Am I at the mercy of seller?

[Kristine Eickman]

I just signed on a contract last night on my first rental. In the signed agreement I stated I wanted to be able to show the home with proper notice to the owners. They don't want to close until April 21st so it would be great to have a renter lined up for May 1st.

If they signed the agreement are the allowed to tell me "no" or not make the home available to me? I guess I figured they would have to honor the contract but other people have me wondering if they will conveniently "not be available" to leave to home so I can show it.

What is your experience with this?