Mortgage Concepts is a recurring video series covering best practices and compliance education for California mortgage loan originators. This video discusses circumstances that require the issuances of the credit exception notice. For course credit toward renewing your NMLS license, visit firsttuesday.us.
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Brokers who hire unlicensed assistants and finders need to continuously supervise their employees and adhere to Department of Real Estate (DRE) guidelines.
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Despite all efforts to make appraisals fair, equitable and based on facts, racial appraisal gaps persist — leading to a pervasive wealth gap.
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the DRE revoked the California real estate license of a broker who engaged in conduct that resulted in the revocation of an appraisal license issued by another state agency.
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Who is selling in 2021?
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Implicit bias training will be incorporated in both pre-licensing and continuing education courses beginning in 2023.
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Low inventory and zoning restrictions incentivize builders to develop in hazardous, fire prone areas.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we discuss considerations for agents when dealing with first-time homebuyers.
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The California DRE is now accepting real estate exam applications and combination exam and license applications online via eLicensing.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we discuss solicitation of offers and the marketing package.
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A weekly reminder to stay on top of your practice from first tuesday’s in-house broker!
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Redlining maps which color-coded and documented the creditworthiness of neighborhoods in the 1930s continue to negatively affect the lower-graded neighborhoods today.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we discuss photography tips for real estate professionals.
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the DRE revoked the license of a real estate corporation along with its designated officer for failing to retain documents, unlawful use of a fictitious business name, making substantial misrepresentations and failing to adequately supervise.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we discuss social media tips for real estate professionals.
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Inventory is once again at historic lows going into 2021.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we discuss creating and personalizing an agent’s professional website.
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A review of the Summer 2021 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we focus on direct mail marketing.
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The new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual guides licensees through establishing their personal brands, and more. In this excerpt, we explore mass marketing email strategies.
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