Three Things You Might Not Know About Real Estate Law

When you’re buying or selling a home, it can be an intimidating process. Learn more about three things you might not know about real estate law in this article.

The role of real estate law

The role of real estate law in consumer and commercial transactions; the relationship between real estate law and common law; the role of real estate law in land registration and title matters.It is probably safe to assume that for most Americans, getting a mortgage is not a part of their everyday life, but it is not so for real estate agents. This is especially true for those in the business of selling real estate.Real estate agents are responsible for helping people buy and sell a myriad of real estate property. Real estate agents receive commissions based on the sale of real estate and are sometimes paid more for new listings than for renewals. This is often referred to as a “sales advantage”. As the title of this post suggests, real estate law is an essential part of this part of the sale process. In addition to the sales advantage, real estate lawyers must be vigilant to ensure that everyone involved in the transaction is aware of and fully understands the real estate law that governs each particular type of transaction.

Why Are There So Many Rules Governing Real Estate Transactions?

Real estate transactions involve a myriad of legal rules and regulations. In fact, the law governing real estate transactions can almost be seen as a separate ‘legal’ system (e.g., real estate law). One of the first laws that was put in place was an act that was called the ‘Law of Real Estate Sales’ in 1850. It provided that real estate sales are subject to the common laws of England and Wales as well as the civil laws of the States within which the principal situs was situated. In addition to this law, most States have statutes or ‘Rules of Decision’ that guide real estate agents in the sales process. Most of these statutes and regulations were established in the decades prior to the Civil War through the efforts of legal scholars and jurists

How real estate law impacts your business

How real estate law impacts your business and real estate transactions.Real estate law varies somewhat from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but the basic principals remain the same. A brief overview of the issues affecting the real estate industry, as well as the effect of real estate law from a practical standpoint.Real estate law has three basic tenets:Land ownership. Property is always held in accordance with a title. At some point in time, all property that will eventually be owned is transferred. The owner may or may not be the one in possession of all real estate at the time of transfer. All real estate is owned, unless it is specifically identified in an agreement. Some jurisdictions don’t recognize joint ownership of property. In California (and to some extent most other states), all property is deemed owned by its owners — both real and personal.The transfer of title. At some point in time, the transfer of title from one person to another takes place. This process can be complicated involving many pieces of paper. Property rights. The property interest of the seller and buyer is the right to transfer the ownership of the property to the other person who becomes the buyer or the seller. A person cannot make a transfer of title in perpetuity. At some point in time, the transfer of title will become too difficult, and the property may no longer be transferable. Real estate law may sometimes be referred to as “real estate contract law — also known as negotiable contracts in California and non-negotiable contracts in most other states. A real estate contract is a legally enforceable and binding agreement. The existence of contracts and the terms of them are legally enforceable. The essence of real estate law is that all property is owned by the parties to the agreement before transfers occur to third parties.When we buy an apartment, the buyer owns an

Common legal questions for real estate professionals

It is no secret that lawyers play a big role in real estate transactions. Whether you’re just picking up the phone and talking with a lawyer, or you’re engaged in a real estate transaction that has required the services of a lawyer, here are five of the most common real estate-related questions that will hopefully make it less confusing.No legal matter could be as confusing as the matter of transferring an investment property to your children. What comes to mind when you think of investing cash to buy property? Many people are very creative when it comes to the “investment” part of the transaction, but are they creative when it comes to the ownership of the property?This is by far one of the simpler and most common issues in real estate that the real estate professional encounters. Sometimes the answer is an obvious “no” – like for example, the house isn’t yours to do with as you want. On other occasions, the answer comes in the form of a legal question and is answered by a lawyer’s opinion. There are a number of things that you will want to do to ensure that your ownership of the property does not pass to your children. Although there are many strategies that you can use to solve this problem, one of the most common and effective is the conveyance of the property to your children using irrevocable trusts. This approach is sometimes referred to as a “best practice” when it comes to the transfer of real estate to children. However, if you’re getting down to serious business and considering a probate and estate-planning process, the use of a traditional deed of trust should be your first step in order.