Division Notifications

Adjustment Support and USPAP: An Appraiser Advisory

The Division of Real Estate is releasing the final installment of its series of appraiser licensee advisories designed to achieve better compliance. This final installment gives licensees the opportunity to better understand how to complete a successful appraisal by supporting adjustments properly.

Passing an Association Budget

One of the core requirements of living in an HOA is the sharing of expenses. It is quite literally at the heart of the definition of a common interest community. Therefore, it makes sense that members are given the opportunity to have some input on the budget for their association.

Meetings, Notices and Agendas: What are the rules?

One of the most common questions the HOA Information Center is asked is “Doesn’t my association have to provide notice of that?” Well, that depends on what “that'' is. The majority of meetings that will take place in an HOA are Board meetings.

Understanding Real Estate Broker Competency Requirements

What does it mean for a real estate broker to be competent in the practice of real estate? A real estate broker must have the competency to properly advise and guide their client in order to protect the client’s interests. Competency is achieved by understanding the facts and principles that one obtains from formal training and experience.

Cigarettes, Cigars and Marijuana: Smoking in HOAs

We’ve all been there. You’re outside, maybe in a park, and you get a whiff of someone’s cigarette. If you’re one of the more than 38 million Americans who smoke, you may not think twice about it. But if you’re one of the other 290 million Americans who don’t smoke, then it’s likely offensive to you. Smelling smoke in a park is one thing, but what if you’re in your townhome living room watching TV?

What is your Association Doing to Protect its Members?

The first week of March is National Consumer Protection Week. During this time, consumer protection agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Division of Real Estate will be helping people understand their consumer rights and make well informed decisions about finances and the sharing of personal information.