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PARTIES: ____________________________________________________,
as "Seller", of __________________________________,
Phone: __________________________________ and I. DESCRIPTION: a) Legal description of real estate ("Property") located in ___________________ County, ___________________: b) Street address, if any, of the Property being conveyed is: c) Personal property including all buildings and improvements on the property and all right, title and interest of Seller in and to adjacent streets, roads, alleys and rights-of-way, and: II. PURCHASE PRICE $________________ PAYMENT: a) Cash Deposit(s) to be held in escrow by _________________________________ in the amount of $________________ and promissory note to be held in same escrow as additional earnest Buyer's default in the amount of $________________ b) Subject to assumption of Mortgage in favor or ______________________ bearing interest at ___________% per annum and payable as to principal and interest __________ c) Purchase money mortgage and note bearing interest at __________% on terms set forth herein below, in the principal amount of $________________ d) Other: __________________________________________ $________________ e) Balance to close, (U.S. Cash, certified or cashier's check) subject to adjustments and prorations $________________ TOTAL $________________ f) All funds held in escrow shall be placed in an interest bearing account at the direction of Buyer, with interest accruing to the benefit of Buyer and either applied toward the purchase price at closing or returned to Buyer in the event and for any reason the transaction does not close. III. FINANCING: If the purchase price or any part
thereof is to be financed by a third party loan, this
Contract for Sale and Purchase ("Contract"),
is conditioned upon the Buyer obtaining a IV. TITLE EVIDENCE: Within twenty____) days from
the date of Contract, Seller shall, at his expense,
deliver to Buyer or his attorney, in accordance with
Paragraph XI, a title insurance V. TIME FOR ACCEPTANCE AND EFFECTIVE DATE: If this offer is not executed by both of the parties hereto on or before _____________, the aforesaid deposit(s) shall be, at the option of the Buyer, returned to him and this offer shall thereafter be null and void. The date of Contract ("Effective Date") shall be the date when the last one of the Seller and Buyer has signed this offer. VI. CLOSING DATE: This transaction shall be closed and the deed and other closing papers delivered on the ________ day of _______________, 20______, unless extended by other provisions of Contract, or by written agreement of the Parties. VII. RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, LIMITATIONS: The Buyer shall take title subject only to: Zoning, restrictions, prohibitions and other requirements imposed by governmental authority; Restrictions and matters appearing on the plat or otherwise common to the subdivision; Public utility easements of record; Taxes for year of closing and subsequent years, assumed mortgages and purchase money mortgages, if any; other: _______________________________________ provided, however, that none of the foregoing shall prevent use of the property for the purpose of ______________________. VIII. OCCUPANCY: Seller represents that there are no parties in occupancy other than Seller, but if Property is intended to be rented or occupied beyond closing, the fact and terms thereof shall be stated herein, and the tenant(s) shall be disclosed pursuant to Paragraph XVII. Seller agrees to deliver occupancy of Property at time of closing unless otherwise specified below. IX. ASSIGNABILITY: Buyer may assign this Contract. X. TYPEWRITTEN OR HANDWRITTEN PROVISIONS: Typewritten or handwritten provisions inserted herein or attached hereto as Addenda shall control all printed provisions in conflict therewith. XI. EVIDENCE OF TITLE: Within twenty (20) days from
the date hereof, Seller, at Seller's sole cost and
expense, shall cause a title insurance company mutually
acceptable to the Parties ("Title Company")
to issue and deliver to Buyer an ALTA Form B title
commitment ("Title Commitment") accompanied
by one copy of all documents affecting the Property,
and which constitute exceptions to the Title Commitment.
