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CONTRACT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
NO BROKER - VACANT RESIDENTIAL LAND
WARNING: THIS CONTRACT HAS SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND THE
PARTIES ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT LEGAL AND TAX COUNSEL.
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION OF TEN DOLLARS and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, ___________________________________________________
______________________________________ (Seller), whether one or more, and _______________________________
__________________________________________________ (Buyer), whether one or more, do hereby covenant, contract
and agree as follows:
1. AGREEMENT TO SALE AND PURCHASE: Seller agrees to sell, and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller the
property described as follows: (complete adequately to identify property)
Lot _________, Block _____, ___________________________ Addition
City of _____________________, ___________________ County, State of ________________________.
Address: ___________________________________________________ (Address/Zip Code), or as described on
attached exhibit.
Together with all fixtures and attachments to said land except the following: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
All property sold by this contract is called the "Property."
2. SALES PRICE: The parties agree to the following sales price:
Amount Amount
Purchase Price $
Earnest Money $
New Loan $
Assumption of Loan $
Seller Financing $
Cash at Closing $
Total (both columns should be equal) $ $
Both columns should be an equal amount.
If the unpaid principal balance(s) of any assumed loan(s), if any, as of the Closing Date varies from the loan
balance(s) stated above, the cash payable at closing will be adjusted by the amount of any variance.
3. FINANCING: The following provisions apply with respect to financing:
CASH SALE: This contract is not contingent on financing.
OWNER FINANCING: Seller agrees to finance ______________ dollars of the purchase price pursuant to
a promissory note from Buyer to Seller of $_________, bearing ________% interest per annum, payable
over a term of _________ years with even monthly payments, secured by a deed of trust or mortgage lien
with the first payment to begin n the _____ day of _________________, 20___.
NEW LOAN OR ASSUMPTION: This contract is contingent on Buyer obtaining financing. Within
_______ days after the effective date of this contract Buyer shall apply for all fina ncing or noteholder's
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approval of any assumption and make every reasonable effort to obtain financing or assumption approval.
Financing or assumption approval will be deemed to have been obtained when the lende r determines that
Buyer has satisfied all of lender's financial requirements (those items relating t o Buyer's net worth, income
and creditworthiness). If financing or assumption approval is not obtained within ________ days after the
effective date hereof, this contract will terminate and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer
Existing Loan Review. If an existing loan is not to be released at closing, Seller shall provide copies of
the loan documents (including note, deed of trust or mortgage, modifications) to Buyer within
_____________ calendar days from acceptance of this contract. This contract is conditional upon B uyer's
review and approval of the provisions of such loan documents. Buyer consents to the provisions of such
loan documents if no written objection is received by Seller from Buyer within _____________ cal endar
days from Buyer's receipt of such documents. If the lender's approval of a transfer of the Property is
required, this contract is conditional upon Buyer's obtaining such approval without change in the terms of
such loan, except as may be agreed by Buyer. If lender's approval is not obtained on or before
_______________________________, ____________, this contract shall be terminated on such date. The
Seller
shall shall not, be released from liability under such existing loan If Seller is to be re leased
and release approval is not obtained, Seller may nevertheless elect to proceed to closing, or terminate this
agreement in the sole discretion of Seller.
Credit Information. If Buyer is to pay all or part of the purchase price by executing a promissory note in
favor of Seller or if an existing loan is not to be released at closing, this contrac t is conditional upon Seller's
approval of Buyer's financial ability and creditworthiness, which approval shall be at Sell er's sole and
absolute discretion. In such case: (l) Buyer shall supply to Seller on or before
_______________________________, ____________, at, Buyer's expense, information and documents
concerning Buyer's financial, employment and credit condition; (2) Buyer consents that Sel ler may verify
Buyer's financial ability and creditworthiness; (3) any such information and documents receive d by Seller
shall be held by Seller in confidence, and not released to others except to protec t Seller's interest in this
transaction; (4) if Seller does not provide written notice of Seller's disapproval to Buyer on or before
_______________________________, ____________, then Seller waives this condition
4. EARNEST MONEY: Buyer shall deposit $___________ as earnest money with ________________________ upon execution of this contract by both parties.
