Properties of the Berkshires offers a full service Real Estate Brokerage that is nestled in the Western corner of Massachusetts. We border NY, CT and are located within 2.5 hrs. to New York City (West) to Boston, MA (East). The Berkshires address or appeal of residency & relocation for people seeking a peaceful, serene & idyllic place to settle. It has attracted tourists, relocations and second homeowners being a commonplace due to the vast culture, music venues, recreations, museums, theater, spa’s, performing arts, Inns, restaurants and many more endless possibilities. This area is a cultural Mecca! (Reference Community Links):

Our Brokerages is a member of the (NAR) National Association of Realtors, (MAR) Massachusetts Association of Realtors and the Berkshire County Board of Realtors. Our name derived from the location of the Berkshires was chosen because it exemplifies the beauty & culture that this area has attracted for many generations. The Properties of the Berkshires are alive with the sounds of future generations making the Berkshires there home.

Our commitment with keeping this as our goal of serving you with a sense of warmth, friendliness, individual pride and a great sense of community spirit. This is not just what comes naturally to our Associates; it’s our personal pledge that we’re committed to honoring each and every day!
 

Our Types of Agency Representation

Dual Agency

A real estate agent may act as a dual agent representing both the seller and buyer in a transaction but only with the express and informed consent of both the seller and buyer.  Written consent to dual agency must be obtained by the real estate agent prior to the execution of an offer to purchase specific property.  A dual agent shall be neutral with regard to any conflicting interest of the seller and buyer.  Consequently, a dual agent cannot satisfy fully the duties of loyalty, full disclosure, obedience to lawful instructions which is required of an exclusive seller or buyer agent.  A dual agent does, however, still owe a duty of confidentiality of material information and accounting for funds.  The written consent for a dual agency must contain the information provided for in the regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespeople (BOARD).  A sample dual agency consent is available at the Board's website at www.mass.gov.com/dpl/re.

Seller's' Agent

A seller's agent can engage the service of a real estate to sell his property (called the listing agent) and the real estate agent is then the agent for the seller who becomes the agent's client.  This means that the real estate agent represents the seller.  The agent owes the seller undivided loyalty, reasonable care,  disclosure, obedience to lawful instruction, confidentiality, and accountability, provided, however, that the agent must disclose known material defects in the real estate.  The agent must put the seller's interests first and negotiate for the best price and terms for their client, the seller.  (The seller may authorize sub agents to represent him/her in marketing its property to buyers, however the seller should be aware that wrongful action by the real estate agent or sub-agents may subject the seller to legal liability for the wrongful actions).

Buyer's Agent

A buyer can engage the services of a real estate agent to purchase property and the real estate agent is then the agent for the buyer who becomes the agent's client.  This means that the real estate agent represents the buyer.  The agent owes the buyer undivided loyalty, reasonable care,  disclosure, obedience to lawful instruction, confidentiality, and accountability, provided, however, that the agent must disclose known material defects in the real estate.  The agent must put the buyer's interests first and negotiate for the best price and terms for their client, the seller.  (The buyer may authorize sub agents to represent him/her in purchasing property, however the buyer should be aware that wrongful action by the real estate agent or sub-agents may subject the buyer to legal liability for the wrongful actions).