About

Piretti Real Estate Office Policy

Piretti Real Estate was begun in May 1978 by Peter and Mary Jo Piretti to service the real estate needs of the local community and to introduce the area to those interested in making the Berkshires their home. Always aware of the uniqueness of our area, we take pride in our knowledge of the local market and all that our community has to offer. Our purpose is to assist buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of a home in an honest and forthright manner. We believe that honesty and integrity are of primary importance in our relationship with our clients, customers and colleagues and to that end we offer the following explanation of the Agency relationship that exists when doing business with Realtors in this office:

Seller's Agent: when listing a property for sale, Piretti Real Estate and its associates represent the seller only. Buyers working with agents of this office are our CUSTOMERS and are afforded all the services associated with that status. No confidential information of the buyer should be given to the Seller's Agent and no confidential information of the seller will be disclosed to the buyer. The "Agency Disclosure" form must be signed prior to looking at the properties with a prospective Buyer, and prior to listing a home for sale with a Seller.
Sub-Agent: cooperating Realtors are considered to be sub-agents of the seller and the seller's agent unless that Cooperating Realtor has rejected sub-agency and notified the Realtor and the seller that he is representing the Buyer. Both Seller and Seller's Agent are liable for the acts of the sub-agent with regard to their transaction.
Buyer-Agents: Buyers with Realtors of this office will be represented as "buyer-clients" and their best interests will be our prime objective, unless viewing properties that are listed with this office. In which case, the following type of agency will apply:

Dislosed Dual Agency: It is the preference of Piretty Real Estate to represent only one party in a transaction. Our intent is to act as a single agent because it is very difficult to represent both the Seller and the Buyer without a conflict of interest. However, there are situations which arise that could create a dual agency relationship (such as we act as a buyer agent and show a property that has been listed by this office). If such a situation should occur during the marketing of your property or the showing or property as a Buyer-Agent to a buyer client, we will disclose it to all parties, discuss the situation and then at that time have all parties to the transaction acknowledge and assent to our role as a disclosed dual agent. All this will be done with written permission and full knowledge of what role Piretti Real Estate will play if we act as a dual agent.

Limited Agency, Non-Agency and Transactional Brokerage are not commonly practiced by this office but may be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Fee Structure: It is the belief of Piretti Real Estate that it is in our clients' best interests to cooperate fully and compensate equally both sub-agents and buyers and his agent are liable for the actions of the sub-agent as pertains to that transaction. When Piretti Real Estate acts as an agent of the buyer, they will similarly attempt to have the fee come from the proceeds of the sale, with the permission of the seller and the listing agent. However, if this is not possible, the buyer will be responsible for the fee due their agent.

Our goal is to find the perfect match of buyer to home and make the transition a smooth one for all concerned. We strive to treat all of our clients with professionalism and fairness so that the purchase or sale of their home will be a positive experience.

This office is a member of the National and Massachusetts Association of Realtors as well as the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and it's Multiple Listing Service which provides access to all properties in the County that are listed with the service and affords sellers the opportunity to expose their home to over 400 Realtors locally. We also list our properties on Realtor.com, exposing the property to the entire internet community...an excellent marketing approach.

Mary Jo Piretti Miller

Mary Jo is the Broker/Owner of Piretti Real Estate, a graduate of Lenox Memorial High School and a 1971 graduate of the College of New Rochelle with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She is a member of the Massachusetts and National Associations of Realtors and a past member of both Boards of Directors. She completed advance educational requirements for the designation GRI (Graduate, Realtors Institute) in 1992. Mary Jo was chosen as the Berkshire County "Realtor of the Year" in 1997. In addition to her activities in the local and State Associations, she is an active member of the community and served as the President of the Lenox Library Board of Managers from 1999-2002 and is a member of its 150th Anniversary Fundraising Committee, a member of the Lenox Chamber of Commerce, the Central Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, A Director of Legacy Banks, former member of the St. Ann's Parish Council for six years and past President of the Lenox Elementary Parent Teachers' Organization. She is the mother of three children: Hannah, a graduate student at Simmons College, Luke, a Senior at Gettysburg College and Conner a Freshman at Boston College. She is married to Leonard A. Miller, a teacher in the Berkshire Hills Regional School system, owner of Sports School Day Camp and father of Leonard, Jr., Cathleen and Shane, and grandfather of Tyne, Sam and Claire.

Artie Joppru

A transplant from Colorado and Minnesota, Artie moved to the Berkshires in 1986. Her prior work experience includes management positions with AT&T and Harris Corporation. In 1987 she began selling real estate full time.

Artie's professional affiliations include National and Massachusetts Associations of Realtors, Berkshire County Board of Realtors and Residential Sales Council. She was previously Vice President and Treasurer of the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and is currently a member of the Berkshire County Chamber of Commerce and Employee Relocation Council.

Staying informed on real estate issues is pertinent to Artie's success in representing buyers and sellers and she has received the following designations: Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES).

Inadditon to concentrating on residential and multi-family real estate, Artie has extensive background in REO and relocation.

All information provided to you through our Web site is believed to be accurate, but should be verified prior to purchase. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice.




