NC Real Estate Lawyers (1 Viewer)

[glumpy]

Might need one for relatives in Durham. SIL bought her first house and it's got major septic issues. Property should be condemned until it goes commercial/services come out that far kind of issues. I just penned a letter to the NC Real Estate Commission and getting ready to send it when I see that they don't pursue the case only the agent. I think we'd be happy if they buy back the house but it sure looks like there could/should be penalties and he's just "trying" to resell again--with another commission. Ain't happenin.

And I got no time for this! I'll hafta catch up the taco thread cuz it's really going crazy but now that the ball is rolling it's all we can do to keep up.

 

[whoknew]

Might need one for relatives in Durham. SIL bought her first house and it's got major septic issues. Property should be condemned until it goes commercial/services come out that far kind of issues. I just penned a letter to the NC Real Estate Commission and getting ready to send it when I see that they don't pursue the case only the agent. I think we'd be happy if they buy back the house but it sure looks like there could/should be penalties and he's just "trying" to resell again--with another commission. Ain't happenin.

And I got no time for this! I'll hafta catch up the taco thread cuz it's really going crazy but now that the ball is rolling it's all we can do to keep up.

Did she have an inspection done?

 

[glumpy]

No inspection and that's my major complaint. Very obviously first home and clueless. The realtor convinced her that she didn't need one. The land around it won't perk and the septic system had been failing for years, they had her sign a hold harmless agreement and she not only doesn't understand the process but can't read the English that the forms are written in.

Writing that a lightbulb just came on--I'm adding that to my complaint. All the forms are in English so it's obvious that she was coached. If I can only get the Commission involved. She'll be happy to just start over again.

 

[Zegras11]

No inspection and that's my major complaint. Very obviously first home and clueless. The realtor convinced her that she didn't need one. The land around it won't perk and the septic system had been failing for years, they had her sign a hold harmless agreement and she not only doesn't understand the process but can't read the English that the forms are written in.

Writing that a lightbulb just came on--I'm adding that to my complaint. All the forms are in English so it's obvious that she was coached. If I can only get the Commission involved. She'll be happy to just start over again.

Why are you involved now and not back then when it would have done her good?

 

[Bucky86]

 

[jon_mx]

Was the realtor a dual agent (representing both sides) in the transaction?

Does she have the property disclosure on the house? Her best chance at recourse may be the seller. Agents are a tougher target, but not having an inspection might open them up.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

It's against the law in Texas to fail to disclose known issues with a house or property. Is that not the case in NC?

 

[glumpy]

No inspection and that's my major complaint. Very obviously first home and clueless. The realtor convinced her that she didn't need one. The land around it won't perk and the septic system had been failing for years, they had her sign a hold harmless agreement and she not only doesn't understand the process but can't read the English that the forms are written in.

Writing that a lightbulb just came on--I'm adding that to my complaint. All the forms are in English so it's obvious that she was coached. If I can only get the Commission involved. She'll be happy to just start over again.

Why are you involved now and not back then when it would have done her good?

I only learned they were buying when they were closing. Large family

 

[glumpy]

Was the realtor a dual agent (representing both sides) in the transaction?

Does she have the property disclosure on the house? Her best chance at recourse may be the seller. Agents are a tougher target, but not having an inspection might open them up.

I suspect he was. Based on talking with the septic guy it sounds like there's not much from the seller though.

It's against the law in Texas to fail to disclose known issues with a house or property. Is that not the case in NC?

Good question--I don't know. Where would I look that up?

I suspect it would a lot of denial going on in any case though--pretty easy for the agent to claim ignorance and it was only fortunate that the septic guy happened to be the same one that the seller used.

 

[jon_mx]

Was the realtor a dual agent (representing both sides) in the transaction?

Does she have the property disclosure on the house? Her best chance at recourse may be the seller. Agents are a tougher target, but not having an inspection might open them up.

I suspect he was. Based on talking with the septic guy it sounds like there's not much from the seller though.

It's against the law in Texas to fail to disclose known issues with a house or property. Is that not the case in NC?

Good question--I don't know. Where would I look that up?I suspect it would a lot of denial going on in any case though--pretty easy for the agent to claim ignorance and it was only fortunate that the septic guy happened to be the same one that the seller used.

Every state requires disclosure from the seller, that is why I asked if she had it. If the septic guy gave bad info, he may be liable too.

 

[glumpy]

Was the realtor a dual agent (representing both sides) in the transaction?

Does she have the property disclosure on the house? Her best chance at recourse may be the seller. Agents are a tougher target, but not having an inspection might open them up.

I suspect he was. Based on talking with the septic guy it sounds like there's not much from the seller though.

It's against the law in Texas to fail to disclose known issues with a house or property. Is that not the case in NC?

Good question--I don't know. Where would I look that up?I suspect it would a lot of denial going on in any case though--pretty easy for the agent to claim ignorance and it was only fortunate that the septic guy happened to be the same one that the seller used.

Every state requires disclosure from the seller, that is why I asked if she had it. If the septic guy gave bad info, he may be liable too.

tx--I'll go through the papers again and see if there's more than just a 'Hold Harmless'.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

PM me. I have some attorney friends in Chapel Hill.

 

[Christo]

It amazes me that in some states attorneys aren't used for RE purchases. It's probably the biggest purchase most people are going to make in their lives.

 

[Zegras11]

It amazes me that in some states attorneys aren't used for RE purchases. It's probably the biggest purchase most people are going to make in their lives.

All the forms here in Idaho are very slanted to protecting the buyer. I lose my license if I don't disclose a material fact.

I'd also get myself in a lot of potential major legal problems if a buyer chose to not have an inspection and I didn't write selling agent has advised buyer to have an inspection on our inspection addendum.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

It amazes me that in some states attorneys aren't used for RE purchases. It's probably the biggest purchase most people are going to make in their lives.

All the forms here in Idaho are very slanted to protecting the buyer. I lose my license if I don't disclose a material fact.

I'd also get myself in a lot of potential major legal problems if a buyer chose to not have an inspection and I didn't write selling agent has advised buyer to have an inspection on our inspection addendum.

Yep. Same here in Texas. The realtor would be in a world of hurt.