Tuesday, March 25, 2014

How Important Is The Contract To Sell Or Purchase Real Estate?


No document is more important than the contract.  It governs the whole transaction.  Anything not stated in the contract is, for practical purposes, not part of the deal.  Under law you are entitled to the benefit of your bargain (as written in the contract).  If you want something more, you have to get the other party to agree.  If you want something deleted, you need to get the other party to agree.  You should assume that no contract obligation survives settlement unless explicitly stated so in the contract. 

The answers given above have been prepared by the law firm of Jones & Walker, P.C. of Virginia Beach as general guidelines to common questions.  These answers do not constitute specific legal advice.  For a fuller explanation of many aspects of real estate sales and purchases, visit Jones & Walker’s website: www.jonesandwalker.com

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