Contract of Sale of Commercial Property with No Broker Involved
Agreement made on the _________________ (date) , between
______________________ (Name of Buyer) , a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the state of ______________, with its principal office located at
______________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Buyer , and
______________________ (Name of Seller) , a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the state of _________________, with its principal office located at
______________________________________________________________________
(street address, city, state, zip code) , referred to herein as Seller .
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Agreement to Sell
A. Seller agrees to sell and convey to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase
and take from Seller, the real property situated in ___________________ (name
of city) , _________________ (name of county) , ___________________
(name of state) , and particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof, together with all improvements on the property and
appurtenances to it, and the articles of equipment and other personal property
listed in Exhibit ________ (designation of exhibit) , which is attached and
incorporated by reference. The real and personal property described above is
collectively referred to in this Agreement as Property .
B. Transfer to Buyer shall include all right, title, and interest of Seller in and to
all streets, alleys, roads, and avenues adjoining the real property, and shall
further include any award for damaging or taking by eminent domain by public or
quasi-public authority, of the real property or any part of it.
2. Price
The purchase price for Property is $____________, payable as follows: (terms
of payment) __________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.
3. Title; Tenancies
A. Conveyance of title to Property shall be by warranty deed with full
covenants, executed by Seller, to Buyer or Buyer's nominees. Title to be
conveyed shall be good and marketable, subject only to (description of
acceptable liens, encumbrances, restrictions, easements and other
burdens) ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
B. Property is presently occupied by _________ (number of tenants)
tenants under month-to-month tenancies or leases, as set forth in Exhibit B ,
which is attached and made a part of this Agreement. Transfer of title and
possession to Property shall be subject to those tenancies, but all right, title and
interest of Seller in Property shall be transferred to Buyer or its nominees at the
time of conveyance of title.
C. Conveyance of title shall be made and sale closed within ______
(number of days) days after the date of this Agreement. Title shall be evidenced
by a standard form title insurance policy issued by
___________________________ (name of title company) , insuring title to
Property to be in Buyer or its nominees, subject only to the matters set forth in
this Agreement.
4. Assessments
If, at the time of transfer of title, Property or any part of Property is subject to an
assessment or assessments payable in installments, all such installments not due or
delinquent at the time of transfer shall nevertheless be deemed to be due and payable
at such time and as liens on the Property described above, and all such assessments
shall be paid and discharged by Seller.
5. Escrow; Proration
A. Escrow shall be opened with _______________________________ (name of
escrow company) . Such instructions as the escrow company may require, not
inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, shall be signed and filed by
the parties.
B. The following items shall be prorated as of the close of escrow: rentals,
real estate taxes due but not delinquent, prepaid insurance premiums,
(description of other items to be prorated) ___________________________
________________________________________________________________.
C. Escrow shall close when the escrow company is in a position to record all
documents required under this Agreement, make all disbursements, and issue or
secure a title insurance policy.
6. Risk of Loss; Maintenance; Transfer of Possession
A. Risk of loss or damage by fire or other casualty to Property or any part of
Property prior to close of escrow shall be the risk of Seller. In the event of such
loss or damage prior to closing, this Agreement shall not be affected but Seller
shall assign to Buyer all rights under any insurance policy or policies applicable
to the loss. If action is necessary to recover under any casualty policy, Seller
shall grant permission to bring the action in Seller's name.
B. Improvements and personal Property described above shall be maintained
in their present condition prior to the close of escrow by Seller, wear from normal
and reasonable use and deterioration excepted.
C. Possession of Property, subject to the leases and tenancies referred to
above, shall be transferred at close of escrow.
