Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

I am in a contract with a real estate to sell my house for six months. Circumstances have changed and we do not want to sell. The agent told us we are in a contract and cannot back out of selling. I was in this position years ago on a investment property I backed out of the contract the only item I was left we sell then we would have to pay them there commission. I am in Pa.


Asked on 8/31/17, 6:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

It really depends on what the listing agreement says, but usually you have the right to change your mind about selling. Yes, if you still sell, you would owe the agent the commission if you sell to anyone they had shown the house to during the listing. You may need to involve a real estate attorney in your area to push back and insist that you do not want to continue the listing.

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Answered on 9/01/17, 8:55 am


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