Comments on: Do I look Fat in This Lawsuit? http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/ News, insights, tools, and inspiration for business owners and professionals Mon, 21 May 2012 04:53:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Susanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-24901 Susan Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:13:17 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-24901 thanks Vicki. Yes, our agent was so sure that closing was the end of the nightmare and we convinced my husband to sign. We are really working hard to not fight over this situation. Thanks for the note! thanks Vicki. Yes, our agent was so sure that closing was the end of the nightmare and we convinced my husband to sign. We are really working hard to not fight over this situation. Thanks for the note!

]]> By: Vicki Moorehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-24892 Vicki Moore Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:36:16 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-24892 Susan - It's unfortunate that anybody can sue for anything. It's even more unfortunate that sometimes no matter what you do it isn't good enough. Lawsuits are extremely stressful so be good to each other during this process. Susan – It’s unfortunate that anybody can sue for anything. It’s even more unfortunate that sometimes no matter what you do it isn’t good enough.

Lawsuits are extremely stressful so be good to each other during this process.

]]> By: Susanhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-24878 Susan Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:39:09 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-24878 We are home sellers being sued by the young buyer who apparently feels "entitled" to perfection in a 43 year old home. My husband re-did everything in that house and they just "LOVED IT", but we bent over backwards to help them buy it, paid all closing, paid home warranty and $7500 to re-do entirely the bath that they didn't like. NOW after closing and having their inspector in the house countless times before closing we're being sued, for plumbing issues that should have been readily viewable above a drop ceiling. WHAT happened to at closing the house is yours???? This is in North Carolina. We are home sellers being sued by the young buyer who apparently feels “entitled” to perfection in a 43 year old home. My husband re-did everything in that house and they just “LOVED IT”, but we bent over backwards to help them buy it, paid all closing, paid home warranty and $7500 to re-do entirely the bath that they didn’t like. NOW after closing and having their inspector in the house countless times before closing we’re being sued, for plumbing issues that should have been readily viewable above a drop ceiling. WHAT happened to at closing the house is yours???? This is in North Carolina.

]]> By: Sarah Stelmok, C21 New Millenniumhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-14571 Sarah Stelmok, C21 New Millennium Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:18:20 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-14571 You will never know how much I needed to read this right now. As you know, I am going thru a difficult time after filing an ethics complaint against a fellow agent and their Broker. This blog post has put this process into perspective for me. It has given me the strength to continue to do the right thing and press forward with my complaint. And if this Broker carries out his threat of suing me over my complaint, I will walk into court (with my attorney) with my head held high and know that I have done nothing wrong. I need to believe in the system and I need to believe in myself. Thanks Bill! You always know what to say to make things better! You will never know how much I needed to read this right now. As you know, I am going thru a difficult time after filing an ethics complaint against a fellow agent and their Broker. This blog post has put this process into perspective for me. It has given me the strength to continue to do the right thing and press forward with my complaint. And if this Broker carries out his threat of suing me over my complaint, I will walk into court (with my attorney) with my head held high and know that I have done nothing wrong. I need to believe in the system and I need to believe in myself. Thanks Bill! You always know what to say to make things better!

]]> By: The Word on the Street Lately… | Real Estate Investing Tipshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11870 The Word on the Street Lately… | Real Estate Investing Tips Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:02:08 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11870 [...] Do I look Fat in This Lawsuit? [...] [...] Do I look Fat in This Lawsuit? [...]

]]> By: jp moses | REI Tipshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11715 jp moses | REI Tips Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:45:40 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11715 I love the idiot judge saying you should be held to a "higher authority" than the actual law. I've faced the same thing in court with a tenant. I believe the judge told me, "I know what the law says, sonny. But let me tell you how we're going to do it today in *MY* courtroom." The ego that seems to come along with being a judge is rivaled only by pilots, doctors and Section 8 inspectors. ...jp I love the idiot judge saying you should be held to a “higher authority” than the actual law. I’ve faced the same thing in court with a tenant. I believe the judge told me, “I know what the law says, sonny. But let me tell you how we’re going to do it today in *MY* courtroom.”

