by Heather | May 15, 2013 | C.A.R., TSMLS
Pocket listings are not illegal if the listing agent fully discloses the pros and cons to the home seller and follows rules that are designed to protect consumers. However, if pocket listings are not handled correctly, the listing office and agent could bear adverse...
by Heather | May 13, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points In addition to a down payment, borrowers also have to set aside money for closing costs, which can run into the hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars. Lenders charge all manner of fees, some of which are negotiable, while others are not. Lenders...
by Heather | May 13, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR
Knowing when another REALTOR®’s behavior crosses the ethical line can help you navigate complicated transactions. Don’t miss May’s free Hot Topic Webinar: Ethical Violations: Recommendations for Reform When: May 22, 2013, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Speaker: Jim Hamilton, Head...
by Heather | May 10, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. Standard Forms and zipForm® C.A.R. Standard Forms are the GOLD standard in California. C.A.R. and its members spend considerable time and money to copyright and protect those forms. As a valued member, we want you to be able to use these forms and count...
by Heather | May 9, 2013 | C.A.R., Education, TSBOR
This timely designation course gives you insight into how personalities, attitudes, and preferences of home buyers have come to be defined by their generational identification. You will receive 12 hours of CE credit in Consumer Protection, a 179 page textbook,...
by Heather | May 8, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Call CAR’s Finance Helpline today for direct access to a lender liaison who will work with you and your lender/servicer to help resolve problems. In the couple of months since its launch, the Finance Helpline has successfully resolved issues in over 75 transactions,...
