ANSWER: YES. DRE Regulation 2970 says that you can. FACTS ABOUT ADVANCE FEES FOR BROKER EXPENSES (From the DRE Bulletin, Spring 2026, not AI) 1. Before you can collect fees, you must send a copy of the agreement you will use, your accounting format, and any promotional materials to the California Department of Real Estate. 2. If […]
You see interviews all over the internet, so today, since my name is on the door, I thought I would do one on Mortgage Loan Originator Continuing Education. For the interviewer, I selected Dick Green of Mission Viejo. Let’s get started. DICK: Duane, your company has been at the forefront of MLO CE since it began. Exactly, […]
Alerts are constantly appearing, stating the same thing: Check anything created by AI. It can be wrong. And I have found AI to be wrong in 5 different responses. #1 — Taking the NMLS SAFE Test: AI SAID: “Before you can take the NMLS SAFE test, you must complete a 20-hour course.” NMLS SAYS: No, […]
Security deposits continue to be one of the most misunderstood topics in California property management. Laws have changed in recent years, and even experienced landlords and real estate professionals can be caught off guard by the details. Whether you manage rental property, represent investors, or simply want to stay current, this quick 10-question quiz is […]
In June, I went to see a longtime friend from Racine, WI, and Big Ten Tennis, Bob Duessler. He won the Over 90 National Doubles at Laguna Woods. After college, Bob moved to California and became one of the very top Age Bracket tournament winners in California and the US. In talking, the name John Powless came […]
This week, I’m taking a break from doing all the writing. Many of you already know my wife, DJ. If you’ve been part of the Duane Gomer Education family for any length of time, you’ve probably crossed paths with her—or at least heard me mention her over the years. While I spent many years teaching […]
A week ago, we purchased a range, dishwasher, refrigerator, and microwave for a vacant home. We selected a local retailer because we received excellent service in the past, and their prices were better than others, including the National Association of Realtors (I got the email telling me that NAR is now in the retail business). And we […]
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 […]
Every In-N-Out expert will have some wild secret items, but I wanted to list some of the more common ones and you might want to try some. A secret: Their opening time is listed at 10;30 but their employees are there at 10:00, and they will let you in, so I eat early some days and […]
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 […]
