Jury backs Realtor in Carlsbad lawsuit

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Remember the Carlsbad couple who sued their Realtor, arguing he gave them bad advice that led them to overpay for their house? They lost.

From the Voice of San Diego: ‘A jury sided Thursday with Carlsbad real estate broker Mike Little in a closely watched lawsuit that pitted a local couple against the agent that helped them buy a home. The couple, Vern and Marty Ummel, claimed that Little neglected to mention recent sales in their neighborhood, leading them to overpay by about $150,000 for their home in July 2005.’

The jury wasn’t buying it. From the North County Times: ‘Mr. Little did what he was supposed to do,’ jury forewoman Wendi Brick said. ‘The bottom line is that you (as a buyer) are responsible when you sign a contract and purchase something.’

Personal responsibility, what a concept.

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