Brokers and Commissions
An overview of real estate brokers, their listing agreements, commission structures, and the agency relationships involved in brokerage arrangements.
The Listing Agreement
A short primer on the key components and terms that define the relationship between a seller and a broker in a real estate listing agreement.
Real Estate Contracts: Seller's Perspective
An overview of seller-focused strategies for drafting and negotiating representations and warranties in real estate contracts to manage risk and limit post-closing liability.
Real Estate Contracts: Buyer's Perspective
An overview of buyer-focused considerations in real estate contracts, emphasizing key provisions that protect the buyer and condition their obligation to complete the transaction.
Due Diligence Drafting Considerations
An overview of key drafting considerations for due diligence provisions in real estate transactions, focusing on balancing the buyer
Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act
An overview of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, focusing on its purpose, scope, and disclosure-based approach to regulating land sales and preventing fraud.
Prefinancing Considerations
An overview of key prefunding considerations in real estate lending, focusing on how lenders assess risk and structure loans before extending financing.
Types of Real Estate Financing Devices
An overview of alternative real estate financing devices beyond traditional mortgages, highlighting how different structures allocate risk, ownership, and financial benefits.
Introduction to Mortgages
A short primer on the fundamental concepts of mortgages, including their structure, purpose, and common variations used to secure real estate financing.
Scope of Mortgages
An overview of how mortgages define the property interests they cover, including fixtures and the treatment of proceeds from damage or condemnation of the collateral.
Formal Deed Requirements
An overview of the formal legal requirements necessary for a valid deed to effectively transfer real property title.
Types of Deeds and Covenants of Title
An overview of the different types of deeds and the covenants of title they provide, and how these distinctions affect the protection afforded to property buyers.
The Closing
An overview of the real estate closing process, including lender disclosure requirements, party obligations, and the steps needed to finalize the transaction.