Does a Post-Closing Seller Contingency stop Buyers?

Good morning, Joan... it's very rare that I see a buyer possession before closing or a seller possession after closing request. Our attorneys strongly advise against those. A seller possession is usually less risky so every so often we do see one of those.

Hello Joan - some buyers seem to "stop" at many sorts of things in real estate.  Those who want to purchase a property are quite willing to move forward and find a way (or ways) to negotiate a successful transaction.  

Generally I have little problem if the home is under contract and passed the inspection date. It usually means we have a 95% chance of closing. I will rarely have my buyers accept an offer that requires the owner stay in the home more than 3 days. I feel that it is the seller's responsibility to handle the details of things like dogs, new location buying, etc...

Blending the sale and the purchase is always a challenge for sellers and it takes good cooperation between seller and buyer to help each other out to achieve the best result.

It is why sellers and buyers need us - to pull together all the moving parts in a transaction and keep everyone happy

You've tackled a tricky situation with such clarity, Joan Cox! Your insights into how post-closing seller contingencies can impact buyers are incredibly helpful—navigating these nuances is no small feat. Thanks for sharing your expertise; it’s a real eye-opener for both agents and clients alike!

A seller request may have a chance of succeeding but most likely an escrow will be involved for any damage 

I saw lots of sellers during covid getting free lease backs for even up to a month. That is not the norm now...maybe a few days past closing and that is it.