I have sold my house. Offered on the one I want.
The first time buyers came back to me and got me to reduce the price (after the survey) I didn;t want to but because I want the other house did it.
Now my vendors are refusing to move this week - insisting on the 25th. If we don't move this week (18th) then my first time buyers are threatening to pull out.
If the sale collapses then we will be left with solicitors fees etc. I would really like to move this week as my husband is due to go back to basra on the 24th and we can't go into rented for a week as we have four dogs.
Any advice ???
2006-08-15 02:03:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Please note I do mean Vendors (as in the sellers of the house I am trying to buy) and I can't live in a car for a week with four dogs and a four year old daughter.
2006-08-15 02:13:18 · update #1
Hi.i would call there bluff.The vendor & your buyers are both being awkward i cannot write what i really think of them.Give your husband all my best.Have you told them your husband is going to basra if you have then they are b......s.Goodluck
2006-08-15 02:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, Calm down and think!
What did the contract you signed with both parties state would happen if terms of the sale didn't go through on time? Why not ask the solicitor(lawyer?) what your options are? Here in the USA, we have lawyers who usually can work out problems like this. I used to work as a real estate agent and the sales contracts contained contingencies for just about everything that could go awry between the date the sales agreement was signed and the time the property went to "settlement" or became final and the new owner took over ownership. I don't know where you are located or if you have the same kind of system. Another thought: If you have to move, why not put the dogs in a kennel until the situation is settled?
I hope this helps.
PJ from PA, USA
2006-08-15 02:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by PJ from PA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe offer your buyers the option to buy and close on the house as planned, and then ask if they might be willing to rent your current house back to you until you can close on your new home? This way you're only moving once.
In addition, I might ask the sellers of your news house to cover the costs of you renting from your buyers for the interim week. Otherwise, force the move of your sellers by threatening to retract your offer (WARNING - you could potentially lose your earnest money if this happens)
2006-08-15 02:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by loving father 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck and thank you to your husband and his return to Basra.
Do they have kennels near you? If so board the dogs and go to a hotel or to the home of a friend or family until your house is ready. It's better to spend some money now than to lose the sale of the house. Unfortunately home sales are not easy and seldom go as smoothly as we would wish.
2006-08-15 02:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put the dogs at a friends or kennels for a week and go visit them every day. get moved and the dogs go straight from the kennel into the new home, good for them good for you. You go stay in a motel or temp housing until the deal is done and you lose no money that way or fees. It is only a week. No big deal.
2006-08-15 02:11:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered a short break, there are many chalet / caravan holidays that are reasonably priced and accept dogs, we just spent a week on the South Coast at the Witterings with our dog and it was great. It may be good for the dogs to be away from the old home and then be introduced into a new environment with their memories faded slightly.
Good luck Steve
2006-08-15 02:13:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and close with the sellers on the agreed upon closing date (assuming you had one)At closing your sellers should sign a seller's occupancy agreement for the time they will now stay at your house after closing. The cost of such stay should reflect any cost that you will incur to accomodate your own needs and any costs to your buyers. Go ahead and close with the buyers on the agreed upon closing date (assuming you had one) of your home and sign a seller's occupancy agreement with them providing them with the same terms as were struck with the seller of the home you are buying.
The issues here are you should have a contract specifically calling for certain performances ie; date of closing as one of them and you need to perform and so do they. Failure to perform on such terms can lead to damages to the party who does perform under the agreement. All parties should act in good faith.
2006-08-15 02:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you agreed on a date for them to move out they cant back out, did you get this in writing or do you have witnesses to a verbal contract? contact a lawyer and see what your rights are where you live, maybe he can even type you up a letter threatening to take them to court if they are not moved out by the date. (doesnt mean you have to go to court) He can also add in charging them for the fees and expenses of you having to find another place till they are moved. Might just get them packing....
2006-08-15 02:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want the house to sell and you want your house you love.
Why don't you move the stuff into a storage area and move into a motel or hotel for the week.
You'll need to be flexible if you don't want to lose any more money or want to have the deal fall through.
2006-08-15 16:40:15 · answer #9 · answered by El_Nimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never sell until you are comfortable elsewhere to better understand what the disadvantages are. Check with homeowner foundations and different banks as well as get a lawyer to review what is in your contract
2006-08-15 02:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by Tired of lies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