Board Of REALTORS®
Local group of real estate brokers who are members of the State and National Board of REALTORS®. Meets regularly with their membership and helps determine licensing requirements as well as managing the multiple listing service of their service area. They may also provide additional services to their members.
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Comments for Board Of REALTORS®
I had a contract to sell a commercial building in Texas. Two or three days prior to the expiration date, I sent an email to my realtor. In the subject line it said termination and lock codes. In the body f the letter I said nothing about terminating earlier than the signed contract. I sent this email to her to basically get the codes to supply my new realtor to access to the property. I never mentioned to terminate early. I knew she had a possible client and even though she didn't sell the property, I wanted to see if she could get an offer placed in the last couple of days. The contract had been extended one month and a couple of weeks as she was changing brokers. I did sign a new contract for her to work with a new broker, cut never signed a termination of contract. She is now saying I own her for money she spent while trying to find a buyer. Is there something you need to sign to terminate a contract? My local realtor said that there is.
Jan 09, 2023 18:19:34Hello Margaret! Thank you for contacting us1
Jan 25, 2023 09:22:16Rules, laws, and requirements are different or can vary in each state. We recommend that they reach out to a real estate attorney who knows the law by heart and can give you an adequate response.
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