Sounds hinky, I made about a half dozen offers on bank owned in the last year and they always wanted 3k that was conditionally non refundable. In each case, the only way they kept the money was if i got cold feet, all other situations I would be refunded and was refunded a few times (usually because I was outbid). In one case, the property wasn’t unoccupied yet, current occupant stripped the place before leaving and while i was in escrow, that got me out of the deal and my deposit back (10k worth of plantation shutters, light fixtures, appliances, etc.) I wanted a new price, they said no, i said FU, they gave me back my money.

I don’t think I’d sign a completely unconditional deposit, what if it burns down before escrow closes? You can’t insure it until it closes, that would cause you to eat the deposit, that blows.

Sounds hinky, I made about a half dozen offers on bank owned in the last year and they always wanted 3k that was conditionally non refundable. In each case, the only way they kept the money was if i got cold feet, all other situations I would be refunded and was refunded a few times (usually because I was outbid). In one case, the property wasn’t unoccupied yet, current occupant stripped the place before leaving and while i was in escrow, that got me out of the deal and my deposit back (10k worth of plantation shutters, light fixtures, appliances, etc.) I wanted a new price, they said no, i said FU, they gave me back my money.

I don’t think I’d sign a completely unconditional deposit, what if it burns down before escrow closes? You can’t insure it until it closes, that would cause you to eat the deposit, that blows.

Sounds hinky, I made about a half dozen offers on bank owned in the last year and they always wanted 3k that was conditionally non refundable. In each case, the only way they kept the money was if i got cold feet, all other situations I would be refunded and was refunded a few times (usually because I was outbid). In one case, the property wasn’t unoccupied yet, current occupant stripped the place before leaving and while i was in escrow, that got me out of the deal and my deposit back (10k worth of plantation shutters, light fixtures, appliances, etc.) I wanted a new price, they said no, i said FU, they gave me back my money.

I don’t think I’d sign a completely unconditional deposit, what if it burns down before escrow closes? You can’t insure it until it closes, that would cause you to eat the deposit, that blows.

I wonder if the listing agent is trying to scare off people in favor of his/her own buyers …

A few months ago I passed on a nice little house that was offered on similarly unfavorable terms. Listing agent said the bank insisted on a 3% deposit, 5 day inspection period, 15 day escrow. It closed recently about 6% below what I’d call fair market value.

I wonder if the listing agent is trying to scare off people in favor of his/her own buyers …

A few months ago I passed on a nice little house that was offered on similarly unfavorable terms. Listing agent said the bank insisted on a 3% deposit, 5 day inspection period, 15 day escrow. It closed recently about 6% below what I’d call fair market value.

Appreciate the input. I guess my only option is to wait for the agent to get back to me. Just seems like a fairly onerous term, and one that’s not necessary to get the place sold. Almost seems like they are intentionally trying to discourage buyers.

Appreciate the input. I guess my only option is to wait for the agent to get back to me. Just seems like a fairly onerous term, and one that’s not necessary to get the place sold. Almost seems like they are intentionally trying to discourage buyers.