The ego that seems to come along with being a judge is rivaled only by pilots, doctors and Section 8 inspectors.

…jp

]]> By: Vicki Moorehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11599 Vicki Moore Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:07:50 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11599 I spent waaayyy more time in court rooms - as a court reporter - than anyone should ever have to. I nevvver want to see the inside of one ever again. Just watching the pain on people's faces was enough for me. I spent waaayyy more time in court rooms – as a court reporter – than anyone should ever have to. I nevvver want to see the inside of one ever again. Just watching the pain on people’s faces was enough for me.

]]> By: Jennifer in Louisvillehttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11587 Jennifer in Louisville Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:00:45 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11587 Absolutely correct that you can get sued by anyone, for any (or even No) reason. The biggest issue for me with them isn't really wondering if you are going to win or lose (if you've done the right things, you can be fairly comfortable for the end result), its the time sink & hassle that you have to waste hours messing with the thing in the first place. Absolutely correct that you can get sued by anyone, for any (or even No) reason. The biggest issue for me with them isn’t really wondering if you are going to win or lose (if you’ve done the right things, you can be fairly comfortable for the end result), its the time sink & hassle that you have to waste hours messing with the thing in the first place.

]]> By: Paula Henryhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11582 Paula Henry Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:40:36 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11582 Bill - Thanks for sharing this - for those of us who have "yet" to be sued, your wisdom is valuable. I also believe there is something to be learned from every transaction, and I assume, every litigation, which only makes us better. Bill – Thanks for sharing this – for those of us who have “yet” to be sued, your wisdom is valuable. I also believe there is something to be learned from every transaction, and I assume, every litigation, which only makes us better.

]]> By: Bill Lublinhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11573 Bill Lublin Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:47:12 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11573 @Bawldguy - If they allow pocorn in the courts in SoCal I would have paid money to watch you in court- Isn't it fun to watch the soap opera stuff? I'm sure you were a hoot and a holler when they threw something stupid at you - for you to catch and toss back at their heads like a fastball! @Maureen; I can relate to what you see - I love Grievance and Pro Standards - (I'm this years Chairman for NAR) and I think that people fear the experience like they fear the Pro Standards Experience, but when you've been through it, you gain a level of comfort in the process. I've had people threaten to sue me, only to have someone in our local courts say"You don't understand - This guy isn't intimidated by you or the court. He actually seems to enjoy this stuff" and Sometimes the silly potential litigation goes away. In fact, today at 1 PM I go to court for a small lawsuit where a neighbor is suing my partner and me for water that had allegedly come from a leaky pipe in our basement - except there was no water service to our house at the time! Just another day in the life ;-) @Bawldguy – If they allow pocorn in the courts in SoCal I would have paid money to watch you in court- Isn’t it fun to watch the soap opera stuff? I’m sure you were a hoot and a holler when they threw something stupid at you – for you to catch and toss back at their heads like a fastball!

@Maureen; I can relate to what you see – I love Grievance and Pro Standards – (I’m this years Chairman for NAR) and I think that people fear the experience like they fear the Pro Standards Experience, but when you’ve been through it, you gain a level of comfort in the process. I’ve had people threaten to sue me, only to have someone in our local courts say”You don’t understand – This guy isn’t intimidated by you or the court. He actually seems to enjoy this stuff” and Sometimes the silly potential litigation goes away.

In fact, today at 1 PM I go to court for a small lawsuit where a neighbor is suing my partner and me for water that had allegedly come from a leaky pipe in our basement – except there was no water service to our house at the time! Just another day in the life ;-)

]]> By: Maureen Francishttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11568 Maureen Francis Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:33:23 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11568 Bill, I am on my board's grievance committee, and I can say that we see some legitimate complaints come across our desks. That said, I think most of us fear the kinds of suits you have been involved in. It is nice to prevail, but living through it can't be fun. Maureen Bill,

I am on my board’s grievance committee, and I can say that we see some legitimate complaints come across our desks. That said, I think most of us fear the kinds of suits you have been involved in. It is nice to prevail, but living through it can’t be fun.

Maureen

]]> By: BawldGuy Talkinghttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11567 BawldGuy Talking Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:12:59 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11567 Was a 'hired gun' several years ago for agents being sued re: investment properties. Several cases, some fun, and some judges who seemed to make it up as they went. It's one of my A-List reasons for my perpetual smile, as we've not had to do business in CA for nearly five years. Alas, we're crankin' up again. Was a ‘hired gun’ several years ago for agents being sued re: investment properties. Several cases, some fun, and some judges who seemed to make it up as they went. It’s one of my A-List reasons for my perpetual smile, as we’ve not had to do business in CA for nearly five years.

Alas, we’re crankin’ up again.

]]> By: Bill Lublinhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11565 Bill Lublin Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:47:05 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11565 @Monika - So I have this dream where if you can show that the law suit was stupid - the opposing lawyer has to pay you - and then you get to thro a cream pie at him ;-) @Monika – So I have this dream where if you can show that the law suit was stupid – the opposing lawyer has to pay you – and then you get to thro a cream pie at him ;-)

]]> By: monikahttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11564 monika Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:43:21 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11564 Law suit happy people will find something to sue about, no matter what. It's like there is no real protection from it. Frustarting and expensive...there ought to be a law!! :) Law suit happy people will find something to sue about, no matter what. It’s like there is no real protection from it. Frustarting and expensive…there ought to be a law!! :)

]]> By: Bill Lublinhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11561 Bill Lublin Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:29:47 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11561 @ Russell - Thank yo kind sir - and I like you're outfit today also! ;-) @Jason You have to be careful to get fries with that lawyer @ Jim Gatos Here's my disclaimer - "I don;t ever intend to do anything wrong - and if you think I did, you're mistaken. Please leave me alone. Thanks for playing." ;-D @Mairiana - I see you got the point! @ Russell – Thank yo kind sir – and I like you’re outfit today also! ;-)

@Jason You have to be careful to get fries with that lawyer

@ Jim Gatos Here’s my disclaimer – “I don;t ever intend to do anything wrong – and if you think I did, you’re mistaken. Please leave me alone. Thanks for playing.” ;-D

@Mairiana – I see you got the point!

]]> By: Mariana Wagnerhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11559 Mariana Wagner Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:23:02 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11559 In real estate ... It's not IF you'll get sued ... it's WHEN. In real estate … It’s not IF you’ll get sued … it’s WHEN.

]]> By: Jim Gatoshttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11557 Jim Gatos Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:55:39 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11557 Perhaps you folks could come up with a "common" disclaimer that we could use and adopt... Sorta like, you know, open source it.... Jim Perhaps you folks could come up with a “common” disclaimer that we could use and adopt… Sorta like, you know, open source it….

Jim

]]> By: The Beginner’s Action Guide to Learning about Vlad Zablotkyy vs. ePerks / Ben Behrouzihttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11556 The Beginner’s Action Guide to Learning about Vlad Zablotkyy vs. ePerks / Ben Behrouzi Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:50:18 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11556 [...] Do I look Fat in This Lawsuit? [...] [...] Do I look Fat in This Lawsuit? [...]

]]> By: Jason Sandquisthttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11555 Jason Sandquist Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:44:19 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11555 Bill- I want a drive thru lawyer Bill-

I want a drive thru lawyer

]]> By: Russell Shawhttp://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate/do-i-look-fat-in-this-lawsuit/#comment-11550 Russell Shaw Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:13:30 +0000 http://agentgenius.com/?p=1865#comment-11550 Bill, love the title, graphic and the article! Bill, love the title, graphic and the article!

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