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Does an irrevocable license survive the transfer of property without notice to the successor owner?

by Bethany Correia | Jul 1, 2020 | Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Gamerberg vs. 3000 E. 111th St LLC

Digital advertising: A compliance hot spot for brokers

by Guest Author Summer Goralik | Jun 2, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Real Estate Compliance Consultant and former Department of Real Estate (DRE) Investigator, Summer Goralik, shares advice on complying digital advertising regulations in 2020. Visit the original post on her blog here.

The rise and fall of real estate brokers and agents

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 18, 2019 | Charts, Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 34

This article analyzes the historical population of active DRE licensees, with discussions and forecasts about future licensing trends.

Letter to the Editor: Reactivating a disciplined license

by Oscar Alvarez | Dec 31, 2018 | Letters to the Editor, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

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

Letter to the editor: Reactivating an expired license

by Oscar Alvarez | Dec 3, 2018 | Letters to the Editor, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Question: How can I reactivate my license after it has expired? Answer: The process for...

Change the Law: The DRE should auto-exempt eligible 70/30 licensees

by Oscar Alvarez | Nov 26, 2018 | Change The Law, Laws and Regulations, Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 1

The DRE needs to streamline the 70/30 exemption process.

Letter to the editor: Do I need a license to manage real estate?

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 30, 2018 | Real Estate | 3

Question: Do I need a real estate license to manage an apartment complex in California? Answer: If...

California’s 60 largest brokerages

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 28, 2016 | Feature Articles, Licensing and Education, Market Watch, Real Estate, Your Practice | 3

See which brokerages made the largest 60 list for 2015.

California’s top 60 brokers

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 5, 2015 | Feature Articles, Licensing and Education, Market Watch, Real Estate, Your Practice | 11

See which brokerages made it to the top 60 for 2014.

Get ready to renew: updating your DRE license

by Sarah Kolvas | May 12, 2014 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 1

California Department of Real Estate (DRE) sales agents and brokers are required to renew their real estate licenses every four years. Follow these guidelines and make it a smooth renewal!

California’s top 60 brokers – 2013

by Matthew Shade | Mar 4, 2014 | Feature Articles, Licensing and Education, Market Watch, Real Estate, Your Practice | 2

See which brokerages made it to the top 60 for 2013.

Licensees as principals: no fiduciary relationship, no duty to disclose

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 13, 2013 | Feature Articles, Fundamentals, Real Estate | 3

This article confronts the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE)’s erroneous interpretation of California...

Commissioner may deny renewal of license in response to disciplinary action

by Mary Balash | Mar 1, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

This amendment allows the Real Estate Commissioner to delay or deny the renewal of a real estate license as a disciplinary action. Business and Professions Code 10177 Amended by S.B. No. 53 Effective: July 1, 2012 If the Real...

Violation of licensee duties will result in suspended or revoked license

by Mary Balash | Mar 1, 2012 | Licensing and Education, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

This revision prevents any person with a real estate license from violating laws which govern the...

Commissioner authorized to obtain evidence by court order in response to complaint regarding licensee

by Mary Balash | Mar 1, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

The Real Estate Commissioner may now obtain evidence through a court order in response to receiving a complaint regarding the actions of a real estate licensee. Business and Professions Code 10079 Amended by S.B. No. 53...

March 2012 LWs

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 1, 2012 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate, Tax | 1

A look at the state legislation affecting real estate enacted during the 2011-2012 legislative session, and federal legislation enacted in 2012.

February 2012 LWs

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 7, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0

A look at the state legislation affecting real estate enacted during the 2011-2012 legislative session, and federal legislation enacted in 2011.

Rules for individual DRE licensees using nicknames

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Feb 1, 2012 | New Laws, Real Estate | 2

This law clarifies DRE licensee use of nicknames in the practice of real estate. Calif. Code of Regulations §2731 Effective: September 10, 2011 An individual who is a Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensee may use a nickname...

Terms and statements fulfilling real estate license designation requirements

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 1, 2012 | Licensing and Education, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

These amendments define the terms and statements which can be used in the license designations required of real estate licensees and industry professionals in advertisements and other materials distributed to the public. DRE...