does texas law offer a racision period in real estate contractss?
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Need more information. But, you should show it to a local real estate lawyer. Most will answer one question without charge.\n\nhttp://www.legal-advice-library.info\nhttp://www.austin-texas-lawyers-attorneys-directory.com/austin-legal-services.htm\nhttp://www.san-diego-lawyer-attorney-personal-injury-dui-car-immigration.info\nhttp://www.san-antonio-texas-lawyers-attorneys-directory.com
914962
Absolutely not, unless  (A) you are a licensed real estate broker and (B) you have a pre-existing written agreement to do so signed by every estate beneficiary from whose interest the commission would be paid.   As a P.R. you CAN seek additional P.R. fees for extra services to the estate involving sale of real estate that either the beneficiaries expressly consent to in writing or that a court allows on application after notice to the beneficiaries.   Such additional fees must be based on such factors as additional time and  liability over & above the routine duties of a P.R., not on a percentage of the sale price -- which would constitute a commission.
200575
it sounds like you should have had a lawyer during the real estate transaction.  I'd suggest hiring a real estate attorney to help clear up the matter.  for starters you could get info on the lein from the register of deeds office in your county.
642450
Most realtors have their own real estate contracts. You can pick up generic contracts at most office supply stores.
499845
Not if you have a clause that states when I could sell the property.  If not, where is the property located
178004
I assume you are referring to the lease.  The statute of limitations would be based on your state law.  Usually, statues of limitations for contracts run about four to six years, although some have gotten rid of limitations altogether for renters.
508659
Ultimately, if you go through ALL the possible stages of litigation the case can be potentially decided by the supreme Court.\nIn most cases however the trial court will make the determination.\n\nAlso, sometimes contracts have so called "arbitration clauses"\nSaying that if any conflicts arise out of this contract the parties will resolve it though binding arbitration. In this case the the appointed arbiter will decide the meaning of terms.
1056913
You can easily terminate the agreement.  Check your contract for your liability for any expenses though.  But, after a week, the realtor probably hasn't done much more than put a sign in your yard and listed it in the MLS.  Hopefully he's not a short-sighted realtor, shouln't charge you a dime especially because your circumstances have changed.  Now, if you were switching to another realtor........that's a whole 'nother story.
871121
You should be fine.\nAll contracts regarding real estate are generally covered by "statute of frauds". The statute requires certain contracts to be in writing, in particular all contracts about real estate must be in writing.\n\nGoogle your states statutes, find the statute of frauds, when you go to court tell the judge that the statute of frauds applies to claim making the contract invalid.
905419
This may be different where you live but I sell houses in my state and contingencies usually indicate uncertainty.  Every time I see them in contracts I know that there is an area of concern with my client or the other party.\n\nWhy would you want to offer contingent upon a 48 hour 'let us decide clause'?  What does that indicate to the seller?  If the seller believed you would actually purchase the home he is probably wondering why you want that contingency in the first place.  If there is no good reason to have that contingency other than making up your mind he would probably prefer you to make up your mind within 48 hours and get back to him if you ARE going thru with it.  Putting in an offer like that is almost insulting.  \n\nIn the NAR realtor contract there is a 10 day inspection period to find out if the house is messed up but it sounds like your contingency is an 'uncertain we want to buy' type.  I've use this time to help clients get out of deals they found out were a bum deal.  I've used the excuse "there too many renters in the area indicated by many for lease signs.  We belive this will lower the value of the home"  We got our ernest money back.\n\nDid your agent suggest this or is it your idea?  If you agent suggested it he probably meant it to be a closing line to make you guys sign the contract and get paperwork started, knowing they wouldn’t like it and that its always easier to write on a second home than on a first.\n\nIf you thought it up it was probably because you’re worried that you'll see a house you like more.  If that is the case keep looking and put in a real offer when you’re ready.  If you look for 48 hours and don’t find anything put in an offer on the house you liked.  You get the same result without irritating the seller.
68460
Many years ago I had to evict a tenant in Texas and at the time all I had to do was write a letter, have it notarized had have the county constable serve notice. Things may have changed since the 1980's so I would suggest you check with the local housing authority.
1127910
Depends...state specific question. Contact your local Association of Realtors.
742749
Locally we put a time limit that the seller has to consider the offer, so check your contract and see if there is a time limit for them to repsond.  It is often worded that the offer is open until.....\n\nI would call your realtor and ask him/her what time frame is in the contract and if there isn't one specified, what is the local custom.\n\nLocal custom is that there is a 24 hour time period for response, unless it's a "hot" property, then it can be as little as is written in the contract.\n\nOf course all this goes out the window if you are offereing on a lender owned property.  Banks respond in their own time, even if you have an expiration on the offer.
498483
Depends upon the agreement you have between the two parties.  \n\nThe standard agreement specifies "at closing" meaning that the instant the paperwork is signed, the buyer has the right to immediate possession.  If the seller is still on the property, he or she is technically trespassing.\n\nWhen the agreement states "at closing" the seller should move out a few days before the actual closing and surrender the keys to the closing agent (escrow company or attorney) so that they can be handed over to the buyer at closing.\n\nIf the seller will not be able to move out of the property for a period of time after closing, the parties need to negotiate possession as part of the agreement and include this in the agreement.  This agreement usually specifies a number of days that the seller may remain in the property and provides for payment of rent to the buyer for the term of the hold-over.  Common practice is to execute a short-term lease and attach it to the agreement as part of the closing documents.  In this case, the buyer has become a landlord, the seller a tenant, and the relationship between the parties is treated as any other tenant/landlord relationship.  \n\nA landlord may generally inspect his property at reasonable hours upon giving notice to the tenant.  This notice is usually specified by state law or would be included in the lease agreement.  The buyer/landlord would not have a right to start moving their property into the house, redecorating, etc. until the seller/tenant vacated the property.\n\nIf the seller/tenant failed to vacate the property according to the terms of the agreement, the buyer/landlord would start normal eviciton proceedings.
359612
every state has different guidelines for the same type of job.  i have a real estate license in california and i'm eventually going to move back to texas.  even though the laws are very similar,  i know i'll have to take the texas state test and apply for a texas license.  i'm sure that applies to most,(if not all),jobs that require some sort of state test or license.  i hope that helps.   good luck
379081
In the event of default on the part of a buyer or seller. \n\nThe damaged party may request 'specific performance' via a arbitration, mediation or a court proceeding.\n\nIn a real estate contract this usually refers to a remedy that includes the fufillment of the sale & purchase contract.\n\nI am not a lawyer and I have not read your agreement.
691723
1.  Contact local real estate agents.\n2.  Advertise in the classifieds.\n\nBe careful.  If you miss a payment, the owner of the property can evict you and keep all the money you have paid them.  Traditionally, contract for deed sellers have victiimized poor persons by offering them land very cheap through a contract for deed.  The poor person, usualy an immigrant, "buys" through a contract for deed and builds a house on the property.  If the buyer misses one payment or is late, the seller evicts and the sell resells the house and land to someone else for more money.  Since the buyer doesn't actually own the property in a contract for deed sale, it is actually like renting to buy.\n\nThese types of sales have been used to victimize immigrants in South Texas.