The ‘secret profit’ trap agents don’t realize they’re walking into
How to disclose properly and avoid unforeseen consequences
Summer Goralik in front of a techy background to signify what ChatGPT got wrong about real estate law.
Compliance expert Summer Goralik put AI to the test on California real estate law. Here’s what it got right, wrong and dangerously incomplete
by Summer Goralik Sep 23
real estate kickback rules
RESPA is real estate's biggest party foul. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules
by Summer Goralik Aug 14
California governor warns off 'predatory' investors amid wildfires
Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to stop speculators from making unsolicited, undervalued offers to homeowners. Violators face a $1K fine, up to 6 months in jail
by Marian McPherson Jan 15
Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Opinion
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 26
Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
by Summer Goralik Oct 1
Hollywood sign California
The California Department of Real Estate (CDRE) filed a complaint against the virtual brokerage documenting 72 state regulations violations
by Patrick Kearns May 3