Should lawyers be allowed to sell real estate, too?
487197
Anyone can sell real estate. All it takes is proper licensing. I wouldn't use an lawyer simply due to the length of time they take to do anything. Closings would take months instead of weeks. (Billable hours, ya know!)I am in R/E and that's all I do. I am an expert in my city and I think its VERY important to use an expert when ever you can. I'm worrying about my Real Estate client more than my criminal case, divorce case, traffic case, etc....
6261
Yes, I think so.  Whenever a new technology makes new circumstances to litigate, we will need new lawyers willing to specialize in that field.  In patent and copyright, for example, because the Internet has opened that area to a great deal of new conflict and potential conflict.  Certainly in constitutional law, for issues of free speech.  There are important considerations for criminal law, too.  A lawyer who specializes in computer law, or cyber law, as you put it, is a valuable asset to the Silicon Valley legal community.  In fact, there are quite a few.
956327
I am a Realtor and I am also a Corporation....Now sure why.....That is just what my accountant said would be best....That way if I get sued they can only go "personally" as deep as my Corporation and not my cut me through my personal (protects my family)....Talk to your accountant about it....IT is a nice protection to have.....
906826
Go see a real estate attorney and tack on as many other things as possible into the law suit.  Not to be a jerk, but it is often the only way to remendy some situations, but I just like to sue people too.
499845
Not if you have a clause that states when I could sell the property.  If not, where is the property located
1126120
You need an attorney.
203807
Needs more context.  Government laws regulating real estate?
148055
With a real estate license you have the right to hang your license under a real estate broker, giving you the right to provide real estate services to the public (and earn commissions thereon).  Commissions are paid to the broker, who in turn takes a cut and distributes them to licensed agents.  In order to receive commissions directly you would need to upgrade to a broker license.
537136
I'm not sure exactly about the question, it sounds like we shouldn't use real estate brokers because we don't own shares of their stocks as an investment choice?\n\nPersonally, I don't own any healthcare stocks, should I not go to a doctor when I'm sick?\n\nGenerally speaking the right real estate brokers can bring an advantage to the table when selling real estate.  Typically, the extra marketing, negotiating experience, ease of showing the property, and generally transactional experience of a good real estate broker will pay for itself.\n\nAn example is this: you don't need an accountant to file taxes, but overall, I'm sure that people who file with accontants typically write-off more than people who don't.\n\nYour experience and knowledge of the real estate market will determine if a real estate broker is right for you.
256213
I wouldn't think so....  you may want to check with your local Board of Realtors to see if you can join that organization.\n\nAs you know, real estate agents (or Realtors) have a fiduciary responsibility.  Depending on your crime, it could be a factor, but with deferred adjudication all you can do is ask.  (or don't say anything unless they ask you).
642450
Most realtors have their own real estate contracts. You can pick up generic contracts at most office supply stores.
1144232
This is where a Title service comes into play; they do a search on the title and verify that it is free of liens and the seller has the legal right to sell the property. You don't need a lawyer yourself, actually; title companies have a license from the State which is to ensure that they operate in a legal manner. Title companies have attornies on staff already.
172375
It's a good idea if you do some of the "heavy lifting" yourself.  You need to get an appraisal of your house so that you price it right.  You need to prepare a listing sheet so that you can show the prospective buyers all the features of your house.  Order a survey in advance.  You'll need to to establish no encroachments as well as your exact boundaries.  You'll want a form of contract available so that prospective buyers can sign something.  Your lawyer could serve as escrowee for the earnest money and probably act as or arrange for a closing agent.  You'll need to screen out brokers fishing for a listing as well as people who are not really interested in buying.\n\nNot to discourage you but brokers do have a legitimate function.  Whether that function is worth 5-6% of your sales price, especially in this era of very high real estate values, is another question.
1071156
you should be able to afford a lawyer to do it right.
271809
You'll need more than a "form letter". If you want to sell without a real estate agent, you should still hire a real estate attorney to handle all the legal documents.
605831
Yes if selling they both have to sign, if they're both on the deed.
520751
a lawyer will be able to do this for you