Fail to Guess Correctly? YOU could Lose your License!! Moral Turpitude and NRS 645.633

Fail to Guess Correctly? YOU could Lose your License!! Moral Turpitude and NRS 645.633

October 16, 2014
  Finally, a finding of moral turpitude would usually require an independent judicial or administrative determination that the crime committed…
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REAL ESTATE AGENT SAFETY CONCERNS - PART I

REAL ESTATE AGENT SAFETY CONCERNS - PART I

July 24, 2014
I recently received an email regarding an update on the investigation of the murder of 27-year-old Ashley Oakland. Ashley was showing townhouses…
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LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

INSIGHT ABOUT THE NEVADA LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

June 23, 2014
The mission of the Nevada Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of residents to improve their quality of life and quality of care…
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KITEC Plumbing Claim Deadlines Extended

KITEC Plumbing Claim Deadlines Extended

June 10, 2014
On February 26, 2014, the Court extended all deadlines for owners of Clark County homes that contain Kitec plumbing systems to file claims requesting…
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Listing Agent Nightmares

Listing Agent Nightmares

May 21, 2014
Aurora Loan Services foreclosed on a property and subsequently retained Rockcliff Realty to list the property.  One of the features of the home…
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WHAT IS UNDUE INFLUENCE?

WHAT IS UNDUE INFLUENCE?

April 2, 2014
WHAT IS UNDUE INFLUENCE? Geraldine Coffey earned $130,000 a year for the past 20 years as a nurse caring for Huguette Clark, a reclusive copper…
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DID YOU KNOW THAT?

DID YOU KNOW...

March 19, 2014
Your Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions does not address this issue. As a result, we recommend the completion of this Affidavit…
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In Honor of Black History Month - February 2014

In Honor of Black History Month - February 2014

February 26, 2014
In honor of Black History Month I wanted to post an interesting piece for Real Estate Agents on the estate of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Drizin…
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Happy President's Day - Did You Know?

Happy President's Day - Did You Know?

February 16, 2014
We wish everyone a wonderful President’s Day 2014 and in honor of this time ask the following: DID YOU KNOW?  George Washington only…
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CAREFUL – BIG BROTHER MAY BE WATCHING!!

CAREFUL – BIG BROTHER MAY BE WATCHING!!

February 7, 2014
The Sellers couldn’t understand why they weren’t getting offers. They had moved out of the home and relied upon their Real Estate Agent to…
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LAWSUIT WITH A LOT OF BITE

LAWSUIT WITH A LOT OF BITE

December 20, 2013
I thought I would share with you the story of Tom and Consandra Christmas who purchased 35 acres in Louisiana in 2003.  Next door to the Christmases'…
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TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY AT DEATH WITHOUT PROBATE

TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY AT DEATH WITHOUT PROBATE

November 13, 2013
A “Deed Upon Death” provides for the distribution of your real property upon your death.  The primary advantage is the avoidance of probate…
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Using Your Errors and Omissions Insurance to the Max

Using Your Errors and Omissions Insurance to the Max

October 31, 2013
Unfortunately, our society is becoming more litigious and real estate professionals are finding they are not immune from this trend.  While…
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HOW CRAZY ARE YOUR CLIENTS

HOW CRAZY ARE YOUR CLIENTS???

August 31, 2013
The Staten Island Advance recently reported a story about John Franco and his wife.  Franco isn’t just another professional baseball player.  …
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Dam it! Here we go again...

Dam it! Here we go again...

August 1, 2013
A Hutchinson, Kansas, couple who bought a home without being told they would be responsible for maintaining a dam on the property has been awarded…
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY JAIL TIME

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY JAIL TIME

July 1, 2013
If you have been to one of my continuing education courses it is easy to think I am picking on real estate licensees.  Unfortunately, it is…
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Just When You Thought it Was Safe to go Back Into the Water…

Just When You Thought it Was Safe to go Back Into the Water…

May 3, 2013
A class action lawsuit was recently filed in Maryland against a prominent real estate licensee, who advertises his team #1 in the state, for…
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Financial Adviser Who Was Also Realtor Breached Duty to Elderly Client

Financial Adviser Who Was Also Realtor Breached Duty to Elderly Client

February 26, 2013
The Haisches built a substantial estate, including a ranch, and their wills from the 1990s reflected a desire to leave a substantial charitable…
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