I am putting a contract on a house and want to write a letter to the seller to sway him towards my contract. I have writers block right now, what can I say to him. Let just assume this is the right house, location, price.
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if you aren't offering me what i want for my house, no letter is going to sway me.
135059
that is usually a no-brainer clause in a real estate contract, that and if the home doesn't pass inspection (high repair costs).  Your agent should have included that in the contract when submitting your offer.\n\nThe problem is if it is a new development, often they have their own agents doing the sales, so they probably aren't including any nice back door clauses like that.  \n\nBut, your house has probably appreciated in value since your offer, so the builder might be happy to get out of the contract, too, so they can sell it for more.\n\n---------------------------------------------------\n\nOkay, this is a longshot, but contact www.naca.com   they are a non-profit housing advocacy group.  they really aren't geared for people in your situation, but they hate real estate bloodsuckers and they might be able to strong arm this builder or recommend a decent attorney, or stage a picket in front of this development.    NACA got their money from a predatory lending settlement against Fleet bank and now they do their own loans.  Good luck, $34,000 is a lot to lose...
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Usually it can be done just by faxing a copy of your signature on the contract untill the original can be mailed and then sent back. Have done this a couple of times myself. Power of attorney form can be  a scary situation. it gives them to many rights and can blow up in your face
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If the contract shows in writing that he is buying it for 2.4M and the appraisal show the same, messing with legalities with the sellers and their not wanting the full amount mentioned.....it is a messy legal problem.  If it is in writing for 2.4 then 2.4 it will be, not 1.3M, who cares?  Not the bank, not the buyer if the seller is willing to sell for 1.3M.  Then 1.3M should be on the contract not 2.4M   You can't put anything on paper where it shows over and above what both the buyer and seller are going to want to settle for.  It sounds real messy to me. Could have some problems down the road if anything goes wrong.  Who knows WHAT might go wrong but there is nearly 1M at stake here!  I'd try hard to not fudge with the paperwork it could fall back on you too!  And who is this "buddy" to say what he should or shouldn't do when there is a million dollars at stake.  I'm sure if the buddy was in his shoes he'd be wary too.  Check it all out OK?  Don't jump into anything, it seems everyone is wheeling and dealing "off the books" and that is crazy-a million dollars difference? I wouldn't get involved even if it might mean a nice commission.  Are you working for yourself or a Real Estate company.  Will the Real Estate Company want this type of activity going on in all the paperwork? I doubt it, sorry.
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Check with your lawyers, but if the buyer's mortgage is ready and they are able to close, you may have to go through with it. I have had situations though where the contract "expired" and the sellers backed out without any penalties, citing that the expired contract no longer bound them to sell the house. It's very tricky to get out of a contract, so make sure they talk to a lawyer, otherwise they can be sued for specific performance.
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A note is a contract for a person to pay you money.  It is only binding on the people who sign it.    In order to use the property as collateral for your loan, you must execute a mortgage.  The mortgage, which is a lien,  must be signed by all persons with an interest in the property to be enforceable.  So if the wife wont sign,  you only have a claim against the future estate of your family member.\n\nWhat your family member COULD do, is deed you a share of the property equilalent to how much he owes you.  i.e. half of his interest = 1/4 share of the property.
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I am a superintendent with a General Contractor & can tell you exactly what to write, but I need specific information. Please e-mail me at sdavis@sadavisinvestments.com so I can find out more about your situation.\n\nBe careful about other answers - you must be very specific on how you word this letter.
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The sky's the limit. Realtor's must present every offer that's received, even verbal ones.  But that doesn't mean that they can't talk down an offer by encouraging the seller to keep taking offers.\n\nYou might be surprised.  A seller listing their house for $492K just might sell it for $350K.  They might be desperate...or they were just "reaching" when they posted the $492K price in the first place.\n\nThe market is set by YOU.  What the BUYERS are willing to pay.  So don't let any price intimidate you.  You're the real guage for the selling price of a home.
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Read your contract for a clause that explains how you can get our of it.  Also, get advice from an attorney - show him your contract.  Good luck!
