{"id":2539,"date":"2008-01-26T00:01:30","date_gmt":"2008-01-26T07:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/?p=2539"},"modified":"2008-01-26T00:01:30","modified_gmt":"2008-01-26T07:01:30","slug":"watch-out-here-comes-erin-brockovich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/2539\/watch-out-here-comes-erin-brockovich\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Out! Here Comes Erin Brockovich!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hypothetical TV advertisement (aired at 2:00 AM):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you overpay for your home? Did your real estate agent give you bad advice? <\/em><\/p>\n

You may be entitled to damages under a class-action lawsuit if you bought your home between the dates of June 1, 2005 and September 30, 2007. The real estate agent, who received compensation to aggressively represent your interests, may have withheld material information about relevant market data, not limited to but including comparable sales, and current listings, in your neighborhood.<\/em><\/p>\n

If the value of your home rapidly decreased soon after you bought it, The Coyote Law Firm may help you recover your loss. The Coyote Law Firm has a 27-year history of representing average people, just like you, who were tricked into buying a home by unscrupulous agents. Nefarious schemes, such as your real estate agent securing financing and withholding appraisal reports, may have been the cause for your loss.<\/em><\/p>\n

Contact 1-811-THE-COYOTE to see if you are entitled to damages. <\/em><\/p>\n

You had to see this coming<\/a>. Of course, where else would it start but San Diego?<\/p>\n

NB: This is a satirical article. The author knows of no law firm called “The Coyote Law Firm”. Any similarities to any person, law firm or legal business is purely coincidental. The intent of this article is to highlight the complicated nature of real estate advisory and provoke discussion from industry professionals. The opinion is solely of the author (Brian Brady) and not necessarily that of any other author, real estate or mortgage professional, or real estate brokerage, affiliated with this weblog or website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hypothetical TV advertisement (aired at 2:00 AM): Did you overpay for your home? Did your real estate agent give you bad advice? You may be entitled to damages under a class-action lawsuit if you bought your home between the dates of June 1, 2005 and September 30, 2007. 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