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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I forgot the answer to this one the minute after I left the room where I took my licensing exam.  Just remember it has to be in writing and you'll stay out of trouble!

Aug 23, 2016 01:12 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You will learn when you think you have a client but have no signed agreement.

Aug 23, 2016 08:38 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

When you do not have anything in writing and still act as if it is - it is implied contract. (Am I right?)

Aug 23, 2016 03:35 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Who is asking?

Aug 23, 2016 08:36 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

one is written, the other a mistake.

Sep 04, 2017 08:47 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Expressed is in words either verbal or written. Real estate contracts should be in writing or they aren't enforceable.

Nov 13, 2016 10:29 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Expressed: Name given

Implied: Anonymous

Aug 24, 2016 08:01 AM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Legal counsel in your jurisdiction could help you with your query.

Aug 24, 2016 03:13 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Patricia has the answer.

Aug 23, 2016 11:44 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

oh no..... 

Aug 23, 2016 10:14 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

express contract: a contract in which all elements are specifically stated (offer, acceptance, consideration), and the terms are stated, as compared to an "implied" contract in which the existence of the contract is assumed by the circumstances.

Aug 23, 2016 09:53 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Esther Preston has given you the correct answer.

Aug 23, 2016 09:49 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

What Esther Preston said.  

Aug 23, 2016 09:43 PM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Esther Preston nailed this one!

Aug 23, 2016 07:11 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Both are legal in CA, but we rely only on expressed( in writing) contracts and forms. 

Aug 23, 2016 04:52 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

The best answer is from Esther Preston 

Aug 23, 2016 12:52 PM