Frequently Asked Questions For Realtors

Ideally, by having the drafting agent or broker revise the document. If that is not possible, seek the review of a real estate attorney to determine if the blanks create interpretation issues in the contract and identify what to look out for. 

Generally, no. Attorneys have to manage actual and potential conflicts. While realtors can work both sides of a transaction, attorneys normally cannot. At some point, information in conflict or detrimental to one side of the transaction would have to be discussed which would create an ethical conflict. 

Every firm is different. At The Law Office of Tiffani K. Thornton, the fee structure for real estate disputes rewards earlier intervention. This includes transaction counsel packages at a flat rate and demand letters at a flat rate, starting at $500.00. For active disputes, hourly rates will apply at $250.00 per hour and the client should anticipate at least a few hours of work will need to be performed.

Yes, a realtor can send information to the attorney on behalf of their client. The realtor should be prepared to not receive any information or updates in return due to client confidentiality and the attorney's need to control dissemination of information if litigation is anticipated.