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“What if the Seller Isn’t Moved Out by Closing?”

“Bundle of Sticks” ” and a Club [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] At least in Minnesota (where I sell real estate), Sellers who aren’t moved out...
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Early Move-In (No Agreement)

Homing Instinct Sellers frown on Buyers moving in before closing, for about 27 (valid) reasons.  See, “Move-in Agreements & Rent-Backs”; and “Real Estate Chutzpah.” But, the Momma raccoon that set up housekeeping in my client’s window well hardly asked anyone’s permission. And since my clients moved out-of-town well before closing, it fell to the Buyer...
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“Substantially the Same Condition,” Defined (Sort of)

Standard for Buyer’s Walk-Through Inspection [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing to establish...
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Springing a Leak ” or a Lake(?!?) ” Before Closing

Winter 2019 One-Two Punch: Record Snow Followed by Thaw, Heavy Rains [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] In the wake of this week’s soaking rain and relatively...
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Early Move-In (No Agreement)

Homing Instinct Sellers frown on Buyers moving in before closing, for about 27 (valid) reasons.  See, “Move-in Agreements & Rent-Backs”; and “Real Estate Chutzpah.” But, the Momma raccoon that set up housekeeping in my client’s window well hardly asked anyone’s permission. And since my clients moved out-of-town well before closing, it fell to the Buyer...
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Listing Agent to Buyer’s Agent: “Please Just Run It (the Showing Request) Thru MLS”

Post-Inspection, But Pre-Walk Thru [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] There are plenty of instances, especially in the later stages of a deal, when the Buyer legitimately...
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