As REALTORS, how many times do we hear this?
Potential Seller's thought process: "We will wait until spring to put our house on the market when buyers are buying and the flowers are blooming."
REALTOR'S thought process: "Why wait for spring? Buyers don't suddenly stop buying October thru March. There are buyers that are transferring due to their job; buyers who are renting and their lease is up; and buyers that have been searching for that just right home and it may be your home that they have been waiting for."

Have you attended an open house and innocently discussed your current situation with the hosting agent when you were told to STOP, and a green paper was being put in front of you to sign?
This green paper is known as The Consumer Notice, and it must be presented by any licensed PA Real Estate Professional before they can have any discussion on your needs and motivations for seeking real estate services. It is NOT A CONTRACT, but an affirmation that you, the consumer, have been advised of your rights.
The Consumer Notice serves as notice of your rights and business relationships that exist in a real estate transaction.

Navigating the "Minefield" of Real Estate, an Interview with Mark Duffie. Mark, Broker and Lawyer for Lawyers Realty, took a few moments to talk about his experience as a real estate attorney and the complicated challenges that can arise in buying or selling real estate.
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