by Natalka Falcomer | Apr 11, 2022 | Featured, Legal Issues
If you want to discover new issues that are arising in our industry – and what Realtors must learn to do – you should peruse the decisions of your regulatory bodies. These decisions highlight the mistakes Realtors are making as consumer demands change. Here are a few...
by Shaneka Shaw Taylor | Jan 20, 2020 | Featured, Legal Issues
Receiving a commission is every agent’s expectation when their efforts result in the lease or sale of a property. In Ngai v. Fufa Limited, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice decided that notwithstanding the agents’ efforts in attempting to negotiate a deal, the...
by Shaneka Shaw Taylor | Sep 4, 2019 | Featured, Legal Issues
What do you do when your purchaser refuses to close on an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (APS) because the driveway is smaller than they originally thought? That was the central issue that the Court of Appeal grappled with in Himidan v. Farquharson, 2019 ONCA 575. The...
by Natalka Falcomer | Mar 25, 2019 | Featured
Caveat emptor – translated to “buyer beware” – is a legal concept that doubles as a popular warning used by real estate salespeople. The reason for caveat emptor’s popularity is because it’s an important legal rule in resale real estate transactions. Generally, caveat...
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...
