Terms of Service | Real Estate Tahoe

Last Updated: February 24, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Real Estate Tahoe website and services, including our SMS messaging program, operated by Murat Gocmen ("we," "us," or "our"). By using our website or services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Services

Real Estate Tahoe provides real estate brokerage services in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee area, including:

Property search and listing information
Home valuation reports
Buyer and seller representation
Property alerts and market updates
Communication via email, phone, and text message (SMS)

Real Estate Tahoe SMS Alerts Program

By opting in to receive text messages from Real Estate Tahoe, you agree to the following terms:

Program Name: Real Estate Tahoe SMS Alerts
Description: Property updates, appointment reminders, showing confirmations, market information, and follow-up messages related to your real estate inquiry.
Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your activity and preferences. You can expect approximately 1-5 messages per month, though this may increase during active property searches or transactions.
Message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details about your messaging plan.
To opt out: Reply STOP to any text message at any time. You will receive a confirmation message and no further texts will be sent.
To get help: Reply HELP to any text message, or contact us directly at (916) 667-1444 or murat@realestatetahoe.com.
Supported carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, and most other major US carriers. Carrier support may vary.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

2. Consent to Receive Messages

By providing your phone number through our website contact forms, during in-person meetings, open houses, or phone conversations, and by requesting real estate services, you consent to receive text messages from Real Estate Tahoe at the phone number you provided. Consent is not a condition of purchasing any property or service. You may revoke consent at any time by texting STOP.

3. Website Use

You agree to use our website and services for lawful purposes only. You may not:

Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems
Submit false or misleading information through our forms
Use automated systems or bots to access the site without our permission
Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display content from the site without authorization

4. Property Information Disclaimer

Property listings, home valuations, market data, and other real estate information provided on our website are for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of any listing data, property details, or valuations. All information should be independently verified. Home valuations are estimates and should not be considered formal appraisals.

5. Brokerage Relationship

Murat Gocmen is a licensed real estate agent/broker affiliated with Chase International. Use of this website or our communication services does not establish an agency relationship. A formal agency relationship is established only through a signed written agreement.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Real Estate Tahoe or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute this content without our written permission.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website and services may use third-party providers, including:

Twilio: For SMS text message delivery
MLS Data: Property listing data sourced from the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service

These third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies that govern their operations.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Real Estate Tahoe and Murat Gocmen shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our website or services, including but not limited to reliance on property information, market data, or home valuations.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Murat Gocmen, Real Estate Tahoe, and Chase International from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our website or services or your violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Placer County or El Dorado County, California.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Name: Murat Gocmen
Company: Real Estate Tahoe | Chase International
Phone: (916) 667-1444
Email: murat@realestatetahoe.com
Website: realestatetahoe.com