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CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE AND SALE
PARTIES: _________________________________________________, as
"Seller", of _______________________________, Phone:
_______________________________ and
_________________________________ as "Buyer" of
______________________________, Phone: _________________, hereby agree that the
Seller shall sell and Buyer shall buy the
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
$___________ per month, having an approximate present principal balance of
$____________
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
firm commitment for said loan within _____ days from the date hereof, at an
interest rate not to exceed _____ percent (____%); of ____ years; and in the
principal amount of $______________. Buyer agrees to make application for, and
to use reasonable diligence to obtain said loan. Should Buyer fail to obtain
same or to waive Buyer's rights hereunder within said time, Buyer may cancel
Contract.
IV. TITLE EVIDENCE: Within twenty (20) 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
commitment with fee owner's title policy premium to be paid by Seller at
closing.
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
or before twenty (20) days from the date of receipt of the Title Commitment,
if the condition of title as set forth in such Title Commitment and survey is
not satisfactory in Buyer's sole
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discretion. In the event that the condition of title is not acceptable, Buyer
shall state which exceptions to the Title Commitment are unacceptable. Seller
shall, at its sole cost and expense promptly undertake and use its best efforts
to eliminate or modify all unacceptable matters to the reasonable satisfaction
of Buyer. In the event Seller is unable with the exercise of due diligence to
satisfy said objections within thirty (30) days after said notice, Buyer may, at
its option: (i) extend the time period for Seller to satisfy said objections,
(ii) accept title subject to the objections raised by Buyer, without an
adjustment in the purchase price, in which event said objections shall be deemed
to be waived for all purposes, or (iii) rescind this Agreement, whereupon the
deposit described herein shall be returned to Buyer and this Agreement shall be
of no further force and effect.
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
increase or excess. Seller and Buyer each shall pay 50% of any such fee.
Buyer shall use reasonable diligence to obtain approval. The amount of any
escrow deposits held by mortgagee shall be credited to Seller.
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 canceling
Contract within five (5) days after receipt of contractor's repair estimate
by giving written notice to Seller, or Buyer may elect to proceed with the
transaction, in which event Buyer shall receive a credit at closing of an amount
equal to 1 1/2% of said Purchase Price. "Termites" shall be deemed to
include all wood destroying organisms.
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.
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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,
subcontractors, suppliers, and material men, in addition to Seller's lien
affidavit setting forth the names of all such general contractors,
subcontractors, suppliers and material men and further
reciting that, in fact, all bills for work to the Property which could serve
as a basis for a mechanic's lien have been paid or will be paid at closing.
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
holidays, and any time period provided for herein which shall end on a
Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday shall extend to 5:00 p.m. of the next business
day.
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
apportionment of taxes shall be upon the basis of the tax rate of the
preceding year applied to the latest assessed valuation. Subsequent to the
closing, when the tax rate is fixed for the year
in which the closing occurs, Seller and Buyer agree to adjust the proration
of taxes and, if necessary, to refund or pay, as the case may be, an amount
necessary to effect such adjustments. This provision shall survive closing.
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
of said items by licensed persons dealing in the repair and maintenance
thereof, and shall report in writing to Seller such items as found not in
working condition prior to taking of possession thereof, or six (6) days prior
to closing, whichever is first. Unless Buyer reports failures within said
period, he shall be deemed to have waived Seller's warranty as to failures not
reported. Valid reported failures shall be corrected at Seller's cost with funds
therefore escrowed at closing. Seller agrees to provide access for inspection
upon reasonable notice.
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 therefore 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 canceling 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
Seller shall have thirty (30) days from date of receipt of such notification
to cure said defect. In the event Seller fails to timely cure said defect, all
monies paid hereunder shall, upon written demand therefor and within five (5)
days thereafter, be returned to Buyer and, simultaneously with such repayment,
Buyer shall vacate the Property and reconvey same to the Seller by
special warranty deed. In the event Buyer fails to make timely demand for
refund, he shall take title as is, waiving all rights against Seller as to such
intervening defect except as may be
available to Buyer by virtue of warranties, if any, contained in deed.
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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
reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
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
which event, the deposit made hereunder shall be forthwith returned to Buyer,
or (iii) declare a default, demand and receive the return of the deposit. All
rights, powers, options or remedies afforded to Buyer either hereunder or by law
shall be cumulative and not alternative and the exercise of one right, power,
option or remedy shall not bar other rights, powers, options or remedies allowed
herein or by law.
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
provisions of this Agreement and because of the difficulty, inconvenience and
uncertainty of ascertaining actual damages, and no other damages, rights or
remedies shall in any case be
collectible, enforceable or available to Seller other than as provided in
this Section, and Seller agrees to accept and take said deposit as Seller's
total damages and relief hereunder in such
event.
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
development of the Property.
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
or similar proceedings affecting the Property or any portion thereof, nor has
Seller knowledge that any such action is presently contemplated which might or
does affect the conveyance contemplated hereunder.
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.
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XLI. SPECIAL CLAUSES: ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Witnesses: Executed by Buyer on: _______
________________________ __________________________
Buyer
________________________
________________________ __________________________
Buyer
________________________
Executed by Seller on: ______
________________________ __________________________
Seller
________________________
________________________
__________________________
Seller
________________________
Deposit(s) under II (a) received; if check, subject to clearance, and terms
hereof are accepted.
By:_______________________________________
(Escrow Agent)
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.
__________________________ _________________________
Broker Seller
_________________________
Seller
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