4th Quarter | 2021 Edition

The REALTOR® Update
President’s Message
Elias Acuna, December 2021
Congratulations to newly elected 2022 RAPV Officers & Directors!
The REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley (RAPV) is proud to announce the list of 2022 officers and directors who will serve to continue the work of the association as the voice of and educational source to the real estate industry in the Pioneer Valley. 
RAPV Holiday Gift Drive Deadline is December 8th
We are encouraging donations to be ordered through our Amazon wish list: “2021 Holiday Toy Drive”. The items will be shipped directly to RAPV. New, unwrapped gift or gift cards accepted. Gifts will benefit families in local shelters. 
2021 President's and Rising Star Awards Applications Available!


Application Deadline: January 11, 2021 by 4:45 p.m.
RAPV 2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
The REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley is pleased to present to you, our valued member, the 2022 Annual Sponsorship Package. This package outlines the major sponsorship's and marketing avenues available exclusively to our members.

Choose the sponsorship that are best for your company based on the marketing impact you want to make. 
MAR Update: Remine Docs+ will Replace zipForm Plus as of December 31
MAR will be fully replacing zipForm Plus with Remine Docs+ as of December 31, 2021. Remine Docs+ is a new free MAR member benefit coming November 1, 2021 and will fully replace zipForm Plus. New transactions using the zipForm Plus system will not be available after December 15, 2021. Users must download transaction data from zipForm Plus prior to December 31, 2021 or risk losing access to those transactions. MAR members access Remine Docs+ through their MLS login. Step-by-Step instructions to log in through MLS PIN can be viewed here. 
Additional information on Remine Docs+ can be found at marealtor.com/remine-docs.  
Changes to the Conforming Loan Limits for 2022 
There are changes on the horizon for Conforming Loans, as well as FHA and VA. Annually there is an opportunity for change to the Lending Limits, which usually take place on January 1. While the agencies have not officially announced the 2022 Lending Limits, there is an agreement within the industry that the new Single Family Lending Limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be $625,000. 
PeoplesBank: Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
SPONSORED
Most first-time homebuyers are nervous when planning their home purchase. Helping your clients understand the mortgage process and what they need to do to prepare for it will help quite a bit.
Rueter Foundation Repair - Now Offering Lally Columns!
SPONSORED
Rueter Foundation Repair has been stopping leaks and stabilizing walls for 8 years and provides a lifetime guarantee. We receive many referrals from RAPV Realtors!
Thank you to Our Annual Sponsors:
RAPV Holiday Closing Schedule
 
December 24, 2021 | Christmas Eve
December 31, 2021 | New Year’s Eve | Closing at noon
Upcoming Events & Classes
December 8 | Annual Holiday Luncheon (Sold Out)| Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel | 11 am
December 20 | Code of Ethics (RE33RC11) | Virtual | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
January 12 | Code of Ethics (RE33RC11) | RAPV | 9:00 am - 11:30 am
January 13 | Installation of Officers (Registration opening soon)| Hotel Northampton | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CONNECT WITH US
REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley
221 Industry Avenue, Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 785-1328 | www.rapv.com