Definition of "Bad faith"

Intent to deceive or never to carry out the provisions of an agreement.

Comments for Bad Faith

Felix Gallegos Felix Gallegos said:

how do i find out if a realtor acted as a dual representative for the buyer and the seller.

Aug 13, 2023  11:28:16

 
Real Estate Agent

Hello Felix! Thank you for reaching out to us!

If you're concerned about the potential dual agency, consulting a real estate attorney is a good idea. They can supply you with legal advice and help you understand potential conflicts of interest. Remember that regulations regarding dual agency can vary by state. Some states require disclosure of dual agency, while others might not. It's essential to understand the rules in your specific state. Also, you can follow these steps:

In some cases, the fact that a realtor acted as a dual agent may be disclosed in the listing agreement or purchase contract. Review these documents to see if there's any mention of dual agency.
You can ask the realtor directly about their role in the transaction. Realtors are required to disclose their agency relationships to clients. If they were a dual agent, they should be honest about it.
You can also search public property records to see if there's any indication of the agent's involvement in the transaction.
Suppose you're unable to determine the agent's role. In that case, you can contact the real estate brokerage that the agent is affiliated with. They may have records that indicate whether the agent acted as a dual agent in the transaction.

Aug 14, 2023  04:58:17
 
 
image of a real estate dictionary page

Have a question or comment?

We're here to help.

*** Your email address will remain confidential.
 

 

Popular Real Estate Terms

Person or business that benefits from the work of another person or business. The recipient has not compensated the other party for this gain. In law, the one being enriched at the ...

Not attached to any parcel of land but merely a personal right to use the land of another. ...

External top of a structure such as for an office building or house. ...

Body o law relating directly to condominiums and cooperative developments. Most property law provides vertical ownership of property in the sense that property owners own mineral rights as ...

Any gain or loss from selling of capital assets. The gain or loss is the difference between the net selling price and cost basis. The two types of capital gains or losses for tax purposes ...

Projecting structure or part of a building. For example, a home was built with balconies jutting out from the sides of the building or a large rock formation constructed out into the ocean ...

Fan with an opening to the outside air that lets stale or hot air exit the structure; usually used in a kitchen when cooking or in a bathroom that does not have a window. It is used for ...

Implied assurance from a landlord to a prospective tenant that an apartment is safe and void of health problems. ...

Money set aside for a possible loss, such as from a fire. ...

Popular Real Estate Questions