Real Estate Sale Agreements - Redmond Purchase Attorneys

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Home Sale Law in Washington

If you are in the process of buying or selling a home, you're likely already aware of the many legal, financial, and other issues that can affect the process and outcome of such a transaction.

While there are no laws in Redmond, Washington against persons buying or selling real estate on their own, this is rarely the ideal way to go, given the many legal issues surrounding the sale of property.

Therefore, many people decide to go through a real estate broker when they're buying or selling a house. A real estate broker is a professional who serves as an intermediary between buyers and sellers. They can make the procedure much easier, helping deal with the tedious details and formalities.

In Redmond, Washington, most real estate brokers are paid a commission, represented by a part of the sale price of the home. Some might charge a flat fee, however.

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First if all, if the buyer asks any question about the condition of the real estate, the seller is absolutely obligated to answer it truthfully. If the seller provides any false information about the condition of the property, and the buyer buys it and later finds out, they can sue the seller for any harm caused, and the diminution in the house's value.

In addition to disclosing any material facts the buyer directly inquires about, most "latent defects" in a house or other piece of property should be disclosed whether the buyer asks or not. Typically, any defect that the seller knows about and that the buyer can't be expected to know through a reasonable inspection, it has to be disclosed.

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

Buyers have to conduct reasonably-diligent inspections of land they want to buy. If they refuse to do so, they can't sue for any defects which they could have easily discovered.

Can a Redmond, Washington Real Estate Attorney help?

Buying a house can be an exciting, but challenging, experience. Most home buyers want to focus on the positive aspects that come with home-ownership, and ignore the tedious paperwork and legal issues. A seasoned Redmond, Washington real estate attorney can enable this.

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Life in Redmond

Redmond is located in King County, Washington. It is approximately 16 miles east of Seattle. Per the 2010 census, it has a population of 45,256 people.

Top employers include Microsoft, Nintendo of America, Concur Technologies, Visible.net, Wild Tangent, Solstice and Data I/O, and Online Trading Academy.

Redmond is also home to many attorneys who reside in the city. These attorneys are very capable and easily handle the legal needs of Redmond residents. For large, complex cases Redmond residents go to the large, top-tier Seattle firms.

Overall, Redmond is a quaint place with small-town charm. It is a wonderful place to call home or visit!

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