Property, technology, and bookbinding. Thinking about buying a second home? Consider one of these U.S. cities. How did we take aerial photographs before we had drones? We turned to these guys obviously. German Blanco/flickr/2010 Check out this chart showing how technology changed over the last 150 years. Can’t wrap your head around how a home… Continue Reading What We’re Reading: April 16-20
In general, the NAR trademark can be used with a member's name. So if your name is Jane Smith and you are a member then using JSmith.realtor is acceptable. The usual misuse is using an adjective with the trademark term. Misuse: SouthCarolinaBestREALTOR https://www.nar.realtor/membership-marks-manual The Same Rules Apply to Use of the MARKS on the Internet… Continue Reading Membership Trademark Logo/Term REALTOR
Use SCR311 due diligence addendum and write in a number of business days for the due diligence period (e.g. 10 business days after the effective date). Using SCR310 residential contract, Section 5 Earnest Money state the earnest money amount shall be paid within a number of business days in excess of the due diligence period… Continue Reading One Idea to Avoid Earnest Money Disputes
Here is the typical legal hotline response to surveillance in listings (cameras and microphones). First, this issue is not settled in statute nor case law. So, proper disclosure of surveillance (audio/visual) is a way to help manage risk and help avoid becoming the test case. SCR posts a sign that premises are under visual/camera surveillance.… Continue Reading Behave in Listings! Or Else! Buyers/Tenants/REALTORS(R)/Sellers/Landlords/Inspectors
What authority does the European Union have over your real estate business? That’s a tricky question, but an E.U. rule that takes effect next month could end up affecting your business in some manner. That’s because any European that comes to your web site to browse listings will be covered by what’s called the GDPR.… Continue Reading Can an EU Rule Impact Your Real Estate Business? It Might
REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration I agree to: · Provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community. · Keep informed about fair housing law and practices, improving my… Continue Reading Fair Housing Pledge
REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration I agree to: · Provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, or of the residents of any community. · Keep informed about fair housing law and practices, improving my… Continue Reading Fair Housing
Amid strong demand and tight supply, REALTORS® reported that properties that sold in February 2018 were typically on the market for 37 days, down from 45 days compared to the same month last year, according to the February 2018 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey.[1] The median days on market have been broadly on a downtrend since… Continue Reading In Which States Did Properties Sell Most Quickly in February 2018?
What’s your home improvement persona: The Sensible Improver, the Project Planner, the Reliable Renovator, the Visionary, or the Extrovert? View this infographic from the Home Projects Council to learn the five main home remodeling personality types. Powered by WPeMatico
Drew Heasley By Drew Heasley Most markets are facing inventory shortages this time of year. There are simply too many buyers and not enough homes for sale. This requires buyer’s agents to get creative and aggressive in order to help their clients get the home they want. There are a lot of ways to get… Continue Reading How to Win the Deal in a Seller’s Market