The Liz Moore Insider» Training

Ethics for CE/PL Credit

lynnettetully — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:02:54 +0000

Do you need Ethics for CE or PL credit? Or maybe just a refresher? Donna will be teaching Ethics on Monday, September 26th from 9:30-12:30 in the Newport News Training Center. This class is approved for CE/PL credit and promises to provide you with some essential information!

The Liz Moore Insider is the internal blog for Liz Moore & Associates. It was designed by Liz and her marketing team for our agents and staff, to serve as a library of resources, tools, and ideas. Also, for our clients, prospective clients and others, it offers a “sneak peak” into our company and culture. For a confidential interview, you can reach Liz at liz@lizmoore.com, or Lynnette Tully, our Chief Online Strategist, at lynnettetully@lizmoore.com. Visit our other virtual offices at The Savvy Real Estate Investor, The Savvy Senior, Ask a Guru, Get the Dirt, Williamsburg Neighborhoods, Liz Moore Military Team. Or, call us any time at 757.873.2707 in Newport News, or 757.645.4106 in Williamsburg.

Take the “R” (risk) Out of REOs with Brian Lytle on August 24th

lynnettetully — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:11:06 +0000

On Wednesday August 24th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Brian will discuss common buyer agent challenges and dilemmas when selling bank owned property: which disclosures are required? What does “as is” really mean? What about conflicting language between contract and seller addenda? What happens when there is a tenant? Is a special deed ok for my buyer? This class will be held in the Liz Moore and Associates Williamsburg office. Beer, wine, snacks and social to follow! RSVP to crthomas@lytletitle.com.

Come learn how to take the RISK out of REOs!

HRHA Informational Class Being Held on Monday, May 16th

lynnettetully — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:57:44 +0000

Peggy Todd , agent at Liz Moore and Associates, will be holding an HRHA informational class on Monday, May 16th at 9:30am in the Liz Moore Training Center. This class will touch on how the HRHA process works, which homes are available, how to find out if a potential buyer qualifies and how to, of course, write up a contract/offer for any of these homes.

HRHA has 7+ homes available to sell to low to moderate income families. Come learn everything you need to know to get your clients into one of these homes. RSVPs are not necessary but are appreciated.

“Riparian Rights” – What do They Mean for our Clients?

lynnettetully — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:07:18 +0000

You won’t want to miss our Roundtable this Thursday! Local attorney Brian Lytle has put together a session for us exclusively on “Riparian Rights.” Littoral, accretion, mean low water – we’ve heard the terms in Principles of Real Estate…but, what do they mean for our clients who are interested in selling or buying waterfront property? Brian will give us definitions, practical tips, and share case studies to help us incorporate these lessons into our business.

Neighbor Law!

lizmoore — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:29:57 +0000

Our own Brian Lytle is teaching a brand new class this week in Roundtable. This 2 hour class is pre-approved for both CE and PL credit, and will focus on all of those pesky issues that plague neighbors…encroachments, easements, fences over the line, dead trees on the lot line, etc. This promises to be a fun two hours, and free continuing education…you can’t beat that!

Cinco de Mayo!

lynnettetully — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:57:41 +0000

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our special Fair Housing class on Wednesday, May 5th. It’s 2-5pm in the Williamsburg Office training center, followed by a Cinco de Mayo social just for us, compliments of Lytle Title, across the street from the office at the Greenleafe.

This is a great opportunity to get your CE/PL credits (Fair Housing is not taught frequently, and so it’s a great module to get out of the way early!), to enjoy a great learning opportunity with our very own Brian Lytle, and to socialize and network a little bit with both offices together.

39 Liz Moore and Associates Agents Obtain SFR Designation!

lynnettetully — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:26:36 +0000

39 agents from Liz Moore and Associates were recently awarded a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource designation. To help REALTORS® meet the needs of home buyers and sellers who need these services, NAR has launched a new Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification Program (SFR).

We are fortunate in many parts of Hampton Roads that our foreclosure numbers are not as bleak as other parts of the country. But, for those local homeowners who are facing foreclosure, it is essential that they find experienced professionals who possess the specific skill set to advise them through this difficult time. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales, and to be able to educate on the alternatives available for foreclosure avoidance are not merely good skills to have in today’s market – they are critical.
The SFR certification program is offered by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of NAR . The program includes training on managing short sale, foreclosure, and real-estate owned transactions, and resources to keep current on national and state-specific information on the market for these distressed properties.

If you may need assistance with a short sale, or would just like to explore foreclosure alternatives, please give us a call or send us an e-mail, and we’ll be happy to hook you up with a qualified agent!

Appraisals with Kathy Jeremiah!

lizmoore — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:04:27 +0000

This week’s Roundtable in Williamsburg was one of the best yet! Kathy Jeremiah, local real estate appraiser (and our primary pre-listing appraiser), facilitated a workshop on Appraised Values. We took a recently closed listing in Fords Colony, and worked through the entire appraisal process together…from selecting comparables to making adjustments.

It was clear just how valuable the collaborative nature of roundtables can be as we all shared insights and experiences, and learned from each other. We all left with our own “cheat sheets” of appraiser rules of thumb and benchmarks for common issues such as value per square foot, how to handle bonus room and basement adjustments, how to determine the “effective age of a home” and much, much more!

We are truly blessed to have Kathy on our team, and willing to share her expertise in such a valuable forum!

Roundtable this Week – REO Contracts

lizmoore — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:13:54 +0000

Have a client who may be interested in purchasing an REO listing or a bank owned property? The details are VERY different than a typical transaction. Join Brian Lytle and Liz as they walk you through a CASE STUDY of a recent REO transaction…including required contract changes, sample addenda, etc.

We’ll focus on the issues that you will encounter, and strategies for the best way to protect your client and get the deal done as expeditiously as possible. We’ll answer questions such as:

Does “as is” really mean “as is?” How can I protect my buyer?
Is a special warranty deed ok for my client?
Should a buyer commit to a per diem penalty?
What clauses should I add to the contract to protect my client?

And much, much more! Don’t miss it!

Anatomy of a Closing

lizmoore — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:33:17 +0000

We have a great new training session coming up on August 20th! From 3-5 in the afternoon in our Williamsburg Office, Brian Lytle will review “soup to nuts” of how a real estate closing comes together. You’ll learn:

The real reasons that everything happens in the final 72 hours!
How to review a HUD to protect your client.
The 5 most common issues that delay a closing, and how to avoid them!
How to estimate prorations correctly.
The ins and outs of title insurance…what every REALTOR ought to know!
Insider tips to make sure your clients leave the closing table happy.

We have submitted this class for 2 hours of CE/PL credit, and Lytle Title is providing refreshments and door prizes! Social at Bonefish to follow. RSVP to Liz (there are extensive handouts, so we need a headcount to insure that we have enough materials for everyone).