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Observations to note during an agent’s home inspection

By • Jan 25th, 2011 • Category: real estate newsflash

Selling agents with homebuyers shopping for their dream homes, take note: a few keen observations about a property can help you determine whether your buyers are getting a bargain. California is climbing out of a recession that left many homes (especially foreclosures) vacant for quite some time, susceptible to water damage, mold, rodent infestation and [...]



January 2011 Forms

By • Jan 4th, 2011 • Category: Form of the Month, January 2011 Journal

Double dipping: a second fee on a sale paid by the lender or loan broker.



Holmes v. Summer: dilatory disclosures and the damage done

By • Nov 11th, 2010 • Category: Feature Articles, Journal Articles, November 2010 Journal

This article examines the agency case of the decade — Holmes v. Summer — and details the profound effect this case has on real estate broker and agent conduct.



November 2010 Forms

By • Oct 28th, 2010 • Category: Form of the Month, November 2010 Journal

Open house agent interview sheet: a checklist of pertinent questions



The Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement (NHD): included in marketing packages to create transparency and attract buyers

By • Jul 8th, 2010 • Category: Feature Articles, Journal Articles, July 2010 Journal

This article comments on the early use of the Natural Hazards Disclosure (NHD) statement by the listing agent when marketing property to properly inform a prospective buyer and the selling agent before the price is set and an offer is submitted to the seller. Also discussed is the liability protection afforded to the listing agent and seller by upfront delivery of the NHD.