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 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 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,...
by Heather | May 7, 2013 | C.A.R., TSMLS
The next generation of zipForm® is here and CAR is excited to have you help test it in beta form. zipForm® Plus Beta version gives you the essential features you loved in zipForm® 6, plus you get many enhancements that will change the way you create transactions. CAR...
by Heather | May 6, 2013 | C.A.R., Legal, TSMLS
CAR released revised standard form listing agreements and other standard forms on Monday, April 29, 2013. The newly revised listing agreements will condition the listing broker’s entitlement to compensation on both the procurement of a buyer and completion of the...