Round Conference Tables

I know wars can be fought over real estate, but why is buying and selling house & property so complex?

We wait at a conference table, like some kind of executive board members, waiting for the smiling lawyers to arrive. Then sign a bunch, that we really do not understand, nor have the time and means to find out ( lacking law degrees) They take a huge portion from both seller and buyer, then the agents get theirs. The houses, in order to meet all kinds of standards put forth by the parasites in federal and state lobby, will have the dwelling treated for termites, whether it is threatened or not. Construction and repairs will be done to correct faults and rot that does not exist, and they will collect from both parties, when they can. A lot of dishonest dealing will occur, that you may never realize. It is a lot more untangled to get a divorce, especially if no property ownership is involved. Can buying and selling be made easy? and would more people own property?

Public Comments

1. Real estate is a very emotional process for both the buyer and the seller. There's no way around it. Part of the emotion is the unfamiliar territory - real estate law, title work, financing. Buyers and sellers can be more confident if they have good representation that takes the time to explain everything in plain English, and then works to make sure the closing is smooth. Enlist the help of a good lawyer or real estate agent, and that can make all the difference in the world, if you are new to the process. And don't be afraid to ask questions and demand answers. That's what we are here for.