Clarence Thomas took gift from 2nd billionaire with real estate ties
Decades before accepting travel from real estate developer Harlan Crow, the Supreme Court justice received a Super Bowl ring from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, according to reports
by Daniel Houston Jul 17
'Do I need to disclose?' Even more queries ChatGPT can't answer
ChatGPT can be a useful tool, but it spits out a lot of bad advice. In Part 2 of the series, find out what seller information the AI gets wrong
by Bernice Ross Mar 15
What 'The Watcher' teaches us about the dark side of real estate
Opinion
This slow-build, creepy drama, loosely based on a true story about a historic mansion in New Jersey, can teach agents a thing or two about ethics and the consumer
by Rachael Hite Oct 27
Full disclosure: Sellers fear transparency — here's how to get past it
Sellers often approach disclosures with dread. Agents need to counsel them about the many benefits of disclosure, from building mutual trust to offering legal protection
by Jenny Usaj Jun 14
It's a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems
Running into post-closure problems is often burdensome for everyone involved in the transaction. In some cases where it morphs into a lawsuit, it can even be costly. So, how can agents prevent them in the first place, and what can they do to avoid litigation?
by Bernice Ross Apr 22
Should real estate agents disclose if their clients have COVID-19?
The National Association of Realtors and brokers advise agents to have conversations with clients but to refrain from disclosing medical information without prior approval
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9
When it's time to call your broker: 10 issues you should ask for help with
Knowing when you need to take an issue to the next level
by John Giffen Jan 12
Fright and flight: 5 issues that'll spook potential buyers
Homeshoppers will likely run for the hills if they see these potential problems
by Carl Medford Oct 30
9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip
Opinion
Sellers are far more likely to agree to a $300 credit, than replace 30 $10 items, so use safety or failure of an expensive system as your guide
by Missy Yost Oct 7
If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked for it
Opinion
The differences in boundaries and expectations can mean everything
by Bernice Ross Aug 15
Backyard body unearths home's bloody past -- and a disclosure lawsuit
A couple in Monterey, California, is suing the former owners of the property and the agent who helped them make the purchase in 2000
by Caroline Feeney Jun 23
Are you disclosing your relationship with your lender?
Let your clients know, for RESPA's sake
by Ryan Fitzgerald Apr 20
energy efficient homes
It's not all sunshine and rainbows, but many buyers will understand the value
by Sebastian Frey Jan 20
Infographic: 10 mortgage refinancing mistakes to avoid
Provide your clients with extra value by using this illustrated list to help them avoid refi faux pas
by Inman Nov 2
DiedinHouse.com gives buyers information on a home’s morbid past
Website searches property records to find out if home is stigmatized by death or incident
by Amy Tankersley Oct 26