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 […]
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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 […]
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on June 13th!
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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 […]
Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When In Need of Help
Unfortunately, in this downtrodden economy we currently find ourselves in, it is not uncommon to fall victim to a scam while looking for honest help. To make matters worse, there are individuals out there who make a living off of preying on homeowners who do not speak English, and whom are unaware of the laws […]
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.
Glendale School Boards Newest Member: Dr. Armina Gharpetian
Yes, folks, you are reading this correctly! Dr. Armina Gharpetian has won her election to the Glendale School Board! After her informative Q& A session over here at JohnHart Real Estate, on March 27th, she went on to win the race, and we are all very happy and proud of her. Below are some of […]
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! – […]
Real Estate Tip: Order a prelim from escrow when you execute a listing agreement
It’s best to have a prelim on hand right when you execute a listing agreement instead of waiting until you open escrow. This will help prevent any surprises when it comes time to close escrow! Possible surprises will be avoided by following this tip are: – Tax Liens – Mechanics Liens – Additonal Trusts on […]