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cancel active contract?
Can I cancel an active contract? Is it possible. sell it for cheaper price. want to sell quickly. Do you think I can cancel an active contract? Is it possible. sell it for cheaper price. want to sell quickly
Asked By Mohammad T. | Wichita Falls, TX | 144 views | Selling | Updated 1 month ago
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If you have an active contract you cannot cancel the contract. There are some caveats, like has the buyer turned in earnest money. I would suggest if you want to cancel an active contract that you have an attorney review to give you legal advice. As Realtors, we cannot give that type of advise.
- 1 month ago
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Amanda Courtney
REP Realty Group
Yes, but it depends on the contract terms. Most buyers can cancel during the inspection period or other contingency deadlines. After contingencies expire, canceling may risk losing the deposit or legal issues.
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Cassidy McWherter
Orlando's Finest
Once you’re under contract, canceling isn’t always simple.
Whether you can cancel depends entirely on:
• The terms of the contract
• Contingency deadlines
• Buyer performance
• State-specific contract law
If you’re a seller and want to cancel to sell for a lower price to move quickly, that can expose you to legal risk if the buyer is performing according to the agreement.
Before making any decisions, I strongly recommend reviewing the contract with your agent or a real estate attorney. Walking away improperly could result in legal consequences.
If you'd like to talk through what’s typical in these situations, I’m happy to help you understand your options.
Whether you can cancel depends entirely on:
• The terms of the contract
• Contingency deadlines
• Buyer performance
• State-specific contract law
If you’re a seller and want to cancel to sell for a lower price to move quickly, that can expose you to legal risk if the buyer is performing according to the agreement.
Before making any decisions, I strongly recommend reviewing the contract with your agent or a real estate attorney. Walking away improperly could result in legal consequences.
If you'd like to talk through what’s typical in these situations, I’m happy to help you understand your options.
- 6 days ago
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Meredith Kronenberg
Howard Hanna
Most real estate contracts include built-in “kill switches,” meaning there are specific deadlines and contingencies that must be met by certain dates. Whether a contract can be canceled depends entirely on the terms of the contract you signed and where you are in the timeline. If all contingencies have been satisfied and the contract is active, you generally cannot cancel it unilaterally. There are important factors and exceptions to consider—such as whether the buyer has submitted earnest money or missed a required deadline. Because every contract is different, it’s strongly recommended that you have a real estate attorney review your contract and provide legal guidance. As Realtors, we are not permitted to give legal advice, but an attorney can clearly explain your options and risks.
- 1 month ago
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Gale Culver
Real
It depends on the terms of you contract. You should meet with your agent or broker to discuss your options and potentially seek legal council. Typically you would need agreement for mutual cancellation to terminate a purchase contract unless there is a clause in your contract that allows you to cancel unilaterally.
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Troy Moultrie Treasured Properties
Real Broker
Do you mean you have an active listing agreement contract? If you want to lower the price to sell it quickly, talk to the agent and tell her or him you want to market the property for x amount, you don't have to cancel your listing contract to do this. This is your property and you can request this. If you are wanting to cancel a contract ask an attorney for advice. As agents we can point you in the right direction on where to look or what a contract says, but we cannot give leagal advice. Every state is different and so are brokers contracts.
- 3 weeks ago
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Allyson Almeida
Austin 512 Realty
Hi Mohammad if your currently under contract, you can not cancel the contract. The buyer has "outs" but unless the buyer exercises their request to terminate unfortunately you are legally bound to the terms of the contract.
- 1 month ago
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Rick Chambers
Assured Real Estate
I'm not sure why you would want to cancel a contract to sell it for a cheaper price. Once signed a contract is binding on both sides. If you were to cancel it might lead to some legal ramifications. If you are selling this house on your own without a licensed agent I would recommend that you reach out to a real estate attorney for advice.
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The listing contracts are between you and the listing broker. I would contact the broker and set a meeting to discuss this.
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