Today, most people begin their search for a new home online. As a real estate agent, you’d want to maximize any platforms that can increase exposure for your listings and business. However, you must be cautious about what you post. Content that does not align with...
Real Estate License Defense
What is meant by misrepresentation in real estate?
It takes considerable training to become a real estate agent. On top of this training, agents have an ethical duty to act with integrity. There are also certain things that they are legally obliged to disclose. This doesn’t always happen though. Sometimes, real estate...
Breaches of trust can jeopardize your real estate license
Many people across America make their living as realtors. Generally, you need a professional license to become a broker in this industry. The purchase of real estate is a big decision for consumers, and the sums of money involved can be vast. The relationship between...
What could put your real estate license at risk?
If you currently have your real estate license, it’s important that you understand the actions that could put it at risk. Oftentimes, people get licensed and believe that the license is forever. However, you should know that your license can be revoked or suspended if...
Does expungement of a criminal record affect a California real estate license?
Expungement, also known as dismissal in California, is a way to erase your criminal record. If the sentence you served was punishment for your actions, then it makes sense that you should be free to move on with your life if you paid your dues. Yet a criminal record...
Poor record retention could jeopardize your real estate license
People often give tasks they consider menial, such as making the coffee and filing, to a junior intern. While coffee may be essential to staff morale, proper filing is genuinely vital, despite what people think. If you work in real estate, filing errors could lead to...
Real estate agents need to be aware of ethics codes
When working toward your California real estate license, you would have learned about the code of ethics to which you need to adhere. The code is updated regularly. If you have not looked at it since qualifying, you could fall afoul of something without realizing it....
What should California realtors know about restricted real estate licenses?
Many different mistakes can put your California real estate license in jeopardy, but it is possible to protect your career after a disciplinary issue. One way to keep your business going is to apply for a restricted license, but real estate brokers need to know the...
What professional behaviors could cost your real estate license?
Real estate professionals have specific credentials that make them valuable to people trying to purchase or sell real property. From a knowledge of state laws to an understanding of how to place an appropriate value on a property, a real estate professionals offer...
Real Estate Brokers Can Be Punished For Violations By Their Staff
If you are a real estate broker in California, mistakes by your staff can jeopardize the standing of the broker’s license. Even if a mistake is unintentional, you are accountable for all actions by everyone at your brokerage. If a third party reports a violation by...