I would review this as a zero if I could.
I had a sellers real estate agent, Patty Flynn, give me a counter offer on a 3bd 1 ba home in Mashpee, MA, of $307,000 that was verbally accepted by myself, my real estate agent, and my broker.
Who then brought up things about the property that were not event listed correctly, such as the new septic going in is actually only going to be for a two bedroom home. Also mentioned how she was concerned with my bank approving the inspection because there is a broken glass slider, which I said I would take care of. Seemed like she was just trying to get me to not buy the house, and that maybe she wanted to sell it to her client to get full commission. Or for whatever reason.
I was approved for a $440,000 mortgage loan. After the counter offer, at 853pm, she texted my agent, addressing it to me directly, says that she is only taking best offers, which is also very unprofessional. That would be like my real estate agent contacting the home owner directly. So I put in an offer for $321,123! The home is listed for $309,900, and today, around 430pm, where my contract is only valid until 5pm, she said that they accepted someone else's offer. I trust this woman as far as I can throw her.
She gave me a counter offer, which I accepted. I already talked to a real estate attorney and William Raveis headquarters, whom both say that yes, that verbal agreement, and I have it in a text message, is binding, but because of Covid-19 and the court system, there isn't much to do about restraining this person's real estate license. It is very wrong for her to say that my offer is accepted, get my hopes up and everything, then accept someone else's offer, that I am sure was not as high as mine.
I never want to see this person selling homes ever again. read more