Implicit Bias, Office Management & Supervision, Agency, Fair Housing, Trust Funds, Ethics and Risk Management

5 handy apps for real estate professionals

by Guest author Jedda Cain | Jan 8, 2019

Mobile apps have made a significant impact on our lives, and the homebuying process is no exception.

Letter to the Editor: Reactivating a disciplined license

by Oscar Alvarez | Dec 31, 2018

Here’s what you need to know about removing disciplinary actions from your license.

Letter to the editor: What makes first tuesday different from other real estate news sites?

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 31, 2018

We talk about what makes first tuesday Journal different from other real estate news sites.

Setting the stage for a new life: Tips for seniors on downsizing and moving

by Guest author Michael Longsdon | Dec 31, 2018

Tips for real estate agents who are helping seniors find a new, smaller home.

New laws update real estate disclosures in California

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 17, 2018

AB 1289 has made several changes to real estate disclosure requirements, effective January 1, 2019.

The votes are in: Undisclosed referral fees are unlawful kickbacks

by Benjamin J. Smith | Dec 4, 2018

Our readers consistently agree undisclosed fees paid to brokers and agents for referring clients to home warranty companies constitute unlawful kickbacks. The consensus is damning but unsurprising. Brokers and agents know kickbacks — the practice of accepting referral...

Letter to the editor: Reactivating an expired license

by Oscar Alvarez | Dec 3, 2018

Question: How can I reactivate my license after it has expired? Answer: The process for reactivating an expired California Department of Real Estate (DRE) license is similar to that for becoming licensed for the first time, with a few key differences. All California...