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Customary Allocation of Title and Escrow Fees For Each California County

In Southern California, the seller typically pays for the owner's title policy, and the county transfer tax. In Northern California,…

6 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

Does the Name of Your 100% Commission Real Estate Brokerage Matter?

Real Estate agents spend a lot of time comparing commission models, office amenities, and company policy when they consider joining…

6 years ago

Are Agents Required to do an Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID)?

There is a lot of confusion around filling out the cumbersome Agent Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID) form. California Civil Code…

7 years ago

Can Agents be Paid Directly from Escrow?

We are often asked if real estate agents can be paid directly from escrow. The close of a real estate…

7 years ago

How To Keep 100% of Your Real Estate Commission

The phrase "100% Commission Real Estate Brokerage" has been a popular trope for about 10 years. 100% Commission has taken…

7 years ago

Does Outbound Calling Work in Real Estate?

Real estate agents often ask, "does outbound calling work," or, "does cold calling work?" The answer is at the end…

7 years ago

Taking Initiative in Real Estate Agency

Often, we have ideas about how to grow our real estate agency business. Some are good and some aren't, but…

8 years ago

Balboa Real Estate: Your Real Estate Future Starts with Us

When you got licensed as a real estate agent, it was extremely important to decide which broker is best to…

8 years ago

Grow Your Real Estate Career At A 100% Commission Real Estate Brokerage

The journey of real estate agent is a most rewarding journey and can be a big reason for stress too.…

8 years ago