7. Commercial Zoning
Seller warrants that Property is zoned for commercial purposes and that all
existing uses are lawful and within such zoning. Buyer plans the use of Property for the
construction of a (describe Building to be constructed) ________________________
______________________________________________________________________
near the corner of Property, bordered by ___________________ (name of first street)
and __________________ (name of second street) , to be used as a ______________
__________________ (type of store or commercial building) . Plans and
specifications for the building have been prepared by ____________________ (name
of architect) , architect for Buyer, and have been examined by Seller. Buyer intends to
apply for a building permit for such additional use, and for appropriate amendments to
the existing zoning plan for the area in which Property is located. Seller will cooperate
fully with Buyer with respect to the contemplated plans. If Buyer is unable to proceed
with the described project because of any adverse decision of __________________
(name of city) , or any board, commission, or officer of __________________ (name of
city) , Buyer shall remit $_____________ of the purchase price by crediting that amount
on the purchase-money mortgage to be executed by Buyer in favor of Seller.
8. Notice
All notices required by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be served on
the parties at their addresses, as indicated above, or on their attorneys at their business
addresses. The mailing of a notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, shall serve as sufficient notice. Notices may also be served by personal
delivery, by mail-o-gram, telegram, or by the use of a facsimile machine with proof of
transmission and a copy of the notice with proof of transmission being sent by regular
mail on the date of transmission.
9. Binding Effect of Agreement
This Agreement and the covenants and Agreements of it shall bind and inure to
the benefit of the parties, and their respective heirs, personal representatives,
successors and assigns. Unless the Agreement otherwise requires, the covenants of
this Agreement shall survive the transfer of title.
10. No Broker
The Seller and Buyer agree that this Agreement was directly negotiated between
them and that no broker was involved in bringing about this Agreement. No claim of a
broker's fee shall be made against either party.
11. Severability
The invalidity of any portion of this Agreement will not and shall not be deemed to
affect the validity of any other provision. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
invalid, the parties agree that the remaining provisions shall be deemed to be in full
force and effect as if they had been executed by both parties subsequent to the
expungement of the invalid provision.
12. No Waiver
The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any
of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving
any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and
effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred.
13. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of _______________.
14. Attorney’s Fees
In the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the
unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all the
sums that either party may be called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful
party's attorney fees.
15. Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding
arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party
shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third
arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by
the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
This Agreement shall constitute the entire Agreement between the parties and
any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this
Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in
this Agreement.
17. Modification of Agreement
Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either
party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and
signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party.
18. Assignment of Rights
The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may
not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity
without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party.
19. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.
20. Compliance with Laws
In performing under this Agreement, all applicable governmental laws,
regulations, orders, and other rules of duly-constituted authority will be followed and
complied with in all respects by both parties.
21. In this Agreement, any reference to a party includes that party's heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns, singular includes plural and masculine includes
feminine.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
_______________________ _________________________
(Name of Seller) (Name of Buyer)
By:____________________________ By:_______________________________
________________________ ________________________
(P rinted Name & Office in Corporation) (P rinted Name & Office in Corporation)
________________________ ________________________
(Signature of Officer) (Signature of Officer)
(Attach exhibits)
STATE OF _____________
COUNTY OF ____________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the said
county and state, on this ______ day of __________________, 20_____, within my
jurisdiction, the within named _____________________ (Name of Officer of Buyer) ,
who acknowledged that he is ___________________ (Name of Office) of
____________________________ (Name of Corporation) , a __________________
(name of state) corporation, and that for and on behalf of the said corporation, and as
its act and deed he executed the above and foregoing instrument, after first having been
duly authorized by said corporation so to do.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
____________________
STATE OF _____________
COUNTY OF ____________
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority in and for the said
county and state, on this ______ day of ______________, 20_____, within my
jurisdiction, the within named ____________________ (Name of Officer of Seller) ,
who acknowledged that he is ___________________ (Name of Office) of
___________________________ (Name of Corporation) , a ___________________
(name of state) corporation, and that for and on behalf of the said corporation, and as
its act and deed he executed the above and foregoing instrument, after first having been
duly authorized by said corporation so to do.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
My Commission Expires:
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