How Can a Seller Get Out of a Real Estate Sales Contract? by Amy Cates A real estate sales contract is a binding agreement between buyer and seller. signing a contract image by William Berry from Fotolia.com When it comes to big-dollar transactions, buyer's remorse commonly creeps into the equation, threatening to disrupt the deal. But sellers can be remorseful, too. Whether a change of plans or a change of heart, the seller may have reasons for not following through. But can anything be done to undo the agreement after signing on the dotted line? Examine the Contract The contract used in the sale of real estate typically leans heavily to the buyer's corner, offering extensive protection to ensure the sale. Buyers have many steps to take before the sale can be finalized, such as mortgage approval, ordering a home inspection, and selling an existing home. So escape clauses are usually built in for the buyer. Yet sellers may have their own exit opportunities, such as with an estate sale that requires total agreement from other members of the family. For example, if a contract is written and agreed upon in an estate transaction, and the seller's siblings disagree over the sales price, the contract may have provisions that allow for the contract to be voided. Home Inspections Home inspections are commonly included in the contract as a provision for the sale. If a home inspection is returned with a request for repair work and the seller cannot or will