When someone new got into real estate years ago, one of the first things they were told was to do open houses on their firm’s listings. Anybody remember these motivators from the past? Tommy Hopkins, Danny Cox, Danielle Kennedy, David Knox, Gary Watts, Daryl Davis, Brian Buffini, Michael Ferry, Noel Seaman, Dennis McKenzie, Richard Robinson, and yours […]
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What Are Wayne Bell and Tricia Parkhurst Doing?
The two Department of Real Estate veterans have formed a new company to assist real estate professionals like you. According to their website (www.reaaca.com), their mission is to provide value-added guidance and support for real estate consumers and licensed professionals. To help you understand how valuable their expertise is, I have included extensive bios for […]
Former CA Real Estate Commissioner Wayne Bell has announced a new real estate affiliation to help Real Estate Licensees and Consumers
On April 2, 2025, former CA Real Estate Commissioner Bell posted in LinkedIn the following: “I am pleased to announce my new affiliation with Real Estate Advocacy Alliance, LLC (REAAL), which was formed by my former California Department of Real Estate colleague, Tricia Parkhurst, and me, and established to provide value-added guidance and help for […]
I GOT AN AWARD
A couple weeks ago I emailed a short announcement about an award I received. Today, I want to elaborate a little. Orange County Realtors sent me the following email from Dave Stefanides: In the spirit of recognizing our members, I am proud to announce a new, esteemed class of members – our Hall of Legends. Our […]
NEW CA LAW ADDRESSES BUYER-BROKER AGREEMENTS
Stephanie Nguyen, Assemblymember from Sacramento area introduced a bill AB2992 in February to require all licensees in CA to use a Buyer Broker Agreement when selling single family residential property.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE CREATES
“REDEMPTION RIGHT” FOR TRUSTEE
SALES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
FORECLOSURE UPDATE: SB 1079. On September 28, 2020, Senate Bill 1079 was signed into law. It granted a right of redemption or first refusal to purchase a foreclosed residential property to tenants, buyers intending to use the property as their residence, local governments, and other eligible buyers. It caused all one-unit to four-unit family dwellings […]
MUST-READ ARTICLES SERIES: Best Day to Sell
We hope this post finds you well. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and inspired, we are excited to share a selection of these must-read articles. Simply click on the links to start reading. Sellers Get More For Their Home On The Upcoming ‘Best Day’ In the Housing Market… https://www.investopedia.com/sellers-get-more-for-their-home-on-upcoming-best-day-in-the-housing-market-8641990
MUST-READ ARTICLES SERIES: Online Notarization Legislation
We hope this post finds you well. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and inspired, we are excited to share a selection of these must-read articles. Simply click on the links to start reading. Remote Online Notarization Legislation Supported by the CLTA… https://www.clta.org/news/637640/Remote-Online-Notarization-Legislation-Supported-by-the-CLTA.htm
MUST-READ ARTICLES SERIES: One of America’s Oldest Cities Wants to Sell You a Home for $1
We hope this post finds you well. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and inspired, we are excited to share a selection of these must-read articles. Simply click on the links to start reading. One of America’s Oldest Cities Wants to Sell You a Home for $1… https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/one-of-americas-oldest-cities-wants-to-sell-you-a-home-for-one-dollar Real Estate General
MUST-READ ARTICLES SERIES: First Time Homebuyers
We hope this post finds you well. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and inspired, we are excited to share a selection of these must-read articles. Simply click on the links to start reading. 75% of First-Time Home Buyers Are Optimistic About Today’s Housing Market. Here Are a Few Positives… https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/75-of-first-time-home-buyers-are-optimistic-about-todays-housing-market-here-are-a-few-positives/ar-BB1mCKML