Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Is property agent qualified to give advice on divorce and bankruptcy?

Is property agent qualified to give advice on divorce and bankruptcy?
STOMPer Jurisprudent was puzzled by the services offered by a property agent which included legal advice on divorce and bankruptcy matters.

The STOMPer saw this flyer and wondered if a property agent was qualified to provide legal advice on these matters. He says:

"This morning I was surprised to find a flyer from a property agent inside my mailbox.

"On reading the flyer, I saw that the property agent was providing free consultations on divorce, bankruptcy and PR transactions.

"I am wondering if a real estate agent is qualified to provide consultation, albeit free, to buyers on matters such as divorce and bankruptcy.

"If a person is contemplating a divorce from his spouse or filing for bankruptcy then the best person to see is a lawyer.

"Is the information provided by the property agent accurate and reliable?

"It is time for the government to regulate the real estate industry to stamp out unethical conduct of property agents.

"Property agents should also not stray into the legal sector."

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