Thank you Joan, great information to us when buying a home.

A super important document for sure.  Thank you for the information!

Hi Joan... we have state-mandated forms for early possession or post-sale occupancy. I rarely do them, but knock on wood when clients needed them we had no issues. 

Hello Joan - what works for one, may not work for all.  And this does not only concern people(be they a seller or buyer) but also situation and timing.  Yes, it's an option and one where much discussion needs to be a part of the conversation.

Hi Joan I am not a fan of pre or post occupancy due to the liablity and issues that comes aong wih it.  If we do one it's typically handled by an attorney and has a lot of teeth to it for both parties to perform.

Hi Joan Cox - interesting that I am seeing a few posts about post closing occumpancy.  It is a sign of the current real estate market.

Joan Cox I have enough problem with some sellers not leaving properties as they should thinking buyers will want some of their possessions they no longer need. The buyers do not want it and feel taken advantage as they have to dispose of the items -- possession at closing is best 

In our state, it is not as clear ut as it was before.

Happy Wednesday Joan Cox 

Hi Joan Cox - It is good to have a written document spelling everything out.  I really discourage this.  I would rather see the closing date extended.  Sometimes though, that cannot be done without occurring other costs such as a lock on the mortgage rate, just to name one issue.

I always advise against this, but if my client still wants to do it then I will provide an agreement for them to execute and let them know that it will then be between them.