Wholesaling; contract clarification

Wholesaling; contract clarification

Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 0 votes

Good evening everyone,

I am new to the idea of wholesaling and I am trying to learn everything I can to get off on the right foot.  After much research I have learned a lot, however I still have not been able to identify what happens if a property is placed under contract and I do not have a buyer by closing?  Am I able to renegotiate closing in lieu of searching for a buyer, and if so at what point does that become an illegitimate excuse?  Ultimately I am wondering what would, or could happen that would leave me, the wholesaler, stuck with this property?  I've been guided to ensure contracts contain the right clauses to protect yourself and all parties involved, is this clarified in a particular clause?  Maybe I have not dug enough to find this answer yet, but any wisdom is appreciated, thank you all for your time and help.
 

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  • Investor · Boca Raton FL · Member since 2017 · 255 posts · 188 votes
    5y

    @Tyler Chagnon you should have many “exit doors” built in your purchase agreement. That way most of the time you will be able to walk away without incurring any loss.

    In some specific scenarios you might just lose your EMD, so I'll recommend not putting more than $1000.

    I’ve personally never seen a seller trying to force the closing any further (but I’m not an attorney).

    That being said, you should never put a property under contract if you do not intend to close, or you wont stay in this business for very long. You should always have your exit strategy lined up when you sign the PA, This is why I recommend building your buyer list first and the rest will fall into place ;)

    Hope that’ll help

  • Member since 2021 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    5y

    @Yoann Dorat, awesome advice, I appreciate your input!

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