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Colorado Real Estate Forms Deskbook, Second Edition – “Chapter 1: Broker Listing Documents”
Bradford Publishing Company, May 2017
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- Jon Goodman has been a real estate attorney in Colorado since 1985, he is currently Of Counsel at Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein P.C., and was a shareholder from 1994 through 2021. Jon served as President of the law firm for 19 of those 28 years. Jon has published hundreds of real estate articles and webcasts. He is a frequent speaker on dozens of topics for the real estate industry. Clients include mortgage lenders, real estate brokers, real estate companies, developers, property management companies, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, buyers and sellers. Jon has been quoted in various publications including, the Wall Street Journal, and the Denver Post.
RECENT ARTICLES BY JON GOODMAN
What Does “Proof of Funds” Mean?
Great question—let’s break it down. Watch this video to learn what “proof of funds” means and why it matters.
What do We do When the Buyer Refuses to Sign the Buyer Broker Compensation Agreement?
Watch this video and find out. See Also: Don’t Believe Rumors of Disagreement Between NAR and Your Regulators About the Antitrust Settlement
Don’t Believe Rumors of Disagreement Between NAR and Your Regulators About the Antitrust Settlement
The plaintiffs in the settled antitrust lawsuits were sellers, not buyers. It is natural that regulators may not be keen on settlement terms that intend to help sells and may hurt buyers. Yet the Division is not stating that it will prosecute brokers for honestly complying with the Settlement Agreement. Colorado law does not prohibit
When the Seller Rents Back Post-Closing for no Monthly Rent, Can There be a Security Deposit?
In Colorado, Senate Bill 23-184 provides a fairly clear answer: No.
Does Colorado Law Inhibit Creative Buyer-Broker Compensation?
Does CRS §12-10-301 inhibit buyers and their brokers from having creative fee arrangements? Learn why the answer to this question is “no.”
Buyer Side Requirement of the NAR Antitrust Settlement
Learn about one of the more important practice changes for buyer-side brokers: the inability of the buyer broker to make an agreement with the buyer to accept whatever the seller side is offering. Related Webcasts: Seller Side Requirement of the NAR Antitrust Settlement Is it Time to Think about Evolving Past the Realtor® Code of
Seller Side Requirement of the NAR Antitrust Settlement
Learn about removal of compensation fields in the MLS and the prohibition of using the MLS to communicate co-op amounts. Related Webcast: Is it Time to Think about Evolving Past the Realtor® Code of Ethics?
Is it Time to Think about Evolving Past the Realtor® Code of Ethics?
A portion of the Realtor® Code of Ethics provided part of the legal justification for the $1.78 billion jury verdict against the National Association of Realtors® in October of 2023. The offending language (and its accompanying case study) could be surgically removed from Article 16 of the Code. Perhaps, however, we have blind spots about
Is Buyer’s Termination Over “Loan Availability” Legit?
What happens when a seller and a buyer disagree over whether the buyer’s termination of a contract due to lack of “loan availability” is legit? Watch this video to learn the four-step process to resolve these fights. This webcast links to other relevant webcasts: “Loan Termination” Splits in Two; Buyers Using Contingencies for Purposes other
“How-To” for Common Styles of Subject-To Transactions
Watch this video to learn about the common styles of subject-to transactions and some the different risks of the common types of subject-to transactions. See also Parts I & II: Part I: Subject-To Transaction: Understanding the Concept Buyer and Seller Motivations. Part II: Subject-To Transaction: Learning the Jargon and the Key Deal Points.
Jon Goodman is of counsel with Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C., a Colorado law firm. His practice areas include Real Estate, Brokerage Law, Contracts, Land Use, Leasing, Real Estate Title, Association Law, Business Law, and Finance. Contact Jon Goodman.
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