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I am an international student, I wanted to learn how to trade forex and I made some research and found good feedback about somebody. I contacted him in order to learn with him but he scammed me $4700. He puts me in a terrible situation because I have almost been expelled form the country because I... View More 
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Do you know this person's real identity and are they located in North Carolina, or at least in the US?
If so, you may have a chance at suing them to recover your money.
You can contact the North Carolina Secretary of State's Securities Division to file a complaint if this... View More
My shipment hasn't arrived and now find out the carrier the broker hired had no insurance. Also in terms of agreement any court proceedings were to be handled under Florida law. I'm in Montana. Any suggestions please thank you
answered on Feb 8, 2018
Absolutely no way to say for sure without first reviewing the documents. If the contract is governed by Florida Law, then you need to consult with a Florida attorney.
Good luck,
I singed the contract on Nov. 16, then tried to back out on Jan 1 due to inactivity. On Jan. 1, I was told that I would lose my earnest money deposit if I backed out. Then broker had seller sign contract on Jan. 6. Contract still has no dates on it. Is the contract still valid? Can I ask that... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
If you put in an offer and then revoked the offer in writing BEFORE the seller accepted, you should be able to walk away from the contract. However, Michigan courts have held that signatures on the (bottom lined) merely evidence that the Parties have an agreement. Courts will also look at the... View More
My realtor and listing agent are in the same office. The listing agent keeps saying I should find houses that are not hers. We have the down payment and all. She tells people I am a risk and not to take offer. She will even refuse to give my realtor the code to a house.
answered on Jan 17, 2018
Take these facts to a lawyer's office. Something is seriously wrong if a listing agent in a brokerage you ware working with is telling people you are a risk. If your realtor is telling you the listing agent says this, I would question whether the realtor is telling you the truth.
I have paid for a forensic accounting by Frazier Deeter in GA, and they have discovered MALPRACTICE, & Gross Negligence on the part of the Forensic accountant. The accounting firm is in Alabama. The trustee and trust atty are in Alabama. I also allege that the trustee, has stolen (actutally,... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2018
I'm sure you can find an attorney who will consider taking your case, if you look hard enough and if your case has merit. An attorney can sue the accounting firm, the trustee and the trust attorney. He or she cannot file criminal charges, or even threaten to file criminal charges, and cannot... View More
I recently got a real estate salesperson license and I’m not getting enough business if I tell clients I charge full 3% instead they say if I can do 1% or less they will work with me. Is it legal for salespersons to set their own commissions rate without getting approval from their supervising... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
You are a sales agent for your broker. You do not define much of anything for your broker as a matter of law. But, as a practical matter in the marketplace for decades now, agents who produce have more power than their supervising brokers. As long as you are producing and covering more than the... View More
The buyer was in breach and did not secure their loan, apply and get approval from the HOA, but the escrow agent holding the deposit is stating the buyer must agree to releasing the funds.
Hollywood, FL
answered on Jan 11, 2018
No way to say without first reviewing the contract documents. The refund of EMD can be a tricky topic that depends upon a variety of facts. Consult with a real estate attorney in the Hollywood, FL area.
she is deceased now but theystole over 200,000, from her and vanished,and I just discovered this,going through her papers.
answered on Jan 11, 2018
1. Call the police/DA's office. 2. The mother-in law's heirs may be able to pursue a financial Elder Abuse claim against the financial advisor and his employer. 3. Depending on the type of financial adviser, there may be state/federal licensing agencies to whom a complaint can be... View More
Our agent left the office she was working in and now the broker is holding us to the listing agreement and is advertising it as a new listing. Doesn't a new listing agreement need to be signed? We would prefer to follow the agent we originally listed with. Are we going to have to wait until... View More
What can a person do
answered on Dec 28, 2017
without all the facts it is hard to analyze.
this kicks in when you are interfering with someone else's business relationship.....ie they are trying to sell, enter into contract etc and you are causing them to lose their deal etc
Will left home to husband and brother. Husband and family live in home and have. Broker paid mortgage. Now want us to sell to reimburse fees. We signed nothing other than ok to stop auction
answered on Dec 21, 2017
This sounds highly unusual and you should meet with an attorney as soon as possible.
Never really been in trouble. The total loss was less than 5,000 and it was done online ordering things. Only evidence is email of the person who used the credit card. 19, were Class 5&6 felony and rest is misdemeanor
answered on Dec 18, 2017
It will depend on whether the alleged offenses can be proven and if yes, how many the commonwealth will proceed on. Sentencing guidelines may be increased by any prior record you have.
The bank ordered an appraisal of the home we purchased a few months ago and it appraised higher than the asking price. We purchased in Janesville.
We have an emergency and we needed to borrow against our homes equity and we had our home appraised. The appraisal can in much lower than we... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2017
More information is needed to evaluate the facts in your inquiry. Appraisals are subjective. So it is unsurprising there are different opinions about the value of the home. This is not fraud (misrepresentation is a synonym). It may be negligence. More information is needed to see how negligent the... View More
Then he wants me to send copy of ID then my birthday name and address for money to come proof of income then he says I have to send 470 for a clearance fee then they send me 350,000 after I send it is this a scam I never seen him he only communicate through text messages
I would like to set up a Marketing Service Agreement (MSA) to give part of my commission to a charitable organization in my area to buyers and sellers that engage the promotion. I want to advertise on the organizations website and newsletter with the offer. My company says this is an illegal... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2017
Your commission is yours after you receive it, and not before. It has nothing to do with the company or any "referral" fee. Are you trying to divert or delay income to avoid this years alternative minimum tax?
You don't really need a real estate lawyer. You need a lawyer... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2017
There's no way to provide an answer to this without a lot more information.
This is coming up as a "broker fraud" question. I'm moving it to criminal law.
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Generally four years if you have been in state for the intire 4 years.
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Generally speaking, extrinsic fraud exists where one obtains a judgment in court by producing some kind of false or fraudulent evidence which could not have been discovered by the adverse party at the time it was presented, and was only discovered afterward.
Let us say Sept 3 - the due date is a Sunday. Is a consumer protected from any ‘late fees’ if paid amount due is paid the following open day? Monday?
answered on Nov 6, 2017
You need to look at the terms of the contract you entered with the creditor. Generally speaking, if the due date is a day the business is closed, it is generally accepted practice to give a grace period until the next business day. I have not researched the Civil Code on this issue recently, but... View More
A Company has recruited me as an Escrow Manager, but requires me to open a checking account to provide the Escrow Services.
The Company confirms that -
1) All payments will be in my name because according to the Escrow Service Agreements signed by our clients, they are paying me... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2017
I think you should be very careful as this sounds like a typical scam. Do not use your personal checking account.
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