5. PROPERTY CONDITION: Buyer hereby represents that he has personally inspected and examined the above mentioned property and accepts
the property in it's "as-is" and present condition.
6. UTILITIES: Water is provided to the property by ___________________________________, Sewer is provided by
_____________________________________. Gas is provided by __________________________. Electricity is
provided by _______________________________. Other: __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
The present condition of all utility access to the property is accepted by Buyer.
Seller is not aware of the existence of wetlands, shoreland, or flood plain on or affecting t he real property except as
follows: ______________________________________________________________________________.
Seller knows of no hazardous substances or petroleum products having been placed, stored, or release d from or on
the real property by any person in violation of any law, nor of any underground storage tanks having been located on
the real property at any time, except as follows: ___________________________________________________.
7. CLOSING: The closing of the sale will be on or before ___________________, 20___ unless extended pursuant to the terms hereof.
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Closing may be extended to within 7 days after objections to matters disclosed in the title abstract, certificate or
Commitment or by the survey have been cured. The closing date may also be extended by written agreement of the
parties.
8. TITLE AND CONVEYANCE: Seller is to convey title to Buyer by Warranty D eed or _____________________ (as
appropriate) and provide Buyer with a Certificate of Title prepared by an attorney, ti tle or abstract company upon
whose Certificate or report title insurance may be obtained from a title ins urance company qualified to do and doing
business in the state of ______________________. Seller shall, prior to or at closing, satisfy al l outstanding
mortgages, deeds of trust and special liens affecting the subject property which are not specifically assumed by Buyer
herein. Title shall be good and marketable, subject only to (a) covenants, conditions and restrictions of record, (b)
public, private utility easements and roads and rights-of-way, (c) applicable zoning ordinances, protective covenants
and prior mineral reservations, (d) special and other assessments on the property, if any, (e) general taxes for the year
_________ and subsequent years and (e) other: _________________________________________________. A title
report shall be provided to Buyer at least 5 days prior to closing. If there are tit le defects, Seller shall notify Buyer
within 5 days of closing and Buyer, at Buyer's option, may either (a) if defects cannot be cured by designated closing
date, cancel this contract, in which case all earnest money deposited sha ll be returned, (b) accept title as is, or (c) if the
defects are of such character that they can be remedied by legal action wi thin a reasonable time, permit Seller such
reasonable time to perform curative work at Seller's expense. In the event tha t the curative work is performed by
Seller, the time specified herein for closing of this sale shall be exte nded for a reasonable period necessary for such
action. Seller represents that the property may be legally used as zoned and t hat no government agency has served any
notice to Seller requiring repairs, alterations or corrections of any existing condition except as stat ed herein.
9. APPRAISAL, SURVEY AND TERMITE INSPECTION: Any appraisal of the property shall be the responsibility of
Buyer Seller. A survey is not required required, the cost of which shall be paid by Seller
Buyer. If a survey is required it shall be obtained within 5 days of closing.
10. POSSESSION AND TITLE: Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Buyer at closing. Tit le shall be
conveyed to Buyer, if more than one as
Joint tenants with rights of survivorship, tenants in common,
Other: _________________________________________________. Prior to closing the property shall remain in
the possession of Seller.
11. CLOSING COSTS AND EXPENSES: The following closing costs shall be paid as provided. (Leave blank if the
closing cost does not apply.)
Closing Costs Buyer Seller Both*
Attorney Fees
Title Insurance
Title Abstract or Certificate
Recording Fees
Appraisal
Survey
If contingent on rezoning, cost and expenses of rezoning
Other:
All other closing costs
* 50/50 between buyer and seller.
