Recently, the California Association of Realtors announced a list of new laws and regulations that agents and brokers need to be aware of, not only for their own knowledge, but also for their clients. To help you in understanding these updates, we will be posting...
You may have noticed that energy-efficiency ratings have started popping up in residential listings. That may be because of recent findings published by The Earth Advantage Institute, a non-profit group in Portland, OR, who found that certifications from Energy Star or LEED (Leadership in Energy...
The last few days before closing escrow can be a stressful time for homebuyers and sellers. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure a timely and smooth close. It’s important to review your final closing statement or HUD-1 statement a day or...
Whether you’re trying to stay in touch with friends, family, colleagues, or clients, you probably may have so many different methods that it’s hard to keep them straight. What you might not know is that Facebook has a tool called Video Calling. It’s a way...
On the Internet, there are many different ways a client can find you and your listings. That makes information like knowing where they came from, what led them there, and how long they stayed on your site all the more important. With a few minutes...
As a seller in the current market, you might find yourself wondering on occasion if now is the right time to sell. If you’ve seen a decrease in the number of visitors to your property, don’t pull the listing. Instead, look at these ways you...
Personal landing pages are becoming all the rage for real estate professionals. Services like DooID.com allow you to launch your personal landing page in just a few minutes. Once it’s active, modern-day technology allows your personal landing page to be virtually maintenance-free, pulling content from...
There are more that 750 million people on Facebook. However, not every user has a full understanding of some of Facebook’s everyday terminology. Not understanding these key terms will leave users confused and nervous about navigating the Facebook platform. Use our glossary to help find...
According to the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the number one disagreement between landlords and tenants comes after the tenant vacates the property. The most common subject of that disagreement? Refund of the security deposit. California law allows landlords to use a tenant’s security deposit for...
Many owners have made a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, whether it’s through local source or conservation. But Bank of America’s intent to build a 52-story “eco-building” in Times Square strongly suggests that green building is now seen by big business as more than...
