Legal Issues Every Realtor Should Know About

There are many hats that a Realtor can wear in sales transactions as either a seller's agent or a buyer's agent; tour guide, advertising agent, negotiator, advisor, etc. One aspect of the real estate transaction that an agent can not advise their client on is legal issues. A Realtor can tell their client how the closing will be conducted, their options in a Sales Contract, and some other aspects of the transactions. However, all Realtors must remember that if they give legal advice to their client they are breaking the law by practicing law without a license. If issues come up in the process of a transaction please call an attorney at English & Morris, P.S.C. for advice.

The following is a guide for Realtors to point out legal issues that can and do affect the sale of real estate.