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-   -   Looking for Attorney to handle undisclosed problems with the purchase of a home (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/looking-attorney-handle-undisclosed-problems-purchase-home-117503/)

casita37 06-14-2014 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bonanza (Post 892599)
Sorry Casita, you are incorrect on all counts. The seller is bound by law to divulge all defects, but not necessarily to pay to repair them. They may or may not pay, the buyer can pay or not pay, they can split the cost or either one of them can back out of the contract based on the outcome stemming from the defects.

In addition, the price can be renegotiated (again, based on the outcome of the issues), but regardless, both parties must be in agreement or the contract becomes null and void.
Did you miss the part where I said we had NEVER heard of that before and not sure we BELIEVE it? I was simply telling what our Realtor told us.

Bonanza 06-14-2014 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 892633)
Ummm, You are right on all counts, but they aren't in general real estate. I think Greed is still the incorrect word to use in their decision not to participate with Realtors or the MLS. The way the developer does things is so successful that this is the fastest growing community in the United States. They haven't needed public advertising for several years, depending on word of mouth. They stopped giving away "goodies" to come for a life style visit too, because they don't need to do that to sell homes. They haven't needed the MLS either. People find homes now largely due to the internet. They do their information gathering now about real estate largely on the internet. The position formally held by a Realtor is changing in many ways. The whole industry is changing in many ways. The Realtor is someone that you can trust, someone who can guide you through the labarynth of contracts and conditions and closings. As a buyer more people are letting their fingers do the walking before consulting a professional.

There is no greater help than a Realtor that you can trust and many of us have someone special that they they have known for many years. Here is a picture of our Cincinnati Realtor.
And you are right . . . as usual!

What you say is well taken and true. While our opinions may vary on some whys or results, there is never a down side to being (continually) educated.

I need to make a correction. I guess I was so obsessed with the word Realtor ( :22yikes: ) that I made a mistake.
The CRS designation stands for Certified Residential Specialist.

Okay; I'm done! :a040:

Love your photo.
How does someone so tan fit real estate into their life?
She must write contracts on the golf course!

Bonanza 06-14-2014 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by casita37 (Post 892732)
Did you miss the part where I said we had NEVER heard of that before and not sure we BELIEVE it? I was simply telling what our Realtor told us.
Yes, I read perfectly what you said and meant.
You interpreted what your Realtor said to you.
However, since I couldn't respond to that person,
I had to respond to you, i.e., you being the person who repeated it.

Please don't take my correction personally.
It was not meant to insult you.
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CFrance 06-14-2014 09:45 AM
We owe the quick sale of our condo in MI at the right price to having a quality MLS realtor who still believes in advertising, open houses, photos done by a professional photographer, and good negotiation skills. We have had experience with a "team" of two lazy realtors who simply threw the listing on the internet, claiming that people only shop for houses there. I simply do not believe the internet is the only thing selling houses these days.

We canned these two quickly and took the condo off the market till the next year. They did nothing toward putting it "out there," and even left a slider completely open while we were out of town for a month, having told us they would secure the house after every showing.

A good realtor is worth a pot of gold, IMO.

KathieI 06-14-2014 10:14 AM
I promised myself that I wasn't going to respond in this thread for personal reasons, but I must now because I feel this thread is completely off track from the original OP's question. Since I am going through something very similar at the moment (not regarding non-disclosure of problems with the purchase of a home) but with the Villages Sales Office, I can enlighten everyone about seeking lawyers regarding real estate issues.

IF this purchase was through a villages SALES AGENT, notice I didn't call them realtors, because they are not, and McLin & Burnsed were involved in the closing, you stand a small chance in Hell of getting any lawyers in Central FL to work with you. My belief is that the Villages is so strong that lawyers are afraid to buck them, especially real estate lawyers.

So without going into much more detail, I will answer the OP's question with,,, I can't recommend a lawyer because they won't even return my calls. However, someone mentioned here Morgan & Morgan, and I would think they would be a good start. They do return calls to advise you if they can help.

Good luck and I hope your issue is resolved quickly and to your satisfaction.

Bogie Shooter 06-14-2014 10:55 AM
If I were the OP, I would not come back on here and post any information regarding a personal situation. To have posters just give wild guesses as to how to solve the problem would mean nothing.
OP asked for the name of a lawyer...............of 65 posts 5 actually dealt with suggesting a lawyer, even though the same lawyer.
For some to Google the OP name, look it up in the phone book and even chastise the OP for not giving even more information seems to be getting rather nosy.

KathieI 06-14-2014 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 892797)
If I were the OP, I would not come back on here and post any information regarding a personal situation. To have posters just give wild guesses as to how to solve the problem would mean nothing.
OP asked for the name of a lawyer...............of 65 posts 5 actually dealt with suggesting a lawyer, even though the same lawyer.
For some to Google the OP name, look it up in the phone book and even chastise the OP for not giving even more information seems to be getting rather nosy.
:agree: with all your statements.

CFrance 06-14-2014 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 892797)
If I were the OP, I would not come back on here and post any information regarding a personal situation. To have posters just give wild guesses as to how to solve the problem would mean nothing.
OP asked for the name of a lawyer...............of 65 posts 5 actually dealt with suggesting a lawyer, even though the same lawyer.
For some to Google the OP name, look it up in the phone book and even chastise the OP for not giving even more information seems to be getting rather nosy.
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Originally Posted by KathieI (Post 892867)
:agree: with all your statements.
Nobody looked it up in the phone book, and I resent being called nosy. Her screen name is her email address. That's not even her real last name, so looking it up in the phone book would have been impossible. I emailed her asking her to come on and tell if this was a pre-owned home or not. It makes a BIG difference in the type of lawyer she needs and what she can do to address the situation. I got a very nice reply from her.

I do believe, however, that she's been scared off by the posts. But don't call me nosy!

Bogie Shooter 06-14-2014 12:41 PM
It is what it is.

graciegirl 06-14-2014 12:46 PM
People get upset when others don't agree with them. We don't even know the problem and we are off to the races. Too many afternoon storms? Too many confidant older people with time on their hands?


I'm guilty.

Bogie Shooter 06-14-2014 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 892462)
I have googled Janet Gilk The Villages FL and come up with nothing. I googled Janet Gilk alone and came up with nothing. Something smells fishy.
Interesting..................

CFrance 06-14-2014 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 892874)
It is what it is.
What is what it is?

e-flyer 06-14-2014 01:03 PM
Too many wannabe lawyers waiting to put in their two cents on how to handle the situation (whatever it may be), or nosy people interested in other folks problems…. Too many Judge Judy lovers? Remember folks, the OP only asked for suggestions for an Attorney. :D

rubicon 06-14-2014 01:19 PM
It appears that many of the posters here are really big fans of The View and display that fact.

The OP simply asked for the name of an attorney. I suspect the only attorney involved in this transaction has offices in TV.

The Op will have a problem finding an attorney to defend against TV. The OP might begin by asking any prospective attorney if he/she has any conflicts of interests with TV, Developer etc. If the OP does employ an attorney, the attorney will know what to do

gerryann 06-14-2014 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 892897)
It appears that many of the posters here are really big fans of The View and display that fact.
Huh? What does THE VIEW have to do with it???


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