by Heather | Sep 5, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR
In a little over a month, thousands of REALTORS® will convene in Anaheim for CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2012. Attendees will receive top-tier training, ideas, and inspiration to increase their bottom line from more than 60 sessions, most of which are free. Don’t...
by Heather | Sep 4, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points Earthquakes, flooding, and unexpected deductibles are just a few of the costs a homeowners policy might not cover, but most Americans do not realize it. According to a MetLife Auto & Home Insurance Literacy Survey, many homeowners are clueless about...
by Heather | Aug 29, 2012 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
Recent changes were announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that will align guidelines for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac short sales and allow lenders and servicers to quickly and more easily qualify borrowers for a short sale. Here are some specific...
by Heather | Aug 27, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points When it comes to assessing a home’s value, homeowners tend to be overly optimistic. However, appraisers are much more cautious, as they have to predict a realistic value for the home that the bank can use to extend credit to a buyer. There are five...
by Heather | Aug 21, 2012 | C.A.R., Education, TSMLS
Build and establish a successful transaction coordination business with CAR Education’s new Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC) program. Gain a thorough understanding about the transaction process to show real estate firms and clients that you strive to...
by Heather | Aug 20, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR
As electronic signatures and other aspects of a “paperless” real estate transaction become more widespread, it will become increasingly important for you to have an in-depth knowledge of electronic signatures and electronic documents. An electronic...
