HISTORY OF SEARS
POLICIES & PAPERWORK
MARKETING & ADVERTISING
POTPOURRI
GUESS WHO?
100
This was the year that Sears Real Estate was started and founded.
1971
100
When do closing instructions need to be signed?
If a title co. is holding the earnest money, the closing instructions should be delivered to the title company no later than when the earnest money is due.
100
What 3 things must be on all logo advertising (including signs)?
1) Sears logo
2) "Bugs" -- equal housing opportunity + Realtor
3) Office # (330-7700)
100
Which staff members are able to notarize documents for your clients?
NONE!
Instead, have your clients go to a bank or title company for notary services.
100
Who was on the Price is Right Game show?
Kristin
200
This person founded the Company.
Doug Sears
200
What contract do you write a mobile home (that doesn't include land--like "Cave Creek") on?
NONE!
At this time, we do not do contracts for mobile homes not attached to the land.
200
What "law" are you violating by stating one of these: great for first time home buyers, perfect family home, highly desirable neighborhood?
Fair housing laws/guidelines
200
What is the "Right of First Refusal" date in the contract?
it is NOT the conditional sale deadline (gets mixed up often).
What it IS: the ability for an HOA or a private party to match the offer and have a "right of 1st refusal" to purchase the property.
200
Name one person who had or will have a decade bday this year (ending with a "0").
Any of these: Crystal SoRelle, Bea Gross, Brad Inhulsen, Robbie Miner, Karent Plasencia
300
A Board Member's term is this long.
3 years
(with a term limit of 6 years)
300
When should a "Post Closing Occupancy" agreement be signed?
At the time of the contract!
Always get one executed with the offer so everyone understands the agreement.
300
What event is coming up on October 17th from 9-12 that you may invite clients/the public to?
Shred-It day in our parking lot!
300
If you own personal rentals, you must keep the security deposit for the tenant in this?
Trust account (must be an actual trust account not just a "separate" account) & do 3 way reconciliation monthly
300
Who's family member has recorded 2 songs you can purchase on Itunes and Spotify?
Ryan
400
Name your last 3 full-time (not interim) Managing Brokers in order going backwards (not including Chalice).
Mark Geile
Curtis Sears
Joe Whisenand
400
What form would you use if your Buyer wanted to buy a FSBO and the FSBO agrees to pay your commission?
One Time Showing Agreement + Brokerage Disclosure (FSBO)
400
What's the newest, latest and greatest marketing piece you can have Kacie make for you?
Infographic Resume!
400
What form do you use to modify a price on a listing?
Listing Contract Amend/Extend Broker
400
Who turns "red" every time they think about or talk about bulldogs?
Jerry
500
What year did the Company move to an "agent-owned" model?
2001
500
If you are double ending a deal and must remain an agent for one party, what relationship will you have with the other party AND what form would you use to establish this?
Customer
Brokerage Relationship Disclosure (2 page form)
500
When is the open house and feature ad deadline for the Greeley Tribune?
Tuesday @ 12noon! (Unfortunately, they don't allow any exceptions)
(You cannot "switch things" out after this deadline)
500
If you receive HOA docs after the HOA Docs deadline, how long does the Buyer have to terminate the contract?
10 days from receipt, or day of closing--whichever is sooner.
500
She grew up in a small village pioneered by her grandfather and a few other farmers.
Suzi (in Brazil)