Some things to consider when self-dealing. Self-dealing can occur when a licensee or the licensee's LLC or the licensee's partnership or the licensee's spouse enters into a transaction with the licensee's brokerage's client (e.g. listed seller client, buyer client in a buyer agency agreement). Self-dealing is a very high-risk strategy for REALTORS®. Avoid if possible.… Continue Reading Self Dealing – Means Disclose and Manage Risks
Drone imagery of roofs, common areas, sheds, etc. are common uses but drones can breach privacy such as imaging interiors of residences through windows. Copyright of video, movies, music, photos, etc. are commonly used but illegally using someone else's intellectual property can create a lawsuit (e.g. playing music at parties, showing movies outdoors, using stock… Continue Reading Top Three Ways HOA’s Get Sued
Get your 2.5 hours of ethics training completed no later than December 31, 2018. If classes qualify...several providers offer. You can do CE ethics classes. Several providers offer. You can do online ethics classes. NAR offers see below. You can do free online ethics classes. NAR offers see below. See this link: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training Posted by… Continue Reading Ethics Deadline is December 31, 2018
https://www.nar.realtor/washington-report/opportunity-zones-proposed-rules-released On October 19, the Treasury Department released proposed rules for Qualified Opportunity Zones, a federal program created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. The program incentivizes investment and development in distressed communities, designated as “Qualified Opportunity Zones” (QOZs) through tax benefits for investors. These benefits include deferral of federal capital gains… Continue Reading Opportunity Zones
https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2018/11/06/ex-agent-reflects-on-mistakes-that-sent-her-to-prison?tp=i-H43-Bb-38c-5fPYb-1p-A5BZ-1c-5fapG-u1BrU&om_rid=83751373&Om_ntype=RMOdaily&om_mid=12066 Real estate licensee relays that her courage to do the right thing failed her at a critical moment and she rationalized that others were doing similar things. Posted by : Byron King on 11/07/18 (This information is only accurate as of 11/07/18. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after… Continue Reading Carolina Real Estate Agent Talks about Crimes/Prison
Some things to consider when self-dealing. Self-dealing can occur when a licensee or the licensee's LLC or the licensee's partnership or the licensee's spouse enters into a transaction with the licensee's brokerage's client (e.g. listed seller client, buyer client in a buyer agency agreement). Self-dealing is a very high-risk strategy for REALTORS®. Avoid if possible.… Continue Reading Self Dealing – Means Disclose and Manage Risks
Drone imagery of roofs, common areas, sheds, etc. are common uses but drones can breach privacy such as imaging interiors of residences through windows. Copyright of video, movies, music, photos, etc. are commonly used but illegally using someone else's intellectual property can create a lawsuit (e.g. playing music at parties, showing movies outdoors, using stock… Continue Reading Top Three Ways HOA’s Get Sued
The National Association of REALTORS® reported that quarterly home prices increased again this past quarter. Prices continued to rise, with 93% of the markets showing home price appreciation. While, single-family home price growth is slowing and median family incomes are rising, affordability has been declining. Knowing the mortgage rates and the qualifying incomes for down… Continue Reading Third Quarter Single Family Metro Market Prices
Get your 2.5 hours of ethics training completed no later than December 31, 2018. If classes qualify...several providers offer. You can do CE ethics classes. Several providers offer. You can do online ethics classes. NAR offers see below. You can do free online ethics classes. NAR offers see below. See this link: https://www.nar.realtor/about-nar/governing-documents/code-of-ethics/code-of-ethics-training Posted by… Continue Reading Ethics Deadline is December 31, 2018
In a monthly survey of REALTORS®, respondents are asked “In the neighborhood(s) or area(s) where you make the most sales, what are your expectations for residential property prices over the next year?” Among approximately 3,000 REALTORS® who answered this question in the September 2018 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey, the median expected price change in the… Continue Reading REALTORS® Expect Home Prices to Rise 2% Over the Next 12 Months