Teams and groups continue to be a popular way for brokers to run their businesses. By working together, brokers can pool their resources to expand their collaborative practice instead of each broker operating individually. That is, one broker might focus on buyers...
To get a Washington real estate license, you must apply with the Washington Department of Licensing and be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, pass the OnlineEd 60-hour real estate fundamentals course, pass the OnlineEd 30-hour real estate...
The appraisal is a critical part of the financing process for the borrower and the lender, but not every real estate broker understands appraiser independence requirements. After the buyer’s credit and debt to income ratios are reviewed, and the home passes...
The preliminary title report reports the condition of title for a specific piece of real estate. It is a preliminary commitment by the title company for title insurance. The “final” title report is issued soon after closing. The real estate purchase...
Presenting multiple offers can be stressful for buyers and sellers and their real estate brokers. For listing brokers, offers should not be presented with favoritism or in any way designed to manipulate the seller into accepting one offer over another. The best...
When Section 1031 tax deferred exchange requirements are met, the real estate transaction will qualify for deferral of capital gain taxation When a taxpayer sells a business or investment property, there might be a financial gain resulting in income taxes. The...
