If a house does not have keys but a door key pad is seller required to rekey the home or can they sell it that way? Debate questions between another agent and I
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- Thank you all. In my research as long as seller gave you everything they have to access the house, they did their due diligence. If they didnt originally have keys (was a resell when they bought it and had a pad lock) or whatever circumstance, as long as they gave you everything to be able to get into the home that they had, its ok. - Dec 10, 2023
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About 1 month ago
Hey Chelseie Good question, I agree with what Cody said. View paragraph 10.A. of the 1-4 fam contract for Buyer possession
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DislikeAbout 4 months ago
Key pad should be easily re-program for the new owner. However, if the new owner prefers the style with keys, then Buyer should bring it up during the contract process. Seller might be open to change it out.
About 4 months ago
Chelsie! Great question! This would be covered under paragraph 10.A. of the 1-4 fam contract for Buyer possession. It reads: Seller shall deliver to buyer possession of the property in its present or required condition Therefore, if in the present property condition there were no keys, then no keys need to be provided to the buyer. If the buyer required keys, then it shouldve been written into the contract that the buyer requires X number of keys from the seller upon closing, which would then make a required condition of the property. Im sure you got it all worked out though! Feel free to reach out anytime! Codysellsproperty@gmail.com 346-412-6603
About 4 months ago
Hi Chelsie! Lots of good answers already, but the seller can absolutely sell their home without rekeying the home or even reprogramming the lock. Upon closing, the buyer should change the code to the key pad for safety's sake, but even that is not required. It's just a good move for security purposes and we always suggest to all our buyer clients that rekeying the home or reprogramming the key pad should be the first thing they do after closing. Hope this helps!
About 4 months ago
During a "Sale", Sellers must only follow the contract concerning possession. Rekeying locks typically apply to leases with new tenants, not a sale. Remind Buyers it is a good idea to rekey...and many of the home warranties a buyer can obtain at closing offer that service for FREE! Remind Sellers to provide passcodes to "smart" devices or reset to factory settings and provide manuals/instructions on how to use the devices. Mark McNitt, Bernstein Realty. MarkKnowsHouston.com 832-567-4357
About 4 months ago
Many homes are going to keyless entry. Seller is required to provide access to the home. Buyer can change the code. Instructions are typically inside where the batteries are located.
About 4 months ago
Keys are becoming obsolete and I haven't seen a key to my house in 10 years. Hopefully never will have to, as I despise keys/key chains/ and such.If seller has keyless entry- how is seller supposed to rekey a lock that does not have a key for it? Seller has to provide code to the luck. If seller also has instructions on how can buyer reprogram the code, all the better. Otherwise, buyer can find instructions on YouTube and reprogram.Is there a backdoor with a keyless lock as well, or is just a front door that's in question? If backdoor luck is also keyless, please refer to my earlier comment on the subject.
About 4 months ago
Keys are becoming obsolete and I hadn't seen a key to my house in 10 years. Hopefully never will have to, as I despise keys/key chains/ and such.If seller has keyless entry- how is seller supposed to rekey a lock that does not have a key for it? Seller has to provide code to the luck. If seller also has instructions on how can buyer reprogram the code, all the better. Otherwise, buyer can find instructions on YouTube and reprogram.Is there a backdoor with a keyless lock as well, or is just a front door that's in question? If backdoor luck is also keyless, please refer to my earlier comment on the subject.
About 4 months ago
Keys are becoming obsolete and I hadn't seen a key to my house in 10 years. Hopefully never will have to, as I despise keys/key chains/ and such.If seller has keyless entry- how is seller expected to rekey a lock that does not have a key for it? Seller has to provide code to the luck. If seller also has instructions on how can buyer reprogram the code, all the better. Otherwise, buyer can find instructions on YouTube and reprogram.Is there a backdoor with a keyless lock as well, or is just a front door that's in question? If backdoor has a keyless lock, please refer to my earlier comment.
About 4 months ago
It is a little more complicated than it seems. A seller can give you the instruction booklet on how to recode the lock. Make you can change his master code. Read the booklet and determine what is possible and impossible.
About 4 months ago
Seller need to give access to the property but seller is not responsible for rekeying.
About 4 months ago
Seller would be required to provide the code to access the keypad settings. Keys would be required if the seller had them.
About 4 months ago
I think there would be no problem selling "as is". Buyer's agent should have caught that and advised client to note they wanted to have it removed/replaced if Paragraph 7.D.(2) when contract was submitted, if that was a concern of the buyer.Alternatively, it could have been negotiated during option period.
About 4 months ago
I would think that it could sell "as is" without any problem. However, a good buying agent should have caught that and advised their client to add they want it replaced (in Paragraph 7.D.(2). of the offer.Alternatively, it should have been negotiated during option period. That's my two cents worth!
About 4 months ago
Just change the code and you are going or to go.The point is to make sure no one that had a key prior to closing can still get in. By changing the lock or changing the code you are accomplishing that.
About 4 months ago
If it has a key pad just change code and you are good. The rule to change the locks is so no prior person with key can get in after closing. Changing the code accomplishes the same thing.
About 4 months ago
If it has a keypad you just change the code and youre good to go. The purpose of this rule is so no one that had a key prior to closing can still get in so lock must be changed. By changing code you are doing the same thing.
Disclaimer: Answers provided are just opinions and should not be accepted as advice.
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