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Management Obligations Owed the Landlord

Jun 2, 2023 | Feature Articles, Property Management, Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: Conducting property management operations in compliance with the prudent investor standard; A property manager’s duties and higher standard of conduct provided to a landlord.

Ten-year rate hikes freeze up sellers in property markets; Monthly Statistical Update (June 2023)

Jun 2, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate, Video | 0

The seesaw of mortgage market and Fed funds rates; Mortgage insurance also constricts homebuyer purchasing power; REIT values, returns fall back in 2023

Duty of Care and an Evolving Standard of Conduct

May 30, 2023 | Feature Articles, Property Management, Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: Attributes of a successful property manager; The duty of care a property manager owes a landlord as comparable to the duty of care a broker in a real estate sales transaction owes their buyers and sellers.

Dual Agency

May 22, 2023 | Fundamentals, Real Estate, Video, Your Practice | 0

Timely disclosure of a dual agency when simultaneously representing the best interest of opposing participants in a transaction.

Resident Managers

May 22, 2023 | Feature Articles, Property Management, Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: On-site duties of a resident manager at an apartment complex with 16 or more units; Licensed and unlicensed activities; Occupancy of a unit in the complex as part of a resident manger’s compensation; Use of the resident manager employment agreement to document the employment and expectations.

Mortgage Concepts: Trustee’s Sale: Sold to the Highest Bidder

May 17, 2023 | Feature Articles, Loan Products, Mortgages, Video | 1

This video explains the procedures followed for a trustee’s sale in California.

Licensed vs. Unlicensed Property Management Activities

May 15, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: Distinguishing the property management activities that may be performed by a licensed or unlicensed employee; Activities relating to contacts with the landlord which may only be conducted by a licensed employee; Optional Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation bestowed by a private non-regulatory organization

Property Management – Licensing and Responsibilities

May 8, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: Duties of a licensed broker hired to manage an apartment complex on behalf of an owner; Property management services provided by a broker; Unlicensed status of an owner of income-producing real estate who personally manages their property.

Fictitious Business Names, Teams and Identification Requirements

May 1, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: Proper identification requirements in advertising; Obtaining and maintaining a fictitious business name; Creating a team to improve the level of services offered to clients.

Property prices and cost of capital test buyer readiness; Monthly Statistical Update (May 2023)

Apr 28, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate, Video | 0

Yield spread emboldens the recession factor; The jobs recovery is leveling out – no surprise; Interest rates for borrowing drive pricing

Duty to DRE to Keep Records

Apr 24, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Proper storage of transaction documents and records of an agent’s or broker’s activities on behalf of a client

Mortgage Concepts: Steering homeowners to preferred counselors on HECMs

Apr 17, 2023 | Loan Products, Mortgages, Video | 0

This Mortgage Concepts explainer video breaks down counseling requirements for consumers considering a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).

Marketing and Advertising, Pt II

Apr 17, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

This is the second episode in our new two-part series covering FARMing. This episode provides actionable guidance on infusing your brand into all forms of marketing.

Marketing and Advertising, Pt I

Apr 10, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

This is the first episode in our new two-part series covering how to successfully convert a set of neighborhoods into a vibrant collective of owners branded to a dedicated agent through an ongoing and diligent FARMing campaign.