We have sent you testimonials from our students in our emails so you can hear what people say. And as the owners, DJ and I are proud of our instructors. Sometimes we get a testimonial that is above and beyond. In our Mortgage Loan Origination course on June 26th, John Shore taught the morning session covering Non-Traditional […]
Archive | Continuing Education
Valuable DRE Form RE213
All licensees should be familiar with this form. It will save time and avoid confusion. A copy is at the end of this email. First, in California, Real Estate licensees do not need to complete any continuing education courses if they are over 70 years of age and have had their license (sales or broker) in […]
FACTS AND FABLES ABOUT LICENSE RENEWAL
Continuing Education courses for California Real Estate Licensees were first required in the 1970s. The number of hours required has never changed since the start, but many special topic courses are required each year. There are many possible questions about what you complete. In their Winter Bulletin, the DRE answered many of the confusing aspects. […]
A BRIEF POST ABOUT SERVING AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER ACTION
Last week, I wrote a short post about serving an unlawful detainer to a professional tenant. I forgot to mention that the rules of service of this summons and complaint are different from the rules of serving the famous Three Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. #1 The Landlord (Housing Provider on CAR Forms) or anyone with […]
Top 10 Questions & Answers MLOs Should Know About CE, Renewals & Staying Active
MLO License Renewal In California. Top 10 Questions & Answers MLOs Should Know About CE, Renewals & Staying Active
Why Real Estate Professionals Have a Unique Tax Advantage Right Now
Recent tax updates are reinforcing something successful agents have always known: real estate isn’t just a job — it’s a business. Many professionals are surprised to learn that most real estate agents are classified as independent contractors. That means agents often qualify for business deductions that traditional employees cannot access. Recent tax changes have reinforced […]
The World Baseball Classic and Winning
The World Baseball Classic (WBC) is the biggest international baseball tournament in the world. Think of it as the “World Cup of baseball”, where the best professional players represent their home countries instead of their MLB teams. First played in 2006, and held about every four years, it features many MLB stars playing for their […]
NMLS Renewal Information
NMLS recently sent the following email to Mortgage Loan Originators who had not yet completed their continuing education as of July 10th. In case you missed it, here’s a quick summary:As of July 10, your education record in NMLS shows “pending” because you have not yet completed continuing education (CE) for this year. CE is […]
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 […]
N.A.R. DIRECTORS PASS NEW COURSE REQUIREMENT
New applicants must now complete two hours of Fair Housing training and existing members must complete the course every three years. In addition to the now required Ethics training. (more…)