Common Reasons for Conflict in a Real Estate Sale

An Orange County real estate litigation lawyer provides assistance to buyers and sellers during residential and commercial real estate sales. Often, there is a very substantial amount of money involved in the sale of real estate. Both buyers and sellers have a lot at stake and contracts need to be written in a clear and appropriate manner to ensure that the interests of each party to the sale are appropriately protected. 

If you are considering buying or selling real estate, it is up to you to make sure that you have done your due diligence and reviewed a contract for sale very carefully. You do not want to find yourself facing a substantial financial loss or to find yourself facing a breach of contract claim because of a real estate transaction gone bad. Another key way to protect yourself before you sign a contract or enter into the purchase or sale of any real estate is to get help from an Orange County real estate litigation lawyer.

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP has helped many individuals and organizations to protect their interests when they buy or sell real estate. We know the common reasons for disputes and we help buyers and sellers in the residential and commercial real estate markets to negotiate and draft contracts that reduce the potential for conflict. We can also provide representation in a civil court case if a dispute does occur. Give us a call today to talk with an Orange County real estate litigation lawyer at our firm to find out more about the help that we can offer.

Top Reasons Why Conflicts Arise in Real Estate Transactions

Some of the prime reasons why conflicts arise in real estate transactions include:

• Failure of sellers to disclose: Sellers are supposed to provide certain disclosures to buyers. If a seller tries to hide defects it knows that it will be difficult for the buyer to find or if a seller lies when making disclosures or statements about the condition of the home, this can lead to conflict. In some cases, the buyer of a property can file a lawsuit against the seller for making misleading statements or for failing to disclose.
• Contracts that are too vague: Contracts must be very clearly written and understandable to both parties in the agreement. They also must be clear enough for the court to determine if the agreement is a valid one, to determine what constitutes a breach of the agreement, and to determine how a non-breaching party is damaged by a breach. If a contract is not written properly and the obligations of each party are not clear, this almost guarantees that a conflict will occur.
• Sellers who make faulty repairs: If sellers promise to make repairs to the property but then they skimp out and pay someone who is not a professional to do the job, big problems could arise that affect the value of the property and that affect the interests of the home buyer.
• Failure to perform: If any of the parties to the contract do not go through with the transaction – aka, if the buyer refuses to complete the purchase or if the seller refuses to actually sell the property – this can result in litigation.

These are just some of the key reasons for conflicts to arise in connection with real estate sales contracts and real estate transactions. Having the right lawyer can help you to avoid these conflicts in the first place and can help you to respond when problems arise.

Getting Help from an Orange County Real Estate Litigation Lawyer

The last thing you want when trying to buy or sell residential or commercial real estate is for a conflict to occur that causes you to end up in court. Sometimes, however, the court system may be your best or your only remedy if there is a serious problem with the real estate transaction. Brown & Charbonneau, LLP can provide the help and support that you need if there is a problem that necessitates filing a lawsuit. We can also defend you in court if you have been sued in connection with a real estate transaction.

To find out more about the assistance that our legal team can provide, you should give us a call at (866)237-8129 or contact us online at any time. We can evaluate your situation and offer you the personalized help and advice you need to get the best outcome possible even if a real estate transaction has gone wrong. Call today for help.