Is real estate mediation required in California real estate disputes?
For purchases and sales, the answer lies in the contract. The standard form California Association of Realtors (CAR) contract REQUIRES
that parties to the contract engage in a real estate mediation prior to commencing litigation.
What if a party to a transaction refuses to engage in real estate mediation?
Under the CAR form, a party that fails to participate in a good faith real estate mediation prior to commencing litigation will likely lose its ability to recover attorneys’ fees if that party prevails at trial. California public policy promotes real estate mediation in all residential transactions and most commercial transactions.
How can Adishian Law help?
Adishian Law Group’s founding attorney, Chris Adishian is a licensed California real estate broker. As a real estate law attorney and a licensed real estate broker, he offers experienced guidance to clients with their real estate mediation.
Our firm has led our clients through many successful real estate mediations involving millions and millions of dollars worth of properties, that resolved all parties claims, and avoided spending time and money on litigation.
If you are heading towards a real estate dispute, and want a real estate mediation, it is important to act quickly.
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CASE STUDIES
Represented Buyer of luxury home in claims against Sellers alleging that they failed to disclose known, un-permitted construction that encroached on a neighbor's property.
RESULT
Settled low to mid 6 figures
TIME TO RESOLUTION
4 months
HOW WAS CASE RESOLVED?
Settled without litigation via mediation
Represented broker in pending claims against Client/Seller who sought to void real estate commission agreement.
RESULT
Settled mid 5 figures
TIME TO RESOLUTION
Two weeks
HOW WAS CASE RESOLVED?
Attorney to attorney negotiation
Represented Buyer of 4-plex in El Segundo after Seller tried to cancel executed real estate purchase contract.
RESULT
Buyer closed on property at contracted price
TIME TO RESOLUTION
2 weeks
HOW WAS CASE RESOLVED?
Attorney to attorney negotiation