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Can a Buyer Waive Their Rights to Remedies Under NRS 113 – Seller’s Real Property Disclosure Form (“SRPD”) ?
THIS ARTICLE FROM APRIL 2013 IS RE-POSTED BY PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR. Attorney Darren Welsh, Esq. April 24, 2013 Darren Welsh Blog – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Nevada Properties Waiving Your Rights in a Residential Sale in Nevada The Nevada Seller’s Real...
What’s the Difference Between NRED Advisory Opinions, Informational Bulletins, & Position Statements?
Advisory Opinions Generated in response to a petition filed with the Division Administrator. Advisory opinions are intended to provide information concerning the applicability and to clarify potential confusion regarding specific statutory provisions, agency...
NEW Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
The Nevada Real Estate Division recently published INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN #36. This Informational Bulletin outlines the NEW Continuing Education (CE) Requirements for Licensees whose license expires ON or AFTER October 31st, 2021. 36 hrs. CE Salesperson renewal: 3...
Can a Nevada Real Estate Licensee Be Paid Their Commission Directly From Escrow?
Let's examine NRS 645.280(2) "A real estate broker-salesperson or salesperson shall not be associated with or accept compensation from any person other than the broker or owner-developer under whom he or she is licensed at the time of the real estate transaction." ...
Dangers of the Double Escrow – Part 1
By Scott A. Marquis, Esq. Scott A. Marquis is a shareholder with of the law firm, Marquis Aurbach Coffing. He is recognized on the Mountain States Super Lawyers list, and has an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Scott can be reached at (702) 382-0711 or by visiting...
Industry Update w/ Steven Kitnick
Recently I was a guest on the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast with Jan O’Brien. We had a conversation on the current market conditions and discussed what has been trending over the past month and where things may be headed.
Nevada Real Estate Division Licensing Guidance
License Renewals Due in May 2020 and Beyond To Licensees: All licenses, certificates, permits, and registrations due in May 2020 and beyond must be renewed in the month they are due. There are no additional extensions. Processing of renewals and all other licensing...
What if I can’t join the Live Stream Video Conference (CE Class) with the Zoom link you sent?
Try going to zoom.us and click on Join a Meeting and enter the Meeting ID you received with your email invitation. You’ll also need the password. Please login at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the class to make sure your device along with camera and audio...
Learning to Use Zoom
DO I NEED AN ACCOUNT TO USE FORM? A Zoom account is not required if you are strictly joining Zoom Meetings as a participant. If someone invites you to their meeting, you can join as a participant without creating an account. A Zoom account is only required if you...
Webinar CE Classes vs. Online CE Courses
The Nevada Real Estate Division recently approved digital technology such as Live Stream / Real-Time / Video Conferencing as a delivery method that qualifies for “Live Classroom Instruction.” In addition to my Webinar “Live Classes” I’m still offering Online CE...
Invitation to Join Zoom! Live Stream Video Conferencing Platform – User-Friendly – Tutorials
I'm inviting you to join Zoom! Click on link below to view Zoom product features, plans, and pricing. Begin the signup process and you'll be on your way to the best video conferencing platform available! You can sign up for a FREE account if you like! You DO NOT need...
Steve’s News Bulletin – Education, License & Permit Renewals, NRED Announcements
Live instruction now includes method(s) of course delivery where the instructor and the students interact in real-time, either at the same physical location (classroom instruction is where the instructor is alive and the student is alive and both instructor and...
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR LIVE STREAM VIDEO CONFERENCING CE COURSE VIA ZOOM WEBINAR
LIVE STREAM VIDEO CONFERENCING NOW APPROVED FOR LIVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION! On March 27th, 2020, the Nevada Real Estate Division declared "Live instruction shall include method(s) of course delivery where the instructor and the students interact in real-time, either...
Real Estate Division FAQ re: CE class extension, license renewal extension, new license applications, transferring brokerages, etc.
I have been receiving numerous emails, texts, and phone calls regarding the recent Nevada Real Estate Division announcements. Here's some answers to your questions. 1. Licensees renewing in March and April must still pay their renewal fees online in the month it is...
National Association of REALTORS® Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS®
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Does the 3/23/2020 NRED New Guidance – Renewal Extension supercede the 3/13/2020 Temporary Licensing Guidance in Response to COVID-19 ?
No, they are two separate issues. One has to do with continuing education (CE) requirements and license renewals due in March and April and extending the CE requirements due date to May 31st, 2020. The other has to do with ALL RENEWALS (licenses, certificates,...
Using the Coronavirus Addendum/Amendment
The form can be used as an Addendum or Amendment. An Addendum is the proper form to be used when adding additional terms and conditions of a contract. If you're using the Las Vegas REALTORS (formerly, GLVAR) Residential Purchase Agreement ("RPA") refer to paragraph...
What if I can’t get Live CE Classes in time to renew my license?
The Nevada Real Estate Division is granting real estate licensees renewing between March 15th and May 31st, 2020 a temporary 90-Day extension to complete the live instruction portion of their continuing education requirement. Licensees are still required to renew...
Can I be paid my commission from my previous broker after I move to a new broker?
I asked Chief Compliance/Audit Investigator at the Nevada Real Estate Division Jan Holle to offer his opinion on whether a licensee may be paid commission owed to them by either their previous broker or their new broker. I also asked him to comment on brokers who have...
House Flipping in Las Vegas
https://youtu.be/x1SX39KMECE There are more cases of consumers going after these Real Estate Agents who are either part of the LLC or some type of the arrangement worked out with them. What the consumer needs to know is that it might be a buried on them because these...
Should I Use a Licensed Contractor?
https://youtu.be/BPqY-zjadtg
Fiduciary Duty (Segment 1) Personal Property (Segment 2)
https://youtu.be/bvBc1q8qStY
Do I need 36 CE hours or 24 to renew my license in January 2020?
24! SB230 was effective July 1, 2019, however, “the Division anticipates the Commission will adopt regulations that prescribe the standards for the continuing education by December 2019.” “If the Commission adopts regulations in December 2019, then by...
What happens if I misplace my CE Certificate?
If you misplace your CE certificate you must contact the school, the course sponsor, or the instructor who presented the course and request a duplicate certificate. The Division does not maintain copies of CE certificates. We recommend you scan and save a copy of your...
Is my education history as reflected on “My Account” on the Division’s website proof of completion of my education requirements?
NO! The education history reflected on your My Account on the Division's website is not proof of completion and should be used for reference ONLY! You are required to submit copies of your Continuing Education (CE) certificates to the Division upon renewal, regardless...