Contracts
Compare “For Sale,” “Sold” & “Under Contract” Signs
In our area real estate signs say For Sale, Sold and Under Contract. These signs are a shorthand way to explain the contract status of the property — information which may suggest that the property is off the market, on the market or maybe both.
For Sale
It might seem that a property which is “for sale” [...]
How To Pick On Appraisers
Many in the real estate community are upset with the newly implemented Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) and want it suspended or revoked so we can go back to the good-old-says when it was okay to threaten and pressure appraisers.
The HVCC was an agreement worked out between New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Fannie [...]
Can We See Another Buyer’s Offer For A House?
Question: We made an offer on a home. The broker representing the sellers said a higher offer had been received and asked if we wanted to raise our bid. We declined, but here’s the question: How do we know there was another bid or that it was higher?
Answer: One of the most difficult issues in [...]
Do We Have To Disclose Past Mold Problems?
Question: A new home has had complete demolition of all walls because of mold. What type of disclosure is suggested? What type of an inspection? What does this do to the property value? I am a prospective buyer of a new home that got very moldy throughout construction.
Answer: Mold is a relatively new [...]
The Case For Flexible Real Estate Commissions
Isn’t it time to change real estate agreements — to make them better for buyers, sellers and brokers? Syndicated columnist Peter G. Miller explains.
17Feb2009 | Peter G. Miller | 0 comments | Continued
Must Owners Accept Full-Price Offers?
No.
A real estate transaction is complex and involves far more than the purchase price. For instance, you bid full price but perhaps someone bid more. Or, you bid full price but require the sellers to re-paint the first floor – effectively asking for different terms and a discount on the sale price.
Why not speak [...]
Can We Get Back Our Deposit?
Question: We purchased a parcel of land on Friday. Two days later we decided to cancel the transaction. (buyers’ remorse). Can we get our deposit back?
Answer: Maybe. You need to ask several questions. For instance:
First, what does the agreement say? Does it have a rescission or cancellation period during which time you can change [...]
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