Regretting Not Using a Reservation Agreement? Here’s Why It Matters...
You've found a buyer. The offer’s been agreed. Things are moving… until they’re not.
The buyer pulls out.
Your plans collapse.
Weeks – or even months – of momentum, gone in an instant.
Sound familiar?
It’s a brutal part of the moving process that far too many sellers experience. And it's exactly what a reservation agreement is designed to help prevent.
What Is a Reservation Agreement?
Let’s cut through the legal fog:
A reservation agreement is a short, simple contract signed after an offer has been accepted.
It sets out expectations clearly: timelines, responsibilities, and consequences if either party pulls out without a valid reason.
It’s not about being aggressive. It’s about creating commitment:
📌 For the buyer, it says: “We’re not just testing the waters.”
📌 For the seller, it says: “We won’t waste your time.”
📌 And for both sides, it drastically reduces the risk of a sale falling through.
Why Isn’t Every Agent Using Them?
Excellent question. We’d love to tell you.
Maybe it’s the extra admin?
Maybe it’s because some agents simply don’t understand how to use them effectively...
Or maybe… they’re just hoping everything holds together and don't want to rock the boat?
But that’s not how we do things at avocado property.
We believe in transparency and in protecting our clients.
And in giving you every possible tool to make your sale stick.
If your current agent hasn’t even mentioned reservation agreements, or worse, didn’t know what they were, that’s a massive red flag.
Because Hoping Isn’t a Strategy
Your home is likely your most valuable asset.
You deserve more than vague promises and crossed fingers.
Reservation agreements are common sense, especially in second-hand sales where chains and circumstances can change in a heartbeat.
That’s why we included an entire section on them in our book:
Written by the avocado property partners, it’s the honest, simple guide for homeowners who want to understand the whole selling process – not just the parts the agent tells you.
Inside, we break down:
- When and how to use a reservation agreement
- How it protects both parties
- Why it can create a more secure, transparent sale
Grab Your Copy Below 👇
Final Thought
There’s nothing worse than having your sale unravel when you’re already mentally halfway packed.
Let’s stop that from happening.
Let’s bring more clarity, protection, and honesty into the selling process together.