Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Selling a Property "As-Is" Making Real Estate Disclosures in Georgia Selling a home "As-Is" may seem like the easiest course of action, however, is not as easy as it sounds. Georgia has specific laws and our GAR Form F101 "Exclusive Seller Listing Agreement" and GAR Form F201 "Purchase […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Every person who lives in America is protected from discrimination in housing, renting, lending, home appraisal, insurance and accessibility. Every year, companies pay out millions of dollars in litigation costs, fines and penalties for Fair Housing Act violations. Refresh your knowledge on learning how these laws apply to […]

Zoom Only  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Non-QM Loans: What They Are and How They Work If your income or credit history falls outside the stringent guidelines set by standard mortgage loan programs, a non-QM loan may be worth considering. Non-QM is short for non-qualified mortgage, and understanding how non-QM loans work may help may […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Part I – REO asset management companies outsource their REO asset management to local real estate practitioners. Working with these varies banks, lenders and asset management companies, you will need extensive training and knowledge, an extensive contractor network as there are many task in property preservation and management. You […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Is 2022 a good year to buy a house? Let's get right to it: The 2022 housing market seems likely to be a watered-down version of 2021. That means while home price increases, raising interest rates might be slowing and competition could be a little less intense, overall, […]

Live Onsite & Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER What is in a New Construction Contract vs. a Standard Contract Builders have their own in-house contacts and policies they use rather than using the Georgia GAR contract forms which are designed to handle resale transactions. Agents need to understand some of these differences between a builder […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   All markets are seeing strong conditions and home sales are the best they have been in 15 years. As we are experiencing a sellers’ market, preparing the seller for the many moving tasks is critical, i.e., disclosure, repairs, “As-Is” condition, multi-bids, overbidding, all the paperwork including title, HOA […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Residential real estate has become more complex over the years as a result of laws enacted to protect consumers' welfare and they serve as a norm of conduct for real estate practitioners. Although most of the laws are state statutes and cases, there are also federal laws that […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Part II – Once you have received the REO property assignment, the first task is to determine occupancy status, secure the property, then assess its condition. Specific forms and timelines are required to begin the property preservation and marketing process which continues for the life of the assignment. You […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Wonder what your house — or a house you might buy — is really worth? The short answers' easy: A house is worth whatever someone will pay for it. The long answer depends on the market and whether you’re asking a lender, an agent or a county tax […]

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Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Nothing seems to trip up first-time home buyers’ and their real estate agent more than pre-qualification letters. The pre-qualification process represents an important first-step that many prospective buyers tend to overlook. It’s important because it helps the buyer narrow down their options so they can focus on how […]

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Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Let’s learn how to run your business ethically! The National Association of REALTORS® Mandatory Code of Ethics Training - DUE 12/31/2024 REALTORS® are required to complete 2 1/2 hour course on ethics every three (3) year periods. New members are also required to take a 2 1/2 hour orientation […]

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Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Although the VA loan is a federal program, the government does not make direct loans to veterans. Instead, private lenders finance the loan while the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a guaranty portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide more favorable terms. A VA-guaranteed loan can […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Part III - Buying REO properties is actually very similar to buying a general home. However, there are a few things you need to know. It’s not the kind of purchase where buyers and their agent would want to just wing it. The property will be sold “As-Is” no […]

Zoom Only CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Part of a real estate career includes showing rental property and working with prospective tenants. Many real estate investors have brought millions of homes over the past two years and are using real estate practitioners to help show the property to prospective tenants. More than 109 million people […]

Onsite & Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   The Georgia Real Estate Commission administers the license law that regulates brokers, salespersons, and community association managers. The Georgia Real Estate Commission has established the following mandatory core curriculum for License Law Title 43, Chapter 40. This chapter is the relevant section of law dealing with real estate matters such as: Licensee prohibited conduct Transfer […]

Onsite & Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   Let’s learn how to run your business ethically! The National Association of REALTORS® Mandatory Code of Ethics Training - DUE 12/31/2024 REALTORS® are required to complete 2 1/2 hour course on ethics every three (3) year periods. New members are also required to take a 2 1/2 hour […]