Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
''Out of Escrow''
After a broken escrow can the seller contact the
would be buyer and make a private sale
agreement without the old realtor claiming a
commission?
Asked on 5/04/01, 6:09 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joshua Genser
Joshua G. Genser, Attorney at Law
Re: ''Out of Escrow''
No. Absent some really unusual circumstances, to make a side deal and not pay the broker the commission would be a fraud on the broker.
Answered on 6/19/01, 12:26 pm