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Can a real estate agent refuse to show a property?

Leia Doyle

Can a real estate agent refuse to show a property?

So, Can a real estate agent refuse to show a property? Yes, a real estate agent can refuse to show a property. Meanwhile, the seller’s agent can turn down a request from a buyer, or their agent, to view a home, as well as turning down a request from the seller to show the property to a potential buyer.

What if seller does not make repairs?

What Happens If the Seller Does Not Make Repairs Before Closing the Sale. After a home inspection, you may have made your request for repairs to be done to the house through your agent. If the repairs are not mandatory, the seller can always walk away from your deal and accept one from another buyer.

Why would a seller decline a showing?

The seller has an odd sleep/work schedule. Shift workers, medical personnel, and first responders all have wonky work and sleep schedules. If the time you want to visit falls squarely into their REM cycle, odds are that they will say no. The listing agent must be present for all showings and they are not available.

Can seller say no repairs?

In most cases, the sellers have no obligation to fix anything. If they do not like your request, they can either submit a counteroffer or reject it outright. If they send a counteroffer, you can decide whether it meets your needs. For example, you may ask for repairs and they may counter with an offer for credit.

How long does seller have to respond to repair addendum?

There is no set time frame for them to respond but 2-3 business days is standard. If both the buyers and sellers have not reached an agreement on the repair requests within ten business days of the seller signing the contract- then either party may cancel the contract and the buyer will get their earnest money back.

How long does it take for seller to respond to repairs?

What should I ask seller to fix after inspection?

Reasonable requests after a home inspection

  • Major electrical issues that are safety or code issues.
  • Plumbing, drainage, sewer, septic, or water issues (or well water issues, if applicable)
  • Mold or water damage.
  • HVAC problems that affect home comfort.
  • Leaking roofs or missing shingles.
  • Termite and pest damage.

What happens if seller doesn’t respond to repair addendum?

Rather, if the Seller fails to respond to the Purchaser’s Home Inspection Contingency Removal Addendum with proposed repairs, then the Purchaser chooses to either take the house without any repairs or void the contract. The Seller can no longer automatically force cancellation of the contract.

Can I sue seller for misrepresentation?

It is possible to sue a seller for misrepresentation. The case will rely on proving the seller intended to deceive you or was unreasonable in their failure to disclose an issue. In addition, you will have to prove that you relied on the statements in the disclosure agreement when you decided to complete the purchase.

If the seller refuses to make the repairs, those very same defects will likely need to be disclosed in any future agreements with prospective buyers. This could impact the sales price of the property — and even put a future sale in jeopardy. And if the property isn’t priced right, it can also take longer to sell.

How long does a seller have to respond to an addendum?

When he/she submits a request for repairs, the buyer sometimes asks for particular contractors to do specific work. The seller typically has three business days from the time of receipt to respond to buyers.

What does a real estate agent say to block an offer?

The agent will block all other agents from submitting an offer by saying things like, “sorry, all offers will be reviewed on (such and such date).” and “all showings must be done at the open house”.

What’s the worst trick a real estate agent can use?

And now for the BEST of the worst… THE SETUP: This trick involves the real estate agent getting a super hot lead on a very desirable property, something which a real estate developer could make a lot of money on (usually from deceased owners or an elderly person) in a very desirable location.

What happens if a real estate agent acts as a contractor?

In other words, if a court were to find that a real estate agent acted as a contractor as part of their services under the real estate agency contract, the court could order that the agent is not entitled to collect any part of the money owed under that contract. NOTE – I could not find any published cases where this happened.

How does a real estate agent lock down a house?

Once the listing is locked down, the agent will immediately call their long-time buyer clients to get in and lock down the deal. The agent will block all other agents from submitting an offer by saying things like, “sorry, all offers will be reviewed on (such and such date).” and “all showings must be done at the open house”.