Reader, 7 steps to improving your real estate website and more.
 
 

 Your first tuesday real estate news

Week of November 9, 2015

 
     
 
Feature

7 steps to improve your real estate website

Have a website for your individual real estate practice and want to take it to the next level? These tips will help you improve the quality of your website and attract more clients. Read more

 
 
 

Poll  Vote on it

What tool is most important for attracting clients to your real estate website?

 
 
     
 
Economics

Home values sway college attendance

See why higher home values impact college turnouts.

 
 
     
 
Legal Aspects

Legislative Proposals: Q4 2015

An updated list of state and federal legislative amendments we propose.

 
 
     
 
Poll  office closure

ATTENTION: Online course access and ordering may be unavailable on Friday, November 13, 2015 from 12 AM to 6 AM PST due to maintenance.

 
 
     
 
Market Trends

Mapping the jobs recovery

Track your county's employment levels on our jobs recovery map.

 
 
     
 
Legal Aspects

Revocable transfer on death deed may be used as non-probate transfer of property

A new deed changes how a deceased owner's property may be transferred.

 
 
     
 
Ad Sales Licensing

Know someone interested in real estate? Advise them to become an agent! With first tuesday licensing courses, they'll learn all the fundamentals of California real estate. Have them call 951.781.7300, or send them a link to order the sales agent licensing package online.

 
 
     
 
Market Trends

How to time the market

Home sales volume is up slightly in 2015 while prices continue to climb.

 
 
     
 
Legal Aspects

Is an owner required to reimburse a title insurer under an indemnity agreement when the insurer excludes mechanic’s liens from coverage?

A California court of appeals weighs in.

 
     
 
Poll  online forum

Discuss your opinions and ask questions about all things related to California real estate. Join the conversation with other agents on our online forum here!

 
 
     
 
Marketing

FARM: Prices are up – now’s the time to sell!

Use this flyer to motivate your clients to sell when prices are high.

 
     
 
Market Trends

The rising trend in California construction starts

Single family and multi-family construction starts rose in September 2015.

 
 
     
 
Marketing

FARM: 5 tips for selling your home fast

Guide your clients through a quick home sale with these tips.

 
 
     
 
Poll  Video

Breaking down credit reports