From The Boston Globe Article “Hello, nosy neighbors and looky-loos!”
An excerpt from the article -
“…Dana Mastovsky an agent with ERA Key Realty Services in Framingham who listed the Brings’ home, said when she holds an open house that doesn’t attract buyers, “I try not to do another one for a long time, unless the clients ask for it…”
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ERA Key Realty Services is proud to announce that it has been named to RISMedia’s 20th Annual Power Broker Report & Survey. ERA Key Realty Services ranked 297 in closed transaction sides in the Power Broker Report, which identifies and ranks America’s largest residential real estate brokerage companies by transaction sides and sales volume.
The results of this year’s Power Broker Survey reflect the market downturn felt from coast to coast. Longer listing times, more cautious buyers and the mortgage meltdown resulted in fewer total transactions—2,322,210 in 2007 compared to 2,754,618 in 2006. Meanwhile, price appreciation continued its decline, resulting in lower total sales volume—$749,201,552,294 in 2007 compared to $855,755,959,352 in 2006.
To view the complete Power Broker Survey results, visit www.rismedia.com.
“Appearing in RISMedia’s 2008 Power Broker Report is more important than ever,” explains RISMedia President & CEO John Featherston. “By ranking the industry’s leading brokerages by sales dollar volume and transaction, we have been able to identify the leaders in real estate year after year. It’s a great promotion and recruitment tool and a great way to show consumers that the real estate industry is still open for business.
“Being among the top 700 brokers in the country is a sure way to gain the trust of speculative clients, differentiate your firm from the competition, and catch the eye of ambitious new recruits.”
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.
Milford, MA 4/10/08- ERA Key Realty Services of Whitinsville is proud to announce that Uxbridge resident Les Rudman of the firm’s Milford Branch has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 38,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential.
Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
Rudman has been a sales associate with ERA Key Realty Services for 8 years and is licensed in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He has previously been President of the Milford Lions and is a member of the Greater Boston Board of Realtors. Additionally, Rudman has his MBA from Boston University, is Relocation Certified for buyers & sellers and is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR).
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million and over 1,350 transactions in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and among the top 10 of all ERA Companies Nationwide, as well as being the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.
Lori Kelleher of ERA Key Realty Services, Whitinsville, has successfully completed the Loss Mitigation Certification Course (LMC) of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® held recently in Sterling.
Due to the challenges facing many Realtors® today in representing a buyer or seller who is working in a transaction involving foreclosure, short sales, properties at auction or bank owned; this comprehensive one-day course was developed to educate Realtors® on all the issues surrounding properties facing these complicated transactions.
The course is taught by national and local experts in loss mitigation and is designed to equip attendees with the tools needed to deal with short sales on both the buying and listing side; the process, ethics, laws, contracts and credit issues involved; and how to best approach lenders. Lastly, this course also addresses the human element of these transactions as consumers potentially face losing their homes.
Upon completion of the Loss Mitigation Certification Course, participants earn lifetime usage of the LMC logo and continuing education credits necessary for real estate license renewal.
About the Massachusetts Association of Realtors®:
Organized in 1924, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors® is a professional trade organization with more than 22,500 members. The term Realtor® is registered as the exclusive designation of members of the National Association of Realtors® who subscribe to a strict code of ethics and enjoy continuing education programs.
From NEREJ
Franklin, MA: Jeff Allaire of ERA Key Commercial represented the Landlord Jomi Enterprises, LLC in a 5,600 square foot lease at 15 West Central Street in Franklin. The building is located in downtown Franklin in close proximity to Dean College, the Franklin MBTA Station and several new mixed-use redevelopment projects. The tenant Century 21 Commonwealth will occupy the space for use as a residential real estate office. Connie Jones, Manager of Century 21 Commonwealth’s Franklin office and Alan Lyman, President of Century 21 Commonwealth represented the tenant in the transaction.
The former tenant, American Business Equipment has relocated to the second floor of the building. 
From Wicked Local Sudbury
“…Some people lost their jobs, made considerably less money in a new job or had crippling medical bills, said Nelson Zide , broker/owner of ERA Key Realty Service in Framingham…”
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From New Englad Real Estate Journal
Jeff Allaire of ERA Key Commercial represented the seller K & J Realty Trust and procured the buyer Jajosh Realty Trust in the recent sale of a retail site.
The property consists of a free standing brick and block building leased to a convenience store and a free standing wood frame building currently leased to a dentist’s office.
The buyer has major remodeling plans for both buildings and plans parking lot and green space improvements at the site. The subject is located at the crossroads of Rtes. 126 and 140 in the center of town directly across from a new Walgreen’s and the new Bellingham Town Hall.
From the New England Real Estate Journal
ERA Key Realty Services has formed ERA Key Commercial, a division dedicated to commercial real estate sales and leasing throughout Mass. and Northern R.I.
Jeff Allaire, a broker associate with the firm, with the support of VP Michael Seaver, has worked to formalize the division.
“I saw an excellent opportunity to leverage our company’s reputation, strong national franchise and experienced staff to build a cohesive, recognizable commercial division that will compete across Metrowest and the Blackstone Valley,” said Allaire.
Seaver oversees the division’s operations in the Franklin and Westborough offices and its expansion into several other locations. Allaire represents a wide variety of commercial clients and manages the division’s strategic marketing and advertising initiatives. The team includes senior brokers John Turinese and John Dean who bring over 70 years of combined experience to the office. Turinese, a 30-year veteran, brings expertise in brokerage and appraisal. John Dean, brings over 40 years of experience in sales and development.
The new division will be headquartered at 55 West Central St.
An article from Wicked Local - Walpole (2-14-0 
“According to Mike Seaver, of ERA Key Real Estate in Franklin –also home to a power plant – the fear of a plant’s impact is greater than the actual impact. Some buyers and sellers conclude that the impact will be great before they see the finished product, he said.”
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Franklin, MA – ERA Key Realty Services in Whitinsville is proud to announce that real estate professional Jeffrey Allaire, in the firm’s local Franklin office, has completed the requirements and earned a Massachusetts Real Estate Broker’s License. In order to become a Broker, licensed Salespersons are required by law to complete an additional thirty hours of education at a board approved real estate school. In addition, candidates must meet experience requirements set forth by the Commonwealth and pass a state examination.
Allaire commented, “After working in the field for almost four years, I felt I was ready to earn the Broker’s license. A Broker’s license sets you apart in the industry as an expert. Clients recognize that Brokers are the most experienced and well-trained professionals in the industry and provide the highest level of real estate service.”
Allaire has been affiliated with ERA Key Realty Services since earning his Salesperson’s license in 2004. He has enjoyed great success as an agent selling and leasing over $12 million in residential and commercial real estate during his career. In 2007 he was among the top 5% in sales for all ERA agents statewide. Allaire can be reached directly at (50 572-1582.
ERA Key Realty Services has offices in Framingham, Franklin, Milford, Oxford, Spencer, Westboro, Whitinsville and Worcester. With sales of $400 million in 2007, it is among the top 10 residential real estate brokerage firms in Massachusetts and the top ERA Company in Massachusetts.
