How do I get out of a real estate contract?

Richard- Great Answer and always the best choice!

If someone does not want to do something, you can make it harder but the same results are going to happen. Just the expensive, slow wheels of justice are going to be involved. Business decision of do you want fight. Or let go and get dragged or is it drug....?

Good morning Richard. Well done my friend. Seek competent and licensed advice.

So true, but I'm sure they don't like hearing your answer.  I never understood what people don't get about "legal and binding contract".

Well now you can't get much simpler than this.  Probably more often than not, agents feel quite comfortable and consider it a part of their duty to make up a lie to get their client out of a contract.

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Richard I agree, many of the home buyer and seller don't understand the legality and the commitment when they sign the contract.

Love it. Simple and to the point.

Once the contingencies have been cleared you better seek counsel....only advice appropriate.

Good answer. Succinct.

Succinctly put, Richard. It still surprises me that people do not seem to realize that their offer once accepted is a legal contract.

The best advice ever given.... well done Richard!!!

We are asked advice all the time, but sending the client to the proper professional is the right thing to do.

Richard - excellent answer!  It's a legal contract and needs legal counsel on 'how to break' a contract after the contingency period.  

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Unless there's an exit clause in the contract, you're absolutely right - consult an attorney.  I've had this question come up many times.

Richard -- this is great answer, that too many people don't want to give, or listen to, unfortunately for them.

And it's such a nice and simple answer, too.