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California Leasing Compliance: What Every JohnHart Agent Needs to Know
Leasing has always been one of the most complicated areas in California real estate, and in 2025, it’s only getting tougher. Between new laws, heightened fair housing scrutiny, and the Department of Justice getting involved in rental investigations, compliance isn’t optional. It’s your armor. This blog summarizes key takeaways from our most recent JohnHart Training Session on Lease Compliance and the Landlord’s Screening Requirements form (attached below). Read this carefully
Oct 154 min read
Q and A: Questions and Actions About Paying for a Buyer’s Agent’s Commission
Navigating the home-buying process can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding how commissions work....
Dec 21, 20245 min read
Why Cold Calling Is Outdated (And Why JohnHart Agents Are Ahead of the Curve)
As of January 27, 2025, the FCC’s new telemarketing rules will make cold calling far more restrictive. To make a single cold call, agents...
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Why Your Clients Need to Know About Props 5 and 33 (with Reels!)
As real estate professionals at JohnHart, one of the most important things you can do is keep your clients informed, especially when it...
Oct 25, 20244 min read
Real Talk, Real Legal: Top 8 Questions Answered on Clear Cooperation, Tenant Rights, and More
Welcome to the first episode of “Real Talk, Real Legal,” a series where we dive into some of the most complex and often misunderstood...
Sep 27, 20245 min read
Marketing Buyer’s Commission: JohnHart's Perspective on Fairness and Transparency
The National Association of Realtors has recently announced significant changes regarding how offers of compensation are communicated....
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Boost Your Listings: Leverage Prop 19 to Create Inventory
Inventory is the name of the game. Now more than ever, you need to list to exist. With Proposition 19 now in effect, we have a golden...
Aug 6, 20243 min read
JEBRA (JohnHart Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement)
Here’s a quick recap of the key points we covered in the training on the JEBRA (JohnHart Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement):...
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Increase Buyer Conversion by Starting with a Consultation
In the world of real estate, knowledge is not just power—it’s a necessity. As real estate professionals, our job extends beyond merely...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
JohnHart Answers NAR Settlement
In our recent Zoom meeting, we went head first into a topic that's been buzzing within the real estate community—the National Association...
Mar 21, 20242 min read
NAR Settlement and JohnHart's Path Forward
Dear JohnHarters, As you may have heard, significant changes are coming to the real estate industry following the recent National...
Mar 16, 20242 min read
DOJ’s Desire to Decouple Commissions: Embracing Change
On February 16, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) suggested a big change in the way houses are bought and sold. They are looking into...
Feb 26, 20243 min read
Security Deposits in California and What You Need to Know
Assembly Bill 12 (AB12) is a significant piece of legislation in California aimed at making housing more accessible and affordable by...
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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