Home failed inspection.. miserably

[burbuja0512]

Nobody pushes ahead with your money unless you say so. You read the contract and you are still within your right to walk. Don't let some agent change your mind or prolong the problem. He or she may be a nice person, but a sale is all that is wanted. Send an email if you get fired up and don't want to talk. This is what I would say.

Dear Agent,

Thank you for showing me this home and submitting my offer. I have decided to withdraw my offer dated (whatever) due to significant health concerns and the expense required to bring this home up to acceptable living conditions. I expect to have my deposit check returned in person (or sent to me via USPS with tracking) within 48 hours.


Signed

I love this, but one thing I'm not quite clear on is that I believe my agent wants the buyer to walk. She doesn't think that they'll accept the lengthy list of requests we need to make it safe. Not sure why them walking would be better... She does work for a large agency, so perhaps she is following their policies??

I am feeling a bit calmer now. Today was my last day at my old job and I'll be able to spend the next few days packing and prepping for my long drive from Denver to Chicago on Sunday. Start the new job on Wednesday and will be living from a hotel for the foreseeable future The good thing is I'm taking my 14 year old DD. She'll keep me company and we'll have a great time on the weekends exploring the city.

Deep breaths..