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Updated over 8 years ago, 07/27/2016

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Curtiss Sykes
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REO'S

Curtiss Sykes
  • Specialist
  • San Jose, CA
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Hello,

I would like to know what's the one contingency i can add to a real estate purchase contract when dealing with REO's in case i have to back out of the deal if my end buyer decides to back out of the deal. I need one good solid clause.

Thanx

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Lance Hulsey
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Lance Hulsey
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Contact a good Real Estate Attorney and discuss what you are trying to do. He/She will tell you if it is feasible and will be worth the price if it avoids future lawsuits.  

  • Lance Hulsey

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Steve Vaughan#1 Personal Finance Contributor
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Steve Vaughan#1 Personal Finance Contributor
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'subject to partner approval'

It is a weasle clause as John mentions. I wouldn't accept that as a seller.

Always treat your natural person sellers with dignity. Don't waste their time if you don't have a buyer lined up.

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Percy N.
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Percy N.
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Curtiss Sykes with REOs you are dealing with banks, so in a hot market they generally will have cash offers with no contingencies.

However , sometimes you can put a general appraisal clause but it usually is only for 10-15 days.

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And be prepared to walk away as some banks don't allow edits to their REO contracts.

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Curtiss Sykes
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Curtiss Sykes
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Hello,

Thanx for the info everyone. I will see what happens, scary but what the hell. I have to give it a try. 

what about foreclosures? is that easier than REO's?