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Cancellation excuses further performance
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The real estate industry needs diverse representation to reflect its diverse group of clients — appraisers included.
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How a buyer confirms the disclosure of property conditions – and how the buyer may require the seller to correct defects, adjust the sales price, or recover costs after closing.
The many pitfalls of pocket listings
The risky business of pocket listings are dangerous for sellers, buyers — and brokers.
A home inspection report: the liability shield for a seller’s broker
A home inspection report is used by a seller’s broker to shift the risks of non-disclosure liability in their use of a seller’s Transfer Disclosure Statement.
A property’s energy consumption: Part 2: Marketing a property’s energy use
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