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Members are telling me that now more than ever before, settlements are being conducted by out-of-town title companies. There are also more banks and lending institutions selling residential real estate than ever before. This combination has led to some unusual settlements.
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In a recent article, I offered my opinion that a listing agent can better avoid liability by avoiding dual agency. I heard from a number of you that disagree with my approach. I have heard these arguments, but continue to hold onto my original opinion.
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Rule 35.321 of the Real Estate Commission provides that deposit money must be maintained in an escrow account until settlement or "a termination that does not involve a dispute."
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The salesperson seeking to move his license to a different broker “plans”. In the opinion of the broker, he “plots”. Either way, the move is timed to enable the salesperson to reap the reward of past effort, if not more. It can also be a time of accusation and recrimination. Out of this...
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OK, PAR does not have a Seller Financial Information form similar to the familiar BFI, but…should we? At a time when so many sellers are “short” or “upside-down” aren’t there compelling reasons for listing and selling agents to qualify sellers at the threshold of a potential listing or transaction?
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Thursday, May. 17, 2012
