REUP 74 | Agent Posts Lockbox Code on Facebook + Opens Seller's Mail + $1M Offer Scandal скачать в хорошем качестве

REUP 74 | Agent Posts Lockbox Code on Facebook + Opens Seller's Mail + $1M Offer Scandal

Episode 74 - Ohio agents face $48,850 in fines for shocking violations including bat droppings cover-up, stolen million-dollar offers, and lockbox codes posted on Facebook. Plus: Cash buyers drop to lowest December level since 2020, and Congress passes major housing reform bill 390-9.Ohio Agents in SERIOUS TROUBLE - 2025 Disciplinary SummaryThe Numbers: $48,850 total in fines issued 506 hours continuing education ordered 1,270 days total suspension time Multiple permanent license revocations Highest single fine: $5,000 Longest suspension: 180 days (6 months) or permanent revocation THE WILDEST VIOLATIONS: BAT DROPPINGS COVER-UP Agent failed to disclose known bat droppings in attic AND engaged in prohibited dual agency. Result: 5-month suspension. That's not paperwork negligence - that's knowingly hiding wildlife contamination. THE $1 MILLION OFFER DEADLINE SCANDAL Agent knew of $1M all-cash offer, failed to disclose 12:00 PM deadline, halted transmission of buyer's offer at 11:57 AM, told buyer "Just sold to another buyer, so sorry." This isn't paperwork error - this is potentially manipulating offer process. LOCKBOX CODE POSTED ON FACEBOOK Agent damaged door, filmed lockbox, posted video publicly with lockbox code VISIBLE ONLINE. Essentially gave public access to listed property. OPENING THE SELLER'S MAIL Salesperson removed and opened mail from seller's porch. Federal offense territory. UNLICENSED ACCESS TO PROPERTIES Multiple agents gave lockbox codes to unlicensed individuals, allowed juveniles inside properties, failed to escort home inspectors, allowed suspended agents to continue working. Recurring theme in 2025. ACTING AS BROKER WITHOUT LICENSE Salespersons performed property management outside brokerage, acted beyond scope, operated independently. COMMON VIOLATION PATTERNS: Failure to disclose material defects Dual agency violations Consumer Guide failures Lockbox misuse Unlicensed activity Failure to assist investigations Cash Buyers PULLING BACK - Lowest December Since 2020The Numbers: Comprehensive bipartisan federal housing reform bill Passed House with OVERWHELMING support (390-9) Designed to increase housing supply, lower development barriers Now moves to Senate for negotiation Key Provisions: Streamlines development, cuts red tape Narrows duplicative environmental/permitting reviews (NEPA) Modernizes HOME Investment Partnerships Program Raises FHA multifamily loan limits Eliminates manufactured housing permanent chassis requirement Consolidates oversight under HUD Grants for communities to adopt pre-approved housing designs Supports missing-middle housing (duplexes, ADUs) Strengthens community banks' housing capacity Potential Impact: More housing built FASTER Downward pressure on costs if supply constraints ease Modernized federal housing tools Pattern book programs speed development REALTOR Makes Olympic HistoryKorey Dropkin, REALTOR from Duluth, Minnesota brings home FIRST US Olympic medal in mixed doubles curling! Also a RE/MAX agent. Been curling since age 5, moved from Massachusetts to Minnesota in 2013 to pursue Olympic ambitions. Snoop Dogg seen wearing shirt with Dropkin and partner Cory Thiesse.4-Hour Move-Out Clean Game Plan (2 Cleaners) Hour 1: Kitchen + Bathrooms (deep focus, biggest impact) Hour 2: Floors + pet hair removal (vacuum edges, corners, baseboards, remove from vents) Hour 3: Wipe downs (switches, handles, doors, sills, baseboards, fans) Hour 4: Final touches (trash removal, cobwebs, garage sweep, light neutral scent) Pet odor neutralization throughout. Full vacuum all carpet, sweep/mop hard floors.Bill Jones and the Jones Home Team (Kelli Jones, Bryan Schube, Kari Steele, Sierra Steinmetz) are top producing real estate agents in Northwest Ohio with 40+ years of combined experience. The Jones Home Team at RE/MAX Unlimited Results Realty serves Seneca County and all of Northwest and Mid Ohio.YouTube →    / @realestateunlimitedpodcast   Facebook →   / realestateunlimitedpodcast   Instagram →   / realestateunlimitedpodcast   LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/real... #AgentDiscipline #CashBuyers #HousingBill #RealEstateLicense #BuyersMarket #RealEstatePodcast #REUP