Good funds laws play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of real estate transactions. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of good funds requirements, including acceptable payment methods, state-specific regulations, and best practices for ensuring compliance…
FinCEN’s reporting requirement for the Residential Real Estate Reporting forms is December 1, 2025, but there is a lot to do before then. Join Elizabeth Berg as she walks through with you the various effects this rule will have on…
FIRPTA made easy! This session will provide settlement agents with a clear roadmap for navigating FIRPTA, ensuring smooth closings, and avoiding costly mistakes. Learn to identify foreign sellers, handle withholding, and keep your clients happy.
Advocacy plays a vital role in shaping the policies and regulations that impact the title industry. In this session, we’ll explore how title professionals can engage with legislators, participate in industry advocacy efforts, and influence decisions that protect property rights…
Join members of the Best Practices Executive Committee as they review the current version of the ALTA Best Practices standards and provide a review of potential changes that the committee is considering. This session is a must-attend for anyone to…
With a new Administration in Washington, we have seen significant shifts across various regulatory landscapes. Most recently, all activities by the CFPB have been paused, halting new rulemaking, enforcement actions, and investigations. Join this session as our experts discuss what…
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued the FINAL rule requiring the reporting of all-cash residential transactions involving legal entities and trusts. There are significant changes: no minimum dollar threshold; no geographic limitation, i.e., the rule applies nationwide! …
While Affiliated Business Arrangements are exploding in popularity in a market where lenders, real estate brokerages and title agents are all scrambling for additional revenue, not all AfBAs are created the same. This session will explore the many ways to…
As the baby boomer generation enters their golden years, we will be seeing an increase in transactions dealing with elder issues. We will give you the tools to navigate some of the more complex issues including elder abuse, estate planning…
The impact of the recent NAR settlement agreement is only beginning to reverberate through the greater real estate industry. As the dust settles, the agreement surrounding broker commissions could have a significant effect on how homes are bought and sold…