Can someone who is selling a home legally not accept lower offers?
108080
All offers must be submitted.  Depending on the specific circumstances, the agent to whom you spoke likely violated state licensing law and NAR Ethics.  You may want to speak to your state department of licensing.
1036031
Depends on your listing agreement, but generally once you sign a listing agreement you are committed for the entire term of the agreement.  Pulling your house off could result in the broker earning his full commission.  Generally, if you talk with your agent and express your dissatisfaction, they will let you out.  Better for them to let you walk away then cause negative publicity for them.\n\nOf course, you may find that it's the property, price, or market that's resulting in your house not selling, not anything the Realtor is or isn't doing...
57231
Today's realtor never cease to amaze me what they see as OK.  If the realtor is the agent for the selling party, how do you think the seller would feel if they found out, especially if the realtor is kicking back something else to the buyer in the first sale or the second sale.\n\nFIRST EDIT: I'm not saying that from the buyer's perspective it isn't a good strategy, but raises some ethical questions for me.\n\nSECOND EDIT: Do you have a realtor?  If not, they should be lowering their fees on the first sale for god's sake.  If they aren't doing that, you don't want them selling your house.
690540
Don't take occupation until it is cleared.  Look at your sale agreement, see if there are any clauses that would force the sellers to clear their refuse.  That would make your case stronger.
887531
Probably best to tell the broker you are putting the sale on hold so that he does not keep spending money in advertising. He will probably work with you if you tell him you will give him first shot at the listing when you do decide to sell. if he is difficult you could see what you agreement says..you probably could just tell the broker you are going let the listing run it's course but unless he can bring you a full price deal with no strings you will not accept the offer.. that will probably put an end to it all..
1083581
You can get a good answer to this from the real estate forum here: http://www.homefindinginfo.com/realestateforum/default.asp\n\nPost your question and an agent who just dealt with this situation will answer it for you.
880638
Normally commissions are split between the buyer’s and seller’s agents. The usual split is 50/50. If this discount real estate agent accepts 3.5% then that means that the buyer’s agent will get 1.75% or half of the commission. Most agents I know will not show a house that offers less than 2.5% and in this market you want every person you can to see your home. If he wants to take 1% and offers 2.5% to the buyer’s agent it might work. Remember, you get what you pay for and most REALTORS® work very hard for their commissions and they are worth every penny.
1142314
NO\n\nbut you can put a lien on thier house..so if they ever try to sell it ---they have to settle with you, or sue them in small claims court
724996
If the seller has not responded to the offer, then it would be considered to be refused. Basically, if you haven't heard back from the seller, then he/she has not accepted your offer. If you put up Earnest Money (usually with an escrow company or real estate agent), then you're entitled to get that back.
214200
It depends on the area.  If this was verbally done, and verbal contracts are allowed in that area then you just need a witness to attest to the offer, and the state of mind of the person making the offer.  Without a witness there's not really anything that can be done to enforce a verbal offer.  If it was written down at all regardless of it was signed this can be enough for a judge to decide there was an offer.  ie This can be on the back of a napkin describing what is being offered and what is being given in return.  Now you still have to show state of mind of the offeror, but if they're the one who wrote it that goes to show state of mind.  Of course either way there has to be some type of consideration shown that is reasonable.  ie They offered to sell land at no price, a court wouldn't up hold that since there was no consideration for the sale of the land, and no reasonable person would/should think that would be reasonable.
1042488
Your realtor would not have access to that info.  S/he can try to feel out the other agent, but there's nothing to say the other agent will be telling the truth.  Come to think of it, there may not even be multiple offers, it could be a negotiating ploy.
848951
Here are my two absolute rules for the first offer: \n\nOne, I want to know what the seller paid, when they paid it, and get an estimate of what they currently owe on it. This information is available from examination of the Land Records in most of the US, but may not be where you are.  Taking that information, I calculate what I think is their "walk away price", meaning that if they accepted, they'd leave the closing table with nothing at all. You have to add the mortgage payoff to their expected closing costs, like realtor fees, transfer taxes, etc. \n\nTwo, I don't WANT the seller to accept my first offer.  If they do, I know I offered too much. \n\nYou can offer the 120, and they either accept or counteroffer. If they counteroffer at say 140, and you say no, they cannot hold you to the 120. That offer has been rejected.   If you're willing to pay 120, offer it (or less), and if they say "no", you're not out anything.
854896
Realtors are not allowed to discuss specific commission percentage, in a public forum. We can however, discuss the commission with someone who is retaining our service, either listing their home for sale, or if we are acting as a buyers agent. \nI suggest you discuss your needs with a local Realtor.
640033
In most cases the only way for a seller to get out of a contract is due to non-preformance on behalf of the buyer.  Otherwise, mutual agreement would be needed to cancel the sale.\n\nEthical solutions:\n1) Sell to them unless they don't perform\n2) Tell them you reconsidered, and if they don't want to let you off the hook, offer to buy their cancellation\n\nLess than ethical solution:\n1) Falsify disclosure items (i.e. the sewer pipes drain to the backyard, previous owner was murdered in the bedroom by an assailant that was never caught, roof is leaking, etc)
793618
When your relator sent your offer it should have been included that the seller had XX number of days to respond to your offer.  Anyone who is serious about selling their home will respond or counter offer you as soon as possible!  \n\nDon't worry purchasing is a very intimidating and mind-boggling...you'll definitly get a response tho. \n\nCongrats on making the first steps !
1031949
No, you can't The house sale is usually contingent on appraisal and loan approval. That means you can decide not to go through with the purchase. If you read the loan application, I'm sure there is something that says they aren't going to lend you if there is something they don't like about the house such as termite, roof leak, etc. Your other option is to ask the seller to repair them.
227921
You can do it.....but be VERY CAREFUL!!  There are loads of pits to fall into when selling a home especially these days where people are just looking for excuses to sue someone.  It is also a very dangerous venture to be "showing" your home to complete strangers.....real estate agents generally know who they are bringing into the homes they show.  BUT the answer to your question....there are websites that will give your suggestions, and your local library or book store has many books that can lead you through the process.  Good Luck, but be SAFE!!!!