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Oregon Rules for Real Estate Team Advertising

Nov 30, 2021

Oregon has specific rules for real estate team advertising. It is important to remember that anytime you promote yourself as a real estate professional, mention a listing, or even congratulate a new homeowner on social media, you are engaged in some form of advertising, and these rules must be followed.

Get a Washington Real Estate License With Online Courses

Nov 19, 2021

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 practices course, pass a...

Understanding Appraiser Independence Requirements

Nov 3, 2021

The appraisal is a critical part of the financing process for the borrower and the lender, and to the success of a real estate transaction. However, not every real estate broker understands appraiser independence requirements. Since the appraiser protects the borrower’s and lender’s interests by ensuring that the subject property is accurately evaluated, understanding the appraiser’s role is critical to the real estate transaction.

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What is a Preliminary Title Report?

Oct 22, 2021

Most real estate purchase agreements include a contingency allowing the buyer an opportunity to review a title report and object when there are items that interfere with their intended use of the property. Learn how these reports are put together and where they come from as we explore who compiles the report, what it’s for, who gets the report, and just what you should do with it.