F.S.B.O. What you don't know could hurt you
By Karen Martin Real estate agent Safe Harbor Realty, Westport, MA Realtor Helping Home Sellers & Buyers
(Safe Harbor Realty )
I recently got a call from a lady looking for an apartment rental. She needed to find something but was not in a hurry. She said her home was selling in a month. I explained how we hardly have any rentals in our town, she would have better luck in the nearby cities. I then said surely your Realtor told you of the severe shortage of rentals. She said No, I sold the property on my own and I do not want to live in the city. Me: Oh then I hope in your Purchase agreement it says you have to find suitable housing, a place to live. No, I didn't know. I felt so bad for her. She was concerned she was going to be homeless. I was not able to find a rental for her and I'm not sure what happened. I understand some folks feel they can sell on their own and they have that option. Yet there are t...
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