Dana (Lerner) Sparks's (coachinggoddess) Blog

In an Amendment to Address Concerns, the Buyer included a provision that if Seller fails to make repairs Buyer may terminate or have Seller pay for repairs from proceeds AND include a Survival Clause.... are these contract provisions mutually exclusive? Thank you to Amee Davis, Closing Attorney &...

As a Real Estate Agent in Georgia using the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) contract package, there are so many form regarding Broker Compensation! Which form do I use when!?!?! This video & chart linked below will guide you through these forms for a clear understanding of the appropriate u...

What is the difference between "Commission" & "Compensation?" Why have the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) contracts changed the verbiage? Why do the terms of the Preliminary NAR Settlement make a big deal about it? Watch the video to find out! Stay until the end for a Special Agent Point o...

If you are a real estate agent in Georgia you must understand how the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) records CE credits if you renew early between the time you pay them your Renewal Fee every 4 years and when your license renewal is actually due! Don't let your license lapse accidentally b...

There is a LOT of confusion regarding the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Exhibits in the Georgia Association of REALTORS Contract Package Revision in 7/1/24. There is a NEW paragraph that the BUYER'S Agent is supposed to inform the SELLER of the Seller's obligations to inform the Buyer of Lead Paint...

In the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Contract Package that was revised 7/1/24, there are a number of ways Agents / Brokers / Buyers ? Sellers negotiate compensation for professional services. If Broker compensation is negotiated prior to showing or within a contract, do you still need to ...

This video walks Real Estate Agents licensed in Georgia through how to work with Buyers and show property even if they have no information on any Seller-Side compensation (from co-op or Seller directly) & protect themselves from being accused of steering or not showing a property based on "not kn...

Watch video to learn how to complete the Brokerage Compensation paragraph in the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Seller Brokerage Agreement.  This video addresses Seller compensation to their own Broker, Seller-Side compensation to Buyer's Broker, how the contract addresses agent having "bo...

This video walks Real Estate Agents licensed in Georgia through how to complete the Buyer Compensation paragraphs in the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) Buyer Agreements - Buyer Brokerage Agreements & Buyer Customer Acknowledgement. Check with your Broker on Brokerage Policies regarding neg...

How do I find a form in Remine Docs? In FMLS? What if I don't know the name? What if I only know the Form number? Watch the video to find out! Dana Sparks, Qualifying Broker, Maximum One Greater Atlanta, REALTORS® Dana@MaximumOneRealty.com www.KeepMoreCommission.com - Maximum One Companies www.Re...