Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Hi -

I purchased a property in Texas ( I live in California) and was told via email by the agent that I would receive 1.5% cash back on purchase.

I explicitly emailed him to view information on 2 properties I may purchase, and then asked him if he gives cash back on purchases. He said they usually don't, and so I replied that I need an exact answer on whether or not he would. He said he would give 1.5%.

I said i was ok with that, which is why i began using him as my agent (if he didn't offer cash back, I wouldn't have used his services).

When I was closing on the property I emailed him for the process to get the cash back.

He then replied and said he wouldn't give me cash back since I didn't purchase 2 properties (he never said i had to purchase 2 properties) and because the process for closing took longer than normal.

Can I legally get my cash back, since I have proof of him saying that he would give it?

Please let me know.

Thank you.


Asked on 11/16/12, 10:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
EDWARD KAZALEH KAZALEH & ASSOCIATES, LLP

I do a lot of real estate law and represent consumers and some real estate firms in litigation.

You have multiple options, including the Texas Real Estate Commission complaints and various potential legal avenues. If wish to set up a no-fee.no-charge phone consultation I would be glad to talk to you further and see if I can help. If needed, my legal fees are very very low to do these kinds of things as I consider it mostly just a way of helping people. If the intial demand letter does not get a response, then it i likely that some or all of any additional legal fees may be recoverable in any possible subsequent lawsuit. We do from small claims matters all the way to seven figure deals. Just email with contact and time/date inforation if you would like to talk further maybe this weekend.

Here is a link to more information on my practice, but you will have to cut and paste it into your browers URL address window to get there::

http://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/edward-j-kazaleh-1492934

I�m often easiest to reach by email.

Thanks!

Edward J. Kazaleh

Attorney Mediator Arbitrator

5609 Val Verde

Houston, TX 77057

(713) 659-1000

(832) 200-2100

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Answered on 11/16/12, 1:50 pm


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