Real estate agent's highest duty is to counsel and explain ire a knowledgeable, honest, and aggressive real estate agent, is basic advice for sellers and buyers. But then the questions start popping up,

'Staging' a home for sale is fine, but it shouldn't be equated with hiding defects HEN "staging" a home for resale, is it "dressed for sale" or is it merely dressed

Dual agency situation needn't mean twice as many problems NOTHER merger between real estate companies has been announced. What does this rash of mergers mean to buyers and sellers? One of the

The Interplay between “as is,” repairs and disclosure is often confused. This is especially true when the market is again going crazy as it is in Northern California. 'As is' doesn’t

Failure to disclose woes can be costly to sellers, and agents.   recent case in our office illustrates the difference between the seller not disclosing, a seller's agent not disclosing, and a

Lawyers should know limits of expertise   have often said that real estate agents should not give legal advice. In the past year or so, I have seen more and more

Agents turn information into knowledge to guide buyers and sellers through the process   apid change in information services and Internet technology is having a major impact on real estate transactions, and

People often ask me why they need full-service real estate agents when so many agents are advertising substantial discounts. Another frequently asked question: “Why can't we hire someone from a

The “as is” clause can be an invitation to real trouble   “LET the buyer beware” was first used in 1523. By 1640, the term came into usage, “the Buyer has need

Suing over sale 30 years ago   am always amazed what people will do. A recent case struck me as borderline insane. Our clients were given a piece of property in the

Don’t cut corners in choosing agents recent e-mail message I received illustrates a point made by one of my secretaries for years: “When you pay peanuts, you get   monkeys.” The e-mail

The ABC’s of buying, selling Making good deals requires awareness, information, right agent   o you really need the help of a real estate agent when you sell or purchase a home? How