What to preserve for real estate fraud and misrepresentation in Florida

What should I do after a real estate fraud and misrepresentation concern?

We compare the representations with the documents and the property history. Tell us who made each statement, when it was made and how it changed your decision. Keep unfavorable records too.

Tell us what you remember and keep the original documents. If a date or detail is missing, say so rather than guessing.

• Save the original listing, disclosures and purchase agreement.
• Keep inspection reports, photos and repair estimates.
• Save complete messages with sellers, agents and other participants.
• Write down the statement, your response and the discovery date.
• Keep closing records and a separate calculation of your claimed loss.

Which records should I organize first?

For this concern, the review begins with listing or buyer-broker agreement, including amendments; property address; sale price, if known; sale or closing date. Keep complete versions, attachments and original messages.

Additional details include who did you introduce, and when?; how were you cut out of the transaction, if applicable?; commission owed, if applicable; what statement or missing disclosure concerns you?; who made the statement, and when?; what did you do because of that statement?; when and how did you discover the problem?; financial loss and supporting records. Records are optional for an initial evaluation. Do not delay asking for review while waiting for a complete file.

How should I describe the disputed facts?

Write down what happened in date order. Include who was involved, what was said and how it affected you. Keep the records that help explain your account.

How can we help?

Josef Timlichman serves South Florida and clients statewide, including Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville. Meetings by appointment only.

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