Property Sales and Disputes with Real Estate Agencies
Buying or selling a home is, for most people, the most important financial transaction of their lives. Behind a signature that takes just a few minutes at the notary's office lie months of negotiation, paperwork, and decisions that shape a family's financial future for years to come..
The problem is that the process is rarely as simple as it seems. A lien on the title that nobody mentioned, an earnest money agreement (contrato de arras) drafted to protect only one side, construction work done without a permit, a delay in mortgage approval, or an agency that withholds relevant information can turn a good deal into a long and costly dispute.
Most of the disputes that reach our firm don't begin on the day the deed is signed, but long before: with a private agreement signed in a hurry, a reservation deposit handed over without verifying who owns the property, or a verbal promise that nobody acknowledges later. Reviewing the transaction early costs a fraction of what a lawsuit does.
At our firm, we guide buyers and sellers from the first offer all the way to registration in the Land Registry. We review, we negotiate, and when necessary, we take legal action. The goal is always the same: that you sign knowing exactly what you're buying or selling, on what terms, and with what consequences.
Problems with the real estate agency?
We defend you you in cases of malpractice, concealment of essential information, failure to fulfill brokerage duties, or unjustified commission claims. We review the engagement agreement and the listing agreement, and we analyze whether the commission is actually owed when the transaction falls through or when the buyer was found without the agency's involvement.
When one of the parties fails to hold up their end of the deal, we assess whether it's better to demand specific performance or to terminate the contract and claim damages, and we're candid with you about the chances of success and the estimated cost of each option.
How We Work
We listen first. Before giving any opinion, we need to understand your specific transaction: what documents have been signed, what has been discussed, and what has been paid.
We tell you where you stand. If a claim isn't viable or the cost outweighs the expected result, we'll say so from the start. We'd rather lose a case than see you lose time and money.
Fixed quote, no surprises. You'll know the cost of our services before you hire us.
A single point of contact. The lawyer who studies your case is the same one who negotiates, signs, and calls you.
Tell us about your situation. We'll review whatever documents you have and tell you clearly where you stand and what your options are.