New California REALTOR® Laws for 2012
Now that the first half of the 2011-12 legislative session is over, significant new laws have emerged that may affect REALTORS® and their clients. Below are some of the new laws involving disclosures, licensing, small claims court, landlord-tenant, and other areas of...
Regarding Short Sales pending bank approval
As soon as an offer is accepted by the seller on an Active listing with the sub status of Short Sale, according to TSMLS rule 10.1, you must report the listing as Active Contingent. Active Contingent is a sub class of Active, and meets the bank’s request to leave the...
Proper Use of REALTOR Online
Use on the Internet When surfing the Web for real estate homepages, it's quite common to come across sites belonging to REALTORS®. If you are looking to add your own electronic presence on the Internet, it is easy to get caught up in designing your own web page and...
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C.A.R. has partnered with Roost to its' access to a powerful productivity tool to increase your engagement on Facebook and Twitter. This tool saves hours of time and increase your business presence. With Roost you can create and manage your social marketing campaigns...
Brokers: Be Vigilant About Your Trust Fund Accounts!
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 was a busy year for DRE auditors. DRE auditors conducted 683 audits in the fiscal year ending 6/30/11 and found trust fund shortages totaling $10,736,771.13. These shortages were found almost exclusively on audits of brokers involved in property...
C.A.R. is excited to provide your latest FREE member benefit!
With 58% of home buyers finding their agent online, you've got only one quick opportunity to make a good first impression. The REALTOR® Badge is a personalized website widget that verifies your REALTOR® status, your required DRE license number and displays your...