[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

excuse me - i was always told that [in addition to being advtg] UNTIL the signatures are on the dotted lines at closing - no house is ever considered legally sold; and that r.e. agents are required to 'accept' all offers on property until they are sold - of course, advising hopefuls when props have gone into atty review, etc. - thus, signs should remain on the property until closing and after same be promptly removed. not so?

You are correct. I recently sold a property of mine, was under contract for a month, and the deal did not go through. A week later I was again under contract, yet the house has been shown several times allowing for the person looking to make a "backup offer" if they so desire. Until the closing, the home remains "for sale". The agent would specify there is a contract but the house may still be shown. Keeping my fingers crossed that this contract lives to fruition!