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need help with question about purchase agreement default

I entered into a purchase agreement contract as a backup offer on a house - the seller accepted and signed agreement and good faith deposit was to be delivered if initial contract with first buyer fell through - it did so on Monday, so check was delivered to agent on Wednesday - however seller now says that he received a second backup and will go with that one instead - has the seller defaulted on my signed contract? should i look into pursuing for specific performance?
Thu Jul 3 2008, 23:19 - 70345 - Home Buying - 6 answers
 
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Vicky Chrisn… was FIRST TO ANSWER
the selling agent or homeowner can accept as many "back up" or contingent offers they wish ....your offer would only be good IF the contract was signed as "accepted" by the seller during the time of the contract. If you have a signed contract from the seller accepting your offer, and the seller then decided not to honor that agreement, then I would think specifice performance would apply

Sat Jul 5 2008, 15:22
 
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Depends. If you will email or fax your contract, would be glad to review. I do know this...a seller cannot sign a contract for more than one buyer at a given time. They cannot sell their property to two buyers, right!!! Have an attorney look at your contract???

Fri Jul 4 2008, 21:44
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sounds like you need a good Realtor...a qualified Buyers Agent. I see these questions all the time.

At this stage, take back your deposit and walk away, unless you have $20K and alot of time to waste

Fri Jul 4 2008, 21:33
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These types of questions quickly boil down to the technical aspect of your contract, signatures, delivery, specific verbiage etc. You need a competent real estate agent or attorney to examine your contract.

Fri Jul 4 2008, 00:37
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What does your agent and broker state with seeing all difficult to state.
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Fri Jul 4 2008, 00:11
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sorry - would have to see your contract to give you an opinion. I am licensed in VA. If you do not have an agent, and are working on a transaction in VA, send me the contract, I'd be happy to review it and give you my best advice, and can hook you up with some great attorneys if you need to go that route.

Thu Jul 3 2008, 23:21
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