Sellers

 

Legal Issues of Selling a Home In Greater Fort Smith

There are many legal issues that can effect selling a Fort Smith home. Your Realtor can help your understand all the issues that pertain to the home you are selling and the contracts related to it but remember that a Realtor does not practice law and isn't a replacement for an attorney. Through the process you are always able to retain the services of a licensed attorney if you feel it is necessary.

Offers

Once both parties reach an agreement, each has certain tasks that must be preformed. Typically in Arkansas, there are two standard contingencies that protect both parties.

The first option is a financing contingency.

With this contingency, a buyer needs to obtain a loan before the sale is final. The seller is not required to go through with the sale, if the buyer can not secure a loan. If this occurs, the house can return to the market.

The second option is an inspection contingency. This contingency specifies that the property is inspected to the buyer's approval.

After concluding the pre-qualification process, you will have a better chance of getting pre-approved status. This is what you need to do:

Purchase Agreements/Real Estate Contract

A purchase agreement lays out the seller's final duties to the property. It stipulates any repairs that must be completed before closing, keeping the title clear, and any other specifics that the buyer and seller agreed to.

Most purchase agreements contain a buyer contingency. This is an inspection clause.

This allows buyers to remove themselves from the transaction if there is an excessive amount of flaws found with the property. This protects the buyer from being forced to buy a structurally unstable home.