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What would you do???

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Checkmate 260532

I'm sad to report, this is a true scenario happening right now.  Closing is scheduled for 11am this morning.  I get a call last night from selling agent.  The buyers own a bunch of shops around town.  (she doesn't go into what type of shops-however, I read the news).  They was a sting operation by the Johnson City police department AND the TBI. The buyers shop was shut down and all his assets have been seized, including cars and boats.  He wants to put off buying the house for a couple weeks until things have calmed down and he can figure out how to protect his house (which he is paying cash for). 

I will tell you, this has everything to do with drugs.

It is a bank foreclosure, I am going to the bank and explaining exactly what is going on.  Holding nothing back.  I really don't care about selling this house at 11am today or ever.

What would you do?  1) as the buyers agent?  2) As the listing agent? 3) As the seller?

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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

 Fill out form 8300  to protect yourself.

Mar 22, 2012 10:23 PM
Phil Leng
Retired - Kirkland, WA
Phil Leng - Retired

Hi Cindy,

That deal is over.

Back on the market (after the asset manager tells you to)

Sell it to a buyer who can close.

PHil

Mar 22, 2012 10:26 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Look at who you represent and your duties carefully. We had an agent that was fined heavily for turning one in when he say a deal going down. The commission could've cared less and held off till the lady pleaded it down then fined the agent and probation.

Mar 22, 2012 10:38 PM
Erv Fleishman
Realty Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Luxury Prop Specialist Realty Associates

There is no question here.

You follow the terms of the contract.

Notify all parties.

Mellow, but not the chemical way.

Mar 22, 2012 11:23 PM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Raymond-what is form 8300?

 

Thanks Phil

Charles- I think I need to follow your advise

Erv- So Tell all parties what is going on? mention the drugs?

Mar 22, 2012 11:37 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

So sorry to hear that Cindy! That is a tough one, I had to giggle at Ervs "mellow" comment..let us know what happens

Mar 23, 2012 12:12 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Hi Kristin- thanks- I am following Erv's advise as well.  Keeping everything documented as well.

Mar 23, 2012 01:27 AM
ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779
REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC
CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

woooooo! NOT the news I'd like to hear...but good news...I KNOW you will do the right thing...

Mar 23, 2012 03:40 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Hi janeAnne-

I know, right?!  Well the cat is out of the bag, I'm speaking loud and clear!

Mar 23, 2012 05:38 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Okay I looked up the form 8300- That is for closing cash as income.  The money is going buying a house, so it is covered as far as the IRS is concerened. 

Mar 23, 2012 08:02 AM
Jennifer Chiongbian
Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Broker - NYC

What a great cause...just not so sure about the dietary choices!  Love pancakes but boy do they weigh you down!  LOL!

Mar 23, 2012 11:59 AM
Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Hey Jennifer,

I know what post you were posting on, but you are on the wrong post.  No big deal- I've done it before too!!!  Thanks!!

Mar 23, 2012 10:31 PM
Richard and Jean Murphy
Harborview Properties - Portland, ME
(207) 712-4796

Yeah, stick to the terms of the contract.

Mar 27, 2012 09:12 PM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Get out of this deal, so that it can be sold to someone else.

Mar 29, 2012 09:42 AM