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California 2020-2021 DRE extensions, explained

by ft Editorial Staff | May 6, 2021 | 2020 Recession, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

The end of the California DRE extensions is fast approaching.

They made how much? Antitrust lawsuit to make real estate fees public

by Carrie B. Reyes | Apr 26, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

The fee amounts earned as a part of real estate transactions will soon become public knowledge.

DRE Hot Seat: Broker’s criminal activities “substantially related” to real estate license

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 25, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, a broker caught up in an insurance wire fraud scheme had his licensed revoked as a result of his criminal conviction.

DRE Hot Seat: Broker supervision required — always

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 21, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, salespersons associated with Real Estate Broker Services Inc. (REBS) violated multiple real estate laws — for which the brokerage was held responsible.

Letter to the editor: Which real estate forms are required to complete a home sale?

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 26, 2021 | Forms, Letters to the Editor, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

There are several forms published by the trade union that are superfluous, and not required to be used.

Letter to the editor: When termite damage is discovered during an inspection, who pays for the repairs?

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 8, 2021 | Letters to the Editor, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Any repairs are negotiable between buyer and seller, including repairs of termite damage.

DRE Real Estate Bulletin Digest Winter 2020/21

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This quarter’s DRE Bulletin Digest focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on licensing and enforcement.

The spirit of compliance: Career Compass sets itself against CAR and the DRE

by Benjamin J. Smith | Feb 1, 2021 | Feature Articles, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Read about The Career Compass’s ongoing battle with the DRE and CAR, highlighting the need for the DRE to foment competition and compliance equally among all course providers — including CAR.

Letter to the editor: When applying for a broker license, what steps need to be taken when an employing broker will not certify the experience requirement?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 25, 2021 | Letters to the Editor, Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 0

When an employing broker is unavailable to certify a broker license applicant’s experience, the applicant may use an alternative method of verifying experience.

Proptech: the accelerator of change for real estate

by Oscar Alvarez | Jan 14, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Proptech companies have become the accelerant fueling Americans’ demand for power and information in the housing market.

DRE warns of scam targeting licensees

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 22, 2020 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

‘Tis the season to beware of scammers, and real estate licensees are no exception.

National Association of Realtors settles U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 24, 2020 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This is far from the first time NAR has dealt with antitrust lawsuits or allegations.

Law requires California employers to notify employees of potential COVID-19 exposure

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 2, 2020 | New Laws, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Real estate brokers need to be aware of new notification requirements for employees exposed to COVID-19.

Poll: Does your real estate office have a safety plan in place to protect agents on the job?

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 2, 2020 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Let your voice be heard!

Real estate licensees: a state-by-state comparison

by Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 26, 2020 | Feature Articles, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

Learn how California’s real estate brokers and agents stack up against those from other states.

Brokerage Reminder: Get paid by your buyer, not played

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 4, 2020 | Brokerage Reminder, Fundamentals, Investment, Real Estate, Your Practice | 3

This week’s Brokerage Reminder breaks down the importance of the Buyer’s Listing Agreement and always getting everything stated in writing.

Brokerage Reminder: Prop 13 – transactions excluded from reassessment

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 24, 2020 | Brokerage Reminder, Fundamentals, Investment, Real Estate, Tax, Your Practice | 3

This week’s Broker Reminder looks at Prop 13 and transactions excluded from reassessment.

Letter to the editor: Does RPI (Realty Publications, Inc.) provide COVID-19 forms?

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 17, 2020 | 2020 Recession, Letters to the Editor, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

RPI does not publish forms to be used specifically during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and endorses other practices to ensure a safe and timely transaction.