GAOR Knowledge Base of Tips, Tricks, and How Tos
Here For You... This is a BIG Deal for First-Time Home Buyers! Fannie Mae Will be adding the history of rent payment for the 1st time buyer to its DU (Desktop Underwriter). ““Positive rent payment history” refers to a new feature, effective Sept. 18, which will allow DU to use verification...Continue reading
‘California Dreamin’ is alive and well right now if you’re selling your home. In 2020, home sellers typically pocketed a net cash gain of $210,000 from the sale of their homes. That’s a 63.8% increase from the purchase price! Thanks to PROP 19, seniors, retirees, all homeowners aged 55+, Homeowners...
After years of debate, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, passed an ordinance giving renters new protections from landlords who harass them. The ordinance lists a number of actions that could constitute harassment, including: Reducing the services outlined in a tenant’s lease (for example, taking away...Continue reading
Dear Members, As is required by our bylaws and policy, the Nominating Committee announces a Nomination by Petition and releases the final slate as shown below. GAOR has received enough verified petition signatures to add a second candidate for the position of President-Elect. Thank you to all the candidates running...Continue reading
As of June 15, the California economy will reopen and, with limited exceptions, will return to normal operations. NEARLY ALL COVID PROTOCOLS WILL END No physical distancing for attendees and customers No cleaning No posted rules of entry required No PEADS or any other type of sign in No one...Continue reading
Dear Members, As is required by our bylaws and policy, the Nominating Committee releases the below slate of candidates for you to consider as you vote for your 2022 Association leadership. Nominating Committee Slate for the 2022 GAOR Officers and Directors Board of Directors (four seats open): Vivian Long Eddie...
Dear GAOR Members, The 2022 Leadership Election is coming up! Please review this important information for voting members and for candidates. These Frequently Asked Questions outline the petitioning and voting process. Stay tuned for future communications from GAOR as the election date gets closer. When are the election results announced?...Continue reading
Read the County Assessor’s Office memo on the subject of ‘Assessor 101 – Basic Facts Property Owners Should Know’
A recent consumer survey from ActivePipe, an email marketing firm, found the following subject lines generate the most opens on emails that are sent from real estate professionals: “Just Sold in Your Area” “Real Estate Market Snapshot for Your Area” “Have You Been Wondering What Your Home Is Worth?” “List...Continue reading
CRMLS Rapattoni User Exclusion Form Submission. Per CRMLS Rule 7.9, If the seller refuses to permit the listing to be disseminated by the AOR/MLS, the Listing Broker shall submit to the MLS within 2 business days of the effective date of the listing agreement a compliant certification signed by the...Continue reading