off when I sold my home. I still see his sign around town and I would like to know if it would be illegal to let his clients know how crooked he is by sending them a letter with details of how dishonest he is.
2007-02-15 13:56:58 · 5 answers · asked by artlover_65 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
as long as you are telling the total truth, i see no harm done
2007-02-15 14:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by seven_ms_man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Word of mouth is how consumers decide who to pick in the first place. If you've had a bad experience, you could share it, but remember that there are laws against spreading false information - especially if it has an impact on their business. A violation of the law can be reported to your state Real Estate Commission, and an ethical violation can be reported to the REALTOR Association if they are a member. With these two entitities, though, nothing can be done unless you are willing to put it in writing and are willing to see the process through.
2007-02-19 14:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by rebecca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you got "ripped" so bad, can you prove it? I'm not saying something didn't happen, just asking if you are sure that you could prove it.
If you can prove it, then considering suing them over the cost so that you can get over this and move on.
If the incident was too questionable or not well-documented, enough for you to be confident in your proof, then to send a letter may invite them to sue, as others have said, for damages to their reputation.
So, either put up or shut up. Sue them and move on or get over it and move on. In my opinion, the second option will be less stressful in the long term, absent the clear proof scenario above. If you still get mad when you see their signs, write them a letter to express how you feel and then verbally protect your friends from dealing with them.
2007-02-15 22:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by bkc99xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a realtor, and most are scrupulous. I've been gypped by others, though, and I got back at the swindlers by letting others know what my experience with them had been. That's certainly your right. They tried to sue me to shut me up, but they didn't get anywhere with it since what I had said was factual. (See "Antarctic Day-Tripping" at http://geocities.com/chicken_bus ) You have a right to tell the truth and to express your opinion about someone. It's not illegal, but the person you are attacking can try to sue you for harming their reputation or hurting them financially. For that reason you might want to run this letter of yours by a lawyer first.
2007-02-15 22:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by kscottmccormick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can report him to Board of Realitors. There are strict laws, if found guilty he/she can lose their licence and may be civil monies given to you. GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-15 22:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