Real Estate Deed Form

REAL ESTATE DEED

This Deed is made this by and between Grantor Name: of Grantor Address: (hereinafter "Grantor"), and Grantee Name: of Grantee Address: (hereinafter "Grantee").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Grantor is the lawful owner in fee simple of certain real property located in County: known and described as:

WHEREAS, Grantor desires to transfer and convey said real property to Grantee upon the terms and subject to the exceptions contained in this Deed; and

WHEREAS, Grantee is willing to accept such transfer and to assume any obligations expressly allocated to Grantee herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. CONVEYANCE

Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of $ and other good and valuable consideration, does hereby GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL and CONVEY unto Grantee, Grantee's heirs and assigns forever, all that certain tract or parcel of land described as follows:

2. HABENDUM

To have and to hold the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining, unto Grantee, Grantee's heirs and assigns, forever, subject to the exceptions and reservations set forth in this instrument.

3. COVENANTS AND WARRANTIES

Grantor covenants that Grantor is lawfully seized of the estate herein conveyed, has good right to sell and convey the same, and that the premises are free from all encumbrances except those expressly set forth in this Deed. Grantor further warrants and will defend the title to the premises against the lawful claims of all persons claiming by, through or under Grantor, subject to the exceptions set forth in Section 5.

4. EXCEPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS

The conveyance is made subject to all easements, restrictions, covenants, conditions, rights-of-way, reservations, and encumbrances of record, if any. Specific exceptions to title and reservations are set forth below and shall survive this conveyance.

5. TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND PRORATIONS

All real property taxes and assessments, if any, due and payable on or before the date of closing shall be the responsibility of Grantor. Taxes and assessments attributable to periods after the date of delivery of this Deed shall be the responsibility of Grantee. Any apportionment shall be determined as of the date of delivery of this Deed unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. FURTHER ASSURANCES

Grantor agrees, at Grantor's expense, to execute and deliver such further instruments and take such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to perfect, confirm or evidence the conveyance contemplated by this Deed.

7. RECORDING

This Deed shall be recorded in the applicable recorder's office. Grantor and Grantee agree to cooperate in the timely recording of this Deed and acknowledge that recording is for the benefit of both parties and the public.

8. NOTICES

Any notice, demand or communication required or permitted under this Deed shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if delivered personally or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the party at the address set forth below or such other address as such party may designate in writing.

9. MISCELLANEOUS

Governing Law: This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the property is located.

Entire Agreement: This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Severability: If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Amendments and Waiver: No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Deed shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. The failure of either party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Successors and Assigns: The covenants and agreements contained in this Deed shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns.

10. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The parties acknowledge that this Deed may require acknowledgment by a notary public to be effective for recording. The parties further understand that additional documentation may be required by the recorder's office to effectuate the transfer.

State of , County of . On this day of , , before me personally appeared the persons named below, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the persons whose names are subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

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