Tuesday, February 4, 2014

I am not sure the home in Houston is the right home for us. We are supposed to sign contract tomorrow. What do I do?


Hi Eva,

Not sure of the whole story but in Texas you have most likely negotiated a Termination option on page 8, section 23 of your contract. This option gives you the UNRESTRICTED right to terminate the contract by giving written notice with in the # of days negotiated after the effective date.

So you you and your partner go under contract and you decide you don’t like something about the home you can terminate the contract and let the seller keep the $$$ you paid for the option. This includes anything from structural to cosmetics to just the way the sky looks in the evening. You do not need an excuse.

Talk with your real estate agent, Realtor® but this option period is on every contract for resale homes in state of Texas. New home contracts are different but talk with the sales rep at if new home and make sure you get in writing any option period they provide after signing an intent to purchase. It is not always called the same thing but most builders do have a period of time after signing that they will release you from your obligation.

I hope it all works out for you in the end. I know it can be a stressful process but every real estate search has a situation behind it that started the process and sometimes it is good to go back and remember that reason and see if the goals are being met with each decision that is made.

Let me know if I can assist any further. Please feel free to call or text : 512-922-4922

Bob Kenney, Realtor®

Reilly Realtors




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