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Seller Backing Out

  I am selling my house. If a purchase agreement is signed by all parties but no inspection or appraisal has been done yet.



Can the seller "back out" of the purchase agreement if a better offer comes in?



In other words, how many hours / days do you have to break the legal contract?



Thanks,
 
  I don't know what the contract says, but my guess is that the seller can't just back out and void the contract at this point.  A well-drawn contract will make it clear just what rights the seller has and what time limits apply.  Better take the question to your lawyer if you really mean it.
    Edith
Originally published on July 13, 2007
 
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