About the Federal Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act, initially passed in 1968, prohibits discriminating against renters, buyers, and sellers based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. This law applies to a wide variety of housing activities, including applying for a loan, searching for a home, or working with […]
Just Say No: When and How to Turn Clients Away
It’s been a tough few years in the real estate business, and you need every client you can get, right? Maybe not. There are a few situations that should cause you to think twice about accepting a new client. And depending on the reason, there are also ways of turning a client down while preserving […]
Realtor’s Promises To Clients – 10 Commitments to Make
Many state and local real estate professional groups have codes of ethics that they ask their members to uphold. While I definitely practice ethical conduct in all areas of my business, there are ten specific promises that I make to you as my client.