What can I do if I made a offer on a house and received an email saying offer was accepted but ow they are saying they will not pay closing costs?
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What can I do if I made a offer on a house and received an email saying offer was accepted but ow they are saying they will not pay closing costs?
Plus, they have cashed our checks for the earnest money. Is there anything I can do?
Asked on September 24, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Missouri
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that given the uncertain situation that you are in that you consult with a real estate attorney to assist you in your matter. Under the laws of all states in this country for an offer to be accepted as part of a valid contract an e mail does not suffice. Rather the offer has to be signed by the seller on exact terms submitted.
The cashing of your checks as part of the deposit suggests the intent to sell the property to you but the refusal to pay the closing costs that you wanted does not suggest that you are in contract.
From what you have written, it seems that you do not have a real estate agent, real estate attorney nor a formal escrow established as to the property that you wish to buy. Failure to have such suggests problems for you down the road with the sellers.
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