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Costly legal issues to watch when buying or selling

When you buy or sell a home, there are many small but important legal details that are easy to miss and costly to get wrong. A little care up front protects you.

Where sellers and buyers get caught

  • Vague or missing conditions in the agreement of purchase and sale.
  • Title issues, liens, or survey/boundary surprises discovered late.
  • Misrepresenting (or failing to disclose) a known defect.
  • Closing-date and possession mix-ups, and unmet conditions.
  • Mortgage discharge and prepayment penalties when selling.

How to protect yourself

Work with a real estate lawyer early, read every clause, and lean on an experienced agent who knows where deals go sideways. See our Partners page for trusted local lawyers.

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