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, […]
A memorable day for me. The Japanese Empire announced that they were ready to begin the process of surrender. The 44-month war was over. Racine, WI was a town of about 90,000 at that time. It seemed to me that the entire town was massed around the downtown Memorial Square that hot August Night. There was dancing, singing, […]
The following video was sent to me by John Reilly, the former Real Estate Educator, Author, and Attorney. There is always time in our day for a smile. Thanks again John. You are a winner. I can commiserate with these beautiful young children and their mothers. My hearing is not what it was when I […]
A few days ago, I read a press release that stated, “Virginia beats Texas, 4-3, in the NCAA Division One Tennis Championships in Athens, Ga.” This caught my attention for one reason. The location of Athens, Ga. Been there and done that. When I was playing for Indiana many years ago, we would take a trip […]
John Reilly used to pontificate at the annual CAR and NAR Conventions. I never missed a session. He could take complex regulations and make them simple. His books are benchmarks for the industry, especially The Language of Real Estate (8th Edition). I got mine 35 years ago. His education is impeccable. Ossining NY High School, […]
Had to renew my driver’s license recently. DJ got a reservation at the famous San Clemente DMV office, and I was in and out in a short time, renewing my driver’s license and applying for my Super ID. Why? Check the two lines in this photo. One extends way out the door. The other has […]
It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s true: Slow markets often create better real estate professionals. When the market is busy, people rush. When the market slows, people learn. This is when professionals have time to: Study contracts instead of memorizing scripts Understand disclosures instead of reacting to them Learn negotiation without constant pressure It’s also when […]
Daily we are barraged by politicians and others warning us of so many problems and the impending end of the world as we know it. They run the gamut from healthcare to immigration control, from abortion to guns, and it seems that the warnings differ greatly, and everyone accuses the other side of being liars, […]
Patrick Lehman is a Real Estate Broker from Newport Beach, CA. He is also a very long-time supporter of Duane Gomer Education. DGE helped Patrick get his real estate sales license in 1989 and his broker’s license in 2011. His current company is Privacy Real Estate Services. I was in Costco when Patrick came over, […]
We’re honored to feature an article written by Wayne Bell, former California Real Estate Commissioner. His in-depth perspective offers real value for real estate professionals—this isn’t a quick teaser, it’s a must-read full of substance. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in the industry. An Easy and Fundamental […]
