CAR Standard Forms Protect Members and Their Clients
A debate has arisen recently about intellectual property, technology, and the unauthorized use of C.A.R. Standard Forms by software providers. Here is C.A.R.’s response to a recently published industry article about the unauthorized use of C.A.R.’s forms by one...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points Relisting a home isn’t an enviable position for any seller. Generally, when a home is relisted it is because something went wrong the first time, and for many sellers, trying again to sell the home raises more questions than answers. A true relisting is...
CAR’s Efforts to Address off-MLS Listings
Last month, the CAR President addressed your concerns with “off-MLS” or “pocket” listings – a listing that an agent has obtained but does not place on the MLS. He mentioned the numerous steps that C.A.R. has taken to help you deal with these types of listings and to...
MLS Rule Changes
The following MLS rule changes have gone into effect: 7.5 Mandatory Submission. Within 2 days after all necessary signatures of the seller(s) have been obtained on the listing or at the beginning date of the listing as specified in the contract, whichever is later, on...
NAR Weekly Newsletter
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TSMLS Board Reminders
As our busy summer season approaches, the TSMLS Board wanted to remind all members about a few items: If you are putting a home on tour, a tour registration form and a map from our MLS map book showing the location of the property is required. Visit the Tour Page for...
Placement of Signs: Temporary “Open House” Directional Signage on State Highways
California Department of Transportation (a.k.a. “CalTrans”) officials have requested that a reminder be distributed to our members once again regarding placement of temporary “Open House” directional signs. Their positioning on this matter is strong and unambiguous:...
Win an iPad with CAR Online Education
CAR is giving you the chance to win an Apple iPad®. You're automatically entered to win an iPad® by clicking the link to access your 12 FREE hours of online CE courses. Hurry! You must click the link to access your 12 FREE hours of online courses by June 30, 2013 to...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points Distressed home sales continued to decline in April, as previously underwater homes rose in value, and the share of REO sales registered in the single-digits for the first time in more than five years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.)...
Webinar: The Impact of Investors on California’s Housing Market
Knowledge is power. And knowledge can also save your sanity. Join us for a webinar detailing the impact of investors on California’s housing market. Title: The Impact of Investors on California's Housing Market Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Time: 2:00 PM -...