There are several issues which arise in this situation. The problem is commonplace. A property is listed “out in the country” by a rural based agent. It might be a …
Agent Fails to Disclose “Marihuana Grow House” to Own Client
This is difficult to believe but it’s true. This matter came on for consideration by the Discipline Committee of RECO. The Buyer was illiterate. He could not speak, read or …
Listing Agent Should Share Sales Information with Buyer Client
Question: I am the Listing Agent and I have a buyer asking me for the previous sales report? Am I doing the sellers a disservice if I give them the …
Buyer Sues Real Estate Agent for Misrepresentation
This is an interesting case. It raises a number of important issues. This was a claim brought in Small Claims Court in Brockville by a homeowner who had purchased a …
Agents Need to Confirm the Language of Communication
This advice arises from a recent trial and the Judge’s comments regarding the use of an interpreter. In fact it was the misuse of the Interpreter at trial which caught …
What Documentation is Required for “No Representation”?
Question: I have a property listed and I have been approached by a potential Buyer. I really don’t care to provide any real services, neither Agency nor Customer Services, is …
What About Designated Agency for Ontario?
Designated Agency was enacted in Nova Scotia effective 1 January 2017. Can Ontario be far behind? CBC Marketplace in 2016 did an expose about conflicts of interest in certain real …
Agent Backdates Documents and Witnesses Without Being Present (RECO Discipline)
Barney Noble had a listing of a condominium. His friend and real estate agent, Bill sent him a referral from Quebec. Barney arranged for Omar to handle the transaction on …
Acceptance of Pre-emptive Offers (Ontario)
Question: “Seller Has The Right To Accept Any Pre-emptive Offer Without Any Notification” Would this be a violation of RECO’s interpretation of the Act and the Code disguised as seller’s …
What does Buyer’s Lawyer’s review and approval mean?
Question: What does Buyer’s Lawyer’s review and approval mean? Can the Buyer just simply change their mind and get their own lawyer to agree? Answer: This clause can be problematic. …