What Can Break a Deal After Signing a Contract (745)
Seller relevance: high — understanding risks helps minimize the chance of a deal falling through
Overview
Signing a contract is a crucial step when selling an apartment in Israel.
Even after signing, a deal can fall through if legal, financial, or organizational risks are not properly addressed.
In this article, we examine the reasons a deal may be canceled and how to prevent them.
Main Risks After Signing a Contract
- Buyer payment delays
- The buyer does not transfer the deposit on time
- Payment schedule violations can slow down the process or break the deal
- Legal obstacles
- Document errors, missing certificates, or unregistered property rights
- Claims from third parties on the property
- Property condition
- Hidden defects discovered later
- The property does not match the stated condition
- Bank or mortgage issues
- The bank denies credit to the buyer
- Delays in financing approval
How to Minimize the Risk of a Deal Falling Through
- Verify all documents in advance: ownership, permits, certificates
- Require proof of the buyer’s financial capability
- Use a bank guarantee or escrow account
- Involve lawyers and translators if needed
- Prepare a clear action and monitoring plan for the entire process until closing
Practical Recommendations
- Do not leave key matters uncontrolled
- Discuss potential risks and mitigation strategies with your realtor
- Maintain communication with the bank and buyer at all stages
- Keep written confirmations and receipts
Unehasim Tips
- Do not relax after signing the contract — the deal can still fall through
- Ensure legal and financial protection
- Use verified monitoring and support tools
- Involve specialists to prevent unexpected problems
Contact Unehasim Specialists
If you are selling an apartment in Haifa and want to minimize the risk of a deal falling through after signing the contract, the Unehasim team can help:
- verify documents and the financial reliability of the parties
- provide support throughout the entire transaction
- use secure tools (escrow, bank guarantees)
- ensure transparency and control at every stage
Proper preparation allows the deal to close safely, even in complex legal or financial situations.
