When buying or selling real estate the idea of getting everything in writing isn’t a new one. We certainly have a lot of forms that can
help with that.
Verbal agreements are not enough. People who are as honest and as trustworthy as they claim to be won’t mind putting everything in writing.
Sure you trust that nice real estate agent and she says he has your best interests at heart and maybe he does but buying or selling real estate is business and everything should be in writing.
I can’t think of a situation where I would go back on my word, yet when it comes to working with my clients I put everything in writing. Everyone should have the protection of a legally binding contract.
Verbal agreements around repairs or what comes with the property or who owns the parking space are especially important.
