As of January 1st, 2014, the regulations for smoke detectors are changing. It is a minor change, but is an important one to pay attention to. Violators may be cited and fined $200! In order to avoid this fine, the California Health & Safety Code requires that at the time of a new tenancy, each […]
Jenny Manukyan
Jenny Manukyan is the Transaction Manager here at JohnHart Real Estate, as well as an agent herself. Being the supervisor and "linchpin" in our short sale operations, has endowed Jenny with invaluable knowledge; and here on the JohnHart Gazette she hopes to share that with you all!
Real Estate Tip: MLS Strategies
The MLS is one of the most important and integral tools when used correctly. It really is your one opportunity to grasp an agent or a buyer with what little information you have about the property without them actually being present in the home. Most people get a certain energy or excitement when they’re in […]
Real Estate Tip: MLS Violations to Avoid
We all know that the MLS has a laundry list of rules and regulations! And a violation of any of them can cost you big $! It’s really important to familiarize yourself with these rules to avoid these unnecessary charges!! Here are a few common mistakes that make it to the top of the violations list: – […]
Real Estate Tip: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 (Cal. Health & Safety Code §§ 13260 et seq.) has been in effect since 2011, yet not everyone is familiar with this law or enforces it. Per the law, it is the seller’s responsibility to install adequate carbon monoxide detectors as well as smoke detectors. As listing […]
Real Estate Tip: Never Stop Learning
It’s very important and helpful for us, as agents/brokers, to continue our education and training even after we’ve obtained a license. There are so many new laws and regulations that come up and change, we must always keep up. Many of the associations that you’re a part of hold classes or training sessions, and even […]
Real Estate Tip: Know Your Cities & Their Requirements!
After passing the real estate exam, and entering the world of transactions, it’s not uncommon for agents to find themselves overwhelmed with the intricacies of all the paperwork that goes into a sale; however far more important than the paperwork involved in a real estate transaction are the rules and regulations which govern what we […]
Pre-Approving Buyers
All too often we come across agents who haven’t taken the time to find out if the buyers they’re working with even qualify for a loan! It’s really important to know where your buyer stands with the loan before they select a house and are ready to submit an offer. At this point, if the buyer […]
Real Estate Tip: Marketing Your Listing
We all know that the most ‘ancient’ and common way to market a property is by putting up a for sale sign right on the lawn. This used to work really well because people were out and about a lot more and were seeing your sign. Now-a-days majority of the people are attached to a […]
Rethink Spring Cleaning: The 5 R’s
Spring-cleaning can seem like a daunting task to most, but all that hard work is sure to be rewarded. Follow these tips, not just in the spring, but all year long and your home will always be fresh and cozy.
Real Estate Tip: How to complete an AVID
The Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID) has become a must have disclosure for most firms. This is to inform the prospective buyer and agent what the agent has visually inspected/noticed about the property. The agent is not acting as an inspector or a contractor in this case. This is the easiest disclosure to complete! – […]