Claims and lawsuits involving real estate transactions are increasingly common. Our attorneys represent realtors, appraisers, inspectors and other parties involved in disputes arising out of real estate transactions. We routinely represent real estate professionals before their respective licensing boards, which provides us with a detailed understanding of the effect of malpractice claims on our clients. Experience has taught us that this knowledge base is crucial, and cost-effective, in guiding clients through the litigation process.
Our firm provides business services that compliment many of our practice areas, specifically the real estate industry. For more information, visit the areas listed below and feel free to reach out to a team member with any questions or concerns.
The use of drones in the real estate industry is rapidly increasing. Marketing a real estate property using drone technology can provide a variety of details to prospective buyers. Reach our to our Cyber Liability and Drone Law team to further discuss the potential limitations, risk and coverage involved.
Our insurance defense roots trace back to 1947. Our real estate attorneys have an understanding of the industry that allows them to efficiently and effectively defend claims that fall under the professional liability, or errors & omissions, umbrella.
We assist homeowners, Homeowners’ Association Boards of Directors, and Community Association Management companies in disputes arising from those issues unique to the community association industry. Our team advises and represents clients on a variety of matters including, but not limited to, restrictive covenants, decisions of architectural review committees, and improper assessments.
Our real estate attorneys advise and represent licensees with ethics complaints, arbitration requests and other disputes that may appear before a MLS Board.
Our team counsels and represents real estate licensees in complaints before the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.
Transaction commission disputes often boil down to procuring cause. Procuring cause can be complex and the outcome is not always predictable. Our real estate attorneys are skilled at guiding you through the process and representing your best interest during the dispute.
Court of Appeals Recent Interpretation of Negligence Per Se. Recently, the North Carolina Court of Appeals weighed in on the issue of Negligence Per Se in Manzoeillo v. Pultegroup, Inc., et al., No. COA21-722 (2023). The Court of Appeals previously…
In December of 2021, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a decision in an area that is the subject of frequent litigation: claims by purchasers of homes against the real estate agents involved in the purchase. The decision by the…
The North Carolina Residential Property Disclosure Form gives sellers of real property the option of disclosing the existence of room additions, structural changes, and violations of building codes and zoning ordinances, if any, or to make “no representations.” Even where…
N.C.G.S. § 93A-6 prohibits a North Carolina real estate licensee from making any misrepresentation or omission of material fact relating to real property. The misrepresentation need not be intentional to subject a licensee to discipline. Even the negligent communication of…
With breach of fiduciary duty claims continuing to top the list for legal risks facing real estate brokers and agents, dual agency and the risks and responsibilities associated with the same remain a critical issue for real estate agents. This…
The opinion holds that appraisers do not owe unlimited duties to borrowers, who must actually and directly rely on the appraisal itself to be permitted to assert a claim.
