misrepresentation: Here's another way that you can get sued.
- 11/21/08 01:01 PM
There was a recent case in Texas, that all agents should consider. It had to do with a seller's misrepresentation of sq. footage. Before you say, what does that have to do with the agent?, let me explain. First of all, if you were being examined on the stand by an opposing attorney, who said something like "Isn't it true that house tend to grow over the years? and "haven't you seen listings where the Seller and Listing agent have exaggerated the size of the house?" If you answer yes, the attorney would then ask, ....then, since you know this, did … (2 comments)
Guy Berry is a frequent expert witness in real estate litigation and an accomplished trainer in real estate law and contracts. In addition he has been licensed for 30 years as an agent and managed large offices, including Coldwell Banker and Century 21.
There was a recent case in Texas, that all agents should consider. It had to do with a seller's misrepresentation of sq. footage. Before you say, what does that have to do with the agent?, let me explain. First of all, if you were being examined on the stand by an opposing attorney, who said something like "Isn't it true that house tend to grow over the years? and "haven't you seen listings where the Seller and Listing agent have exaggerated the size of the house?" If you answer yes, the attorney would then ask, ....then, since you know this, did … (2 comments)
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