I put in an offer on a house that was a short sale . with in 2 days the agent for the seller got back to my

Coral Macdonald
Home Buyer
Newport, RI

agent and said the owner of the house is going to take advantage of the gov't stimulas package. So our offer is null and void. The house is still listed and our offer is only 15,000 below asking price.

Answers (3)
Alayna Berek, RI...
Agent
Cranston, RI

There is no way to force a seller to accept an offer. They may be in the process of taking the house off the market.

Sat Mar 28 2009, 13:34
JoAnn Donohue,...
Agent
Marysville, WA

If your offer was not ever accepted by the seller, I don't believe you can do anything except perhaps submit a more enticing offer.

Sat Mar 28 2009, 13:22
Arthur Chapman
Broker
02840
FIRST ANSWER

I'd resubmit your offer. It all depends on how good the communication is between listing agent, buyers agent, seller and bank. We are handling a good amount of short sales and there is specific legal language that should be in your offer to protect you.

I'd be happy to assist if you have any further questions or comments.

Thank you.

Sat Mar 28 2009, 13:08

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