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Martin E. Kalisker, Esq.
Natick, MA
Real Estate Law From A Practical Perspective

Having once been a major in the college of finance and real estate at Colorado State University (which by the way has one hell of a real estate program), I have to tell you that there is a bit of a disjoint between this professor and her students.  What they are learning is not real estate practice, but real estate principles and law.  It's sort of our real estate licensing courses on steroids.  

 

Sure, many of us apply fair housing laws in our every day lives and we know (or should know) about easements by prescription and adverse possession, Septic tanks, wells, or what ever, I am not sure many of us can stand up to the "test" of being able to answer a college student's inquiries about riparian rights or physiologically impacted properties.  No, those questions are best answered by a real estate attorney. 

Jan 12, 2016 10:55 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,456
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Ask Roger D. Mucci as he loves questions and posts about points.   

Jan 12, 2016 10:58 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Probably. But I also noticed that many of the questions are not things covered in "real estate school."

Jan 12, 2016 08:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,579
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think he is collecting points LOL

Jan 12, 2016 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
140,768
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

Hah.. Never thought about that.  Could be.

Jan 12, 2016 10:45 AM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Points for the teacher; well at least there is a purpose.

Though some of these questions get a little repetative and irritating at times I still feel bad for them when I see some of the snarky and rude replys that some of our good regulars give them out of frustration.

Jan 12, 2016 12:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

Yes, the professor is gaining "invite" points from all of this.

Jan 12, 2016 11:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,056
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Totally.

Jan 12, 2016 11:01 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Absolutely...check here for their "rewards"

Top Referrers

 

Jan 12, 2016 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
556,536
Greg Cremia
Shore Realty of the Outer Banks - Nags Head, NC

Somebody asks a question on a question & answer forum and there is a nefarious motive behind it? What would an instructor gain by having a lot of points?

I am on another re forum and get some of the same student questions even though there is not aquestion & answer section.

Kudos to the students who ask questions, it is the best way to learn.

Jan 12, 2016 07:51 PM
Rainmaker
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Sure! Why not.

Jan 12, 2016 05:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Points don't have any value except to reduce the monthly fee.  It  also can help AR because some of the students may enjoy AR and want to pay a monthly fee to derive all of the benefits after they become licensed.

Jan 12, 2016 04:07 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Shanna. Too much of a conspiracy theory, if someone is that greedy about the points, more power to them.

Jan 12, 2016 03:54 PM
Ambassador
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Shanna, hmmm.  Maybe I should start a real estate school!

Jan 12, 2016 02:07 PM
Rainmaker
713,282
Sharon Kowitz
CRS-SRES-ABR-GRI-E-Pro-CREN ~ COMPASS RE - Cary, NC
Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

Haha, good point! I'm sure he is!

Jan 12, 2016 12:36 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

It wouldn't surprise me.

Jan 12, 2016 11:45 AM
Rainmaker
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I think in some real estate schools they may be encouraged to blog and get on a site like this.

Jan 12, 2016 11:27 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

    I noticed that "Utah questions" are all over this Q&A Board.

     Gaming for points!  That explains it.  (But it's probably legit).

Jan 12, 2016 11:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Free marketing survey, someone trolling for something to criticize and write about? Who knows?

Jan 12, 2016 11:09 AM
Rainer
94,105
Val Evans
Scottsdale, AZ

Some of their questions aren't basic. I've seen some that rarely get answered because many of the realtors here have no knowledge of that specific niche of the real estate industry. The water rights questions are a good example.

Jan 12, 2016 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
855,468
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Does it matter?  And if so the students are maybe unknowingly being taught another critical RE lesson.  Don't take everything at face value.    Mark

Jan 12, 2016 10:36 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

perhaps we need to ask who the teacher is?

Jan 12, 2016 10:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Shanna - Hmmmm, I never really thought of that, but that certainly could be happening.

Jan 13, 2016 07:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I never thought about this. Maybe so. 

I think it's great the students are here and maybe they will stay on when they get their licenses and start working.

Jan 13, 2016 10:04 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,372
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I would imagine, as there are lots of Utah students here now! 

Jan 13, 2016 07:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

ummm...Inquiring minds want to know. Who is that masked instructor?

Jan 13, 2016 05:22 AM
Rainmaker
900,008
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I think it's a learning tool, so why not? Maybe they'll become active members as they discover that they can learn from the community.

Jan 13, 2016 02:48 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I never thought of that.... it's probably exactly what's happening....

Jan 13, 2016 01:15 AM
Rainer
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Probably.  It may be their assignment to ask a question.  

Jan 13, 2016 12:39 AM
Rainmaker
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Looks like you have a variety of answers here.

Jan 12, 2016 11:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Shanna Hall What better way to get an answer than go to the source - a real estate agent in the business.

Jan 12, 2016 10:17 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Most often the class teaches you how to pass the test. You will learn the law, rules and such, but listing and selling homes can not be taught from a book, it takes hands on training. I like that they are asking questions but as i wrote,they should add their pictures, write who they are and do mor ethan just ask questions, write a blog, read our blogs and leave comments

Jan 12, 2016 10:01 PM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

The teacher gains points that are worth...nothing to the teacher.

The teacher directs the student to a community alleged to be the most knowledge and welcoming professional site on the planet. 

The teacher, from the front of the class says, "Attention please. I want to advise all of you your checks have cleared and you ok with us. We profited FIRST, but there are more to come. However, you should be aware there is a whole bunch you don't know you don't know. Go to AR and ask a few question that may be related to this course. You should ask more questions about how to get started and what to avoid. By the way, you get 'extra credit' for presenting material not found in the manual."

We all know the reality. Accept the challenge to save those who can be saved and get the rest started on the right foot. Stop the nonsense of 'git more train'n." That concept has proven to be bankrupt.

Of course when they present their "agents are crooks' reaction to their homework assignment, be ready to set them straight, if you really know how.

In closing, I advise being aware that what you offer may become curriculum content for additional class room instruction, for a fee, by the teacher.

Jan 12, 2016 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,082
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Never thought of it; however you are probably correct.

Jan 12, 2016 09:30 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,488
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Think the person is clueless and needs a mentor!

Jan 12, 2016 08:24 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

There was a similar question. I did not notice it so will look for these students.

Jan 12, 2016 08:09 PM
Rainer
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Jack Gerbehy
Egg Harbor Township, NJ

look at some of th enumbers 1.5M points with out posting campaired to others.... 

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Jan 12, 2016 02:30 PM
Rainmaker
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Jill Moog
Coast & Country Homes and Estates, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad, CA Homes for Sale

You probably hit the nail on the head! There has to be some explanation because it just seems really odd to me,

Jan 12, 2016 12:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I remember when I was learning real estate in school I read every book I could find on how to be successful.  They might be doing it on their own, I did.

Jan 12, 2016 11:10 AM