Don't put Agent Safety on the Back Burner
September 19, 2024
Real estate agents can be easy targets for criminals. Taking the “it could never happen to me” approach is an invitation to disaster and…
Automatic Termination of Your Listing Contract
June 4, 2024
The Massachusetts Court of Appeals has held that when a person lists their property for sale with a real estate agent and then dies before…
70% of Sellers Admit They're Willing to Engage in Improper Conduct
March 21, 2024
Cinch Home Services has more than 40 years in the home warranty industry. Several years ago they published a survey of 494 home buyers and…
Have You Unknowingly Violated the Fair Housing Laws?
September 14, 2023
As a real estate agent, you are required to abide by the federal and state laws which prohibit discrimination in all of your real estate activities.…
Representing an Elderly Client
January 6, 2023
Do you understand your duties when representing an elderly client? It is critical for you to be aware of the potential liability that the client…
What You Should Know About the Latest Changes to Deeds Upon Death
November 11, 2022
The Deed Upon Death (also known as a “Transfer on Death Deed”) is a method of transferring real estate to your loved ones upon your passing…
Hate Speech Update
September 2, 2022
In our February 17, 2022 blog article entitled “Hate Speech is an ethical violation even when not related to real estate activities” we discussed…
Hate Speech is an ethical violation even when not related to “real estate activities”
February 17, 2022
Standard of Practice 10-5 provides “REALTORS® must not use harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs…” The Standard of Practice…
Avoid Probate Surprises
July 19, 2021
I was recently contacted by someone whose mother had just passed away. Her mother lived in Las Vegas and owned two interests in real estate located…
Probate Sale: Basic Things You Need To Know
August 26, 2020
When a homeowner has passed away (the “Decedent”) and his or her home is owned solely in the name of the Decedent, a probate proceeding will…
Estate Planning Guide for Business Owners
July 15, 2020
Why is Estate Planning Important?
Owning and running a business is not easy. Almost all business owners get caught up in the quest for growth,…
Covid-19 Causing You Problems Getting a Home Loan? Help May Be On the Way
June 9, 2020
During the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a tightening of lending standards making it more difficult to get a home loan. However, help may…
An Approach for Commercial Landlords
June 2, 2020
As Covid-19 wrecks havoc upon our personal and business lives, commercial landlords and tenants have options available to them where tenants have...
What's Up (or Down) with Real Estate Prices?
May 4, 2020
The Covid 19 pandemic has transformed the housing market from its spring season typical peak into a deep valley. Buyers, fearful of venturing…
A Picture Says a Thousand Words... and May Cost You.
April 23, 2020
According to a NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, eighty seven percent (87%) of persons who searched for a home on the internet found photographs…
Open Houses Prohibited and Mitigation Precautions Required
April 13, 2020
On April 8, 2020, Governor Sisolak signed Declaration of Emergency Direct 013 which indicates that it shall not be construed to limit the sales…
Video on Coronavirus: Disclosure Issues
March 31, 2020
Understanding that licensees and real estate agents have reasonable concerns about the current coronavirus outbreak, we've decided to address these issues...