Jon Goodman has been a real estate attorney in Colorado for over twenty-five years, he is a shareholder at Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein P.C., and has been since 1994. Jon has published hundreds of real estate articles and is a frequent speaker on dozens of topics for the real estate industry. Clients include mortgage lenders (banks, savings and loans, mortgage companies), real estate brokers and salespersons, real estate companies, developers, property management companies, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, buyers and sellers. As an experienced real estate attorney, Jon has been quoted in various publications including, the Wall Street Journal, the Denver Post, and the Rocky Mountain News.
- Of Counsel. Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C., 2022 to present.
- Shareholder. Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C., 1994 to 2021.
- Attorney. Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C., 1985 to 1993.
- Instructor. Presents various programs, workshops and seminars for real estate professionals, including real estate brokers, lawyers, mortgage brokers and appraisers.
- J.D., University of Colorado at Boulder, 1985
- B.A., Colorado College, Mathematics, 1982
- Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- Co-Chair, Boulder Bar Association, Real Estate Section, 1994-1996
- Member, Colorado Bar Association, Real Estate Section
- Member, Boulder Bar Association, Real Estate Section
- Member, City of Boulder Board of Zoning Adjustment, 1988-1993
- Chairman, City of Boulder Board of Zoning Adjustment, 1992-1993
RECENT ARTICLES BY JON GOODMAN
When I List a Property that is in Foreclosure, must I Disclose the Foreclosure?
The answer depends on the situation. Regardless of whether the listing broker must disclose, there are situations in which it may be in the seller’s best interest to disclose. Learn how to distinguish between situations when you should disclose versus situations when you need not disclose.
Avoiding Fraudulent Personal Property Agreements
Side agreements for personal property can be fraudulent. Learn how to avoid fraudulent side agreements for personal property.
Buyers Impose their Leverage on Replacement Home Contingencies
My Buyer will accept the Seller’s replacement home contingency so long as the Buyer can stick a fork in the deal if the Seller fails to go under contract to buy a replacement home by a deadline. Can the contract provide for this? Yes, learn how by watching this video.
I Don’t Want to Buy my Client’s Home, But Might Agree to do so Just to Make a Deal
Brokers can provide value to a client by acting as a buyer-of-last-resort of the client’s “old house.” Generally, brokers seek to avoid being that buyer-of-last-resort and seller would prefer to sell the property to a market buyer (who would tend to pay more for the property). Do Colorado regulations allow a listing broker to be
Managing Seller Risks of Conditional Offers
In a balanced market, more sellers are choosing to accept offers from buyers who need to close on a sale of another property before closing on the purchase of the seller’s property. Deals with the CREC a “Conditional Sale Deadline” leave Sellers strung out until the buyer closes on the sale of the “old home”
Can Brokers Write Residential Contracts Calling for Seller-Carry Financing
Yes, learn how by watching this video
Two Common Mistakes with Mineral Rights
Avoid two mineral rights malpractice traps for listing brokers.
You represent the Buyer and the Seller Refuses to Close
Sometimes granting an extension or other accommodation of the breaching side lets the defaulting party off the hook. Learn what to do (beyond the basics of demonstrating that your buyer is ready, willing and able to close). Note: This is the final video of a 3-part video series. See Part I: Seller Can Reject Full
You represent the Seller that is refusing to close
Imagine that a week before closing your seller announces the seller will not close. Learn how to handle the situation when your client is the side that seems to be breaching the contract. See Part I: Seller Can Reject Full Price Offers
Seller Can Reject Full Price Offers
Does a seller have an obligation to accept full price, cash offers? If a seller receives a full price, 100% cash offer with proof of buyer funds, is the seller obligated to accept that offer? The answer is probably no, but the seller probably owes the listing broker a commission. Learn about the factors that
Jon Goodman is a shareholder 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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