The following is a recent article from Forbes Advisor about median home prices across the United States. Surprising to me how expensive Washington D.C. according to the list. Also unusual is the fact that condos are more expensive than homes in West Virginia and Iowa. Kiah Treece, the author, is from the East Coast. She […]
Thinking of buying a home? You’ll want to understand the difference between being pre-qualified and pre-approved. Knowing this could save you so much time, money, and worry. Before starting your home search, you have to decide on a price range. More importantly, you have to find out what a lender thinks is your price range. […]
Today, we are presenting another outstanding offering by an industry leader, Wayne Bell. In the article, Wayne discusses the California laws concerning lawyers brokering properties. Interestingly, I have had the privilege of doing DRE license preparation classes for lawyers across the state. Yes, many of them read too much into every question, but they are […]
The DRE has proposed new regulations concerning “Buyer-Broker Representation Agreements”. The new commissioner regulations—Sections 2908.1, 2908.2, and 2908.3—are part of AB 2992. I believe the best method to provide you the DRE information is to relay their notice. In pertinent part, AB 2992 provides a definition of a “buyer-broker representation agreement”, details minimum required terms […]
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 […]
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 […]
FROM A TRUE PROFESSIONAL JIM CASEY AND NON-TRADITIONAL BROKERAGE Today, I want to highlight Jim Casey, a Burbank Realtor and a friend. Jim was a national speaker, and I attended many of his presentations at the National Association of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors, and other locations. He was one of the “really” great […]
You Can Never Be Too Educated When I started I knew that I wanted to sell apartment houses by syndicating them and then property managing them during our ownership. To do this I found that my best sources for leads was teaching at UCLA in their evening Real Estate classes, speaking at Apartment Association meetings, […]
SB263 Beginning January 1, 2023 there will be a new 2 hour course required when Real Estate Licensees want to complete their 45 hours of Continuing Education every four years. The course is entitled, “Implicit Bias”. Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), the author said that “Systemic racism and bias can make it even more difficult […]
When I Say This, People Always Counter With, “Of Course You Do, You Have A Hidden Agenda” My agenda is not hidden. It is right out in front. If more people become brokers, I make more money if some of them complete their courses with me. This does not make me wrong or a bad […]
