If a buyer has a financing contingency for one month and has not secured a loan after thirty-two days, what can the seller do?

When a buyer has a financing contingency, it allows them a specified period to secure a loan necessary to complete the purchase. If that timeframe expires without the buyer obtaining financing, the seller has options regarding the sale of the property.

Choosing to put the property back on the market is completely valid after the designated contingency period has lapsed. Without a secured loan, the buyer is unable to fulfill the purchase, effectively allowing the seller to reclaim their rights over the property. This action empowers the seller to seek other potential buyers who may be ready and able to close the deal, rather than remaining tied to a buyer who can’t meet the financing requirements.

This choice aligns with standard practices in real estate transactions, where sellers aim to mitigate their risk by pursuing other offers when the current buyer is unable to move forward due to unmet contingencies. The other options are not appropriate in this situation for various reasons, such as the complexities of suing for specific performance or a lender, which would not yield immediate results and does not address the seller's need to move on from the transaction.