by Heather | Jun 15, 2016 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Nearly everyday there is news of yet another internet hack or some new internet scam or fraud regarding personal information. Unfortunately, we are also hearing about the increase of a crime targeting the real estate industry: Wire Transfer Fraud. Criminals have been...
by Heather | Mar 9, 2016 | C.A.R., Legal
New laws, pending legislation, changes to your local ordinances … it can all be enough to make you go insane if you let it. Luckily, C.A.R.’s Governmental Affairs team has your back and keeps you sane by keeping you updated. Not only is the team focused on...
by Heather | Feb 3, 2016 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
The newly updated January 2016 Sample Forms Book is now available. The new book contains a current sample copy of every C.A.R. Standard Form, including the four newly released documents from December 2015 and the latest copy of the RPA form. This handy book also...
by Heather | Feb 1, 2016 | CA Bureau of Real Estate, Legal, TSBOR
Assembly Bill 345 took effect on Jan. 1 and requires that all real estate brokers renewing their licenses for the first time must take a three-hour long management and supervision-related class. The new AB 345 bill also requires salespersons — not just brokers...
by Heather | Nov 25, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Legal Live Webinar: December Forms Revisions Twice a year, with the approval of the C.A.R. Standard Forms Committee, C.A.R. releases new and revised forms. The first forms release occurred in April. The second forms release is scheduled for December 14. All in all,...
by Heather | Oct 20, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
The California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) has recently issued an alert, advising agents that it is taking notice of salespersons who may be acting as or advertising themselves as “independent” real estate licensees. Under California’s licensing...
