Do we, as the Sellers have to right to extend the closing date?
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Do we, as the Sellers have to right to extend the closing date?
We are now 2 weeks away from closing. The buyer missed the appraisal deadline and
refuses to push back the closing date – we need this in order to give notice at
our jobs, etc.
Asked on December 6, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, there is no inherent right for the sellers to push back the closing date, unfortunately. Having signed a contract or agreement with a closing date, you are obligated to it unless the other side (the buyers) agree voluntarily to change it.
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