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My husband and I are relocating to AZ from Southern California. Our realtor has suggested cutting down two dead trees and putting down sod or drought tolerant landscaping in the front and back yard. Right now our cash flow is very tight and we don't want to get a loan or use our credit cards to pay for all the work. Can we pay a landscape contractor from the proceeds of our home sale in escrow?
My husband and I are relocating to AZ from Southern California. Our realtor has suggested cutting down two dead trees and putting down sod or drought tolerant landscaping in the front and back yard. Right now our cash flow is very tight and we don't want to get a loan or use our credit cards to pay for all the work. Can we pay a landscape contractor from the proceeds of our home sale in escrow?
That would depend on whether the landscaper would be willing to wait for his money until after closing is complete. Either use a credit card and pay it off as soon as possible or just spruce up the landscaping as best you can and price the house right.
Credit card or pay cash then pay yourself back from the sale. Most tree guys want oayment when the jobs done not three weeks from when they finish.
Best thing is to give a credit back if the buyers say anything. If they don't they don't. I know when I bought I had to cut down four trees. It cost me 3k. If I ever buy again and the trees are overgrown I'm calling MY tree trimmer to get a price then tell the seller.
What if the real estate sale falls through. Tree man holding the bag. No way, find a way to pay him. If he does the work and you refuse to pay him immediately, he could put a lien on your ppty and then more headaches for you.
Offer them an extra $500 to wait and you may get some takers.
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