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📚✏️ Sharpen your pencils (and your skills) — Fall at RACM is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.  🎥 Watch the latest video from RACM President Stephanie Bayliss!  ⬇️ Keep scrolling for your Fall syllabus and ways to build success!  🎒From CE classes to networking nights, RACM is where REALTORS® go back to business this season! |
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đź—Ł Important Board of Registration Update! The new licensing platform eLIPSE has officially replaced EPlace. Â If you experience persistent issues while attempting to apply or renew in eLIPSE:
 ⏰ Upcoming Changes to MLS PIN Rules and Pinergy Platform |
RACM Upcoming Programs & Events |
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🎒 Back to Business with RACM: Your Fall “Syllabus” at a Glance |
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📗 The Foundational Series Workshops - Build Your Foundation for Success! Strengthen your skills and gain new ones with our Foundational Series, which began in April! This engaging training combines role-playing and presentation techniques to help you excel in your career.  When: Every Thursday, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, at RACM (alternate locations could be announced for individual sessions)  Pricing:  Register and Learn more at the links below: |
RACM Major Events |
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2025 Legislative Breakfast (9/12/2025) - Register Now!  2025 Annual Meeting - Register Now!  “The Mentalist”: Fundraiser - Registration Opening Soon!  Broker Summit - More Details COMING SOON!  2026 Installation Ceremony - Register Now!  📚Additional Programs:  REALTOR® Candidate Training - Register now! When: Wednesday, September 24, from 10 AM - 3 PM Where: RACM Classroom What to Expect: The Candidate Training Academy gives REALTORS®, REALTOR®-friendly candidates, and potential candidates an introduction to and expectation of how to run for public office. It is a valuable head start in their political journey!  Creating Housing Solutions with Author Shane Phillips on The Affordable City - Register Now! When: Monday, October 6, from 11:30 AM - 1 PM Where: RACM Classroom What to Expect: Join us at RACM for an engaging event featuring a presentation about the book, a Q&A session, and discussions on housing affordability led by local leaders. Guest Speaker: Shane Phillips, in addition to presentations from Jim Brooks from the City of Worcester and Leadh Bradley from CMHA.  |
September is REALTOR® Safety Month
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Top 5 Safety Action Items for REALTORS®1. Plan Your Safety Strategy and review yearly 2. Keep up to date with Tips and Best Practices 3. Watch On-Demand Webinars & Training Videos 4. Discover and use Personal Protection Resources 5. Take the REALTOR® Safety Pledge  |
Community Action |
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Join us for a charitable fundraising event benefiting The CASA Project: "The Mentalist"  Monday, November 17, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM at JMAC Worcester  Join us for a one-night-only performance at Worcester’s BrickBox Theater with Jon Stetson, the renowned mentalist and the real-life inspiration for the hit CBS series The Mentalist. This event is open to the public! During the night, we will also have our MAR Charitable Grant Presentations to MAR Grant Recipients:
The CASA Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the best interests of children in foster care in Worcester County. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are assigned to amplify the children’s voices, advocate for their best interests, and support them on their path towards a safe and permanent home. |
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🚨Volunteers Needed for Abby's House 16th Annual Walk/Run 5K on Saturday, October 18! |
Government Affairs |
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Legislative Breakfast - REGISTER NOW! Friday, September 12 | 8 AM - 10 AM at the Beechwood Hotel, Worcester Keynote Speaker: Eileen Duff, Register of Deeds Join us for one of RACM’s most impactful events of the year. Connect directly with your elected officials and fellow REALTORS® for a morning of meaningful dialogue on the issues shaping the real estate industry in Massachusetts.  💼 Read the MAR Monthly Legal Hotline Notes here. Â
How Advocacy Protects Your Business |
Member Engagement |
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✨September Member Benefit Spotlight: NAR Members can now utilize a member-exclusive Tool Providing unparalleled local housing data. Learn more and use the tool now! |
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Updated 2025 NAR Membership Guide Enhance and maximize your member experience! Â Your Membership Trifecta: The Three-Way Agreement |
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🌟 September Member Voice: Spotlight on AJ Bruce  Each month, we are getting to know a different RACM member - sharing their story, what they’re passionate about, and how they’re making a difference in real estate and in our community! It’s all about getting to know each other a little better—and celebrating the people who make RACM awesome.
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Have someone in mind who should be featured? Email Stevie Gilrein, Community Relations Coordinator at sgilrein@Realtorscentralma.org!
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The final 2025 Live New Member Orientations in the RACM Classroom: For questions or more information, contact the Membership Department at membership@realtorscentralma.org.  We are delighted to acknowledge the newest members of RACM: |
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Matthew Amelin |
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Charles Hudson |
Affiliate Members |
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Welcome to our Newest Affiliate Members:
Interested in Joining RACM? We have different membership options to fit your business needs. Contact Leah Wilson, Business Development Manager at lwilson@realtorscentralma.org |
NAR Updates |
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NEW NAR "Right by You" Consumer Campaign  NAR releases Consumer Guides in English & Spanish weekly  NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.0% Increase in July  |
MAR Updates |
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Market Data Enhance your understanding of the housing market and build client trust with monthly reports on sales, median prices, inventory, and more for both state and town levels. Each month, MAR publishes the latest stats for various regions across Massachusetts. Check out the Central MA Market Stats here. For statewide market stats, view them here. |
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MAR 2025 Conference and Awards Luncheon! There's still time to register! Attend the MAR 2025 Conference and Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at MGM Springfield in Springfield, MA. |
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Home Inspection Regulations: What You Need to Know Implementation of the new home inspection disclosure law has been delayed to October 15, 2025, following advocacy by MAR. Key Improvements have also been made to protect REALTORS® and ensure flexibility in real estate transactions. |
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We are RIGHT BY YOU every step of the way |
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What can RACM do to support you and your business? |
From Our Sponsors |
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Connections is presented by the REALTOR® ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS 492 Washington St, Auburn, MA 01501 508-832-6600  RACM’s MISSION: Empower members with the resources to achieve professional success. RACM’s VISION: The benchmark for excellence in the real estate industry.  The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information.  If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts immediately by replying to the message or by contacting us at (508) 832-6600. |