Discussion Question 1: Performing a Title Search

This discussion question is about performing tasks specific to a real estate law firm and their ethical implications. After reviewing assigned course materials and conducting brief research on any pertinent laws in your jurisdiction, answer the following discussion question.

You are working as a legal assistant with a law firm. Your attorney asks you to research the title of a property that a client is buying. Although you have learned about title searching, you have never searched a title. How you will proceed? What are the problems that you may face?

Will you inform the real estate partner that you do not have adequate experience and risk being discharged for incompetence, or will you proceed to perform the task to the best of your abilities?

Discussion Question 2: Ethical Practices in Real Estate Law

This discussion question is about performing tasks specific to a real estate law firm and their ethical implications. After reviewing assigned course materials and conducting brief research on any pertinent laws in your jurisdiction, answer the following discussion question.

You are working with a law office as a legal assistant. Your attorney asks you to locate an appraiser who will produce an appraisal to support an inflated price. Discuss the legal issues and consequences of following these directions. Give reasons to support your answer.