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PRACTICAL TIPS. WARD & TAYLOR, LLC PRESENTS:. FOR LISTING AGENTS!. BROUGHT TO YOU BY:. Nancy Walsh Law, Esquire. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF PROBLEM AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH LISTINGS…. . What are we talking about? Estates Divorce, separated sellers Short sales Guardianships POAs.
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PRACTICAL TIPS WARD & TAYLOR, LLC PRESENTS: FOR LISTING AGENTS!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Nancy Walsh Law, Esquire
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF PROBLEM AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH LISTINGS…. • What are we talking about? • Estates • Divorce, separated sellers • Short sales • Guardianships • POAs
DEALING WITH ESTATE SALES • Who is your seller? • Role of Executor, Administrator • Who signs the contract? • Who signs the deed? • executor/executrix must have DIRECTION to sell to sign deed or if it is Necessary to pay the debts of the estate • 12 Del. C. §207(c)
DEALING WITH ESTATE SALES (CON’T) • ESCROWS for open estates, claims periods • title company may require ALL funds to be escrowed • Seller’s disclosure? • Ch. 25, Title 6 §2577 (1)
ISSUES WITH SALES BETWEEN DIVORCED/SEPARATED SELLERS • Does your client really own individually? • check the NCC website • What if the ex-spouse is still on deed? • Court orders
DIVORCED/SEPARATED SELLERS (CON’T) • Are your clients divorced or separated? • does it matter? YES! • what judgments apply • Document EVERYTHING • Divorce attorneys? Property settlement? • Real estate attorney needs this info
HOW TO STREAMLINE SHORT SALES • Listing a short sale • HOA dues? • Get a title search??? • Is your client motivated? • Who is negotiating the short sale? • Will your client accept paying difference if asked?
TIPS FOR DEALING WITH GUARDIANSHIP SITUATIONS • What is a guardianship? • Need a specific order to sell from Court of Chancery • Not a fast process!! • Court ordered appraisal
UNDERSTANDING POWERS OF ATTORNEY • Good idea to have an attorney review the POA • Specific vs. General • Is it valid in Delaware?
UNDERSTANDING POWERS OF ATTORNEY • New guidelines for general POAs after October 1, 2010 • Has it been revoked? • Must have an original for closing to record deed and won’t get back right away
DO YOU HAVE…. ANY QUESTIONS? CONCERNS? THOUGHTS?
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