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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
Home Inspectors: Accurate Mold Testing
Blog, Home Inspection, Resources
May 29, 2019 |
Many homeowners are unaware that mold can be lurking throughout their home without them knowing it. Mold testing is crucial because it needs to be remedied properly if it is found in a house before it can be sold. The following guide walks you through what you need to know to accurately test for mold… Read more
Reviewing Your Residential Lease Agreement
Blog, Real Estate
May 24, 2019 |
Lease agreements are like any other form contract document. They get used daily but are rarely read. Agents may not realize the lease agreement being utilized in their practice may not afford the best protection for their landlord or tenant clients. Here are a few considerations when evaluating whether your form lease agreement needs an… Read more
Learn How to Optimize Word of Mouth for Your Business
Blog, Real Estate, Resources
May 23, 2019 |
Word of mouth can be an essential tool when it comes to the real estate market. Some people don’t do their job properly and give a bad name to agents in general. Sparking a great word of mouth initiative can be difficult to do if you are just starting out though. Many people don’t know… Read more
Which Transaction Management Software is Right for Your Real Estate Business
Blog, Real Estate
May 22, 2019 |
At its core, the real estate business hasn’t changed in a hundred years. It’s still about matching up the right buyers and sellers while smoothing out the sales process for all of them. However, the advent of computers and the Internet have changed how most of the world gets business done, and the real estate… Read more
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. Failure to do so could result in an investigation into whether you have procured a license by fraud, misrepresentation or deceit. The ethical conduct and… Read more
Why Real Estate is Great to Enter with a Partner
Blog, Real Estate
May 16, 2019 |
Being a real estate agent provides the opportunity to help people achieve their dreams of homeownership. It can be a very rewarding, lucrative profession. But when first starting out, success can be difficult for agents to achieve on their own – this is why many of them join real estate teams. Here’s why joining a… 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 signatures on transactional documents. Understanding the parameters for conducting transactions electronically will help avoid risks to your clients or your practice. The Uniform Electronic Transactions… Read more
