Mutual release form verse putting back on market?

A mutual release ends the contract and resolves the deposit issue so you can safely move on. Many sellers sign the mutual release first, then relist to avoid escrow disputes or liability.

Don, I sell in Massachusetts and in our state the release is for the escrow monies. You need to consult your broker or attorney, but if the days by which you must perform have passed then the seller can typically relist the property and then you go to court to fight over the escrow monies. That is how it would happen in MA. A 22 year old furnace is fully depreciated, and sellers may not negotiate over that without an expert opinion. Home inspectors are generalists and I would recommend having in a HVAC specialist to confirm the findings and give a more specific recommendation. Too often the buyers lean on the inspection report and there is information that a specialist may agree or disagree on! Good luck, Concord, MA real estate