Unfortunately, the contract is binding the instant it is signed by both buyer and seller. There is no right of rescission unless it actually states so in the contract.
The most amicable way to exit a contract is to have a frank and honest conversation with the parties involved. This is an opportunity to share why one cannot proceed with the contract in the first place. As long as both parties can come to a suitable agreement, then the agreement can be changed or terminated.
Typically, the answer is no. You have both signed a contract and must fulfill its terms. The only way out of the contract would be if the other party agreed to release you from it, if the contract allowed you to rescind it somehow, or if you sued to allow you to back out of the contract.
Cooling-off rule. Cooling-off Rule is a rule that allows you to cancel a contract within a few days (usually three days) after signing it. As explained by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the federal cooling-off rules gives the consumer three days to cancel certain sales for a full refund.
Your buyer's agreement is usually binding for a set period. However, most of these agreements contain language that will allow you to terminate with a letter of cancellation.
Some states require real estate contracts to be reviewed by an attorney before they take effect. This typically is a set time after signing for both parties to have an attorney review the agreement. If either side decides during this period that they want to cancel the sale, they typically can do so without penalty.
If you are refinancing a mortgage, you have until midnight of the third business day after the transaction to rescind (cancel) the mortgage contract. The right of rescission refers to the right of a consumer to cancel certain types of loans.
The 72-hour cancellation policy allows consumers a cooling-off period to cancel certain contracts without penalties. Federal and state laws, including the FTC Cooling-Off Rule, provide consumer protection for specific purchases, like home improvement loans and door-to-door sales.
14 days is the minimum cooling-off period that a seller must give you.