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Word-of-the-Week: Dual Agent

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 8, 2021 | Real Estate, Video | 0

Dual agent – A broker who simultaneously represents the best interest of opposing parties in a transaction, such as both the buyer and the seller.

The Corrective Action Letter: A licensee’s first stop on the DRE’s discipline train

by Guest Author Summer Goralik | Sep 25, 2020 | Fundamentals, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 0

Real Estate Compliance Consultant Summer Goralik shares advice on responding to a Corrective Action Letter.

Brokerage Reminder: HUD advertising guidelines and the Fair Housing Poster

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 21, 2020 | Brokerage Reminder, Fundamentals, Real Estate | 0

Stay informed on real estate advertising guidelines and the fair housing poster issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Sexual harassment training deadline extended for California employers

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 7, 2019 | New Laws, Your Practice | 0

The law recently passed to give employers more time to provide required sexual harassment training, explained.

The impact of home sales and inventory on agent and broker population; Monthly Statistical Update (February 2018)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 23, 2018 | Charts, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate | 0

Inventory stalls; Home sales volume still flat; Active agent and broker numbers set to rise

California’s job recovery continues for agents and brokers; Monthly Statistical Update (August 2017)

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 7, 2017 | Charts, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update | 0

California’s job recovery persists; GDP, employment falter; Real estate agents rise, brokers fall

Brokers: Managing your CalBRE license renewal

by Amy Thomas | Jun 10, 2017 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 4

As a California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) broker, you renew your license every four years to remain in business – but you also need your sales agents to renew so they may stay on the job. Here are the steps to take for you and your agents to comply with renewal requirements.

A quick guide for veterans: obtaining a California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) license

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Dec 2, 2016 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 3

Veterans applying for a California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) license can benefit from expedited application processing times — here’s how.

Fall 2016 CalBRE Real Estate Bulletin

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Nov 15, 2016 | Real Estate | 0

This quarter, CalBRE reports on its audit, licensing, disciplinary and administrative activities during 2015-2016.

California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) broker-associate employment to be public record

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Nov 8, 2016 | Feature Articles, Licensing and Education, New Laws, Real Estate | 3

CalBRE broker-associate employment will be public record in 2018.

POLL: Do you support a public ranking of real estate agents in your area?

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 24, 2016 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Do you support a public ranking of real estate agents in your area? No. (71%, 89 Votes) Yes. (29%,...

Identifying the responsible California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) broker

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Oct 17, 2016 | Marketing Flyers, New Laws, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

A clarification of how to properly identify a responsible CalBRE broker in signs and advertisements.

The independent sales agent: a CalBRE violation

by Sarah Kolvas | Oct 19, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 6

The CalBRE reports it has received a multitude of complaints regarding “independent” sales agents operating without an employing broker.

Surety bond deductibles for unlicensed trust fund handlers

by Amy Thomas | Oct 16, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

Surety bond coverage required for a broker or corporate officer to authorize unlicensed employees to make withdrawals from trust accounts may now include a maximum 5% deductible.

What it takes to be a broker

by Sarah Kolvas | Oct 12, 2015 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Read on to understand the tasks, obligations and liabilities undertaken by a broker when employing agents, working for another broker or acting independently.