Can a simple "I accept" be a valid real estate contract in CA?
821078
Always get it in writing.
123435
Assuming you'd like to start off working with a good Realtor who will take care of your real estate needs now and in the future, I suggest finding a Realtor who works for and by referral. They will not be spending time on door knocking etc and keep in touch with their past clients. This way, they'll have more time to work with you during the transaction.\n\nI'm a Realtor but not in your area. However, I have met other Realtors in person who are in your area and run their business in the same way I run mine. If you'd like a Referral to one who's professional and runs their business like I run mine, go to http://www.ReferredPro.com and submit your request. I'll forward your request onto a qualified Realtor local to you. Most of the Realtors I network with, I have met in person. I won't give your information out without your approval. So no worries there!
214200
It depends on the area.  If this was verbally done, and verbal contracts are allowed in that area then you just need a witness to attest to the offer, and the state of mind of the person making the offer.  Without a witness there's not really anything that can be done to enforce a verbal offer.  If it was written down at all regardless of it was signed this can be enough for a judge to decide there was an offer.  ie This can be on the back of a napkin describing what is being offered and what is being given in return.  Now you still have to show state of mind of the offeror, but if they're the one who wrote it that goes to show state of mind.  Of course either way there has to be some type of consideration shown that is reasonable.  ie They offered to sell land at no price, a court wouldn't up hold that since there was no consideration for the sale of the land, and no reasonable person would/should think that would be reasonable.
929082
The answer is No!. The contract can only be binding when it is exchanged. If you are having doubts and no longer prepared to purchase the property. Instruct your solicitors immediately not to exchange. You might however still neet to meet part of your solicitors cost for the work he/she might have done so far.
1170017
Hello,\n\nThe California Real Estate As-is addendum is a form used while submitting an offer for the purchase of a home.  Typically, this form is used when a buyer intends to purchase the home based on the existing defects as have been reported by the seller in the inspections already performed by the seller.\n\nThe buyer still has further rights to investigate.  In case the buyers find any additional defects, they can still negotiate with the seller.\n\nThis addendum exists because there is extreme competition to purchase property in California. Buyers have to compete with others to get their home. The buyer thus has to make an enticing offer.  The as-is addendum is one of those enticements.\n\nThis form is a proprietary and cannot be posted on the web or shared with non-clients.\n\nI hope that helps.
869032
Usually the closing is within 45 days.  You'll want to put the exact number of days in the contract.  In Kentucky our Realtor contracts say "Closing of this transaction shall occur no sooner than ___ calander days nor later than ___ calander days from the date of acceptance of this contract (acceptance date not included)."  45 days give the buyers time to schedule an apprasail, home inspection, and any other inspections they need to complete.  It also gives the lender plenty of time to turn the appraisal and all other paper work in to the underwriters so everything can be completed and ready to go prior to your closing date.\n\nAlso, in your contract make sure you state how many days the buyer has to complete their inspections and what kind of response times you'll have.  For example, our contracts here in Kentucky say "Within ___ calander days of acceptance of this contract (acceptance date not included) Buyer and/or Buyer's Representatives may inspect the property for any purpose at resonable times at Buyer's expense.  If Buyer requests Seller to make repairs, corrections, or or replacements, Seller shall respond to Buyer's request within ___ calander days from Buyer's written notification to Seller.  If Buyer and Seller cannot agree on which items should be repair, corrected, or replaced, or on payment of same, Buyer has ___ calander days following the Seller's last response to notify the Seller in writing that Buyer either accepts the property "as is" or that Buyer voids this Contract." \n\nThis is a lot of technichal info but it's important to have this in your contract.  I'd be happy to forward you a copy of our contract we use here in Kentucky.  It was written by the Kentucky Real Estate Commission and it's really good.  It covers everything to protect the sellers and the buyers.  Just send me an e-mail (BandHomes@yahoo.com) if you want me to forward that to you.\n\nGood Luck!!!
1168042
When signing an agreement to list and sell a property, both parties need to adhere to some very strict guidelines.\n\nThe Lister (you) need to be sure to state in writing what you are including in the purchase price and that the property is in mortgage to whatever lender you have. All liens and encumbrances must be stated on the agreement to sell, but need not be printed for consumers to view.\n\nThe seller (agent)  has agreed to list and sell your property for an agreed price set primarily by you. For his services, you agree to pay a certain per centage of the sale price in commission. That being said, the agent has agreed to selling the property at the price listed for the commission states. If he brings offers less then what you have asked for, there is no set commission stated, thus you are now playing a new game of commission on the sales. That can be limited into the writing within the listing documents. It may say the commission is to be a certain percentage of the "sale" price, and not just the listing price.\n\nThreshold rights, are what Realtors term as protection against you selling the property to someone that they have introduced to the property. That means that they need to actually take the person to the listed property and show them the home and what the property consists of. Failure by them (agent) in taking the client through the property and actually showing the entire property illiminates them from any claim on commission "IF" the client comes to you "after" the listing has expired.\n\nIf you cancel the listing prior to the expiry date of said property, you can not turn around and sell it on your own without some form of action by your agent for a share of commission.\n\nMost realtors will tell you that you need to list your property for 90 days, which is not the actual truth. Case in point would be that if you listed your property today for 90 days and it sold tomorrow and the new purchaser moved in right away, then it would not be listed for the remaining 88 days. Thus what they have told you is false, just as the statement you must list that long. My suggestion to anyone when listing a property is to list it for no more then 30 days, that way, if your agent fails to do any action to secure a decent offer, then you can replace him with a new one upon the expiry of the listing. If a realtor comes to you with a claim of an interested party and your property is not listed, then never sign into any listing agreement that surpasses 48 hours.That is ample time to have an agent show the so called prospective buyer your property and secure an offer. Lots of realtors use that line on individuals only to secure listings. Their claim of an interested party is more often then not, a crock.
1120904
REMEMBER: Sherman Antitrust Laws prohibit price fixing & market allocating, so basically, the rate of commission is negotiable in each and every case. Keep in mind that usually the commission is paid entirely by the SELLER, and that if selling, you may discuss with your realtor the rate of commission you are willing to pay him/her when you list your home for sale.  Once you have agreed upon in writing the commission you are willing to pay, then you are both bound by this agreement. Your realtor cannot, however, tell you what other companies charge,  what a "standard" commission is on a certain type of property (residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial) or anything of that sort. All they should tell you is "I charge _____% commission for this type of transaction."  In which case, you can negotiate this up or down as the two of you see fit. \n\nAlso please keep in mind that realtors are not salaried employees, they are independent contractors who only get paid when they have a closing. Please don't expect them to work for free.
442311
I believe it depends on what is written in your contract.  I recommend asking a professional (i.e. attorney).
800364
When you had the contract for sale drawn up, did it include a clause that there were no known pending assessments on the property?  Did you review the association minutes to see if anything out of the ordinary was discussed?  Sometimes a pending assessment will even show up in a title search if the attorney for the condo assoc. has filed it in an attempt to alert potential buyers to that possibility. \n\nYou can file a form with the post office that says you need their new address in order to serve them with a subpoena.  Some states even allow you to send in a request to the DMV for a current address for process of service.\n\nDidn't they put their forwarding address on their 1099 certification form at the closing?  You could also do a property tax search in their current town to see if they own any property and have them served at that address. \n\n"most lawyers will give you thirty minutes to figure out of you've got a case or not (they're looking to see if they can make money with it). "  Oh please ... time is money and no one gives money away for free.  These types of matter are NOT taken on a contingency basis.  Very few cases are taken on a contingency basis, and 95% of those are personal injury matters or workers comp.  Those are the only two matters that are virtually guaranteed to get a free consult.
396052
Generally, you will need to hold a real estate license to transact real estate.  The most common loophole is if you are the owner or in the employ of the owner.  This will vary slightly state to state according to their real estate laws.\n\nTypically though, you are able to show units for sale or lease, but would be restricted when it comes to actions considered real estate brokerage.  For instance, you would be able to show a property for sale or lease, but not discuss contracts, negotiations or prices that the owner would consider.\n\nBasically, without a license or not in the employ of the owner, you would be restricted to responding to only certain questions and with specific answers.\n\nIt should be mentioned that some states will allow you to act in the capacity of a real estate agent if you are between licenses or are to be licensed soon.  You will not be able to be paid though until you are licensed.
21231
An acceptance must be communicated on a bilateral agreement to be valid, unless the offeror says otherwise.  An acceptance is a manifestation that you intend to be bound by the terms in a deal made in a way   invited or required by the oferor.  If the offeror wants you to sign something that is your acceptance.  However the offeror must be notified of that signing in order for it to be valid.\n\nThe time that this acceptance takes place can also be an issue.  Deoending on the terms of the contract or if you have an option contaract.
93556
Typically you would just disclose that you are a licensed real estate agent acting for your own account, and plainly state that information in the offer.  However, you should check with your state's real estate commission for any specific requirements.
650948
Yes, I believe you may sign a lease as a representative of your company. All owners need not sign.
68950
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/applicants/default.asp\n\nGood luck, and don't be a contractor that doesn't return his calls.
186832
The industry is full of study guides.  Hit Yahoo and search for a real estate/mortgage study guide.  In CA the license is the same (one license used for both real estate and mortgage), check your state's DRE's website and figure out if you need a special license for mortgage.\n\nAnd the person who posted above is right, this is a professional's market these days and without a strong referral network it's hard to break into the market today.
499845
Not if you have a clause that states when I could sell the property.  If not, where is the property located