Buyer shall give Seller written notice on XII. EXISTING MORTGAGES TO BE ASSUMED: Seller shall furnish to Buyer within twenty (20) days from execution hereof a statement from all mortgagee(s) setting forth principal balance, method of payment, interest rate and whether the mortgage(s) is in good standing. If a mortgage requires approval of the Buyer by the mortgagee in order to avoid default, or for assumption by the Buyer of said mortgage, and: a) the mortgagee does not approve the Buyer, the Buyer may rescind the contract, or b) the mortgagee requires an increase in the interest
rate or charges a fee for any reason in excess of
$500.00, the Buyer may rescind the Contract unless
Seller elects to pay such XIII. PURCHASE MONEY MORTGAGES: The purchase money note and mortgage, if any, shall provide for a thirty (30) day grace period in the event of default if it is a first mortgage and a 15 day grace period in the event of default if a second mortgage; shall provide for right of prepayment in whole or in part without penalty; shall be assumable and shall not provide for acceleration or interest adjustment in event of resale of the Property. Said mortgage shall require the owner of the encumbered Property to keep all prior liens and encumbrances in good standing. XIV. CURRENT SURVEY: Within fifteen (15) days from the date hereof, Seller, at Seller's sole cost and expense, shall furnish a current survey of the Property prepared and certified by a duly registered Land Surveyor. The survey as to the Property shall: a) Set forth an accurate legal description; and b) Locate all existing easements and rights-of-way (setting forth the book and page number of the recorded instruments creating the same), alleys, streets, and c) Show any encroachments; and d) Show all existing improvements (such as buildings, power lines, fences, etc.); and e) Show all dedicated public streets provided access and whether such access is paved to the property line; and f) Show the location of any easements necessary for the furnishing of off-site improvements; and g) Be certified to the Seller, the Buyer, the Title Company and any lender that may be involved in the transaction. In the event the survey or the recertification thereof shows any encroachments of any improvements upon, from, or onto the Property, or on or between any building set-back line, a property line, or any easement, except those acceptable to Buyer, in Buyer's sole discretion, said encroachment shall be treated in the same manner as a title defect under the procedure set forth of notice thereof with XV. TERMITES: The Buyer, within time allowed for
delivery of evidence of title and examination thereof,
or no later than ten (10) days prior to closing, whichever
date occurs last, may have the improvements inspected
at Buyer's expense by a certified pest control operator
to determine whether there is any visible active termite
infestation or visible existing damage from termite
infestation in the improvements. If Buyer is informed
of either or both of the foregoing, Buyer will have
ten (10) days from date of notice thereof within which
to have all damages, whether visible or not, inspected
and estimated by a licensed building or general contractor.
Seller shall pay valid costs for treatment and repair
of all damage up to 1 1/2% of Purchase Price. Should
such costs exceed that amount, Buyer shall have the
option of cancelling XVI. INGRESS AND EGRESS: Seller warrants that there is ingress and egress to the Property sufficient for the intended use as described in Paragraph VII hereof the title to which is in accordance with Paragraph XI above. XVII. LEASES: Seller shall, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to closing, furnish to Buyer copies of all written leases and estoppel letters from each tenant (if any) specifying the nature and duration of said tenant's occupancy, rental rates and advanced rent and security deposits paid by tenant. In the event Seller is unable to obtain such letter from each tenant, the same information shall be furnished by Seller to Buyer within said time period in the form of a Seller's affidavit, and Buyer may thereafter contact tenants to confirm such information. Seller shall deliver and assign all original leases to Buyer at closing. XVIII. LIENS: Seller shall, both as to the Property
and personalty being sold hereunder, furnish to Buyer
at time of closing an affidavit attesting to the absence,
unless otherwise provided for herein, of any financing
statements, claims of lien or potential lienors known
to Seller and further attesting that there have been
no improvements to the Property for ninety (90) days
immediately preceding date of closing. If the property
has been improved within said time, Seller shall deliver
releases or waivers of all mechanic's liens, executed
by general contractors, XIX. PLACE OF CLOSING: Closing shall be held in the county wherein the Property is located, at the office of the attorney or other closing agent designated by Buyer; provided, however, that if a portion of the purchase price is to be derived from an institutional mortgagee, the requirements of said mortgagee as to time of day, place and procedures for closing, and for disbursement of mortgage process, shall control, anything in this contract to the contrary notwithstanding. XX. TIME: Time is of the essence of this Contract.
