Examine the transaction.
Understand the practice.
A real estate dispute can turn on the decisions made long before closing. Diana M. Peterson, Esq. helps counsel examine the transaction record and the professional practices relevant to the matter.
- Brokerage & commissions
- Brokerage practices, buyer and seller representation, compensation and procuring cause. Review the agreements, the work performed and the course of negotiations.
- Marketing & market exposure
- Listing strategy, property positioning, offering materials, buyer outreach and the time available to generate interest. Examine what prospective buyers could see and evaluate.
- Auctions & competitive sales
- Auction methodology, reserve structures, bidder qualification, sale terms, sealed bids and calls for offers. Consider the design and execution of the particular process.
- Commercial & complex dispositions
- Commercial sales and leasing, tenant representation, portfolios and distressed property. Assess the transaction in the context of the asset, participants and constraints.
The appropriate opinions depend on the facts, the jurisdiction and the expert's applicable qualifications.