by Heather | Jul 30, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points Sellers who are considering listing their homes for sale are advised to do the following: Get rid of clutter and neutralize the home. Removing unnecessary furniture and painting rooms neutral colors will help potential buyers see themselves living in...
by Heather | Jul 27, 2012 | NAR, TSBOR
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...
by Heather | Jul 26, 2012 | TSBOR
Starting July 1, 2013, every contract for the sale of residential real property must contain a specified notice regarding gas and hazardous liquid transmission pipelines. This notice informs buyers that the U.S. Department of Transportation maintains the general...
by Heather | Jul 25, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Distressed sales made up 42% of the sold units in California for April 2012. Having forms such as the “Agent’s Short Sale Pre-Screening Checklist” and “Short Sale Cover Letter” (in addition to 9 others) will give you the best shot at a...
by Heather | Jul 24, 2012 | Legal, TSBOR
Starting January 1, 2013, a new California law will protect homeowners who default on their refinance loans from personal liability for any deficiency following foreclosure. Existing anti-deficiency law protects a borrower from personal liability for the difference...
