Sales and Purchase – The Enochs Law Group

When you purchase or sell real estate in San Diego, you’re participating in a complex and nuanced process, and many things can go wrong. Sometimes, buyers discover undisclosed issues or title problems. Other times, real estate deals fall through due to contingencies or disputes. An experienced real estate lawyer at The Enochs Law Group can help resolve these problems quickly and efficiently to protect your financial and strategic interests.

Real Estate Disclosure Disputes

Sometimes, a party to a real estate transaction will either negligently or intentionally fail to disclose material issues about the property. For example, if a seller knows of a defect, they must disclose the issue to potential buyers via the California Association of Realtors’ Transfer Disclosure Statement and Seller’s Property Questionnaire forms. When a buyer believes that the seller’s disclosures were insufficient, litigation frequently follows

Real estate defects that may lead to disputes include:

Cracked slabs and foundations
Water damage
Mold damage
Unpermitted construction projects
Property liens and other encumbrances

If your dispute involves insufficient disclosures on the California Association of Realtors’ forms, keep in mind that these forms include a contractual attorney’s fee clause. So, if you prevail in court, the other party may have to pay your reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs.

Contractual Disputes Involving Buy-Sell Agreements

Many purchase and sale agreements contain complicated terms and conditions. When someone violates these terms, it can result in a breach of contract claim. We frequently handle disputes involving:

Purchase and sale agreement contingencies
Financing issues
Property inspection findings
Earnest money and escrow payments
Specific performance claims

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We Build Relationships on Trust and Respect

About 4 years ago a friend referred me to Alan Enoch’s for legal advice on a business matter. Alan immediately proved how valuable he would be to my business through his well thought out responses and knowledge of the law. Since that first meeting, Alan has been representing me personally, as well as 4 businesses I own. He continues to work tirelessly to ensure my entities are protected. My company interviewed many lawyers in the past before the introduction to Alan. I will put it very simply what sets Alan apart from all the others; He cares. He genuinely cares about his clients and wants the best for them. He will review each potential issue in depth to gain the knowledge to provide honest advice as to whether it is worth pursuing or not.

My advice to anyone that is looking at hiring Alan…. do it before your competition does. I want Alan on my side of the courtroom, not on the side that’s against me.

Scott O.

"I want to thank you for all the hard work that you've done for our company over the years. We've had small matters that were handled very quickly. We've also had large matters that needed very aggressive representation and you've represented us in a stellar manner. If you're looking for a truly aggressive law firm, someone who is going to look at your case in a thorough manner and is going to be very strategic in both the short term and long term, please call Alan Enochs."

Todd T.

We Approach Every Case With a Business Mindset

While you may be familiar with BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement), it’s a technique many lawyers don’t know about or understand. At The Enochs Law Group, we believe our clients deserve pragmatic, informed advice, so we apply proven business principles like BATNA to litigation.

During negotiations, identifying your BATNA can lead to better and more efficient outcomes. However, before you can define a BATNA, you first need to:

Set your priorities and objectives
Identify all your data and metric-based alternatives
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of your options and place the options in a hierarchy
Build a secondary course of action in case your negotiations fail
Calculate the least favorable outcome you’re willing to accept

If you think this doesn’t sound like a typical approach to real estate litigation, you’re right. We don’t create legal strategies based on tradition. Instead, we use data, creativity, and critical thinking to give our clients an edge.

Settling Purchase and Sale Disputes Throughout San Diego

The real estate attorneys at the The Enochs Law Group have years of experience both defending and prosecuting purchase and sale claims. We approach every case with a critical eye and develop strategies that align with your unique needs and goals.

To schedule your initial consultation, complete our online form or call our office at 619-421-3956.

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Real Estate Purchase and Sale Disputes: The Enochs Law Group