Any reference herein to time periods of less than
six (6) days shall in the computation thereof, exclude
Saturdays, Sundays and legal XXI. DOCUMENTS FOR CLOSING: Seller shall furnish deed, closing statement, mechanic's lien affidavit, assignments of leases, and any corrective instruments that may be required in connection with perfecting the title. Buyer shall furnish mortgage, mortgage note, security agreement, and financing statement. XXII.EXPENSES: State documentary stamps which are required to be affixed to the instrument of conveyance, intangible tax on and recording of purchase money mortgage to Seller, and cost of recording any corrective instruments shall be paid by Seller. Documentary stamps to be affixed to the note or notes secured by the purchase money mortgage, cost of recording the deed and financing statements shall be paid by Buyer. XXIII. PRORATION OF TAXES: Taxes for the year of
the closing shall be prorated to the date of closing.
If the closing shall occur before the tax rate is
fixed for the then current year, the XXIV. PERSONAL PROPERTY INSPECTION, REPAIR: Seller
warrants that all major appliances, heating, cooling,
electrical, plumbing systems, and machinery are in
working condition as of six (6) days prior to closing.
Buyer may, at his expense, have inspections made XXV. RISK OF LOSS: If the improvements are damaged by fire or other casualty prior to closing, and the costs of restoring same does not exceed 3% of the assessed valuation of the improvements so damaged, cost of restoration shall be an obligation of the Seller and closing shall proceed pursuant to the terms of Contract with costs therefor escrowed at closing. In the event the cost of repair or restoration exceeds 3% of the assessed valuation of the improvements so damaged, Buyer shall have the option of either taking the Property as is, together with either the said 3% or any insurance proceeds payable by virtue of such loss or damage, or of cancelling the Contract and receiving return of deposit(s) made hereunder. XXVI. MAINTENANCE: Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraph XXIV, between Effective Date and Closing Date, all personal property on the premises and real property, including lawn, shrubbery and pool, if any, shall be maintained by Seller in the condition they existed as of Effective Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and Buyer or Buyer's designee will be permitted access for inspection prior to closing in order to confirm compliance with this standard. XXVII. PROCEEDS OF SALE AND CLOSING PROCEDURE: The
deed shall be recorded upon clearance of funds and
evidence of title continued at Buyer's expense, to
show title in Buyer, without any encumbrances or change
which would render Seller's title unmarketable from
the date of the last evidence, and the cash proceeds
of sale shall be held in escrow by Seller's attorney
or by such other escrow agent as may be mutually agreed
upon for a period of not longer than five (5) days
from and after closing date. If Seller's title is
rendered unmarketable, Buyer shall within said five
(5) day period, notify Seller in writing of the defect
and XXVIII. ESCROW: Any escrow agent receiving funds is authorized and agrees by acceptance thereof to promptly deposit and to hold same in escrow and to disburse same subject to clearance thereof in accordance with terms and conditions of Contract. Failure of clearance of funds shall not excuse performance by the Buyer. XXIX. ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS: In connection with
any litigation including appellate proceedings arising
out of this Contract, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover XXX.(a) DEFAULT BY SELLER: In the event that Seller
should fail to consummate the transaction contemplated
herein for any reason, except Buyer's default; (i)
Buyer may enforce specific performance of this Agreement
in a court of competent jurisdiction and in such action
shall have the right to recover damages suffered by
Buyer by reason of the delay in the acquisition of
the Property, or (ii) may bring suit for damages for
breach of this Agreement, in XXX.(b) DEFAULT BY BUYER: In the event Buyer should
fail to consummate the transaction contemplated herein
for any reason, except default by Seller or the failure
of Seller to satisfy any of the conditions to Buyer's
obligations, as set forth herein, Seller shall be
entitled to retain the earnest money deposit, such
sum being agreed upon as liquidated damages for the
failure of Buyer to perform the duties and obligations
