A listing agreement is a written contract that is signed between the seller of a home and the company that is brokering the sale. Usually, the seller works with an agent, and the agent works for a brokerage firm. The listing agreement is between the seller and the firm.
What is a listing agreement?
Planning a commercial real estate purchase
Buying a piece of commercial property should never be a spontaneous decision. Some experts say you should plan at least six months before making a purchase, but you can't always do that if a great deal comes up at an opportune time. Even during a rush to purchase, you can do some research and ask the right questions.
Buyers beware: Warnings of mortgage fraud in Canada
The Financial Services Commissioner of Ontario recently released warnings to home buyers and owners that the Canadian mortgage market could be rife with attempts at fraud. One of the areas where mortgage fraud is most likely is in refinance options.
Common Ontario real estate law misconceptions
The Real Estate Council of Ontario, in an effort to educate citizens on common aspects of real estate law, conducted a survey to see how well people in the area knew real estate law. The survey revealed some common misconceptions about real estate law and transactions.