12. PRORATIONS: Taxes for the current year, interest, maintenance fees, assessments, dues and re nts, if any, will be
prorated through the Closing Date. If taxes for the current year vary from the amount prorated a t closing, the parties
shall adjust the prorations when tax statements for the current year are available
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13. DEFAULT: If Buyer fails to comply with this contract, Buyer will be in default, and Seller may either (a) enforce
specific performance, seek such other relief as may be provided by law, or both, or (b) termi nate this contract and
receive the earnest money as liquidated damages, thereby releasing both parties from this contract. If, due to factors
beyond Seller’s control, Seller fails within the time allowed to make any non-casual ty repairs or deliver evidence of
clean title, Buyer may either (a) extend the time for performance up to 15 days a nd the Closing Date will be
extended as necessary or (b) terminate this contract as the sole remedy and receive a refund of the earnest money. If
Seller fails to comply with this contract for any other reason, Seller will be in default and Buyer may either (a)
enforce specific performance, seek such other relief as may be provided by law, or both, or (b) terminate this
contract and receive the earnest money, thereby releasing both parties from this contract.
14. ATTORNEY'S FEES: The prevailing party in any legal proceeding brought under or with respec t to the transaction
described in this contract is entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party all c osts of such proceeding and
reasonable attorney’s fees.
15. REPRESENTATIONS: Seller represents that as of the Closing Date (a) there will be no liens, assessments, or
security interests against the Property which will not be satisfied out of the sales proc eeds unless securing payment
of any loans assumed by Buyer and (b) assumed loans will not be in default. If any representation in this contract is
untrue on the Closing Date, this contract may be terminated by Buyer and the ea rnest money will be refunded to
Buyer. All representations contained in this contract will survive closing.
16. FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENT: If Seller is a "foreign person", as defined by applicable la w, or if Seller fails to
deliver an affidavit that Seller is not a "foreign person", then Buyer shall withhold from the sales proceeds an
amount sufficient to comply with applicable tax law and deliver the same to t he Internal Revenue Service together
with appropriate tax forms. IRS regulations require filing written reports if cash in excess of specified amounts is
received in the transaction.
17. AGREEMENT OF PARTIES: This contract contains the entire agreement of the partie s and cannot be changed
except by their written agreement.
18. NOTICES: All notices from one party to the other must be in writing and are effective when mailed to, hand-
delivered at, or transmitted by facsimile machine as follows:
To Buyer at: To Seller at:
Telephone ( ) Telephone ( )
Facsimile ( ) Facsimile ( )
19. ASSIGNMENT: This agreement may not be assigned by Buyer without the consent of Seller. This agreement may
be assigned by Seller and shall be binding on the heirs and assigns of the parties hereto.
20. PRIOR AGREEMENTS: This contract incorporates all prior agreements betwee n the parties, contains the entire and
final agreement of the parties, and cannot be changed except by their written cons ent. Neither party has relied upon
any statement or representation made by the other party or any sales represent ative bringing the parties together.
Neither party shall be bound by any terms, conditions, oral statements, warranties , or representations not herein
contained. Each party acknowledges that he has read and understands this contract. The provisions of this contract shall
apply to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto. When
herein used, the singular includes the plural and the masculine includes the feminine as the context may require.
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21. NO BROKER OR AGENTS: The parties represent that neither party has employed the services of a real estate broker
or agent in connection with the property, or that if such agents have been employed, tha t the party employing said agent
shall pay any and all expenses outside the closing of this agreement.
22. EMINENT DOMAIN: If the property is condemned by eminent domain after the effec tive date hereof, the Seller and
Buyer shall agree to continue the closing, or a portion thereof, or cancel this Contrac t. If the parties cannot agree, this
contract shall
remain valid with Buyer being entitled to any condemnation proceeds at or after c losing, or be
cancelled and the earnest money returned to Buyer.
23. RECORDING: This agreement
may may not be recorded in the official records of __________ County,
____________________.
24. OTHER PROVISIONS
____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
GOVERNING LAW: This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of __________________.
EXECUTED the ____ day of _________________, 20_____ (THE EFFECTIVE DATE).
BuyerSeller
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EXHIBIT FOR DESCRIPTION OR ATTACH SEPARATE DESCRIPTION
RECEIPT
Receipt of Earnest Money is acknowledged.
Signature: Date:
_______________________, 20___
By:
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