The celebration starts once the parties sign the contract and the deal officially closes. After months of hard work, you have finally earned your commission. However, weeks pass and your payment never arrives. What started as a simple oversight might actually signal...
Commercial Real Estate
Can you hold a buyer accountable for tortious interference?
High-stakes real estate deals in Florida move fast. You invest significant time and resources to bring a buyer and seller together. Sometimes a buyer tries to cut you out of the closing to save money. This act does not just hurt your wallet. It violates the law. You...
When purchasing commercial real estate internationally gets messy
Purchasing commercial real estate internationally can be an appealing opportunity, offering access to new markets, favorable tax conditions and potentially lucrative returns. Yet, when the process moves from idea to execution, it often becomes much messier than buyers...
How to spot a straw purchase in real estate
A straw purchase in real estate refers to a situation where one person (the straw buyer) acquires property on behalf of another individual, who may not be eligible or may wish to remain anonymous for various reasons. The straw buyer's name appears on the property's...
Broker compensation rights
Brokers and agents offer a valuable service, and while many love what they do, compensation for their effort is expected. Both sellers and buyers should provide compensation upon sale, but like any business agreement, conflicts can occur. In Florida, a brokerage firm...