As the tenant’s broker, I received the first month’s rent, last month’s rent and security deposit described in the lease. May I deduct my commission from these funds and then deliver the balance to the landlord’s broker?
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FSBO’s and expired listings are not exempted from the application of the federal Do Not Call rules. All Realtors calling consumers in the United States are required to download the numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.Stay in compliance with Do Not Call Registry rules.
Legal Hotline calls suggest that there's some confusion over what these terms mean, and they're often used interchangeably. Some calls start with: "I'm looking for a Right of First Refusal rider." Usually, however, this member is actually looking for the Kick Out Clause rider but confused over terminology.
Property taxes could increase by more than $700 million on non-homestead ..."It means that all of this property will suddenly be assessed at full value."
Making an offer on a house—much like a marriage proposal—is equally exciting and anxiety-inducing. After spending time viewing quality listings, and obsessively fiddling with mortgage payment calculators, you've finally found the house you want to share life with. You've submitted the proposal; now what?
Buying a house is a process. One where you’ll spend a lot of quality time with your Realtor®. One where you might even drive him or her a little ... nuts. No, we’re not talking about that time you called after 10 p.m. because you saw a house online and had to see it immediately (though, hey, you might want to ease up on that, too). We’re talking about the stuff you do that actually sabotages your chances of getting the right house, at the right price—or getting a house at all. If you're guilty of any of the following, we're here to tell you to stop, lest you risk losing the home of your dreams.
