Question:
“I got a good deal on a little condo that would make a great rental. Now the seller is trying to cancel saying he never signed escrow instructions so we don’t have a deal. I’ve asked my agent if that’s correct and he thinks the seller is wrong but isn’t sure. The seller can’t cancel based on that, right?”
Answer:
The seller is 100% wrong (and your agent should know that!).
If you both signed the contract, you have a legally binding agreement.
Escrow instructions are just that: instructions to the escrow company to take some actions.
