In Addition To Passing A Half-Day Exam Of 150 Multiple-Choice Questions With A Grade Of At Least 70% You must meet these requirements as listed in the Department of Real Estate’s “Instruction for Applicants” You must be 18 years of age or older; there is no level of education required You do not need to […]
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First – Update On Renewing A MLO Endorsement
#1- The MLO Endorsement Must Be Renewed Every Year And The Expiration Date For All MLO Renewals Is December 31st This is the requirement for both Department of Business Oversight and Department of Real Estate members. Loan Brokers from FDIC banks do not need any Federal Approved Education. #2- The Cost Varies For Different Licensees […]
Third – Update On Renewing Notary Commissions
#1- A Notary Commission Is Good For 4 Years There is no grace period. Once your commission expires you will have to start the process all over again including completing a six-hour Notary education course. However, a Notary public who has previously completed an approved six-hour notary public education course and has a current active […]
Thinking Out Loud About Real Estate
Everyone Has Their Own Theories About How To Sell Or Manage Real Estate Since I have not been without a tenant for 53 years and have sold some buildings, I have some opinions. As I have said before, do not confuse me with facts as my mind is made up. You can have your truth, […]
They Are Leaving For College Soon
Jaymi Naciri Had Some Excellent Ideas What To Consider When Packing Your Children, Grandchildren, Or Friends For College They are used to so many amenities at home that will be missing from their new dorm or other room. Some suggestions follow: Rolling storage, velvety hangers (thinner than regular), command strips (to save repair costs later), […]
CSUF Has A New Book
California State University Fullerton Has An Excellent Entrepreneurship Program In Their Business School I have always been a supporter of this type of degree. Not all students are programmed for being a career executive for some big, big firm. John Jackson of the school has asked me to discuss my background at some of their […]
Debunking Some Myths About Home Ownership
Excellent Article In A Recent Edition Of The OC Realtor Magazine Dated May/June 2018. Very informative and a big help to put “Buyers in the Know”. The author: Michelle McCann, Communications Specialist. Myth One: It Costs Less Money To Rent False. Talk to people in their golden years. Many of the people to whom I […]
Some More Myths Of Real Estate
#1- Can A Notary Notarize A Document For Their Buyer In A Transaction? Yes, the laws allow it, but lenders and escrow companies and your broker might not like it. #2- Is It Legal For A Broker To Work For More Than One Company? Yes, if the companies all agree. #3- If You Have An […]
Myths Of Real Estate
All BRE Licensees Are Realtors False, the Realtor Associations are basically Trade Associations, optional to join, and fees are required. Some of the people who do not join include many Loan Brokers, Property Managers, Commercial Agents and licensees inactive at the moment. Right now about 180,000 Realtors and 240,000 not Realtors. All Realtors have access […]
Speakers, Where Art Thou Speakers
Often I Have Someone Say To Me That They Would Like To Become A Speaker For My Company Then, they seem irritated that I do not immediately give them an immediate assignment. I would like to answer a few questions about speaking for any private education company in California. My experience for the last 40 […]