True Story: What if the buyer rescinds the purchase agreement? In the summer of 2023 the Smiths* put their $1.3 million home for sale in California. Right before closing, the buyers discovered water damage and mold in the home. The
We had the opportunity to sit down with attorney Rachel McKenna of Almanza, Blackburn, Dickie, & Mitchell LLP, who played a key role in successfully defending one of our sellers. Let’s dive into the details below: In June 2020, the
Have you ever tried to hire an attorney? If you haven’t, just envision the process of engaging any service provider… not just an attorney. You embark on research, collect quotes, and invest substantial time on calls, striving to ascertain their
Introduction In the fast-paced world of real estate, sellers face numerous challenges when it comes to disclosing property information accurately. However, one real estate agent, Vincent, from the suburbs of Southwest Philly and Northern Delaware, has found a solution to
During the summer of 2017, Scott put his home on the market in San Antonio, Texas. His agent recommended Home Sale Legal Protection™, and Scott purchased the two year plan online. He never thought he would be served a lawsuit
Home buyer accuses the seller of concealing construction defects 2 years after the sale. In the Spring of 2017, we sold our home in California and moved to Texas. In April of 2019, we received a letter from an attorney concerning the condition of our home.
When we sold our older home, we were careful to disclose every issue we knew of. Months after closing, the pipes burst and flooded a room in the house. The buyer sent us a threatening letter with a quote for the damages and said…
Living In Worry… Is The Buyer Going To Sue Us? There were plenty of red flags appearing that they may attempt to sue us after they take possession of the house.
Our buyers were threatening to sue because the pool turned “green” a week after closing and they said there was a leak in the sunroom we didn’t disclose.
Home buyer accuses the seller of concealing water damage over 6 months after the sale was closed. We closed mid March 2019 and went on with our life. Mid October 2019, we get a text from our realtor that the buyer is unhappy…
Sellers Shield’s May Newsletter is packed with useful information for real estate professionals and home sellers. Learn about legal claims, disclosure tips, and more!
Texas sellers are facing six-figure demand letters over undisclosed pool defects. Learn what “concrete cancer” means for disclosure liability — and how to protect your clients.
Sellers Shield analyzed 192 real estate disclosure claims across 16 categories. Find out which property issues — from plumbing to foundation — lead to the highest costs and longest legal timelines, and what agents, brokers, and sellers can do to protect themselves.
An eXp Realty Texas claim reveals how a simple HVAC breakdown turned into a legal threat. Discover why home warranties don’t protect sellers from liability.