I hear this a lot from agents, especially newer ones. Their broker never asks to see their files, never reviews their contracts before they go out, and treats supervision as something that only happens if a problem already occurred. Some agents describe this as freedom. I’d describe it as exposure, for both the agent and
If Your Broker Never Checks Your Files, That’s a Red Flag, Not a Convenience Read More »
Ask ten agents what standard of care means and you’ll get ten different answers, most of them vague. That’s a problem, because standard of care isn’t a philosophy. It’s a legal benchmark, and it’s the measuring stick used when someone questions whether an agent did their job right. In plain terms, standard of care is
Short-term rental transactions move fast, and that speed is exactly where agents get into trouble. A vacation rental isn’t a standard residential resale. It comes with occupancy history, local licensing rules, HOA restrictions, and income claims that all need to be verified, not just repeated to a buyer because the seller said so. Here are
Five Disclosure Mistakes That Turn a Vacation Rental Deal Into a Lawsuit Read More »
As we celebrate 250 years of this country, it’s worth asking an honest question. Is the American Dream of homeownership still available to first time buyers, or has it quietly become something only certain people can reach? The truth, like most truths, sits in the middle. What’s changed is real, and we shouldn’t pretend otherwise.
First Time Buyers and the American Dream, What’s Changed and What Hasn’t Read More »
I need to say something a little harsh, because I think it needs to be said. If you are telling buyers to sit on the sidelines and wait for rates to drop, you are not protecting them. You might actually be costing them money. I get why agents say it. It feels like good advice.
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