Dear Monty: Pay attention to occupancy when you make your offer

Reader question: We closed on our home purchase in December. The contract calls for the seller to vacate 30 days after closing. The date and time set to deliver the keys and final walkthrough were today. This morning, the seller called to say they hadn’t finished moving out and requested six extra days. Our agent said there is money in escrow, and we can charge $100 daily for each day past the previously agreed upon occupancy date (up to $1k). We don’t have to […]