[header] How to seek specific performance action from a buyer [title] Check your contract for available remedies. [step] Specific performance is a remedy you can request from the court when you so for breach of contract. In some contracts, however, you might have agreed to a limited, exclusive remedy. 
[substeps] For example, as the seller, you might have agreed only to keep the earnest money if the buyer breaches the purchase and sale agreement. If so, then you can't sue for specific performance.