Real estate practitioners see minimum service issues and stepped-up RESPA enforcement becoming more problematic for the industry in the next two years. At least that’s the opinion of practitioners surveyed for the 2007 Legal Scan: Legal Issues Facing Real Estate Professionals.

When disputes arise over the disbursement of earnest money funds, you may find yourself caught in the middle, facing civil liability, forfeiture of compensation, or disciplinary action by the real estate commission. Fortunately, you can reduce the risk to your clients and to yourself with these tips.

The favorable treatment of capital gains can be a good reason to invest in real estate. It can also be a motivation to sell and move on before the gain exceeds the allowable deduction.

Say you’re sued and the type of claim involved isn’t covered under your errors & omissions insurance. Tough luck? Not necessarily. E&O carriers may have to help you defend against mold and other excluded claims.