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Review your written agreement with him.\n\nProvide him in writing what he has not done to fulfill his end of the deal.  Be specific.  Feel free to include your concern that he would threaten a lien when his work is not complete.\n\nCommunicate in a way that if a judge has to read it you appear to be reasonable (don't hold $10,000 for $100 worth of work).  Request a reasonable date to have the work completed by.  \n\nWhen he fails with that date, give him a letter that states "This is a 72 hour notice to cure.  Failure to do so will place you in default of your contract".  \n\nPut all of your correspondence in certified mail.  Don't be surprised if he actually gets the work done in response.\n\nVery little discussion actually matters if it gets to the legal point because it can't be proven.  Get your ducks in a row in writing.  \n\nDisclaimer:  I am not an attorney, but I have dealt a little with liens and a lot with contractors.
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First of all I'd recommend you come up with a contract for clients. Right now you are using verbal agreements and emails as you said above. That will hold up to some degree but to put everything in writing and having your client sign a contract with you before the job ensures your payment one way or another. The emails will hold up in small claims court but you may end up with less than your bill states because you did not have a solid written contract with your client. In the end the it will be your word against his with the emails swaying it your way. Though again, get agreements in writing to have a record of the transaction. With that situations like this will be very easy to resolve without alot of hassle and "he said, she said". Good luck and next time get it in writing.
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Sometimes when a lender says one thing, it sounds scary to someone in your position.\n\nWhen he said he has to send the info to the lender for final approval, he maybe should have phrased it better.  It is the brokers job to look over the info and know if it fits the guidelines.  Then the file is sent to an underwriter to verify the facts and the file that the broker submits.  They put their final stamp of approval on it and all is good.\n\nBuying a house can be scary and stressful, but it is best to just take a deep breathe and let the lender work his magic.  The more you worry, the worse you feel, so don't worry, be happy.  Look at the end result of living in your new home.
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You had your sellers sign the counter?  That ties the house up.  If you get a better offer, you need to hurry up and withdraw your counter.  If you get another offer that's worth responding to, but not accepting, then you're in a pickle.\n\nI think they'll think on it a while, then sign it.
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Go to a broker and ask for a copy, or go to the board of realtors in your area (or the state) title company.  With out any agency on your side, you may think the best thing : go to a lawyer and have them draft you a copy.  Plus, you have a person who knows the law.  Real Etsate is very tricky with contracts and people are sued all the time.  Don't buy them from Home Depot for instance.  It is just a general form which does not protect the seller 100%.  \nGood luck.
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The laws are clear on this issue; minors cannot sign legally binding contracts.  If its a matter of income, you're broker should be able to help.  If you went directly with the bank, they'll just throw you a list of requirements w/o any help, so you're kinda stuck.  If its an ownership issue, anyone can be added or removed from title to prove proper ownership.  This is tricky because you don't want to lose a deal, feel free to contact me for further advice.
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As an agent, my advice would be to talk to your agent and let them know that you would like to cancel your agreement- be it a listing agreement or a buyer's agency agreement.  You need to notify him/her in writing and send a copy to his/her agent as well.  If you are a seller and you are firing your listing agent, make sure you get a signed release.  Actually, I would suggest getting something in writing regardless of if it's a listing or buying agreement. Make sure you read your agreement fully before proceeding.  You can always contact another agent and ask for advice.  They cannot contact you to solicit your business but you can make the first contact and call them and then they can help you. Best wishes!
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This has been a good question for a long time. A verbal contract is binding (If both sides agree what was said) so I cannot see why this is not true in house buying. \nIt is in Scotland so it should be the same in England too.\n\nWhat it needs is for someone who suffers financial loss (through someone offering and then pulling out, or someone not selling after accepting an offer) to take it as a test case to the courts. Or the European courts. \n\nIt is totally wrong that they English system allows it to happen. The system should allow us to sue the pants off the person responsible for making the deal fall through. \n\nI think the solicitors and legal teams are a bunch of leeches too, by the way. The British conveyancing system sucks. Big time.\n\nHope that helps and good luck!