imposed upon it by the terms and XXXI. MEMORANDUM OF CONTRACT RECORDABLE, PERSONS BOUND AND NOTICE: Upon the expiration of the inspection period described in paragraph XXXVI, if Buyer has elected to proceed with purchase of the property, the parties shall cause to be recorded, at Buyer's option and expense, in the public records of the county in which the property is located, an executed Memorandum of Contract as attached hereto. This Contract shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their successors in interest. Whenever the context permits, singular shall include plural and one gender shall include all. Notice given by or to the attorney for either party shall be as effective as if given by or to said party. XXXII. PRORATIONS AND INSURANCE: Taxes, assessments, rent, interest, insurance and other expenses and revenue of the Property shall be prorated as of date of closing. Buyer shall have the option of taking over any existing policies of insurance on the Property, if assumable, in which event premiums shall be prorated. The cash at closing shall be increased or decreased as may be required by said prorations. All references in Contract to prorations as of date of closing will be deemed "date of occupancy" if occupancy occurs prior to closing, unless otherwise provided for herein. XXXIII. CONVEYANCE: Seller shall convey title to the Property by statutory warranty deed subject only to matters contained in Paragraph VII hereof and those otherwise accepted by Buyer. Personal property shall, at the request of Buyer, be conveyed by an absolute bill of sale with warranty of title, subject to such liens as may be otherwise provided for herein. XXXIV. UTILITIES: Seller shall, at no expense to
Seller, actively work with Buyer to assist Buyer in
obtaining electricity, water, sewage, storm drainage,
and other utility services for XXXV. ENGINEERING PLANS AND STUDIES: Upon the execution hereof, Seller shall furnish to Buyer all engineering plans, drawings, surveys, artist's renderings and economic and financial studies which Seller has, if any, relating to the Property, and all such information may be used by Buyer in such manner as it desires; provided that in the event Buyer fails to purchase the Property for any reason other than Seller's default, all such information shall be returned to Seller together with any information that Purchaser may have compiled with respect to the Property. XXXVI. INSPECTION OF PROPERTY: Buyer shall have sixty (60) days from the date hereof to determine the elevation, grade, and topography of the Property and to conduct engineering and soil boring tests as the Buyer deems necessary in order to determine the usability of the Property. Buyer may in its sole and absolute discretion, give notice of termination of this Agreement at any time prior to the expiration of the sixty (60) day inspection period, and upon such termination, all deposits held in escrow shall be returned to Buyer. XXXVII. PENDING LITIGATION: Seller warrants and
represents that there are no legal actions, suits
or other legal or administrative proceedings, including
cases, pending or threatened XXXVIII. SURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: The representations and warranties set forth in this Contract shall be continuing and shall be true and correct on and as of the closing date with the same force and effect as if made at that time, and all of such representations and warranties shall survive the closing and shall not be affected by any investigation, verification or approval by any party hereto or by anyone on behalf of any party hereto. XXXIX. ACQUIRING APPROVALS: The obligation of Buyer
to close is conditioned upon Buyer's having acquired
all the necessary approvals and permits to use the
property for XL. OTHER AGREEMENTS: No prior or present agreements or representations shall be binding upon any of the Parties hereto unless incorporated in this Contract. No modification or change in this Contract shall be valid or binding upon the Parties unless in writing, executed by the Parties to be bound thereby. XLI. SPECIAL CLAUSES: ________________________________________ Witnesses: Executed by Buyer on: ________ ____________________________ ______________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ______________________________ Executed by Seller on: _______ ____________________________ ______________________________ ____________________________
By:___________________________________________ BROKERAGE FEE: Seller agrees to pay the registered real estate Broker named below, at time of closing, from the disbursements of the proceeds of sale, compensation in the total amount of ______ percent (_____%) of gross purchase price of $____________ for his services in effecting the sale by finding a Buyer, ready, willing and able to purchase pursuant to the foregoing Contract. In the event Buyer fails to perform and deposit(s) is retained, 50% thereof, but not exceeding the Broker's fee above computed, shall be paid to the Broker as full consideration for Broker's services including costs expended by Broker, and the balance shall be paid to Seller. If the transaction shall not be closed because of refusal or failure of Seller to perform, the Seller shall pay said fee in full to Broker on demand. Seller agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Buyer harmless from and against all claims or demands with respect to any brokerage fees or agent's commissions or other compensation asserted by any person or entity in connection with this agreement or the transaction contemplated herein. ______________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________
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