Seller doesn’t wants out of signed contract

[Brian Miller]

Hello BP,

I wanted to know if a seller can back out of a signed contract? What should a buyer do if the seller gives the buyer a cancellation letter from there attorney, in the state of Illinois? Please let me know thanks!

[Brie Schmidt]

Not much you can do, you can't force them to sell.  You can sue for non-performance but that is limited to actual damages, your inspection fee, lawyer, ect.  Usually not worth it and considered the cost of doing business