Realtor Archives

Can I Pick the Realtor in a Partition Action?

When a partition action calls for the sale of real property, picking a Realtor is a pivotal step. Co-owners can have an important role in selecting the Realtor, but they do not necessarily have the final authority on who will serve as the property’s Realtor. This article will explore the complexities and strategies surrounding the … Read More

Sitzer vs. NAR Realtor Commission Lawsuit Will Disrupt California Real Estate

The $1.8b judgment in the Sitzer/Burnett Realtor commission class action lawsuit in Missouri federal court will change California real estate forever in ways that will benefit real estate attorneys and California consumers. Notably, the class action case of Christine Grace vs National Association of Realtors (NAR) was filed in California federal court on December 8, … Read More

How Will the Realtor Commission Lawsuits Impact Partition Actions?

Co-owners of real estate are always hoping to reduce the cost of a partition, which is a lawsuit that attempts to divide co-owned property, generally by forcing a sale and division of the proceeds. On October 31, 2023, the National Association of Realtors and large residential brokerages were found liable for about $1.8 billion in … Read More

Code of Civil Procedure 873.745 CCP – Commissions of Agents (Partition Actions)

California Code of Civil Procedure 873.745 is the California partition statute that gives the court authority to fix, limit, or divide agents’ commissions. The statute provides that: The amount of agents’ commissions on the sale, if any, shall be fixed by the court and divided or limited in the manner provided for private sales of … Read More

How Realtors Can Force the Sale of Co-owned Property in California

Can Realtors assist their clients in selling a co-owned property? As a Realtor, you may have come across situations in which a disagreeable co-owner disrupts an otherwise easy sale. Your client may have his or her heart set on selling the home but is unable to do so without the signature of the uncooperative co-owner. … Read More