What happens if a realtor lists the property incorrectly?
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What happens if a realtor lists the property incorrectly?
I purchased a half acre lot to build a home on and then went to a manufactured home dealer from which I ordered a home. This all took place 4 months ago. We finally signed the contract this month. Then the dealer told me the realtor listed the property wrong and that we can’t put the home we ordered on that property. Can we go after the realtor for selling us a property that we can’t use?
Asked on January 30, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the realtor for negligence. Negligence is the failure to exercise due care which is that degree of care that a reasonable realtor would have exercised under the same or similar circumstances to prevent foreseeable harm.
Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) for negligence would be expenses and other costs, items, etc. caused by the realtor's negligence in selling you a property you can't use.
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