Real Estate Sale Agreements - Richardson Purchase Attorneys

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Home Sale Law in Texas

When you are about to buy or sell a home, there are several things that must be considered, not the least of which being the many legal and financial decisions you have to make.

In Richardson, Texas, it's perfectly legal for individuals to buy and sell homes without the assistance of a third party. Nonetheless, this isn't the only option, and isn't always the best option, either.

For that reason, it's normally best to buy and sell property through a real estate broker. This is a person who helps a person buy or sell a home. They assist as an intermediary between the buyer and seller, help sellers find buyers, and help prospective buyers. They also handle a great deal of the paperwork and other formalities involved.

Some Richardson, Texas real estate brokers charge a flat fee, but most take a relatively small percentage of the sale price of a house they assist a client sell.

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If the buyer asks a direct question regarding the physical condition of the property, the seller must answer it truthfully. Misrepresenting a material fact in a real estate transaction is a very significant form of fraud, and could give rise to significant damages against the seller.

There are some defects which should be disclosed whether asked or not. Any defect which the seller is cognizant of, and the buyer can't be reasonably expected to discover before buying the house, must be disclosed.

Buyers, nonetheless, also have duties in this area. A buyer will not be rewarded for refusing to exercise due diligence.

Thus, buyers must inspect the property before they buy it. If they don't, they can't sue for any defects they later become aware of, if an inspection would have revealed those defects.

Can a Richardson, Texas Real Estate Attorney help?

When buying a house, most individuals want to focus on the aspects that really matter to them, such as moving in. For that reason, it's highly desirable that the process of buying and selling a house goes as smoothly as possible. To that end, a good Richardson, Texas real estate attorney could be invaluable.

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Life in Richardson

With a population of just 100,000 residents, Richardson, Texas is one popular place to live. Located in Dallas and Collin Counties, Richardson comprises 28.6 square miles and is easily accessible from the Dallas Fort Worth airport. Business Week recently recognized Richardson as one of the top cities to raise kids in Texas.

Known as the "Telecomm Corridor," Richardson is home to over 5,000 thriving businesses, many of which are the world's top telecommunications providers including: ATT, Verizon, Cisco Systems, Samsung, and Fujistsu. Not surprisingly, Richardson has been ranked one of the top cities to work for commuters.

In addition to telecommunications, Richardson is also home to some top lawyers. Trained locally and out of state, Richardson lawyers are some of the best in the business and enjoy living and working in the wonderful city of Richardson. Richardson lawyers are skilled in a range of practice areas and always available to help their local client with whatever legal issue he or she is dealing with.

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