I have already accepted an offer on my house and my realtor accepted the earnest money?
930217
The buyer CAN sue for performance.\n\nYou really messed up!\n\nGood Luck!  You are gonna need it!!!  Maybe something will happen along the way and the buyer will not want it.\n\nHere's a tip:  Depending on your state, if termites are a problem then if you can get them to get a termite inspection then the results have to be reported to the state and if it is deemed necessary that repairs are made before the buyer can get financing and you refuse to pay for repairs then you may just get yourself out of this deal.  But note that once the inspection is done the results are kept on file so when you want to refi or sell the repairs will have to be made.\n\nOh, and this wasn't a nice thing that you just did to your agent.  You probably signed something with them that stated that if you did this then they would still be due a commission.  At this point it might not be worth it to not sell.  Change is good.
760475
My closing cost for my home came in the Good Faith Estimate at  a whopping $13,000 Plus. I'm  hoping the seller is willing to pay them for me because i don't have that kind of money.
1095688
Sure, in a lease option it's called an option payment, in your case it's probably a non refundable contract fee or earnest money that would be credited to you when you complete the sale..\n\nSomething like that would be common.\n\nGood luck
319750
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...
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.
1115574
Not enough info for a good answer.\n\nIf you haven’t bought the house yet then it’s negotiable as to who pays or how it is shared.  And part of that is how good a deal you are getting on the house and what the market is like in your area.  Either one of you (buyer or seller) might be better off eating the damage rather waiting for the next buyer or wait to find another acceptable house.\n\nIf you already bought the house – did you have it inspected?  Might call the inspector and get their take on the matter.  Was the damage readily apparent?  How extensive is the damage?  Is it reasonable that the seller knew or should have known of the condition and failed to disclose it?  \n\nAs you see there is no straight answer to your question.  Talk to your agent/broker, your inspector, a contractor or 2 and make a rational decision on how to proceed.
735763
Around here....Please keep that in mind....States vary....But here if you can no longer qualify for you loan you can get your earnest money back.....In your contract the terms of the loan you were hoping to get should have been outlined..ie: interest rate, loan type, and length....If those items have changed you should get your earnest money back.......Keep in mind too when you do your home inspection you should be in total negotiation at that time too....So maybe you can find a TON of stuff wrong with the house and request seller repair them and if he doesn't  you can get out of the deal that way?...Hope this helps.....I hope you have a BUYER agent working for you...You may need to remind her/him that they are in fact working FOR you....Sometimes the contract is commission based for their interest instead of yours!!..Good Luck....
204366
If the fence was erected before you purchased it, and it is located on your neighbor's porperty, then it is usually considered an official change in the property line.\n\n\nYou should be fine.
662555
Contact your real estate broker, they're usually experienced with things like this.\n\nMy understanding is that usually there's a clause in the selling agreement that if the buying party can not full fill the payment required the transaction may be canceled.
977057
You probably have no case at all.  One of the contractual agreements that you both signed is for delivery of a clear title.  Since he can't deliver that at present, the agreement should be null and void.\n\nIf he reasonably believed that he had title when he offered the house for sale you probably have no recourse.\n\nEven if you do have a case, you're limited to actual damages in most cases unless outright fraud was involved.\n\nAs always, check with a local attorney who specializes in real estate law for advice specific to your situation.  (And next time, get an attorney up front.)
514011
As long as his name does'nt appear on any of the legal documents, NO.  If you refinanced within the 12 years and added him then you would.  He must sign papers @ closing in order for your to sell.  If thats the case he could refuse to sign over his right to the property unless you pay up!  I would call any real estate settlement company and ask to be completely sure.  I am not sure what NY law states.
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.
425870
I would suggest checking the amounts that comparable homes that recently sold for, in the same neighborhood, or in the same general area you are interested in. Usually newspapers print real estate transactions once a week or so. Or you can check the county webpage, and see if they have a listing for completed real estate transactions.\n\nI hope this helps.
123435
Assuming you'd like to start off working with a good Realtor who will take care of your real estate needs now and in the future, I suggest finding a Realtor who works for and by referral. They will not be spending time on door knocking etc and keep in touch with their past clients. This way, they'll have more time to work with you during the transaction.\n\nI'm a Realtor but not in your area. However, I have met other Realtors in person who are in your area and run their business in the same way I run mine. If you'd like a Referral to one who's professional and runs their business like I run mine, go to http://www.ReferredPro.com and submit your request. I'll forward your request onto a qualified Realtor local to you. Most of the Realtors I network with, I have met in person. I won't give your information out without your approval. So no worries there!
202098
Real Estate Agent here!  Dont worry about if your agent knows!  Go directly to the broker...this is the person who is in charge of your agent!  Demand to know at what stage of the sale your agent is!  Your agent is required to give you proof of any transaction that is going on with your own house!  Your agent can not withhold any information at all.  this can be considered breach of contract!  Please contact the Broker immediately.  Something could very well possibly be going on behind your back.  Did you sign your agreement papers?  typically it takes 4 weeks for a closing to happen depending upon the circumstances!  Now stop reading this and contact the Broker...NOW!\n\nBest of Luck!
1180282
If the contract is contingent on selling their current home, they can legally get out of the buying side of the contract (and keep their earnest money) if it does not sell.\n\nBecause their current home is under contract, get your agent to file a unilateral extension that keeps them under contract to the closing date (providing your state's laws allow this as mine does).  \n\nUltimately, it's up to the broker holding the earnest money to decide what happens to it should they back out.  Consult your agent's broker about the situation...you did sign the contract with the contingency, so don't get angry if the broker has a different opinion than you...
800364
When you had the contract for sale drawn up, did it include a clause that there were no known pending assessments on the property?  Did you review the association minutes to see if anything out of the ordinary was discussed?  Sometimes a pending assessment will even show up in a title search if the attorney for the condo assoc. has filed it in an attempt to alert potential buyers to that possibility. \n\nYou can file a form with the post office that says you need their new address in order to serve them with a subpoena.  Some states even allow you to send in a request to the DMV for a current address for process of service.\n\nDidn't they put their forwarding address on their 1099 certification form at the closing?  You could also do a property tax search in their current town to see if they own any property and have them served at that address. \n\n"most lawyers will give you thirty minutes to figure out of you've got a case or not (they're looking to see if they can make money with it). "  Oh please ... time is money and no one gives money away for free.  These types of matter are NOT taken on a contingency basis.  Very few cases are taken on a contingency basis, and 95% of those are personal injury matters or workers comp.  Those are the only two matters that are virtually guaranteed to get a free consult.