I am writing to all Realtors® because I see constant violations of laws, rules, regulations, and ethics of both State of Alabama and the federal government. To use one of my favorite phrases, “if you’re driving down a highway and look in the rear view mirror to see a blue light flashing; it’s too late to be concerned about how …
“IN GOD WE TRUST–Do We?
I seldom take such a drastic stance by writing articles like this but I believe it is that important. I just returned last night from a business trip to Austin, Texas. This morning I had hundreds of emails. One of them was forwarded to me from a very good friend of mine. An alarm sounded in my head! I first …
Independence—Freedom to choose
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, and …
Exciting New Program for Brokers and Students
Alabama Real Estate Institute Spreading Wings Thank you Realtors® and students of Alabama Real Estate Institute. Because of your loyal support through the years, I have the distinct pleasure of proudly announcing two new programs that expands our service area beyond our state boundaries. Real Estate Agent Scholarship and Broker Affiliate Program An Innovative “Broker Affiliation Program” This program will …
Real Estate Buyers – Know What You’re Signing
“AS IS” Term Can Cost You A Fortune I don’t mean to scare anyone but as a real estate educator, trainer, and coach, I feel a responsibility to everyone that might buy real estate in Alabama sometime in the future that you should be told about your legal rights and obligations. If you are former students of our school you …
Contracts To Purchase Real Estate
Real Estate Agents Want to Know One of my standard continuing education classes is Contract Law. It never fails that when I’m marketing my CE classes, people ask, “Why don’t you teach something more exciting like social networks, or something that will help us to get more business?” My come back is usually, “I have those classes in my training …
The Key to a Successful Real Estate Career
The Key to a Successful Real Estate Career? This is a million dollar question, but can be answered very simply. The wheel has already been invented, tested, tried, and proven. There is a system in place that has proven productive for some 35-40 years. The system has been tweaked and fine tuned to perfection. It really works so why try …