As the buyer’s agent, what should you do if your buyer finds a material defect after purchasing the property. What to be aware of.
Goldsmith, James L
Timely Ordering Of Real Estate Title Report Is A Requirement
The last major change to the Standard Agreement of Sale for Real Estate (ASR) added the requirement that the buyer order a title report within so many days of execution of the agreement.
Real Estate Transaction Dual Agency and the Escalation Clause
Real estate attorney, Jim Goldsmith reviews the challenges of dual agency representation in a real estate transaction.
Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law
Real estate attorney, Jim Goldsmith, gives guidance on how to get accurate disclosure information from sellers.
Deadline Dates and Times Can Impact Real Estate Deals
Real estate attorney, Jim Goldsmith, explains how deadline dates can adversely impact real estate deals.
Independent Contractor Agreement
Real estate licensees can be transient. When a sales associate moves on, the broker will likely take one of three paths…
Referral Fee Real Estate – Legal or Illegal?
“It depends” is the right answer to most questions. Here the question is whether it is legal to give thank you gifts to people who refer buyers and sellers to real estate licensees. The reason I can’t give a straight answer to this simple question is because it lacks the details that accompany real life situations.
Can a Real Estate Agent Sue for Commission?
The clear message is that when you sue for a fee, the client is going to bite by claiming that no fee was owed because of the malpractice committed by the broker or salesperson.
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Broker Lien Law
A majority of states, including Pennsylvania, have enacted broker lien laws that enable real estate brokers to file liens on commercial property in the full amount of their commission.
Taking Real Estate Cases To Magisterial District Courts
Many real estate legal disputes find their way to Magisterial District Courts in Pennsylvania for a number of reasons.
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