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: – […]
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Los Angeles Real Estate Agents: Meet Your New Team!
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Real Estate Agents: New Day One
Have you ever noticed that when something goes wrong, everything goes wrong? When you have a rough day at work you often end up staying late, and then you get stuck in traffic on your way to dinner, then you get a ticket while speeding to make your reservation, only to find out that the […]
Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Expiration – All Good Things Must Come To An End
If you’re a homeowner, savvy investor, Realtor, accountant, or in any way concerned about the US housing market, chances are you’ve heard of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. Passed in (you guessed it) 2007, this Act is centered around one main idea, but broken into two separate scenarios.
The Home Buyers’ Greatest Challenge: How to get an offer accepted in this market!
We’ve all been hearing it here in the SoCal real estate market for months, whether as a buyer’s agent when asked “How’s business?” or as a home buyer when asked “So how is the house hunting coming along?” Nine times out of ten the answer is usually “There are not enough houses for sale!” Or […]
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 […]
Bank of America Encouraging Employees to Delay Modifications and Foreclose
Well it seems that what we all suspected was in fact true! According to a former Bank of America employee, Loss Mitigation Specialists were told to delay the Home Affordable Modification Process (aka HAMP) and were even given bonuses for foreclosure initiations!
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 […]
Resources For Realtors: Links to City Specific Real Estate Regulations
Make sure to consult this list of known cities that have extra rules and regulations whenever engaging in a real estate transaction. The following links will guide you to the information needed to successfully close transactions in each city. Remember: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!!! Azuza (City of Azuza) Beverly Hills (City of […]