texas real estate mediator: Texas Real Estate Mediation - Repair Amendment - 08/02/17 11:51 AM
In 2014, the Texas redisential contract, promulgated by the Texas Real Estate Commission, added a clause for mandatory mediation if there was an issue during or after the closing of a transaction. This means that an uphappy buyer or seller can't file a lawsuit in court without first trying to settle things outside of court.
A Mediator is a nuetral third party that helps get people focused on what the issues at hand are, and to help them come to a mutually agreeable outcome. Mediation is usually a fairly quick process as it can be scheduled within a week or two so … (0 comments)

texas real estate mediator: Texas Real Estate Mediation - Earnest Money Dispute - 07/14/17 12:08 PM
Mediation is a mandatory clause in the Texas Real Estate Contracts that are promulgated by the state of Texas. This means, a judge doesn't want to see a real estate transaction in his courtroom unless the parties have tried Real Estate Mediation Services first.
Many issues within a real estate transaction can be mediated. For example, earnest money disputes. Earnest money is typically given to the title company to hold upon execution of the contract. The amount of earnest money is negotiable. It could be $500 or it could be $10,000 or more. It mainly depends on the price point. In my … (2 comments)

 
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