Texas After Home Closing Seller Did not finish Repairs

[jeffdoorgunner]

Originally Posted by Ron61

All of this reminds me of why, many many years ago, I adopted the mindset that I trust no one in any business transaction that is not legally representing MY interests. Cheat me once, no one has ever done it since because I trust no one from the “other side”. People think I’m difficult, hard nosed, and a few other names I cannot mention here, but they will not cheat me. I have walked away from transactions several times when it was apparent I was being set up, lied to, and taken advantage of and won’t hesitate to do it again.

Exactly. I trust no one except myself.............and sometimes i have doubts about him.........

[CarnivalGal]

Originally Posted by dontaskwhy

At this point, the OP needs to speak with a Real Estate attorney and not their agent. A seller's agent is not qualified to offer advice in this situation. I don't know why anyone would think otherwise.

I was referring to their buyer's agent. Contacting them is a way to get started that doesn't cost any more money. An attorney is going to cost more than the repairs they are seeking, so there's no point in doing that. They could go to the seller's agent's broker or possibly submit a complaint to the board or Realtors. Those things will sometimes light a fire under someone's behind to get something done.

But as I said in my first response, they may just be out of luck because I bet there is a clause somewhere in the 150 pages of documents they signed that says they accept the house as it is.

[chrisCD]

Originally Posted by ndcairngorm

This is why it is so important to do a walk-through before closing AND NOT SIGN CLOSING PAPERS UNTIL YOU ARE SATISFIED.

I know it is no help now to say the above, but wanted to warn others that this last thing is their only recourse. As to suits, anyone can sue anyone for anything so you can certainly sue your agent, the Seller, or anyone else if you think you can prove your case in court.

I am sorry this has happened to you. It seems people will only do what they think is needed to get their money, and apparently there are plenty of unethical people around in the real estate world, both buying and selling.

We had something similar with a brand new house. We were promised something. It wasn't done, they promised it would get done so we closed. Years later and in an Arbitration hearing we were awarded 1/2 of the cost to fix the problem.


If you aren't satisfied, never close.



cd :O)

[Riley.]

Originally Posted by blueherons

You should just let this one go.

You'll spend thousands of dollars and may end up with nothing here.

From what you wrote, neither the sellers agent or buyers agents are at fault.

The seller SHOULD have fixed those items but didn't and you already closed.

But the buyer's agent told him the repairs were done. That said, I personally would not take anyone's word on something like a closing for home - I would need to see things for myself. Or, as someone suggested, have the inspector return to determine if repairs were made.
$2-3K may be the cost of learning the lesson not to sign off on anything until you are 100% satisfied.

[Listener2307]

All of this is why I (the seller) would not agree to make any changes or repairs. If he likes, the buyer may back out after inspection, but no changes will be made and no price adjustment will be made.

[k350]

Yea, this is why I never agree to any repairs at all, only if it is a matter of the appraiser for loan approval, maybe, but that is it.

I honestly will never understand this concept of "can the seller fix this or that" when it has nothing to do with getting the home approved for the loan for purchase. Buy the house and fix it yourself, damn...