Real Estate Investor-Broker Agreement

REAL ESTATE INVESTOR-BROKER AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Real Estate Investor-Broker Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between:

Effective Date:

Property Identification (As Applicable)

The Broker is retained with respect to the following property or properties (identify each property subject to this Agreement):

Appointment; Scope of Authority

The Investor appoints the Broker to act as its non-fiduciary agent to locate, evaluate, negotiate, and procure opportunities to acquire, sell, lease, or finance the Property or other properties within the agreed scope. The Broker is authorized to introduce prospective sellers, buyers, lenders, partners, and other market participants to the Investor, to present offers and counteroffers, and to assist with transaction coordination as set forth in this Agreement.

Exclusivity: Exclusive agency Non-exclusive engagement If exclusive, exclusivity term begins on and ends on .

Term; Termination

Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Termination: Either party may terminate for convenience upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other. Termination shall not affect the Broker's right to compensation for transactions which were introduced, negotiated, or under contract during the term, as provided in the Compensation clause.

Broker Duties; Investor Duties

Broker Duties: The Broker shall: (a) use commercially reasonable efforts to identify and present opportunities consistent with the Investor's stated acquisition criteria; (b) perform market analysis and prepare summaries and comparable data; (c) assist in negotiating terms and coordinating due diligence; (d) disclose all material conflicts of interest and all persons or entities with whom Broker has relationships that may affect the transaction; and (e) promptly deliver to Investor all offers, counteroffers, and material information received in connection with potential transactions.

Investor Duties: The Investor shall: (a) provide Broker with written acquisition criteria and any updates thereto; (b) timely provide documents and authorizations reasonably necessary for Broker to perform; (c) directly negotiate or accept offers only through Broker when this Agreement is exclusive; and (d) promptly notify Broker of any direct contacts or negotiations with third parties relating to the Properties.

Compensation; Payment Terms

The Investor agrees to pay Broker the following compensation for transactions procured by Broker during the Term and for any transaction consummated within ninety (90) days after termination that resulted from Broker's efforts:

Payment Timing: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, fees shall be payable at closing from proceeds, or within business days after Investor's receipt of closing funds. If paid by Investor outside escrow, amounts unpaid shall accrue interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum permitted by law.

Property Disclosures

The Broker shall use reasonable efforts to procure required statutory property condition disclosures from sellers. For each Property identified above, indicate known conditions:

Lead-Based Paint: Yes No

Mold or Water Intrusion: Yes No

Prior Material Structural Damage: Yes No

Representations; Warranties

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full right, power, and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, that the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been duly authorized, and that the Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

Confidentiality; Non-Circumvention

The parties agree that all confidential information shared in connection with potential transactions shall be used solely to evaluate and consummate transactions and shall not be disclosed to third parties without the disclosing party's prior written consent, except as required by law. The Investor agrees not to circumvent the Broker with respect to opportunities disclosed by Broker during the Term and for ninety (90) days following termination.

Indemnification; Limitation of Liability

Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from and against losses, liabilities, claims, damages, and expenses arising out of any breach of its representations, warranties, or covenants. Broker's liability for damages arising under this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages and in no event shall Broker be liable for consequential, punitive, or special damages to the extent permitted by law.

Compliance with Law; Broker Licensing

Broker shall maintain all licenses and registrations required by applicable law to perform the services described herein. Both parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in connection with performance under this Agreement.

Expenses; Accounting

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses, except that Investor shall reimburse Broker for out-of-pocket expenses preapproved in writing by Investor. Broker shall maintain accurate records of transactions and, upon reasonable request, furnish invoices and documentation supporting amounts due.

Default and Remedies

Upon material breach by either party, the non-breaching party may provide written notice and, if the breach is not cured within thirty (30) days, pursue all remedies available at law or equity, including specific performance, injunctive relief, and recovery of damages and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements. No amendment shall be effective except in writing signed by both parties.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below by hand delivery, certified mail (return receipt requested), or nationally recognized overnight courier.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Investor may assign to an affiliate upon notice to Broker. Waiver: The failure to enforce any right shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

Execution in Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures and transmission by facsimile or electronic image shall be valid and binding.

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