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What's the standard process for buying an on-frame modular house?

Ours might be delivered next week--but I have some questions about what the dealership did. I just really want to know. . . 1. First of all, this is an on-frame modular--it looks like a "trailer," but is better built, so the process will be like that for a "trailer." 2. The dealership refused to give me a copy of the contract until it was time to sign it. Then we found out we would be responsible for all permits. The county permit office has a sign posted that warns people not to let contractors talk them into getting the permits; it makes you responsible for things you know nothing about. (After finding out this was a standard practice, we went ahead and signed. We were on short time and in danger of losing the land.) Just last week they told me that we do not have a contract at all, but a "sales agreement." 3. They did not tell me they needed the permits to order the house until 2 wks after we/d closed on the loan. Are these standard practices?

Public Comments

1. It is highly recommended that you consult your attorney and review any contract before you sign any document pertaining to real estate. Yours is a textbook case for this reasoning. Your only option at this point is to see your attorney in order to get out of the contract, or bite the bullet and forge ahead at your own expense and aggravation. By the way, a sales agreement signed by both parties constitutes a contract. The next time, you know what to do. Good luck with your situation.