In June, we completed the sale of our house. Now, five months later, I’ve received a message from our real estate agent indicating that the buyer’s agent reached out regarding some dissatisfaction from the buyers, specifically mentioning a window leak and an issue with the water softener. We’re unaware of any window leak, except my husband sealed it on the outside eight years ago due to condensation. The water softener was functioning properly; we had it serviced in March before the sale took place. Additionally, we did not agree to arbitration. What actions can the buyers take against us?
hey, once you sell a house, typically, your responsibility is minimal unless stuff was misrepresented in the disclosure forms. If your state follows ‘as-is’ sales, you’re usually clear after the sale. a wise move tho, talk to a real estate attorney, just to cover your bases. good luck!
Curious to know, did you have any warranties or guarantees in place for the house systems during the sale? Also, how common are post-sale disputes like this in your area? It would be interesting to see if others have faced something similar. Your journey might illuminate some hidden steps in the home-selling process!
Honestly, it’s surprising. After selling, most obligations end with the transfer unless you legally pledged extra assurances. If the buyer’s issues are documented pre-sale problems, you might be on the hook, otherwise not so much usually. Keep all past correspondences and consult your realtor or a legal advisor ASAP!
Typically, your responsibilities after selling a house largely depend on the terms of the sale contract and disclosures made during the selling process. If you made full disclosures and sold the house “as-is,” your obligations are usually minimized. However, if the buyers can prove that there was deliberate withholding of known issues, you might face legal challenges. It’s sensible to review your disclosure documents and consult your real estate agent or attorney for guidance to clarify any responsibilities or potential liabilities.