Ontario? Question: What about adding a bonus to buyer’s Agent’s commission….does it work? I have a high end property that I would like to see more activity on and have …
Warring Spouses Selecting an Agent
Question: I’ve heard of feuding spouses in a divorce hiring two different realtors to list their matrimonial home because they couldn’t agree on who to hire. What is the “best” …
The Sudden Appearance of the Competing Offer
Question: Property is listed for 22 days, second showing today and clients decide to put in an offer, 2 hours after offer submission suddenly there is another competing offer! This …
Unnecessary Disclosure Cross Examination Risk
Where is the error though? It may be a redundant form being filled out, but nothing in error. Just being overly cautious and signalling that you’re a decent and conscientious …
Suicide Stigma and Non-disclosure
(Ontario) Question: Seller’s father was the sole owner and committed suicide inside the home. The daughter hired a Realtor from a different part of the city and did not disclose …
Size Discrepancy in Square Footage – Remedies
(Ontario) Question: A new Client of mine purchased a home and closed just under 4 years ago. The listing when they purchased the home overstated the square footage by just …
Seller Defaults on Closing Time
Seller Defaults on Closing Time; Buyer Deposit Returned While this situation may seem obvious, the matter went to the Ontario Court of Appeal for final determination. This wasn’t a straightforward …
No Pools Allowed: Is Buyer Stuck?
Question: A Buyer purchases a home with no conditions with the intention of putting in a swimming pool only to find out that there are no pools allowed in the …
Security at an “Open House”
(Ontario) Question: I had prospective visitors leave when I asked for ID. They thought that this was an invasion of their privacy. Answer: Yes, indeed it is an invasion of …
Salt, Sand and Shovel Before the Open House
Let’s assume that you are a real estate agent and you have agreed to host an Open House for your client. Question: Who is responsible if someone falls on the …