The laws and regulations surrounding real estate brokerage continue to reflect changes in the economics and behavior of brokers, agencies, and their clients. Law of Real Estate Brokers is a comprehensive resource organized around the most frequently litigated provisions of brokerage listing agreements, and covers such important issues as:
Unauthorized practice of law
Duty to inspect
Implied warranties of habitability
The law of torts as it applies to brokers
Property condition disclosure forms
Salespersons as independent contractors or litigators
Brokers' commissions in bankruptcy proceedings
Broker's liability for disclosure to third parties of financial information about purchasers
Buyer's brokerage
Quantum Meruit claims
RESPA anti-kickback provisions
Full of sensible advice you can use in your daily practice, this expert guide assesses broker liability issues to help you confidently represent your client(s).