Compliance

Exempt Seller Disclosure Requirement California

When is a seller exempt from the Transfer Disclosure Statement? Sometimes sellers wrongly assume they are exempt from furnishing the…

3 years ago

The MLS is Not Your Friend

Et tu, MLS?  Were you there before the Multiple Listing Service "MLS" became the web-based platform it is now? I…

4 years ago

Is The Earnest Money Deposit Refundable in California?

What is The Earnest Money Deposit? Also, called the "EMD," this is a good-faith deposit the buyer places into escrow…

4 years ago

California Real Estate Transaction Checklist

What Real Estate Forms Are Required on a Transaction Checklist? Any reputable California real estate brokerage is going furnish their…

5 years ago

What is Limited Function Referral Office Certification or LFRO Agent Status?

Limited Function Referral Office Certification or LFRO is a designation for real estate licensees that aren’t members of the association…

6 years ago

Is Errors and Ommission Insurance (E&O) Insurance Required?

Many agents ask if Errors and Ommission Insurance (E&O) insurance is required by law. A real estate broker, once licensed by…

6 years ago

What is a non-independent broker escrow company?

Have you heard of a non-independent broker escrow company, also known as a broker-controlled escrow? These are different from other…

6 years ago