can i get out of a contract w/ a real estate agent to sell my home if i dont want to sell anymore?
465234
Yes. Just give your agent written notice that you'd like to cancel the contract. No agent in their right mind will hold you to that contract because the bad publicity will cost them way more than the 3% they make off of one sale. \n\nJust make sure you're doing it because you don't want to sell. Not because you think you've found a buyer and want to skirt the commission. Then you're looking at a possible lawsuit. \n\nPlus, most of the work the agent does comes after the contract is accepted and before closing. So you'd be on your own with all that and most likely screw something up.
339663
As long as you are genuinely seeking to start your search over, and not purchase a home the agent has brought to your attention it should not be an issue.\n\nA simple written request will satisfy the termination clause in the Exclusive Buyer Brokerage agreement, used in the State of Florida, that I use with my clients.\n\nYour state may be different, and you may want to speak with an attorney.\n\nHowever, as a Realtor, I would much rather be told that a client wants a change. This frees up time for other clients, with whom I may have a better relationship.
28876
See if you can sublet the apartment; check your lease and/or aparment manager. However, if your sublessee bails out on the contract, you are still liable for the remainder of the contract. You might be able to assign the contract; basically someone takes over for you, thereby establishing privity of contract between the landlord and the assignee,  releasing you from the realty obligation. That's a quick rundown; go to www.nolo.com for some more free info.
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!!!!
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.
937049
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.
205205
Let's take a step back here...\n\nI'm going to assume that you have met the following conditions:\n1. Counter-signed contract by both parties\n2. Cashed escrow check deposited by the seller (or escrow agent/title co, someone)\n3. As buyer, you did not default in any way by breaking any timelines, and are currently or were not in default under the contract terms and conditions, including current closing date.\n\nIf you have met these above conditions, the seller would be in default if they did not sell you the property.  In this case each state has specific remedies... along the lines of this:\n\n1. You'd set a closing date (probably set on the contract)...\n2. Seller does not close, therefore in default\n3. File a Lis Pendens (pending litigation)\n4. Begin a Specific Performance proceeding forcing the seller to close.\n5. If seller looses you are entitled court costs, and potentially damages (loss of locked interest rates) and the such.  The court will appoint a referee to handle the sale if the seller is still uncooperative.\n\nYou will want to hire a REAL ESTATE attorney.  Not attorney Bob down the street; make sure that they are real estate attorneys specifically.  There are many ins and outs.\n\nThe seller has probably had a change of heart because they have received another, higher offer while you were in contract.  In most cases they will back down if they know you are represented.\n\nGood luck...
168901
Yes and no.  By the way, I am a real estate agent in Texas, although currently not active. Keep in mind also that rules and laws in every state are different.  You can confirm everything I'm going to tell you by talking to an experienced real estate agent or realtor and a real estate lawyer in your state.\n\nWhen you say "trade in", it's not like a car where the same company that sells new cars also buys used cars to immediately resell to someone else.\n\nThere are mobile home sellers who sell used mobile homes who can purchase your mobile home from you at the same time that you are purchasing a new house from someone else.\n\nYou can also find someone to buy your mobile home while you work the deal so that at the same time, someone else is selling you their house that you want to buy.\n\nYou can also sell your mobile home at the same time and to the same person who is going to sell you their conventional house.  Why would anyone who's selling their house to you buy a mobile home from you at the same time?  Good question!  If your mobile home is worth $10,000 and you were willing to sell it to the home seller for $8,000 in return for the convenience of you being able to move out of your mobile home and into their conventional home on the same day, why not, if the house seller felt he or she could make $2000 on the deal for their trouble by purchasing the mobile home from you and immediately turning around and reselling it to someone else for $2000 more than they paid for it from you?  It's also possible that the house seller might be interested in purchasing the mobile home from you and then renting it out to someone else who would want to live there.  Everything is negotiable in home purchasing and of course, the numbers I'm giving here are only examples.  What you negotiate with the home seller can end up very different.\n\nAs long as everything is above-board and legal, there's no problem.  You assure this by finding a real estate agent or realtor who is experienced and can advise you and get everything properly in writing.  You should also let a real estate lawyer oversee the transaction to keep you out of legal trouble.  This is partly the real estate agent's function but a real estate agent is just not as knowledgeable in the law as a lawyer.  And you're dealing in big money, so it's prudent to use both.  You should be sure and deal only with a REAL ESTATE lawyer.\n\nBy the way, if you find a real estate agent who says you can't do what I just told you, I suggest you keep looking and find one who's a little older and more experienced.  And maybe a little more hungry. (Some agents aren't that experienced and others might not want to be bothered with stuff that's out of the ordinary).\n\nAfter all this, as long as you find a bank that will finance your home purchase for whatever amount you need after subtracting the mobile home price from the house price, based on your income and credit rating, your in like Flint.\n\nGo for it!
