An article regarding Can a Text Message be Considered a Real Estate Contract? was published by inman.com/Marian McPherson on November 17, 2016. Here is something to consider when communicating back and forth regarding a potential purchase or sale..

Excerpt of Can A Text Message Be Considered A Real Estate Contract?

In March 2016, one company sued another for breaking an agreement that was made via text message.
The buyer and listing broker discussed the buyer signing a final letter of intent and sending a deposit check to the seller to sign.
In Massachusetts, where both companies are based, text messages can form a legal, binding contract.

Read the full article at http://www.inman.com/2016/11/17/can-text-message-considered-real-estate-contract/

For questions on this topic, contact Peter DaMore, Attorney at Law Offices of Peter T. DaMore Jr. at 781-229-7900 or pdamore@ptdlaw.com.