The DRE is partnering with the California Civil Rights Department to provide a free webinar series for property managers.
DRE to host property management webinar
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Transparency as symmetric marketing
Learn how to persuade a seller-client to order out third-party reports on a property’s condition to enhance marketability, provide a marketing package to prospective buyers and work up effective marketing plans to sell a property when employed under a seller representation agreement.
Due Diligence is an Art Form
The due diligence effort required under an exclusive representation comprises an orchestration of a basket of brokerage activities. Let’s unpack the basket.
The safety clause for residuals from due diligence efforts
Learn to appreciate a safety clause provision in exclusive representation agreements as assurance a fee is earned after expiration when your client sells or buys due to your efforts during the employment.
Lack of Due Diligence
Some real estate brokers simply don’t measure up. Watch what happens when a seller broker’s efforts to market a property and locate buyers lack sufficient due diligence activities.
Fees for withdrawal or termination of a representation agreement
Learn to protect your broker’s right to collect a fee when a seller-client removes their property from the market or cancels the representation agreement.
Down payment download: Why 20%
The first in the series introducing the benefits available to mortgage-funded buyers when acquiring home ownership using a 20% cash down payment.
A Fee Earned by the Seller Broker on Any Sale
See how a fee has been earned and is owed to the seller broker, regardless of who produces a buyer or a tenant during the representation period or when the transaction closes, under an exclusive representation agreement.
Nationally MLOs are far fewer in 2024; CA DRE MLOs increase, DFPI MLOs decrease
The trend for state-licensed MLOs is down in 2024.
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