	About Piretti Real Estate Office Policy Piretti Real Estate was begun in May 1978 by Peter and Mary Jo Piretti to service the real estate needs of the local community and to introduce the area to those interested in making the Berkshires their home. Always aware of the uniqueness of our area, we take pride in our knowledge of the local market and all that our community has to offer. Our purpose is to assist buyers and sellers in the purchase or sale of a home in an honest and forthright manner. We believe that honesty and integrity are of primary importance in our relationship with our clients, customers and colleagues and to that end we offer the following explanation of the Agency relationship that exists when doing business with Realtors in this office: Seller's Agent: when listing a property for sale, Piretti Real Estate and its associates represent the seller only. Buyers working with agents of this office are our CUSTOMERS and are afforded all the services associated with that status. No confidential information of the buyer should be given to the Seller's Agent and no confidential information of the seller will be disclosed to the buyer. The "Agency Disclosure" form must be signed prior to looking at the properties with a prospective Buyer, and prior to listing a home for sale with a Seller. Sub-Agent: cooperating Realtors are considered to be sub-agents of the seller and the seller's agent unless that Cooperating Realtor has rejected sub-agency and notified the Realtor and the seller that he is representing the Buyer. Both Seller and Seller's Agent are liable for the acts of the sub-agent with regard to their transaction. Buyer-Agents: Buyers with Realtors of this office will be represented as "buyer-clients" and their best interests will be our prime objective, unless viewing properties that are listed with this office. In which case, the following type of agency will apply: Dislosed Dual Agency: It is the preference of Piretty Real Estate to represent only one party in a transaction. Our intent is to act as a single agent because it is very difficult to represent both the Seller and the Buyer without a conflict of interest. However, there are situations which arise that could create a dual agency relationship (such as we act as a buyer agent and show a property that has been listed by this office). If such a situation should occur during the marketing of your property or the showing or property as a Buyer-Agent to a buyer client, we will disclose it to all parties, discuss the situation and then at that time have all parties to the transaction acknowledge and assent to our role as a disclosed dual agent. All this will be done with written permission and full knowledge of what role Piretti Real Estate will play if we act as a dual agent. Limited Agency, Non-Agency and Transactional Brokerage are not commonly practiced by this office but may be reviewed on a case by case basis. Fee Structure: It is the belief of Piretti Real Estate that it is in our clients' best interests to cooperate fully and compensate equally both sub-agents and buyers and his agent are liable for the actions of the sub-agent as pertains to that transaction. When Piretti Real Estate acts as an agent of the buyer, they will similarly attempt to have the fee come from the proceeds of the sale, with the permission of the seller and the listing agent. However, if this is not possible, the buyer will be responsible for the fee due their agent. Our goal is to find the perfect match of buyer to home and make the transition a smooth one for all concerned. We strive to treat all of our clients with professionalism and fairness so that the purchase or sale of their home will be a positive experience. This office is a member of the National and Massachusetts Association of Realtors as well as the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and it's Multiple Listing Service which provides access to all properties in the County that are listed with the service and affords sellers the opportunity to expose their home to over 400 Realtors locally. We also list our properties on Realtor.com, exposing the property to the entire internet community...an excellent marketing approach. Mary Jo Piretti Miller Mary Jo is the Broker/Owner of Piretti Real Estate, a graduate of Lenox Memorial High School and a 1971 graduate of the College of New Rochelle with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She is a member of the Massachusetts and National Associations of Realtors and a past member of both Boards of Directors. She completed advance educational requirements for the designation GRI (Graduate, Realtors Institute) in 1992. Mary Jo was chosen as the Berkshire County "Realtor of the Year" in 1997. In addition to her activities in the local and State Associations, she is an active member of the community and served as the President of the Lenox Library Board of Managers from 1999-2002 and is a member of its 150th Anniversary Fundraising Committee, a member of the Lenox Chamber of Commerce, the Central Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, A Director of Legacy Banks, former member of the St. Ann's Parish Council for six years and past President of the Lenox Elementary Parent Teachers' Organization. She is the mother of three children: Hannah, a graduate student at Simmons College, Luke, a Senior at Gettysburg College and Conner a Freshman at Boston College. She is married to Leonard A. Miller, a teacher in the Berkshire Hills Regional School system, owner of Sports School Day Camp and father of Leonard, Jr., Cathleen and Shane, and grandfather of Tyne, Sam and Claire. Artie Joppru A transplant from Colorado and Minnesota, Artie moved to the Berkshires in 1986. Her prior work experience includes management positions with AT&T and Harris Corporation. In 1987 she began selling real estate full time. Artie's professional affiliations include National and Massachusetts Associations of Realtors, Berkshire County Board of Realtors and Residential Sales Council. She was previously Vice President and Treasurer of the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and is currently a member of the Berkshire County Chamber of Commerce and Employee Relocation Council. Staying informed on real estate issues is pertinent to Artie's success in representing buyers and sellers and she has received the following designations: Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Inadditon to concentrating on residential and multi-family real estate, Artie has extensive background in REO and relocation. All information provided to you through our Web site is believed to be accurate, but should be verified prior to purchase. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice.