In California when a real dispute occurs between buyer & seller or seller, broker the language in the California contracts call out for mediation in disputes.
Types of disputes can be non-disclosure issues, contractual issues or other matters where the parties have a disagreement.
Mediation is an alternative in dispute resolution vs litigation.
It is both private, confidential and often cost effective.
A mediator is a trained “Neutral” who assist the parties in opening communication lines.
A partnership wanted to dissolve, after buying a Bay Area home to fix, repair and place back on the open market.
The agents disclosed the home had disclosed dual pane windos when in fact they were single pane.
The neighbor who would not allow his neighbor access to his driveway over an easement issue.
Each of these cases were in litigation and mediation allowed the parties to resolve the “dispute”
Most states have some form of dispute resolution.
In California the law is clear that “Mediation” shall occur first with the use of forms by the California Association of Realtors.
Mediators can be found via www.mediate.com
If a real estate dispute should occur, talk to your legal professional about the options of mediation.Long term litigation is costly, mentally draining and time consuming.Why litigate, when you can mediate.
Jim W Hildreth Real Estate Mediator
Real Estate Mediation Services
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