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Real estate agent contract termination covid-19

Samson Tefera
  • Houston, TX
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I signed a 3 month contract with Real Estate agent to sell my house, however, due to covid-19 and showings suspension, I would like to get out of that contract, as I do not see the benefit of just online showings, since anything online is something I can do myself.

However, I do not have any force majeure clause in the contract.

I still have a month and a half left before contract expires.

Would it be unfair to ask to terminate my contract with the real estate agent and void all agreements on that contract?

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Jay Hinrichs
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  • Summerlin, NV
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Jay Hinrichs
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Originally posted by @Nathan Gesner:

Communication can work magic. Just talk to them. Explain that you don't feel this is the right time to list the home with a REALTOR and you would like to terminate the agreement. IF they refuse, suck it up and ride it out. It's a good way to learn if you've selected a quality REALTOR or not.

Agreed i know my wife would never ever make someone keep their home on the market that wish's to take if off market and would let you out. And when i was doing this I would do the same.. the bad vibes are not worth it.

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