dre defense attorney: Top 5 things to consider before opening a real estate branch office - 07/16/12 09:42 AM
Here is a question that has been coming up more and more with our changing economy.  It seems more and more California DRE licensed real estate brokers are obtaining "virtual offices" to help them grow their real estate empires.  A virtual office is basically an office where someone will answer your phone calls, and forward you mail and may provide other services.  Typically, you would also be able to book office space and a conference room if needed.  The question arises during DRE audits as to whether or not a broker needs to file for the branch office application.  Here are … (1 comments)

dre defense attorney: DO YOU NEED A REAL ESTATE LAWYER TO REPRESENT YOU IN A DRE HEARING / AUDIT / INVESTIGATION? WHAT TO EXPECT IN A DRE AUDIT - 07/21/10 03:38 PM
Introduction So you get a letter from the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) informing you that they are auditing or investigating you.  You wonder which client complained and why you are subject to the audit.  Then you take a look at all the documents they are requesting and you form a theory as to why they want to investigate your books, practices, and operation.  You think to yourself, "should I hire a real estate lawyer to represent me in this matter" or "maybe I can just represent myself, give the DRE auditor the documents they are asking for and hope … (0 comments)

dre defense attorney: Are you being charged with a loan modification scam, under DRE investigation, or facing a criminal charge in regard to loan modification activities? - 10/14/09 05:27 AM
This blog is to announce a joint venture between the Law Offices of Steven C. Vondran and the Law Office of Daryl Thompson.  As many of you who have been reading my blogs probably realize, there was/is an epidemic of loan modification scam and ripoff cases affecting California Homeowners.   The California State bar has been inundated by over 1,000 complaints of loan modifications scams and ripoffs per month.  In addition, the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) has also experienced the same types of complaints against attorneys, brokers, "attorney-backed" and "attorney based" - law centers and law groups, foreclosure consultants, … (1 comments)

dre defense attorney: California Real Estate Brokers Have a Duty to Supervise their Agents....... - 06/03/09 07:31 AM
The following is general legal information only and not intended to serve as legal advice or a substitute for legal advice.  For specific question, you are advised to contact an attorney to discuss your situation.
Steve Vondran is an attorney licensed to practice law in California and Arizona.  He is also a licensed Broker in both states.  He can be reached at (877) 276-5084 or by email at steve@vondranlaw.com
   Commissioner's Regulation 2725 states:
"A broker shall exercise reasonable supervision over the activities of his or her salespersons." 
"Reasonable supervision" generally means that the Broker should establish policies, rules and procedures … (1 comments)

dre defense attorney: California Broker Facing DRE discipline hearing need an attorney for DRE Admissions Case or DRE Audit? Attorney Service - 03/09/09 10:05 AM
If you are a California Broker facing any of the following discipline charges (or fighting a lawsuit that raises any of the challenges listed below) don't go it alone.  You should have a real estate attorney on your side to review the charges and properly advise and defend you.
Steve Vondran, Attorney at law, is both a real estate broker and Attorney practicing in the State of California and Arizona.  If you are having issues gaining admission as a licensee or facing disciplinary charges contact us immediately.  Here are but a few of the types of charges we can represent you … (1 comments)

 
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