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Seizing Opportunities

“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” Sun Tzu, a philosopher and military strategist, said in a treatise titled “The Art of War.” Fortunately, at ARELLO, we're in a good spot—far from the chaotic headlines and struggles plaguing the industry right now. But just because things are calm doesn't mean we're short on chances to grow and improve. In fact, we're seeing plenty of ...

Take Five: ARELLO Listservs

Available to members on ARELLO.org, ARELLO’s Listservs (or email groups) are a valuable resource to communicate with ARELLO’s members. Better yet, each question and answer submitted to the Listserv is archived for later use, organized by category and then date.

There are seven Listservs available to all members:

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Ohio Legislation Proposes Regulation of Real Estate Wholesaling

Legislation has been introduced in Ohio that would require those who engage in the business of real estate wholesaling to obtain licensure as a real estate broker or salesperson in Ohio. Specifically, licensure would be necessary for those who deal in powers of attorney, contracts, novations, and assignable contracts for purchasing or selling residential real estate. The legislation also creates a new section of law specifically dealing with wholesaling. It defines the act of wholesaling as ...

Washington State Implements Mandatory Buyer Agency Agreements

Effective January 1, 2024, buyer agency agreements in Washington State are mandatory. The law provides that a brokerage must enter into a services agreement (or agency agreement) as soon as reasonably practical after rendering services on behalf of its principal (buyer client). The services agreement must include:

  • The ...

Montana Property Manager/Owner Charged by HUD for Retaliation

In January, HUD announced it charged a property manager and ownership entity for retaliation against a tenant. HUD alleges the retaliation included coercion, intimidation, threats, and interference with a housing rights investigation. In its Charge of Discrimination, HUD alleges a tenant informed the property manager that the property manager engaged in unwanted and inappropriate conduct toward the tenant’s daughter. After the confrontation, the property manager sent the tenant ...

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