Home for Sale Contract Help?

You may insist upon what's known as "specific performance" on the contract, however, it then comes down to the question of whether there was any consideration (i.e. money or promises made) in return for your taking the house off the market. If there was some sort of consideration and you had a legitimate offer and acceptance and a meeting of the minds between you, then you have a valid contract that can be enforced upon him. Hire a good lawyer and pursue it. Good luck.

Your contract governs this transaction and provides your rights and remedies. You need to see a real estate litigator to have your contract reviewed. It may provide for mediation or arbitration, rather than suing in court, or it may require that you make a written demand for performance for any breach and give the other party 30 days to perform before taking action. Disclaimer: Please note that this answer does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on, since each state has different laws, each situation is fact specific, and it is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the facts and documents at issue. This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship.