Full Service Real Estate Brokerage Available to Those Who Do Not Wish to Sell as For Sale by Owner (FSBO)
I am a real estate attorney and also a licensed real estate broker who has been involved in hundreds of real estate transactions, ranging from simple to extremely difficult and everywhere in between. Together with my general real estate law legal practice and the real estate brokerage, StoneCrest Realty, that I founded I am able to assist buyers and/or sellers involved in For Sale by Owner (FSBO) real estate transactions where they are seeking to save money on commissions typically paid to agents on both sides. I help buyers and sellers with all aspects of For Sale by Owner (FSBO) home sale/purchase transactions.
For those looking for a more traditional agent but who want to get more for their money, I am able to assist as an attorney for the legal side of the transaction and as an agent for the listing side of the transaction. I am a full service real estate agent and provide more than what most traditional agents do in terms of marketing. Read more about the marketing services I offer.
Two Big Differences Between Realtors and Lawyers For Real Estate
I may be a Realtor but, first and foremost, I am a real estate lawyer. As lawyer, I am able to – and legally required to – provide representation to my clients that is far more all encompassing than what you’ll get with a real estate agent who is not also a real estate lawyer.
1. Duties to Clients; Protecting a Clients’ Interest.
The vast majority of real estate agents are ethical and do their best. But by law, their duties to clients are limited.
On the other hand, lawyers have clear and unequivocal duties to their clients that cannot be compromised. And lawyers certainly won’t (and can’t) represent both the buyer and seller in any buy/sell transaction. The client’s interests must be paramount, without any question or doubt.
Who would you rather have on your side?
2. Legal Counsel and Advice
Real estate agents are only authorized to fill in pre-printed forms that were drafted and approved by lawyers.
Agents aren’t supposed to provide legal counsel to a client, so they’re not authorized (or trained) to explain these same contracts and legal terms to you. Have a unique situation and need some language added to a contract? They’re not authorized to do that either.
When it comes to title issues, agents aren’t equipped to help you either. They can’t give clients any opinion on the condition of title or the significance of the information in a preliminary title report and how it may affect you. That puts BOTH buyer and seller at risk that could come back to bite you months and years down the road.
Lawyers are lawyers because we’ve been trained and authorized to practice law. Our education requirements consist of a four-year college degree plus a three-year graduate degree from law school plus passing a grueling 3 day bar exam, widely known as the toughest bar exam in the nation and staying in compliance year after year by being up to date on our continuing education. It’s a lot of work and dedication and on top of that, I then have the experience of having assisted thousands of clients.
If you have a question about your contract, I can answer it. If you are concerned about an issue or aspect of the transaction, I can deal with it. If you are worried about a defect in title, I can advise you on it. Can your non-lawyer real estate agent do any of that? Simply put, no they cannot. If they were cautious and competent (and not all are) they would have to advise you to seek out and pay for an attorney to get up to speed on the matter and review the documents, all of which would cost you money and cause delay.
You’re looking at a purchase worth at least hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s only common sense to hire a lawyer for real estate who is able, authorized, and obligated to fully protect your legal interests who is also able to market your home and find you a buyer.
Highly Rated and Experienced California Real Estate Broker Attorney and Lawyer handling For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Real Estate Sales.
Please call, email or use the contact form on the right today to schedule a complimentary attorney consultation. The For Sale By Owner (FSBO) service is provided electronically and by phone, so I can efficiently serve clients in any California county – presently I am accepting clients throughout Northern and Southern California. With substantial legal and real estate experience, I am able to provide value where most agents and attorneys alone simply cannot, this is the benefit of hiring an experienced real estate attorney who is also a licensed and practicing real estate broker. This is a combination that is hard to find but important to have on your side.