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When divorce complicates a home sale
A pending or completed divorce can affect who must sign real estate documents, whether a sale can proceed and how the proceeds are handled. Agents should involve a title professional or attorney early rather than interpret divorce documents themselves.
NAR discloses new existing-home sales, housing market trends
Why eager buyers are no longer waiting on lower mortgage rates — and where the market goes from here.
What to do when FREC calls
Licensees should not ignore a FREC complaint, audit notice or investigator contact, real estate attorney Danny Villazon said. He advised gathering records, following office procedures and seeking guidance before providing information.
Acronym of the Week: ARV | After Repair Value
People in the business of fixing and flipping properties talk about the ARV, the property's estimated market value after it undergoes specific repairs and renovations. Flipping may not be as prevalent today as it was a few years ago, but it remains a compelling way to make money in residential real estate—if you have the right property and know what it will take to turn a profit. ARV calculations are an important part of that determination.
Park, record, post: Make downtime work
A few parked minutes between appointments can become useful social content that showcases expertise, answers common questions and keeps agents visible.
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