Connor P. Wallmark | firsttuesday Journal

Failure to submit all offers: a reportable offense

Posted by Connor P. Wallmark | Jan 7, 2018 | Feature Articles, Forms, Fundamentals, Real Estate

This article examines the myth that California real estate brokers and their agents are only allowed to use real estate forms published by trade unions.

The spirit of DRE-mandated education

Posted by Connor P. Wallmark | Dec 5, 2017 | Feature Articles, Features, Laws and Regulations, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice

This article digs down into the importance of real estate education — and why it matters a great deal to your practice.

Agency Law Disclosure For Leases Greater Than One Year —Form 305-1 and 550-2

Posted by Connor P. Wallmark | Jun 30, 2017 | Forms, Real Estate

The Agency Law Disclosure is a restatement of conduct as voiced by codes and case law. To cover the distinctions in nomenclature between sales and leasing transactions, RPI publishes two different versions of the agency disclosure form to enhance comprehension.

The broker-associate’s written right to compensation

Posted by Connor P. Wallmark | Apr 17, 2017 | Feature Articles, Real Estate

To document the material aspects of the employment relationship between the broker and a broker-associate, Realty Publications, Inc. (RPI) publishes an Independent Contractor Employment Agreement — For Sales Agents and Brokers Associates.