to participate, stay informed, and have your voice heard through important Association votes. 🗳️

📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
💻 Virtual | FREE for RACM Members

The Annual Meeting will include RACM updates, Association business, important information, and member voting.

⚠️ You must register by Friday, October 2 to attend and vote.

We’re just TWO WEEKS AWAY — register today and make sure your voice is part of the meeting!

👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/IxVDnbh

09/24/2026

One week to go!

Ready to expand your knowledge of commercial real estate? This class with Peter West covers the fundamentals of commercial properties, transactions, investment basics and 1031 exchanges.

🎓 4 MA CE Credits
FREE for RACM Members!

📅 October 1 | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
📍 RACM Classroom, Auburn

Reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/mRgO6fH

09/24/2026

🚨 NEXT WEEK at RACM!

There’s still time to register for the ABR® Designation Course with instructor Peter West!

📅 September 29 & 30
📍 RACM Classroom
🎓 10 MA CE credits

Build your buyer representation skills and take the first step toward earning your ABR® Designation.

⏰ Don’t wait — register today and secure your spot! https://buff.ly/muHpe6o

09/23/2026

📣 Next month!

"Protecting the Protected Classes in Real Estate" is coming up on October 15. If it's on your radar, now's the time to register before seats fill.

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 RACM Classroom, Auburn, MA
🎓 2 CEUs

Register here: https://buff.ly/mLxMvGk

09/23/2026

🚨 NEXT WEEK at RACM!

There’s still time to register for the ABR® Designation Course with instructor Peter West!

📅 September 29 & 30
📍 RACM Classroom
🎓 10 MA CE credits

Build your buyer representation skills and take the first step toward earning your ABR® Designation.

⏰ Don’t wait — register today and secure your spot!
https://buff.ly/muHpe6o

09/22/2026

🚨Important eLIPSE Licensing System Outage:

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5 PM through Monday, September 28, 2026 at 8 AM, the Massachusetts eLIPSE online licensing system will be down for maintenance.

⚠️During this period, you will be unable to check a license, apply for or renew a license, complete amendments, or file a complaint.

⚠️It is recommended that members with licenses expiring during this period renew those licenses before the outage begins.

The Board of Registration has indicated that they cannot waive late fees associated with renewing expired licenses after the outage but licensees may apply for a refund of the late fee.

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09/22/2026

🚨 One week away!

REALTOR® Safety Month is the perfect time to brush up on your personal safety — and the REALTOR® Self Defense Class is coming up on September 29 & October 1!

Brought to you by the Fairway Murphy Mortgage Team and Flynn Law, this hands-on class will cover practical strategies you can use on the job, including:

🔹 Personal safety planning
🔹 Social media & digital safety
🔹 Personal protection devices
🔹 Interactive self-defense training

Plus, you’ll earn 2 complimentary CE credits!

📅 Tuesday, September 29
📍 America’s Best Defense | Shrewsbury
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

Space is limited — if you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time!

👉 Register: https://buff.ly/wDKmI9l

Can’t make September 29? There’s another class on October 1 in Leominster!

👉 Register for Oct. 1: https://buff.ly/Y5XFOIz

09/21/2026

📢 Session 8: Appraisal
🎯 Objective: Provide REALTORS® with an understanding of the appraisal process and its impact on transactions.
📅 When: Thursday, September 24th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Instructor: Maria Hopkins, Maria Gruber Hopkins Associates

What you’ll gain:
🔹Why appraisals are required and their role in the transaction
🔹How appraisers determine value
🔹Handling low appraisals and solutions

Role Play/ Hands-On Practice:
✅ Discussing appraisals with buyers/sellers
✅ Strategies for handling appraisal challenges

Resources Included:
📄 Appraisal report example, appraisal tips
📲 Spots are limited — register today to take your knowledge to the next level!
Register on our website or click the link in our bio.

09/21/2026

A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for RACM’s 2026 Legislative Breakfast! 🏛️

We’re especially grateful to our SPCs, RACM Government Affairs Committee, event sponsors, MAR and NAR staff, Major Investors, and RACM members for your support, participation, and commitment to making this event a success.

Thank you for showing up, getting involved, and helping make this an impactful morning of conversation and connection! 💙

📖 Missed it or want to take another look? Check out the event program: https://buff.ly/qdpq9j2

09/21/2026

🏛️ Thank you for joining us at the 2026 RACM Legislative Breakfast!

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us this past Friday for a morning of conversation, connection, and insight into the issues impacting real estate, housing, and our communities.

A special thank you to our speakers:

🎤 Denise Jillson, Executive Director of the Harvard Square Business Association
🎤 Conor Yunits, Executive Vice President of Issues Management Group

And thank you to our Breakfast Sponsors for their generous support:

☕ Emily DeGray, CrossCountry Mortgage
☕ Elizabeth Jones, Elizabeth Jones Law Group

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, legislators, and RACM members who helped make this year’s Legislative Breakfast a success!