Seller repaired sewer line agent says I'm responsible for rubble

[Donna Pattani]

I am 1 week out from closing.

Seller repaired a sewer line and now the yard is full of rocks and rubble.

My agent is now fighting with me that I'm responsible for getting rid of all the rocks and dirt.

She says it is "real property" now.

Any advice? 

[Bill B.]

First your agent is saying this? Ignorant or oblivious? If it’s “real property”, then they’ve changed the deal. Not allowed. 

Second, get a quote, is this a $300 problem? The sewer repair was probably a bigger savings to you imagine it failed after your purchase.

Third, if you close on this deal it’s the last one with that realtor, if you don’t, your looking for a new realtor.   

Obviously the seller thinks you’re getting a steal and won’t walk away, or they want you to. If you walk away the seller has to start over and will obviously have to move the rubble pile before selling or lower the price. Unless they think/know they can get more than you offered. Or, Maybe the sewer line was why they were selling and now that it’s fixed they’re having second thoughts. 

Good Luck and let us know what happens.