731738
Don't "blink". \n\nWhat you do next depends on whether you used a realtor or not.  \nIf you did, find a house online that's similar to what you want, and call your realtor and ask him/her to show it to you, as if you are presuming that offer is dead.  Let them bring it up if it isn't. \n\nIf you didn't use a realtor, start shopping again, and when five days has expired, send the seller a letter retracting your offer, nothing more.  \n\nIn any event, in ALL FUTURE OFFERS, you should make them expire in a set time. 2 days is good, unless you make the offer on a Friday, give them until Monday since they may be unavailable on weekends, or longer if the realtor informs you they aren't easily reached.
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.
739131
Unfortunately, you don't have any rights until contracts are exchanged. The only things you can do are as follows:\n\n1. When having the offer accepted, insist that the house is taken off the market.\n2. Keep in regular contact with the vendor - this shows them that you're serious.\n3. Always keep on top of things. When the solicitor sends you a form, fill it out straight away etc. Don't wait ages saying "ooh, I'm too busy,"\n4. Keep in contact with the solicitors, and give them a gently nudge from time to time to remind them that you're still there.
691569
Yes, you can but as everyone mentioned there are rules. Its called bid retraction.\n\nFTY: before entering a legally binding agreement you might want to read the rules so you don't get yourself into trouble. :) friendly suggestion only.
993558
You need to read your agreement with your broker, but most likely they will let you out. You shouldn't be fined as long as you don't buy something that you saw through the agent your agreement was with.
1175483
yes you can, discuss it with whatever real estate broker has the listing for your property or hire your own broker to deal with them
145624
Yes and no.  Have you already passed your attorney and inspection period?  Have you already gotten a mortgage committment from your Lender?  If you have answered "NO" to any of these questions then those can be your way out.  Look over you residential contract closely and review those portions of the contract.  If you dont want the house b/c of a negative inspection, the attorney is not comfortable w/ the contract terms, or you did not qualify for your loan under the terms stated in the contract then you may be able to get all monies from escrow.  If not, then you may lose escrow as well as owe penalty fees to your lender for processing the loan on which you defaulted.  Please retain an attorney or speak with your real estate professional.
186998
First, lets put this in context.  You're blasting an agent that hasn't moved mountains in 3 days?  Unless you're selling a Manhattan high-rise for $1, you should reset your expectations.  It typically takes 60-90 days to sell a home, which can vary greatly depending on your individual situation.  And you set up an open house without your agent's involvement?  In the past 3 days?  Why did you even get an agent if you don't want to work with him?  Read your listing agreement, and although it may include a clause allowing you to cancel the agreement for non-performance, you haven't even given this guy a chance to get started.  Now, if a month goes by, and he still hasn't returned any phone calls, etc. you may still be screwed depending on the agreement you signed.  You need to check the language, and see what provisions exist for termination.  Even then, you may be able to get the agent to drop your listing, then everything should be cool.
338987
I don't believe you can.  Either way you are liable for the rent till the end of the contract or get someone to sublet your place, if it is allowed.\nYour company might be willing to pay for this if they are the ones asking you to move.  Most do.\nRead what your rental contract says.  It should all be there.