by alex a | Apr 13, 2018 | Legal Tips
In case you haven’t noticed, we are in a robust seller’s market. Inventory is in extremely short supply. Some buyers are desperate to win the multiple contract battle and have resorted to various tactics to get their contract accepted. Recently, an agent told me...
by alex a | Apr 4, 2018 | Legal Tips
Some real estate agents are creative at trying to get people to refer them business. However, often times these referral schemes violate state law. Some common referral schemes offer a chance to enter a drawing or raffle in order to win a vacation package, cruise or...
by alex a | Mar 30, 2018 | Legal Tips
There is some question in the real estate market about what exactly constitutes a bedroom. Buyers and agents both complain that some listings assert that a house has four bedrooms when in fact the house has three bedrooms and a small room with no closet or windows....
by alex a | Mar 23, 2018 | Legal Tips
You may have seen real property advertised on Facebook as “Coming Soon.” Is this legal? A property that is advertised as “Coming Soon” is often referred to as a “Pocket Listing.” This term is real estate agent slang used to denote...
by alex a | Mar 16, 2018 | Legal Tips
I know that may sound like a silly question since a real estate agent should not be responsible for items that break following the closing. That is exactly why people buy home warranties. Recently, however, we have been inundated with calls from real estate agents who...
