The No-Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate
Tuesday, July 10 2007
For Immediate Release
Contact: Eric Trenkamp
212-904-4610
eric_trenkamp@mcgraw-hill.com
Avoid the traps that can waste your money and time in court
The No-Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate
by Barbara Nichols
Real estate professionals work hard for their income and have no bigger
fear than losing everything to unexpected legal issues. As an active real estate broker
who has served as a consultant and expert witness in hundreds of real estate-related lawsuits,
Barbara Nichols walks the reader through every type of legal pitfall,
helping him or her to avoid the unseen liabilities that can ruin one’s income and
reputation. The language she uses is simple enough for novice buyers, sellers, and real
estate agents but in-depth enough for real estate pros. As well, her advice is applicable to
the laws governing real estate in all fifty states and in Canada.
The No-Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions
arms the reader with the information he or she need to protect his or her career and
property with in-depth guidance on these and many more topics:
- Understanding the issues raised in lawsuits
- Avoiding problem areas in transactions
- Handling quotes, contractors, and permit issues
- Dealing effectively with seller repairs and credits
- Coping with the property inspection process from A to Z
- Reducing the risk of tenant lawsuits
- Documenting the transaction and disclosures
- Selecting your real estate agent
About the Author:
Barbara Nichols, (BarbaraNichols.net) is owner of Nichols Real Estate and General
Contracting. She has written numerous articles dealing with liability issues for the National
Association of Realtors' monthly Realtor® Magazine, which is distributed to 1.2 million agents. She
also teaches a real estate course entitled “How to Stay Out of Court,” which has been attended by
thousands of real estate agents. She has been in the building and real estate industry since
receiving her master's degree from Cornell University and is a national expert in real estate risk
management.
The No-Lawsuit Guide to Real Estate Transactions
Barbara Nichols
Pub Date: June 2007
ISBN: 0071477594
McGraw-Hill /$29.95
