by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Jun 2, 2015 | Buyers and Sellers, Contracts, Property Owners, Real Estate
The Value of a Real Estate Agent In addition to hiring a real estate attorney when you are selling or buying real estate, a real estate agent can add value to your transaction and perform tasks the attorney does not handle. The agent can: 1) Provide information about...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Apr 30, 2015 | Buyers and Sellers, Contracts, Property Owners, Real Estate
A real estate transaction of any size is a complicated transaction. Even the most sophisticated buyer or seller needs the advise to help guide them through the lengthy process. Often, buyers and sellers are drawn to concept of having one agent represent both parties...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Mar 9, 2015 | as is real estate purchase, as is real estate sale, Buyers and Sellers, Contracts, Property Owners, Real Estate
An “as is” sale generally means that the buyer accepts the property in the condition that is visible and observable to the buyer. Sellers of real estate frequently attempt to avoid having to pay for property related repairs by selling the property to the buyer “as...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Feb 27, 2015 | Buyers and Sellers, Contracts, Property Owners, Real Estate
How to Have a Successful FSBO (For Sale by Owner) Sale of a home directly by the seller to a buyer without a real estate agent is called a For Sale By Owner, or FSBO (“fizz-bow”). The advantage to the seller of selling their own home is that they can avoid paying a...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Feb 23, 2015 | Buyers and Sellers, Contracts, Property Owners, Real Estate
California sellers of residential real estate (defined as one to four units) must complete and provide written disclosures to the buyer about the condition of the property for sale. California’s seller disclosure requirements are very strict. What Must be Disclosed...
by Lisa Wills | Sep 24, 2014 | Buyers and Sellers, Contracts, Property Owners
A purchase of a vacation home, income or rental property can be an exciting addition to your assets. Before you make the decision to take this step, it is highly recommended that you gather information and documents to assist your CPA and other trusted advisers in...