Homebuyers Use Google Search for Mortgage Info
Source: CNBC Google has updated its search engine with new tools for people shopping for mortgages, including a calculator, recent average mortgage rates and key terms homebuyers may need to know during the mortgage shopping process. Teaming up with the...
Walk-in Open Houses Against Rules
Open Houses on a walk-in basis are still prohibited. All showings still require either an appointment or a digital sign-in process prior to entry including completing a PEAD form. Any such showings still must follow these rules: (1) Have protective...
ICYMI: California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Make sure you also check out our updated FAQ on Showings if you haven’t already — this updated version takes into account changes made to the California Department of Public Health’s Industry Guidance on Real Estate Transactions. In This Issue: The Economy & Your...
Forms Advisor™ is a FREE C.A.R. Member Benefit
Forms Advisor™ is an online software program that identifies which C.A.R. Standard Forms you need for your transaction. In addition, this rules-based tool creates the transaction in zipForm® Plus with the recommended forms, reducing the time spent on creating a...
FAQ: Industry Guidance on Reopening Real Estate Brokerage Offices
Updated on July 13, 2020 Can I re-open my real estate office workplace? Yes, unless there are stricter rules in your city and/or county that prevent you from re-opening. Although Governor Newsom’s March 19, 2020 stay-at-home order is still in effect, because...
ReImagine! Conference and Expo Registration is Open
Last week CAR announced that the 2020 REimagine! Real Estate Conference & Expo is free for all CAR Members. Registration is now live! Here’s how to reserve your spot for the virtual event: Sign up through the online form. You’ll automatically receive a...
Building a Culture of Preparedness
No one could have prepared for what 2020 has had in store for us to date. But there are situations that REALTORS® and homeowners should be prepared for — hurricane season. Market activity is returning to full swing. That likely brings added questions from potential...
ICYMI: California Coronavirus Weekly Update
make sure you check out the following: We have updated our FAQ on Reopening Brokerage Offices. On Monday, July 13, Governor Newsom issued a new shutdown order — this order does not affect the current practices of real estate brokers or their offices. Based on updates...
zipForm Plus is Now Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition)
zipForm® Plus is getting a new name. Starting today, the name of zipForm Plus will change to Lone Wolf Transactions (zipForm Edition). Over the next few weeks, you’ll see this new name in various places, including within the platform and in training materials. You...
TSMLS Members Urged to Comply with Coronavirus Measures
The State of California is experiencing a significant spike in new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19). This pandemic is far from over, and your professionalism during this challenging time is absolutely critical to our industry being able to maintain its status as part...