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agent: When does an offer become a contract? - 06/17/10 08:02 PM
As an ethics instructor I get into some interesting discussions in my classes on the subject. Bear in mind this blog is dealing with Maryland law.
So when is the contract considered fully accepted? Of course this is critical because the clock starts ticking on all the contingencies at that point. Mostly I get two answers when I ask. Some believe the contract is considered fully accepted when the last party to the contract puts that last initial or signature on the contract. Others believe the clock starts ticking when the copy of the contract is physically delivered to the other … (3 comments)

agent: Staying calm in the eye of the storm - 04/02/10 02:45 PM
In my 20+ years listing and selling real estate I've seen just about everything go wrong that could. One thing I've learned is deliberate action always wins out over emotional reaction.
Sometimes it's the client that is reacting and we, as agents have to step in to calm the parties involved and work through the problems. Unfortunately, as often as not, it's the agents that get emotionally involved and stir up the clients. As an ethics instructor one of the things I emphasize to my students is that the easiest way to go from practicing real estate to practicing law is … (2 comments)

agent: Choosing the right home - 02/26/09 03:51 PM
Very often I hear agents talking about their frustrations with buyers. With so many homes on the market now, how does one select which house to make an offer on and how much should that offer be in relation to list price.
For the agent, the key is listening and guiding but allowing the buyer to make their own selection. Just a couple of days ago I was chatting with someone who recently bought a home and we had a good laugh over their selection process. True story. I was working with a couple who were taking copious notes on each house … (1 comments)

agent: Life's Armchair Quarterbacks - 02/09/09 02:22 PM
Ever notice when you face a crisis or important decision you're suddenly surrounded by "experts"? I once heard a saying, I don't remember where I heard it, but it said, "armchair quarterbacks never throw interceptions" Of course they never throw touchdowns either. I've done a lot of teaching and training in my career and I always had one rule for what I taught. Either I've used what I said and it worked, or I learned it from someone else who used it, and it worked. The important thing is, somewhere it worked. I have never taught, nor will I ever, from … (1 comments)

 

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