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Taking Foreclosures Beyond Judicial and Non-Judicial Actions

Appraisal Buzz

The Five Star Institutes Legal League has announced the launch of its latest White Paper, Non-Uniform Foreclosures. Legal League is a professional association of financial services law firms spread out across the U.S. The Legal League is uniquely positioned to drive progress in the mortgage servicing industry. Hladik Esq.

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New York governor backs moves to fight elder financial exploitation

Housing Wire

Hochul is seeking to mandate specialized training for bank tellers and other banking professionals in New York to identify and stop instances of elder financial abuse before they take place, according to a report from Newsday. Older Americans are often targets of financial scams by bad actors, and New York Gov.

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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Much like lawyers needing to take a separate bar exam in each state they wish to practice in, real estate agents’ training and licensing requirements vary by state. Referral agent: A referral agent is a real estate agent who refers clients to other agents in exchange for a referral fee. Generally, you need to be a U.S.

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JPAR’s Jessica Conrad on seller consultations and how agents can demonstrate value

Housing Wire

She also explores JPAR’s agent training and resource efforts. Conrad shares that she leads conversations to educate sellers on the changes based on her research and training provided by JPAR. Velt and Conrad start their conversation by diving into changes in seller expectations regarding agent commissions, following the Aug.

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How to get a Colorado real estate license — Tips from a mega broker

Housing Wire

Continuously refer back to the exam topics. It protects you from potential legal claims that a mistake on your part caused someone financial harm. E&O insurance covers losses your client may experience, but can also help you and your business by paying legal expenses and managing claims.

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Some title insurance policies protect against home title theft. Does yours?

Housing Wire

Sophisticated printers and software turned out fake documents that could fool even the trained eye, and notary stamps, once symbols of trust, became available for purchase online. Moreover, legal services will cost at least $5,000 and likely much more. The guardians had been outpaced, leaving property owners vulnerable.

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What’s the fuss over Realtor-owned MLSs opening the door to all agents?

Housing Wire

More choices for agents PAR refers to its non-Realtor option as MLS Choice. Non-Realtor licensees who access either MLS will also have access to local association-provided forms, as well as education and training. ABoR is allowing non-Realtors access to its Unlock MLS starting June 1, 2025.

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