by Dennis Valet | Jan 13, 2023 | Litigation, Real Estate, Real Estate Brokerage
Your Seller Won’t Pay Your Commission — Now What? “Whoever has the gold makes the rules” is a familiar saying with particular relevance to real estate transactions. With hundreds of thousands—or even millions—of dollars flying across the closing...
by Dennis Valet | Dec 30, 2022 | Real Estate Brokerage, Regulatory Compliance
Four Areas of Focus The Division of Licensing Services has created a new enforcement initiative branded the “Internet Enforcement Unit” tasked with visiting real estate brokerage websites to detect violations and commence administrative proceedings against...
by Dennis Valet | Oct 12, 2022 | Real Estate Brokerage
Mandatory Disclosures and Notices Every year seems to bring a new disclosure or notice requirement for real estate brokers. But just what is required these days, and how do brokers comply? Below are just a few of the disclosures and notices that real estate brokers...
by Dennis Valet | Oct 4, 2022 | Real Estate Brokerage
Two Simple Words Procuring cause. Two simple words that often dictate whether a broker is entitled to a commission. Real estate brokers and salespersons hear this phrase all the time and understand its importance, but what does it really mean? Why It Matters New York...
by Dennis Valet | Sep 30, 2022 | Real Estate Brokerage
Arbitration For Real Estate Brokers Members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), by virtue of their association with NAR and its local boards (LIBOR, HGAR, HANFRA etc.), are bound by a code of ethics and are subject to mandatory arbitration of disputes...