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A Listing Agent’s Right to See your Buyer Agency Contract
By James L. Goldsmith, Esq. Does a listing agent have a right to see your buyer agency contract? At the moment, I can’t think of a good reason! It is not prerequisite to your being paid a cooperating commission. Your entitlement to that is wholly dependent upon whether you are the procuring cause of the sale. The terms of cooperation, established by your local MLS, make that clear. It is NAR’s policy, applicable to Realtor...
Four Mette, Evans & Woodside Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers”
Attorneys pictured (left to right): Kathryn Simpson, James Goldsmith, Michael Farrell & Victoria Edwards Mette, Evans & Woodside attorneys Kathryn L. Simpson, James L. Goldsmith and Michael A. Farrell were named as top attorneys in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers. Attorney Victoria P. Edwards was also recognized by Super Lawyer as a Rising Star. The Super Lawyers honor is reserved for attorneys who exhibit excellence in their legal practice, with just five percent achieving the recognition...
Communicating Acceptance: When is a Binding Agreement of Sale Officially Formed?
By: James L. Goldsmith, Esquire Many believe that an Agreement of Sale is effective the moment both parties sign it. It can be, when the parties are in the same room to witness the others’ signing. More often, however, the parties review agreements at separate locations and without knowing what the other side will do. Imagine that a buyer signs an agreement before bed and sets it on her nightstand, only to awaken at 3...
Myths Regarding Real Estate Transactions We Just Can’t Shake
By Jim Goldsmith, Esq. There is a lot of fake news out there! And there is a lot of fake news about news that is claimed to be fake that isn’t fake. Here you will see a number of real estate transaction myths that just might be true, or not! Keep this article and one-by-one we will pick out the fake news from the real stuff. At the end of the list I’ve answered the...
It’s Not Too Early – Real Estate License Renewal Time Approaches
By Jim Goldsmith, Esq. Time is relative so whether May 31 is fast approaching or is way far out is for you to decide. What I can tell you is that by the summer and fall of 2018, many of you will be calling for help with real estate license renewal problems. So what can and should you be doing now to avoid the potential problems that may be unfolding a year from now? Read...
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