As an approved Sponsor (0054) of CalBRE License Renewal Courses for many years, we have heard many questions from licensees considering their renewal options. There is much confusion about some of the nuances of the Regulations, so I am doing this Question and Answer article. Hopefully, it will answer some of your queries so you […]
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My Favorite Instructor
In a previous post I stated that each year David Knox from the Twin Cities is one of my favorite instructors at the National Association of Realtor’s Convention. Why? He is quick, witty, does outstanding voice impressions, has excellent content for sales persons, energetic and charming, etc. etc. etc. It is a pleasure to watch him operate. […]
LEARNED SOMETHING NEW
Had to have a rental re-keyed today. The locksmith handed me the old key, and I proceeded to drop it. Of course, it bounced once off of the counter and went right into the garbage disposal. No key anymore. It was clearly there, but our hands were too large to reach in and get it. […]
More Property Management Lease Agreement Facts
This makes three Property Management articles in a row. Why? Well, I am starting to organize a new 15 Hour Property Management course for State Approval, so my mind is on PM matters. Now, I have to start organizing and stop procrastinating. Whenever I read a document, I note what is given emphasis by type […]
Headline in LA Paper: Realtor Scores for Pros
The subject: Jordan Cohen of Westlake Village ReMAX Olson Associates. Why the title? He has sold homes for among others Reggie Bush, Pete Sampras, Marcus Allen, Kobe Bryant, Marilyn Manson, etc. etc. etc. Seeing an article about Jordan/ReMAX Olson really brings back the old memories. First, Jordan’s parents were two of the nicest Real Estate […]
LEGAL CORNER by Steve Duringer
Question: I’ve always heard that I should post my rental criteria in a conspicuous place so that applicants can plainly see whether or not they are qualified before they submit their application. I typically require that the applicants combined income exceed three times the rent, however I might make exceptions. Also, in years past, a […]