April Real Estate License & CE Class Schedule
Like We look forward to seeing you in class… Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy Uptown Resident Board of Directors Sedona Main Street Program Broker/Owner of how2arizona real estate LLC Owner: how2realty referrals LLC Mediator: how2mediate
Speculative Builder Tax Sedona
Like Sedona has a Speculative Builder Tax. Who knew? Sec. 8-416. Construction contracting: speculative builders. (a) The tax shall be equal to three percent (3%) of the gross income from the business activity upon every person engaging or continuing in business as a speculative builder within the City. (1) The gross income of a speculative [...]
Sedona Business License
LikeFrom the Sedona Chamber of Commerce: City of Sedona Amends Business License Rules The City of Sedona, City Council adopted the following amendments to the Business License Program at their meeting on December 13, 2011. Effective dates of the business license ordinance changes are January 13, 2012. 1. Amendment to section 8-2-2(A): All businesses operating [...]
Made in America
LikeBuy 5% more Made in America products in 2012 to help the economy We at how2educate LLC will also be making every effort to purchase at least 5% more “Made in America” products in 2012. It can only make the USA economy stronger. Why not join us? “Made in America” [...]
Arizona’s Dual Agency
Sedona Properties for Sale: Arizona’s Common Law Agency, and Dual Agency. How does it work? Is my agent the salesperson I know or the designated broker for the brokerage? If I list with a salesperson with X Company and another salesperson with X Company brings in the buyer, what does it mean? Dual Agency = Limited Agency. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy how2arizona real estate LLC Uptown Sedona
Does “As Is” Mean “No Seller Repairs”?
Arizona “as is” addendum. Buyers beware! Sellers say they don’t want to pay for repairs, but buyers lose lots more. No warranties. What lurks behind a seller “as is”? Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC, how2realty referrals LLC, Sedona Properties for Sale
What It Means To Be Designated Broker
What does it mean to be a designated broker in Arizona? Supervising licensees, writing office policies, knowing the IRS Code Section 3508, and making sure that all real estate employment agreements meet ARS 32-2151.02 requirements. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, designated broker how2arizona real estate LLC, how2educate LLC
TITLE INSURANCE
Arizona Residential Real Estate Title Policies cover many things like permits, encroachment, zoning, and subdivision laws. Title companies are now including deductibles for coverage and limiting their exposure. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC, Title Insurance, Sedona real estate agents, Uptown, West Sedona, Cottonwood, Jerome, Verde Valley
NAR’S NEW POLITICAL PARTY – COMMENTS
NAR’s Political Party Survival Initiative. REALTORS will have to pay $40/yr (a 50% increase in dues) mandated to be spent on the Political Party. Jay Thompson opines. Rob Hahn opines. REALTORS need to let NAR know what they think. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC, how2realty referrals LLC,
Social Media Stats
Facebook is so far out in front of other Social Media sites. Are you on Facebook? Twitter? Linkedin? Robert Kennedy of GALearning has a great blog about social media and the stats. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate LLC
Coconino County Septic Calculator
Coconino County Septic and Alternative System Calculator Worksheet for planning your house if there is no sewer hook-up. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, 1120 W SR89A, B-5, and how2arizona real estate LLC, 450 Jordan Rd “C”, Sedona, AZ
Maximizing gMail for Your Business
Maximize your business with gMail Priority Mail. Google’s gMail can keep your business communication simple. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy of how2educate, how2arizona real estate, how2realty referrals, shows you how to use gMail
Real Estate Agents Who Negotiate Short Sales…FTC Rules
Short Sale real estate agents: New FTC Rules January 31, 2011 regarding negotiating short sales, short sale negotiators, loan modifiers, loan relief agents, are now under severe penalties to adhere to the new FTC rules. Arizona Attorney Christopher (Chris) Combs outlines the new rules and how they affect the real estate and loan industry. Consumer protection. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate, how2realty referrals LLC
Landlords Must Issue 1099s
Starting 2011 Residential and Commercial landlords must issue 1099s to anyone who is paid $600 or more for repairs, cleaning, etc. SVVAR, Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS issues the information to REALTOR members. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate, how2businessplan, Uptown Sedona, West Sedona
Should I Buy an iPad for Christmas?
“Why I Don’t Want an iPad for Christmas” WSJ article. Friend asked me what I thought. I’m a PC Girl! Like the iPad. Hate it does not have Flash and I have to buy into Apple/Mac software. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2arizona real estate, how2educate, how2realty referrals,
Leroy the Redneck Reindeer
Leroy the Rednose Reindeer. Merry Christmas to my country friends. Enjoy the Christmas Country Music from Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2ariozna real estate, how2educate LLC, how2 business plan, how2realty referrals LLC
Listing Agents and Submission of Offers to Sellers
Real Estate Listing Agent does not like lowball offer on Sedona home for sale and threatens not to present the offer to the seller. Can he do that? No. The Arizona Department of Real Estate’s Administrative Code R4-28-802 says he must present ALL offers till closing… Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, how2educate LLC, how2arizona real estate Owner/Broker/Educator
Google TV
Google TV in the classroom. Kathy Howe aka SedonaKathy, real estate educator looks at Google TV for how2educate LLC’s real estate continuing education classroom and the how2arizona real estate buyer and seller experience. TV and Internet combined.
