On June 21, Attorney-Broker-Professor Ed Estes will provide an overview of new forms and revisions effective June 2021, including the CFPB eviction disclosure, the Fire Hardening disclosure for fire-prone areas, residential and lease listing agreements, buyer representation, broker compensation disclosures and more! Register for this free class for CVAR members here! (See information below about […]
7 Tips for First-Year Agents
Mauricio Umansky Founder/CEO The Agency Many new agents ask me what I did during my first year to build the foundation for my career. Below are some tactics I found successful during those first few years as a new agent, as well as some that I have seen other agents do to pave the path to success. […]
May 17 – CVAR Connect
CVAR’s COVID-19 Resources REALTORS®: Updates & Guidelines What’s Happening at CVAR under COVID-19 restrictions Latest COVID-19 Updates from C.A.R. Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS® is conducting all business remotely. Meetings and classes presented by CVAR will be online and free of charge (see classes below). _________ Click for CVAR Tip Clip Listen to Neil Schwartz, President and CEO of […]
C.A.R., Glide Reach Agreement
Starting today, May 17, C.A.R. members can no longer access Glide through the car.org website and will need to access Glide via Glide.com. In an effort to minimize disruption for those members who still wish to use the product, C.A.R. has reached a license agreement with Glide to allow use of C.A.R. standard forms within […]
FHFA’s Refi Option for Low-Income Borrowers Begins June 5
Following an incredible year for refinances that mostly benefited wealthier borrowers, the Federal House Finance Agency (FHFA) announced it is implementing a new refi product that targets low-income borrowers with single-family mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. According to the regulatory agency, this new product, available to qualifying homeowners with a Fannie Mae-owned mortgage beginning June 5, 2021, […]
Open Houses Back, or Are They?
As of last Thursday, open houses are allowed in California, with restrictions (see Open House Update), and in most places home showings require an appointment. Anyone who enters the property (including, seller, buyer and agents) are required to complete a Property Entry Advisory and Declaration (PEAD) form. But there’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Arrests in SoCal Green Loan, Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Between 2014 and 2020, a group of defendants allegedly used stolen identities to obtain mortgage and green loans, which were wired to bank accounts they controlled. The 12 individuals were arrested on 133 felony counts for allegedly operating the sophisticated mortgage fraud and green loan scheme throughout Southern California, which resulted in a loss of […]
How Top Brokers Cope With Tight Inventory
At a recent Inman Connect Now, brokers from across the country shared insights into how they’re adapting to the inventory insanity during a panel discussion titled, “Market Trends: What’s Heating Up in 2021.” Brokers shared advice on keeping buyers motivated, keeping sellers focused during bidding wars, bringing new listings to market and accomplishing these goals […]
Stop Losing Listing Leads
In the digital age of real estate sales, the process of successfully converting prospects to leads and closed business has become a fine art. No matter how refined a process becomes, losing a lead is inevitable. Here we’ll discuss some common problems that may lead to sales loss and how you can correct them. Although […]
May 3 – CVAR Connect
CVAR’s COVID-19 Resources REALTORS®: Updates & Guidelines What’s Happening at CVAR under COVID-19 restrictions Latest COVID-19 Updates from C.A.R. Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS® is conducting all business remotely. Meetings and classes presented by CVAR will be online and free of charge (see classes below). ____________ AAREA Food Drive in CVAR East Lot Lina Chu, AAREA Founding President, […]