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Old 06-13-2014, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by janetgilk@gmail.com View Post
Does any one know of a great attorney pertaining to a purchase of a home with many problems not disclosed in contract in TV? Have lots of problems with house inside & out / had inspection but they say 'too bad / real estate agent says: too bad.
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Originally Posted by ilovetv View Post
If the listing is with The Villages, new or resale, the law firm of McLin & Burnsed is "the closing department". Their attorneys and paralegals deal with all aspects of closing and they are going to make sure the contract is legally carried out.

Also, to me, it is way off base to say that TV listing depends on "non-realtors" who are supposedly unlicensed. THAT is not the case either, because many of the TV sales reps AND assistants are licensed and TV dba Properties of The Villages (necessarily) holds their licenses. I know sales reps and assistants who are constantly renewing their licenses and doing coursework to prepare for the tests.
Excellent information from ilovetv.

Jane, I would first call McLin & Burnsed and talk to them to try and resolve your issues.

There are many members of TOTV who are retired Realtors who might comment on your situation.
However if you want input regarding the problems you are experiencing, you may want to list the problems.
It makes a huge difference if your issues are with cosmetic problems or structural/major issues.
Unfortunately, a Building Inspector's Report is usually for information only.
In most cases, any error/omissions are not his legal responsibility, and his report will state that.
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