In buying, selling or leasing real estate, one typically focuses on the real

property, itself. But the real estate transaction, like any other, involves

people: the buyer, seller, real estate broker or agent and/or leasing agent.

Your interactions with them shape the transaction and can help it succeed

or prevent it from succeeding.

More times than not, the real estate transaction closes: there may be a few

small bumps in the road, but nothing major. But every once in a while, one of

those small bumps becomes a big one and requires time and effort to resolve.

This is where real estate mediation is the ideal solution! It is informal and

readily available.

If the big bump cannot be resolved by a few telephone calls or meetings, the

transaction does not close and the remedy is to go to court. Such formal

proceedings are time consuming and expensive. They can take months, if

not years, be very costly and tie up the real property in the meantime. And. . .

in the end, you may not get the result you want.

However, by taking your real estate dispute to mediation, the parties engage

in a solution that is confidential and expedient. More importantly, the issues

creating the big bump in the road can be fully explored; alternative resolutions

can be discussed and the one that fits everyone's needs can be agreed upon.

Since real estate is all about people and relationships, it makes sense to involve

the people and rely on the relationships in overcoming the big bumps and

closing the deal.

Ms. Pollack with her varied experience as an attorney, has handled many

real estate disputes as a mediator. Please contact her with your inquires on

how she can assist you.