ᐅ Appointment with a notary for certification – any experiences?
Created on: 19 Feb 2013 14:22
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hauskauf3
Hello dear forum members,
We are planning to buy a house and have already received a draft contract by email from the notary (on 14.02.). I just spoke with the real estate agent, who proposed a notarization appointment between 25.02. and 28.02. If we were to sign on 28.02., that would be just 14 days since the contract draft was sent. The problem is that the current owner is abroad and will only be in Germany between 25.02. and 28.02., which is why the signing must take place during that period. However, this is too short notice for us (we want to have the contract reviewed and need to work between 25.02. and 28.02.). Could it have negative consequences if we say we are not available at that time? For example, could the seller decide to sell to someone else? Especially considering that the owner does not live in Germany and will only be in the country for those four days. We are not quite sure how to proceed. Fourteen days between receiving the draft and signing is not much time.
We want to have the contract reviewed by a professional. Is it better to consult a specialized lawyer or to get in touch with the responsible notary?
Thank you very much for your answers =)
We are planning to buy a house and have already received a draft contract by email from the notary (on 14.02.). I just spoke with the real estate agent, who proposed a notarization appointment between 25.02. and 28.02. If we were to sign on 28.02., that would be just 14 days since the contract draft was sent. The problem is that the current owner is abroad and will only be in Germany between 25.02. and 28.02., which is why the signing must take place during that period. However, this is too short notice for us (we want to have the contract reviewed and need to work between 25.02. and 28.02.). Could it have negative consequences if we say we are not available at that time? For example, could the seller decide to sell to someone else? Especially considering that the owner does not live in Germany and will only be in the country for those four days. We are not quite sure how to proceed. Fourteen days between receiving the draft and signing is not much time.
We want to have the contract reviewed by a professional. Is it better to consult a specialized lawyer or to get in touch with the responsible notary?
Thank you very much for your answers =)
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Bauexperte20 Feb 2013 20:45Hello,
Either way, if this all feels too rushed for you, then cancel the appointment. At worst, you’ll simply have to start over.
Best regards
hauskauf3 schrieb:Fourteen days is the legal timeframe between sending the preliminary draft and the actual notary appointment. You posted this on 19.02.13; why didn’t you use that time to consult a lawyer specializing in contract law?
We want to buy a house and have already received a draft contract by email from the notary (on 14.02.). I just spoke with the real estate agent, who proposed a notarization appointment between 25.02. and 28.02. If we sign on 28.02., it will be only 14 days since the draft contract was sent.
hauskauf3 schrieb:I think you’re more afraid of taking action than anything else, because you had enough time to respond. By the way, the notary is obligated to both parties and will not present you with a contract that disadvantages you unfairly on one side!
The problem is that the current owner is abroad and will be in Germany between 25.02. and 28.02., but this is too short notice for us (we want to have the contract reviewed and must work between 25.02. and 28.02.) ... We want a professional to review the contract; is it better to choose a specialist lawyer or to contact the responsible notary?
Either way, if this all feels too rushed for you, then cancel the appointment. At worst, you’ll simply have to start over.
Best regards