Terms of Service
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 (530) 317-0373 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 broker in Nevada (License #B.1003327.LLC) and California (license pending). 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 and Real Estate Tahoe 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
- Phone: (530) 317-0373
- Email: murat@realestatetahoe.com
- Website: realestatetahoe.com