Posts By: Kristin Rosan, Madison & Rosan, LLP | Hondros College Contributor
Division of Real Estate: Answer Ethics Questions Correctly, Honestly
Blog, Real Estate
May 17, 2019 |
The Division of Real Estate has highlighted the need for real estate licensee to answer ethical conduct and legal history questions on licensure, renewal, and transfer applications correctly and honestly…. Read more
Electronic Transactions, Signatures, and Records
Blog, Real Estate
May 10, 2019 |
Technology continues to alter the practice of real estate. Letters and phone calls give way to emails and text messages. Professionals use online tools and programs to facilitate review and… Read more
Establishing Your New Brokerage
Blog, Real Estate
May 3, 2019 |
Obtaining a broker’s license is an accomplishment in and of itself. Setting up your brokerage is the next logical step for real estate entrepreneurs. This business enterprise requires careful planning… Read more
Ohio Supreme Court Declines to Hear Hybrid Commissions Case
Blog
April 26, 2019 |
The Ohio Supreme Court had declined jurisdiction to hear Smythe Cramer’s appeal from trial and appellate court opinions certifying a class action lawsuit against it for fraud and unjust… Read more
Ohio Real Estate Market Included in Class Action Lawsuit
Blog
April 18, 2019 |
A group of home sellers has filed a federal class-action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and some of the nation’s largest brokerage firms, alleging antitrust violations. The… Read more
Appellate Court Rules on Legality of Commission Rebates
Blog
April 5, 2019 |
Last month the 10th District Court of Appeals in Franklin County issued a ruling denying a commission rebate because the recipient, a principal in the transaction, was not a licensed… Read more
Wholesaling Real Estate – Is it Legal?
Blog
March 29, 2019 |
We’ve all seen the signs, “We Buy Houses.” Chances are the buyers are really investors seeking to wholesale property. Real Estate Wholesalers enter into a purchase agreement with a seller… Read more
Division of Real Estate Issues Home Inspector Program Update
Blog, Home Inspection
March 22, 2019 |
The Division of Real Estate has issued an update on the implementation of the new Ohio Home Inspector Program, which was signed in to law on January 4, 2019. The… Read more
Division of Real Estate Adopts New Administrative Rules
Blog
March 15, 2019 |
The Division of Real Estate has adopted a series of rule changes that went in to effect February 10, 2019. The rules address implementation of HB 532, which among other… Read more
Understanding Land Banks
Blog
March 8, 2019 |
Another consequence of the mortgage loan crisis was the incursion of vacant, abandoned and unsafe properties. These blighted properties adversely impact communities and neighborhoods. The property values of nearby properties… Read more
Immigration and The Fair Housing Act
Blog
March 1, 2019 |
The national dialog about immigration raises questions on whether landlords may inquire about a prospective tenant’s status during the application process. HUD has issued guidance through its “Did You Know… Read more
