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 Property, Selling Property procedure help needed

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agape_ian
post Aug 15 2008, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(justlaw55 @ Aug 15 2008, 03:17 PM)
Hi,

I wish to sell off a property but need to clarify the procedures..

I know that as the 1st step, there is a 2% (or is it 3%) fee payable by the interested buyer.

Once cheque is given by the buyer, if I don't want to sell, I can return the cheque, right? (any time frame for the return of the cheque to the buyer?)

Or even if I have banked in the cheque, within 14 days time (or...?), I can return the money to the interested buyer, right?

My fear is having accepted the cheque, I am bound to have to sell to that buyer. Cos' as this is co-owned property, I am afraid that the other co-owner may later change mind or find another buyer with higher price..

Thanks!!
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The 2% is consider as a booking. To what i understand is that you need to return double of the amount of money if you wish to withdraw. However, if the buyer withdraw, you may keep the booking fees.

It is also subject to whether you have signed an agreement with the buyer. So I think is best for you to discuss the selling with the co-owner before accepting any booking.

All the best!
agape_ian
post Aug 15 2008, 04:17 PM

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QUOTE(justlaw55 @ Aug 15 2008, 04:02 PM)
Thanks!

But I was under the impression that the booking is for the buyer to indicate his/her sincerity (so the 2% is also called an earnest fee) and it is for me to decide if I want to give him a option to purchase.

Or is it that once I accept the 2%, I MUST give him the OTP to excercise?

But u are right about discussing with my co-owner...
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The buyer usually pays 2% to secure the booking. After that he/she shall proceed to prepare the S&P (there is where you get you 10% deposit). If the buyer does not respond after a certain period of time (as stated in the agreement), the $ is forfeited.

What i heard may not be true, so i guess is best for you to verify with the property agents/consultants.

 

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