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Division Re-Introduces Team Advertising Rule
Blog
June 21, 2019 |
The Team Advertising Rule, which was inexplicably scrapped from the Division’s rule package enacted earlier this year, has been re-introduced. The rule addresses how teams may advertise and for the first time contains restrictions on what may and may not be included in a team’s name. Until now, the Division has not sought to regulate… Read more
Eight Tools Every Appraiser Needs
Appraisal, Blog, Real Estate
June 19, 2019 |
Most professions come with a hefty price tag to get started. You have to rent space or buy inventory, or purchase equipment that comes at a high cost. What if there was a career where you could be your own boss, work the hours you please, and was inexpensive to enter? Welcome to a great… Read more
Division of Real Estate Releases Discipline Summaries
Blog
June 14, 2019 |
With its Spring 2019 Newsletter, the Division of Real Estate has released disciplinary summaries of Real Estate Commission actions against real estate salespersons, brokers, and unlicensed persons and entities. The summaries reveal a continued pattern of cases involving agents permitting unsupervised access to properties, failure to cooperate with Division personnel in investigations and agents signing… Read more
How Home Inspectors Build Relationships with Real Estate Agents
Blog
June 13, 2019 |
In a perfect world, home inspectors and real estate agents would work together in an effort to provide assistance for home buyers and ensure they can make knowledgeable decisions about the properties they should purchase. In some cases, this is what actually happens. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, real estate agents want to… Read more
Congrats to Our June 2019 Instructor of The Month – Amy Gilpin
Blog, Real Estate
June 12, 2019 |
We’re happy to announce the winner of June 2019’s Instructor of the month – Amy Gilpin! She knew she wanted to be a part of the Hondros family right from the first phone interview. Amy enjoyed the down to earth conversation and “since that initial experience, it’s only gotten better. I truly feel like everyone… Read more
Are Homeowners Required to a Join HOA? Or Pay Assessments?
Blog, Real Estate, Resources
June 7, 2019 |
Generally, Homeowner’s Associations or HOAs collect dues from members to maintain and improve its members’ properties. Whether an owner is a member of the HOA depends on whether their property is included in the governing document (or Declaration) for the HOA Community and whether the owner’s deed references as an exception to ownership for “zoning… Read more
Hondros College Expands Education Offerings With Kentucky Real Estate Licensing Courses
Blog, News, Real Estate
June 6, 2019 |
(Kentucky – June 6, 2019) – Hondros College now offers online real estate courses for students looking to become a licensed real estate professional in Kentucky. A proven, national leader in real estate education for over 50 years, Hondros College has been at the forefront of providing comprehensive real estate education, including dynamic online courses… Read more
When to Sign The Consumer Guide to Agency Relationships
Blog, Real Estate
June 6, 2019 |
The Consumer Guide To Agency Relationships is one of two state-mandated forms that Realtors should be experts on before they even sit for the state licensing exam. So, when interacting with clients, why are Realtors failing to get a signature at the “first substantive contact”? This isn’t a case of “If you don’t use it… Read more
How MLOs Can Help First Time Homebuyers – And Gain Referrals
Blog
June 5, 2019 |
Buying a home for the first time can be very stressful. Most potential homeowners don’t know anything about the logistics of buying a home. As a mortgage loan officer, it’s your responsibility to make the experience as stress-free as it can be. The following guide walks you through a few tips to use to ensure… Read more
Changes to Fair Housing Law Proposed in Ohio Fairness Act
Blog, Real Estate
May 31, 2019 |
Earlier this year, State Senator Nickie Antonio introduced the Ohio Fairness Act. Among other things, the Act proposes changes to Ohio’s Civil Rights Law by adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of persons protected under Ohio’s housing, employment, and public accommodation protections. Current law requires every real estate broker’s office to prominently… Read more
What is an Appraisal Workfile and Why Do I Need One?
Appraisal, Blog
May 30, 2019 |
There’s nothing like a lawsuit or a complaint to the state licensing board to get your attention regarding how you’re doing business. Part of sound business practices for appraisers should include solid documentation of the details for creating a credible appraisal report. So, what’s all the buzz about the appraisal workfile? Why do we need… Read more
