by MarkWeisleder | Jun 13, 2019 | Advice for Agents, Featured, Legal Issues
It seems that every week I am asked for advice about what a seller or real estate agent needs to disclose to a buyer, how to protect a buyer from sellers who do not disclose and to assist in preparing an “as is” clause for sellers who do not know anything about a...
by Shari Elliott | Jun 5, 2019 | Featured, Legal Issues
Your son is shot and killed in front of your house. When you sell, must this be disclosed? Recent case law provides the answer to this, and disclosure obligations generally, for agents and sellers with regard to emotional vs physical situations that may have occurred...
by MarkWeisleder | May 2, 2019 | Legal Issues
As a result of recent announcements by the federal, provincial and municipal governments, change is coming to the real estate industry and real estate agents and their clients must be prepared to adapt in order to succeed in the coming year. Here are five issues you...
by MarkWeisleder | Apr 2, 2019 | Advice for Agents, Legal Issues
A recent study focussed on how buyers are using nameless corporations to attempt to launder money when purchasing real estate. Real estate agents, brokerages, lawyers and lenders all have a role to play in making sure consumers are not caught up in this. While giving...
by Don Procter | Feb 15, 2019 | Featured, Legal Issues
After a years-long legal battle, a Burlington, Ont.-based real estate brokerage recently won a court case and was awarded 100 per cent of its claim for unpaid commissions. However, the case is being appealed. Bob Van de Vrande, broker of record for the plaintiff Apex...
by MarkWeisleder | Jan 31, 2019 | Featured, Legal Issues
I have been practicing law for over 35 years, but it seems I learn something new every day. Laws change and you need to be up to date in order to practice in a manner that protects both agents and clients. Here are five tips to assist you with what I hope will be a...
