Posts By: Kristin Rosan, Madison & Rosan, LLP | Hondros College Contributor
Property Management: The Worst Mistakes You Can Make
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January 19, 2018 |
Over the last year, the Ohio Real Estate Commission has seen a pattern of certain types of cases that result in the discipline of a real estate licensee’s license. A… Read more
Can a Trespasser Become a Property Owner Through Occupancy?
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January 12, 2018 |
An adverse possession action will result in a legal owner of real property having to forfeit their ownership interest to another, without compensation. An example would be an incorrect fence… Read more
5 Must Know Tips for a Residential Property Disclosure Form
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January 5, 2018 |
The Residential Property Disclosure Form (RPDF) is the source of many questions, ranging from who must complete it to how it should be completed. Here we’ll answer some of those… Read more
Real Estate Advertising Rules Affected by Division-Issued Drafts
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December 19, 2017 |
The Ohio Division of Real Estate has issued proposed changes to 35 rules, the adoption of 5 new rules, and the rescission of one rule. Some of the rules are… Read more
What Happens When Tenants Escrow Rent
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December 8, 2017 |
Attention all landlords and property managers! There are consequences for failing to keep a rental in good repair or otherwise abide by the terms of the lease. Under certain circumstances,… Read more
Representing Buyers of Properties with a Homeowner’s Association
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November 16, 2017 |
With Baby Boomers retiring and Millennials entering the real estate market, more buyers are purchasing condominiums or properties with a homeowner’s association. These buyers are looking to avoid the routine… Read more
5 Essential Contract Clauses to Have on Hand
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November 10, 2017 |
Most brokerages use form purchase agreements supplied by their local Board of Realtors. Many of those forms have been updated over the years to include the most frequently used contingencies…. Read more
Can You Lose Your License for a “Crime of Moral Turpitude”?
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November 3, 2017 |
Most licensees know that their license can be in jeopardy if convicted of a felony. What about a misdemeanor? Better yet, what if that misdemeanor involves a crime of moral… Read more
Is Your Real Estate Team Violating Federal Law?
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October 27, 2017 |
We are all familiar with the idea of a real estate team. These groups of several or more agents provide efficient and coordinated real estate services to clients. Many teams… Read more
Protecting Your Commission From Procuring Cause Claims
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October 19, 2017 |
Imagine this scenario: You’ve done a superb job as a buyer’s agent. You’ve shown your client the property through photographs and in person, you’ve negotiated the purchase agreement and guided your… Read more
Licensees Offer More than Just Selling Real Estate – Deductions for Destroyed Property
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October 13, 2017 |
Potential consumers oftentimes seek consultation on issues that don’t involve buying or selling a home. Examples are questions on everything from HOA dues, homeowners insurance, and property taxes. Expanding your… Read more
