
6 May 2016 | 0 replies
If you decide to buy a home that was listed with your agent, it’s possible that your agent – or at least the broker’s company — will end up acting as a “dual agent,” representing both you and the seller in the transaction.Hawaii’s real estate agency rules are covered under:Hawaii Administrative rules §16-99-3.1 Disclosure of Agency.What the Brokerage Firm and its agents CAN do for Sellers and Buyers- Treat the Seller and Buyer honestly- Provide information to Buyer about the property and community- Respond to questions from Buyer about the property- Disclose to Buyer, pursuant to Hawaii law, all material facts about the property known to Brokerage Firm- Disclose to Seller the financial qualifications which have been provided with the permission of Buyer- Explain real estate forms, terms and procedures- Listing Agent at Seller’s direction may continue to market the property and solicit additional offers- Buyer’s Agent at Buyer’s direction may continue to search for and prepare offers on other properties- Assist in arranging property inspections- Explain closing costs and procedures- Assist Buyer in comparing financial alternatives- Provide information about comparable properties so that Buyer and Seller can make an educated decision as to what price to offer or accept- Prepare the Purchase Contract that will include the standard provisions and disclosures for Buyer and Seller- Work diligently to facilitate the sale and advise Seller and Buyer when experts (legal, survey, accounting, architectural, engineering, etc.) should be retained.What the Brokerage Firm and its agents CANNOT do for Sellers and Buyers:- Cannot disclose confidential information that Brokerage Firm or its agents may know about Seller and/or Buyer(e.g., motivation to sell/buy, price/terms, negotiating strategy, etc.), without express written permission of Seller and/or Buyer- Cannot disclose the price Seller will accept, other than the listing price, without express written permission of Seller- Cannot disclose the price Buyer is willing to pay without express written permission of Buyer- Cannot recommend or suggest a price Buyer should offer or pay for the property- Cannot recommend or suggest a price Seller should accept or counter for the property.Another common way that dual agency can arise is if you visit an open house before you’ve signed up an agent to represent you as a buyer, then you express interest in the house, and are told by the agent for the seller that writing up an offer for you will be no problem – and might even save you money!

15 October 2016 | 22 replies
.), willing to adjust policies and procedures to accommodate needs (alternative ways to pay rent, use of telephone instead of texting, etc), genuine interest in seniors' wisdom and legacy, willing to check in on the safety and well being of residents, willing to assume responsibility for yard work, snow removal, and keeping outside pathways clear of debris, willing to help tenants connect with community services as the need arises (cleaning help, food prep programs, senior services, etc.), service oriented.

23 September 2014 | 19 replies
In an effort to be proactive, I'm trying to think through scenarios and set some procedures in place.

13 June 2019 | 9 replies
-As for your gc lien, some will file false liens to apply pressure....these can be quashed with the proper court procedures, which takes time and money of course.

8 June 2023 | 2 replies
I'm interested in buying a dental condo with 3 chairs. 2 of the chairs are under lease by a dentist.

29 August 2007 | 26 replies
Once you reach a point (as he apparently has) where you have a thorough understanding of the various systems and components used in construction; all the local laws and standard practices pertaining to the rental business; the rental market and seasonal fluctuations; issues regarding hazardous materials utilized in the construction of housing, and in some areas found in the ground around housing; Federal Fair Housing, Fair Credit, Title X, EPA, IRS, and many other regs; contract law; Building codes, code enforcement, and the permitting process; subsidized housing; AND you have a team of reliable, responsible, and reasonably priced vendors to utilize; AND you have established systems and procedures that work for you, THEN, and only then, does PM become "easy".

27 May 2015 | 4 replies
Also, outlook over the townhome and condo markets remained highest in Colorado.For-sale inventories remain tight in many states but seller traffic was reportedly improving.While real estate professionals remain generally optimistic about housing's outlook for the next six months, the did note a few concerns, however:Tight inventory in most states, especially for move-in ready and "affordable" unitsFinancing issues, such as qualifying for a mortgage still remains tough and the underwriting process is slow, leading to delayed closingsAppraisal valuation concerns and delays due to "questionable" comps, particularly for FHA/VA loans, the use of "out-of-town appraisers" and second appraisal requirementsImpact of the new mortgage procedures (RESPA-TILA) on closingsNegative impact of low oil prices in states with oil/gas productionSlowing demand from international buyers (e.g., Canadians) due to strong U.S. dollarUncertainties associated with flood insurance ratesImpact of upcoming interest rate increase on demand

14 February 2012 | 40 replies
Insurance for health and dental etc.4.

20 December 2009 | 22 replies
Rich, in Cancun recovering from serious dental work.

6 March 2010 | 4 replies
My wife Chris knew she needed a bunch of dental work, but put off seeing the dentist.