Welcome to the consumer section of the Plymouth and South Shore Association of REALTORS® (PASS) website.
There is a difference between a REALTOR® and a real estate licensee. A licensee takes a test and receives a license to practice real estate. A REALTOR®, in addition to being licensed by the state, is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), an organization that consists of professional real estate people and brokers that adhere to a strict code of ethics and specific guidelines for completing complex real estate transactions. They are held accountable by their colleagues, their local Association of REALTORS®, the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) and the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® have access to the best training and education and lobby on Beacon Hill and on Capitol Hill to protect and preserve homeowner rights. The REALTOR® Association is equivalent to the Bar Association and the American Medical Association. You want the best professional for your legal and medical needs and you want the best professional for your real estate needs.
This section will provide links and educate you on how to get started with the buying and selling process.
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded
On November 6, President Obama signed the Unemployment Insurance Bill, which contains the Homebuyer Tax Credit extension and expansion. The United States House of Representatives, by a vote of 430-12, joined the Senate in passing the bill. Many parts of the bill take effect immediately. As of the signing of the legislation, the income limits increase to $125,000 adjusted gross income on a single return and $225,000 on a joint return. In addition, the so-called "move-up" credit is also in effect as of November 6. Thus, individuals who have used a home as a principal residence for five consecutive years of the past eight years will be eligible for a $6,500 refundable tax credit for purchases completed between November 6, 2009, and April 30, 2010. See more details on the the changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit below.
How To Choose A REALTOR® - Click here.
What a REALTOR® does for you - Click here.
Find a REALTOR® - Click here.
Find a Home - Click here.
Find a PASS Affiliate - Click here.
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