Real estate dispute

[ZANYMASTER]

Can't close on our house because the seller and his sons are fighting over the transfer fees and delaying the whole thing. So pissed off.Any lawyers here?
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[Tonyscoots84]

real estate sucks i went through so much BS from the underwriter and mortgage company. good luck with everything.

 

[yesjenks]

Do you mean transfer taxes? Or, fees?

I worked the back end of the mortgage industry for a while. What sort of fees are they arguing about? Unless the father and son are both on title their quarrel should prevent you from closing.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Not sure which one but the 6 sons are fighting over which one should pay for the fees or taxes.Pretty dumb.Dad should make them come to a conclusion cause I can't do anything on my end.

 

[yesjenks]

That really sucks! You should look at your contract, it may have a clause about when you must close by.

 

[jcurry]

don't you have an attorney filing the paperwork on your behalf? They should be dealing with it.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

I do and he sucks.Gave him 800.00 and he's about to get fired.

 

[Imbarrie]

I can imagine your mortgage is going to expire unless they close.
In this case, have your lawyer tell them you will reduce your offer by the amount of the fees unless they agree to close soon.
This can make them realize one of two options;
Come to an agreement over how it will be paid, or, they can take the original offer and put the amount of the fees in escrow until they make up their minds.

Either way, tell the dad to reach down and grab two, and step up or you will walk. If they cannot decide on this now, then they will have the same conflict with the next person.

 

[albano]

maybe the seller has a better offer, and wants you to walk, or pay the fees!
If you want/like the place... don't give up...'closings' NEVER happen on time!

 

[ZANYMASTER]

We're in contract and just need those bickering fools to sign the transfer fee contract and we're good to go to close.

 

[mbg75]

Good attorney is the key. Usually you don't pay them till u close. They get cut a check at the table

 

[MatthewScars]