Fire tips for California homeowners

With nearly 500,000 California homes worth a combined $268 billion under serious risk from wildfires, and the issue growing more acute with each passing year, insurance companies are ramping up prices or outright refusing to renew policies in fire-prone areas....

Ethics considerations

While we all know real estate is a competitive business, please keep in mind the following Code of Ethics: Article 15. No Disparaging Competitors – Don’t make false or misleading statements. Article 16. No Interference in Agency/Client Relationship of another...

Summer reminders from TSMLS

As our busy summer season approaches, the Board wanted to put out some very important reminders – PLEASE READ Safety first! Does something seem a little off? What is your gut telling you? Trust your instincts, do your homework and take precautions. Beware of scam...

Proper use of Open House signage

It was brought to the Board’s attention that the Tahoe community is fed up with the over-the-top use and misuse of Open House directional signs. If REALTORS don’t regulate themselves, it will be done for them. Let’s work together to ensure that this vital aspect...

STEPS event on lending and down payment assistance

First-time buyers, renters, clients who have had a prior foreclosure or short sale, and parents trying to help their children with the homebuying process are facing a continued, unprecedented real estate market. The next virtual STEPS event will be held June 21 and...

FOREWARN Member Benefit

Hello TSBOR and TSMLS Brokers! I’m reaching out on behalf of FOREWARN, the client verification tool that’s provided as a complimentary benefit to members of Tahoe Sierra BOR and MLS. I am your complimentary resource on behalf of FOREWARN to help spread awareness about...