An advantage of being a Realtor, and hiring a Realtor is our access to a staff of Attorney’s that ensure we are kept abreast of changes in any laws or just helping us better understand the current laws.

Early in my career, I found myself looking for a home. When I found a home, I began negotiating with the Sellers Realtor and I soon found myself out-matched by seasoned “pro” that was “playing” me.

With each counter-offer her clients presented, she simply replied with some hand writing on a blank page. Why?

Doing this prevented me from executing a Contract; because I never had a document with the Sellers signature on it. 

Joel Maxson with Florida Realtors explains the verbal statements made by a Realtor are not enforceable. In other words, make sure anything you want, contractual terms or personal property, etc…, is all in writing; between you and the other party.