August 13th, 2023 at 11:00 am
What is title insurance? Why is it important to have it? Even if you’ve bought a home and enjoyed the benefits of owning a home before, you might not know precisely why title insurance was part of the transaction. And you might be surprised to learn it is one of the best investments you didn’t even have to pay for.
(more…)August 8th, 2023 at 11:00 am
Are you considering a potential career as a commercial real estate agent? You’ve come to the right place to learn all you need to know before you embark on your journey! Here we will walk you through the responsibilities, pre-requisites and helpful skills necessary to find success in the commercial real estate industry.
Commercial real estate agents play an important role in the world of commercial properties, which can include office buildings, retail spaces, industrial complexes, and more. They help clients who are involved with buying, selling, leasing or managing these properties in order to facilitate necessary transactions.
Agents that excel in this role have a strong pulse on the ever-changing real estate market, including trends and commercial real estate transactions in a given market. In their day to day, they work to prepare contracts, negotiate deals, and advise clients. The ability to maintain and grow strong relationships with potential clients and fellow real estate professionals is crucial to long term success.
The license is the same for residential real estate agents and commercial real estate agents in California. The basic education is the same. Yet the skill set is different, the learning curve can be longer, and the rewards might not come as rapidly for a commercial realtor vs. a residential agent.
(more…)August 7th, 2023 at 11:00 am
So, you’ve found the home of your dreams. You obtained a preapproval letter from a mortgage lender. The seller has accepted your offer. You’re excited to enjoy the benefits of owning your own home. You’re practically home-free, right?
Not so fast. There’s still one step left in the homebuying process: escrow.
(more…)August 1st, 2023 at 11:05 am
We are proud to announce our San Diego based agents and teams earned top placements in this year’s San Diego Business Journal’s Top Real Estate Agent Report, among all residential real estate agents in the county.
(more…)July 31st, 2023 at 11:30 am
In a move signifying his belief in the company’s values and brand reputation, Scott Brown has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties to work as the Director of Agent Growth & Development and an expanded role as a Co-Director of our Commercial Division. As a sales manager of Compass, Scott was integral to its national expansion. He will be working alongside our senior leadership to help grow our footprint, and to provide exceptional insight and support to our 2,500 agents.
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