Appraisal Waivers: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (In-Person)

1333 West 120th Avenue,Westminster CO 80234

14 July, 2021

Description

In this class, you'll learn how various waivers tie, or don't tie, to the contract contingency. How Appraisal Waivers Change the Contract You'll learn how various waivers tie, or don't tie, to the contract contingency. Alternative ClausesWe will present a few alternative clauses to examine what makes them better for buyers or sellers depending on the circumstances. How to Analyze Appraisal Waivers We will run several different appraisal waivers through various scenarios to show how poorly written clauses can cause big problems. Dangers of Writing Clauses Not Attorney Approved When things go wrong with poorly written additional provisions, the dispute often turns to who wrote it. Background: Greg Parham is a co-founder and Manager of First Alliance Title, LLC, a title insurance and escrow company serving the entire Colorado Front Range.  Since 1994 Greg has practiced law in private practice as well as General Counsel for a multi-state mortgage banking firm.  First Alliance Title is the second of two successful title ventures founded by Greg.  In 2002 he founded Vista Title, and operated that company until selling it in 2009.  In addition to the title and legal work, Greg is a licensed real estate broker. Lectures/Presentations:Greg is a frequent lecturer on matters pertaining to residential and commercial real estate, including foreclosure laws, real estate contracting, seller finance, short sale transactions, landlord tenant matters, and the structuring of complex real estate transactions.  Publications:Co-author:  The 2013 Guide to Colorado Real Estate Investing, 2013 editionCo-author:  How to Use Social Media to Thrive and Close More Business, 2011 edition Personal:  Greg lives in Littleton, Colorado with his wife, Erin and three children.  In his “free” time Greg can usually be found on the soccer field or ski slopes.   Education:University of Colorado at Denver -- 1991, Bachelor of Arts. PsychologyUniversity of Denver College of Law -- 1994, Juris Doctorate   www.FirstAllianceTitle.com