I’ve seen buyers and sellers get excited about a property, only for the deal to implode when someone doesn’t keep up their end of the bargain.

In Maryland, a purchase agreement lays out who does what and when.

When either side backs out without a valid legal reason, it’s called a breach of contract, and it can cost you thousands.

What Is a Breach of Purchase Agreement?

A purchase agreement is your roadmap for a sale. It spells out:

• Price and Payment Terms: How much you pay and when you pay it.
• Inspection and Financing Deadlines: When inspections happen and when loan approval is due.
• Contingencies: Conditions that let you walk away—like finding major structural issues or losing financing.

If a buyer suddenly says “I changed my mind” after their inspection contingency ends, or if a seller accepts another offer even though you’re under contract, that’s a breach. You’ve already spent time, money on inspections, and maybe even lost other opportunities.

Why It Matters

• Lost Deposit: Buyers risk losing their earnest money if they back out without a legal basis.
• Delayed Plans: Sellers can’t move on to their next home and may miss out on other offers.
• Legal Costs: Hiring a lawyer to resolve the breach adds expense on top of everything else.

How I Help With Real Estate Transactions that Fall Through

“I focus on getting you back on track—whether that means enforcing the sale or recovering your losses.”

1. Reviewing Your Agreement

   
   I read every detail—deadlines, contingencies, and penalties—to see exactly what both sides promised.

2. Gathering Evidence

   
   Emails, inspection reports, and lender letters can prove you met your obligations or show the other side fell short.

3. Demand Letters

   
   Often, a firm letter reminding the breaching party of their duties gets them to complete the sale—or return your deposit—without going to court.

4. Negotiation

   
   Sometimes both sides want to avoid court. I help negotiate new deadlines, price adjustments, or compensation so you don’t waste more time or money.

5. Litigation

   
   If someone still refuses, I file suit for specific performance—asking the court to force the sale, or for damages to cover your losses.

Real estate deals affect your finances and your future.

You need a clear plan to protect your interests when someone breaks the rules.

If you’re facing a breach of purchase agreement, let’s talk.

Call me, Matthew J. Dyer, Esq., at 301-627-5844.

Together, we’ll get your sale back on solid ground.