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Feb. 6 – CVAR At A Glance

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Featured Classes and Events

 

donald-trump-signs-immigration-banTrump to Remove ‘Burden to Banks’

The Trump administration hopes to remove what it views as a “burden to banks” by overhauling Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and easing lending regulations.  “Americans are going to have better choices and … better products because we’re not going to burden the banks with literally hundreds of billions of dollars of regulatory costs every year,” said Gary Cohn, White House National Economic Council director, to the Wall Street Journal. READ MORE

Terry WatsonTerry Watson’s Top 7 Rookie Mistakes

If you know the top mistakes that prevent real estate professionals from realizing their full potential, “you can avoid them, and take your career further, faster,” says Terry Watson, founder and president of real estate and leadership training company Watson World Inc., and a featured speaker at 2017 REvive Real Estate Conference & Expo coming March 30. “Here are what I believe are the top seven hurdles that could stand between you and a successful real estate career.” READ MORE

Real Estate REvive Returns!


The popular Real Estate REvive Convention & Expo returns March 30, with more partnering associations and a fabulous lineup that includes Terry Watson, Leslie Appleton-Young and a nationally-known keynote speaker! READ MORE

6 Signs Your Website Is Outdated

The slightest delay, broken link or faulty system can instantly send prospective clients looking for a real estate website that actually works! Take the time to review your web design and see if it’s in need of a revamp. Here are the top 6 most common signs your website may need an update, and what you can do about them… READ MORE

How to Exclude a Listing From MLS

 

In Case You Missed It …

jan17_BB_brokerageStarting a Brokerage: Why Do It?

I didn’t always aspire to own my own real estate company; I wasn’t even sure I wanted to be an agent. But once I sold my first property five years ago, I knew that real estate was the career I wanted for the rest of my life. There are countless reasons why I wanted to become a broker, but these are the six that motivated me the most. READ MORE

Interest Rates Up in 2017

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Following several weeks of decreases, mortgage rates were back on the rise last week.  READ MORE

referee-with-flagIn Need of a Referee?

Grievances with a REALTOR® or a client occasionally happen. That’s why both Citrus Valley and California associations of REALTORS® offer services to members regarding cancelled contracts, misrepresentations, possible ethics violations and more. And now C.A.R. has created the free C.A.R. Ombudsman Hotline.  READ MORE

donald-trump-signs-immigration-banWhat Trump’s Action Means for Real Estate

Is Trump’s suspension of FHA mortgage insurance premium cut good or bad? The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s decision to suspend the reduction of Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums didn’t come as a shocker. READ MORE

Stage_Script_iconScripts That Attract Clients!

Three super impactful scripts take the focus off your experience and put it on your knowledge and determination to work hard for the client. If you deliver them with panache, good posture, a believable smile, solid eye contact, and confidence, you’ll attract and convert more clients. Tthe majority of real estate professionals—not just new ones—could benefit from putting in regular practice time. READ MORE

 

jan17_NC_dcRepublicans Take the Reins

REALTORS® are gearing up for what is expected to be a busy first three months of the legislative season as a new Congress and new Administration tackle a number of priorities that affect real estate, including tax reform, the Affordable Care Act, regulatory reform, reauthorization of federal flood insurance, and what to do about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. READ MORE

Facebook CVAR5 Tips for Facebook Popularity

With our class on “Basics of Setting Up Social Media” coming up Wednesday (a Featured Class above), it’s an ideal time to also look at ways to increase your Facebook popularity.  How do you get people’s attention? Here are 5 ideas:
1)   Share more content: Gather and share the best content related to your industry from other sources. Take the Kitchen Redo article in this issue, for example. It’s the type of post that will get a client’s attention. READ MORE

wclc-fraud-red-stampFraud Alert: Short-Sale Scam in LA

Taking someone’s money the old-fashioned way has reappeared in short sale scams in Southern California. The alleged scams appear to follow the same basic format. To protect short sale buyers, remember to include a Short Sale Addendum (C.A.R. Form SSA) in the offer.  The default agreement is that the buyer is not required to submit any deposit to escrow until three days after receiving all short sale lenders’ written approval. READ MORE

Harvey Jones Kitchens

Harvey Jones Kitchens

Redo Inspires Healthy Habits?

Many homeowners who remodel their kitchen tend to develop healthier lifestyles, according to a Houzz Kitchen Trends Survey. Of more than 2,700 homeowners surveyed, 33 percent who completed a kitchen renovation say the project prompted them to cook more meals at home, eat less takeout, and consume more fruits and vegetables. READ MORE

IMG_0259Water Conserving Fixtures for 2017

New 2017 laws require installation of water conserving plumbing fixtures if you own a single-family home, and it is built before 1994, whether or not it is being sold. For more on changes and forms to use Click Here.