Possibly .. if the contract has such a clause as part of the document. Most likely it would take both parties to agree and sign before such could be invalidated.
If the parties haven't executed a contract signed by both parties then you are not "under contract".
You need to check any contract you signed to find your answer.
They are paid an agreed upon commission as per the listing contract between the agent and the seller. Buyers and seller are often charged administrative or processing fees to be paid to the brokerage office of their realtor. Real Estate agents are paid a percentage of the commission they collect based on whatever contract they have with the real estate brokerage that employs them.
You need to review your contract to determine how and if you can get your deposit back.
No. A sale pending implies that the property is under a binding contract.
It will depend on its wording. However, the common practice is that a contract becomes "null and void" when one of its parties is unwilling or unable to waive a condition. In such circumstances, a Mutual Release is signed by the buyer, seller, and their two agents.
When it has been signed by the buyer and seller.
If the parties haven't executed a contract signed by both parties then you are not "under contract".
Generally, if an offer was accepted and signed the decedent's real estate is subject to the contract and the estate representative can complete the sale once they have been appointed.
You need to check any contract you signed to find your answer.
Only if there is wording in the contract which permits this, or if the law in your state permits certain changes without mutual consent. Otherwise, by tampering with the contract your landlord may have voided the entire agreement. You should probably check with a real estate or civil attorney.
A real estate contract may be executed by the buyer and seller; trustee; attorney; builder/contractor. Any party to a real estate contract may execute a real estate contract.
If they have not signed a contract, there is no sale. All transfers of real property must be in writing. If they have signed a contract, they have failed to live up to their part of the agreement and the contract can be voided. You need to consult an attorney in your jurisdiction.
First, you need to review the contract that you signed to see what you committed to. As long as you follow the right procedure then you won't have problems in changing your real estate agent.
You need to review the contract that you signed. If you breach a contract you usually lose your deposit. That's the purpose of a contract. Contracts are not usually drafted so that one party can "get out" unscathed.
You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and your contract. If your contract was properly drafted and signed by the other party you can sue for breach of contract.
In real estate, "contract pending" means that an offer to purchase has been made and tentatively accepted. The contract is in the process of being finalized and signed by both parties.