Many of you readers have closed sales recently. You drive yourself to work daily. As does Mary Wykes. One difference, she is 100 years of age. Hang in there everyone. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/local-realtor-100-years-old-still-closing-deals/3915962
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DRE ALERT! STAY INFORMED Continuing Education (CE) Audit Information
When a student completes one of our renewal courses, they receive a completion notice and instructions on how to print their certificate. Please note: we do not report course completions to the Department of Real Estate (DRE). At the time of license renewal, it is the licensee’s responsibility to certify completion of their continuing education […]
OPEN HOUSES COMING BACK?
When someone new got into real estate years ago, one of the first things they were told was to do open houses on their firm’s listings. Anybody remember these motivators from the past? Tommy Hopkins, Danny Cox, Danielle Kennedy, David Knox, Gary Watts, Daryl Davis, Brian Buffini, Michael Ferry, Noel Seaman, Dennis McKenzie, Richard Robinson, and yours […]
What Do You Want in Real Estate Education?
I am thinking of scheduling some educational classes for all real estate professionals, and would love your thoughts on what topics I should present. Basic Property Management How to get started, how to grow your business, and understanding all applicable regulations. Mortgage Loan Originators & Residential Agents: Working Together Strategies for collaboration that drive better […]
What Are Wayne Bell and Tricia Parkhurst Doing?
The two Department of Real Estate veterans have formed a new company to assist real estate professionals like you. According to their website (www.reaaca.com), their mission is to provide value-added guidance and support for real estate consumers and licensed professionals. To help you understand how valuable their expertise is, I have included extensive bios for […]
Former CA Real Estate Commissioner Wayne Bell has announced a new real estate affiliation to help Real Estate Licensees and Consumers
On April 2, 2025, former CA Real Estate Commissioner Bell posted in LinkedIn the following: “I am pleased to announce my new affiliation with Real Estate Advocacy Alliance, LLC (REAAL), which was formed by my former California Department of Real Estate colleague, Tricia Parkhurst, and me, and established to provide value-added guidance and help for […]
SUPERSTARS OF REAL ESTATE
The Real Estate Salesperson They stood before the Pearly Gates, Their faces were scarred and old. They stood before the man of fate, For admission to the fold. What have you done? St Peter asked, To gain admission here? We’ve been real estate agents, sir, For many and many a year. The Pearly Gates swung open […]
Nuances On Getting a Real Estate Broker’s License
The general rule is that you must complete eight college courses to qualify to take the Brokers exam. Most recent Salespersons have completed three of these, and specific courses taken in College apply regardless of when completed.
Listing Agreements
They Are Not All The Same: Most people when they sign a listing to sell a home are signing a document called “Exclusive Authorization to Sell.” The agent has the only right to list the property and sell, of course with cooperation. If the owner or anyone else sells the property, the “E” agent has a right […]
We Get Questions. Oh Yes, We Get Questions
Qualifying Courses One question my staff hears regularly concerns qualifying for a broker’s license. An applicant must complete 8 college courses and have 2 years of full-time experience in the last 5 years. There are nuances and if you have any queries, call my office at 800-439-4909, we can help. Yes, for example, an Econ […]