EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
PROMULGATED BY THE TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (TREC)
NEW HOME CONTRACT
(Incomplete Construction)
NOTICE: Not For Use For Condominium Transactions or Closings
Prior to Completion of Construction
1. PARTIES: ________________________________________ (Seller) agrees to sell and
convey to __________________________________________ (Buyer) and Buyer agrees
to buy from Seller the property described below.
2. PROPERTY: Lot _________, Block _____, __________________________ Addition,
City of _____________________, ___________________ County, Texas, known as
___________________________________________________ (Address/Zip Code), or as
described on attached exhibit, together with the improvements, fixtures and all other property
located thereon. All property sold by this contract is called the Property. The Property ( ) is (
) is not subject to mandatory membership in an owners’ association. The TREC Addendum for
Property Subject to Mandatory Membership In An Owners’ Association ( ) is ( ) is not
attached.
3. SALES PRICE:
A. Cash portion of Sales Price payable by Buyer at closing ....................
$_____________
B. Sum of all financing described below ..................................................
$_____________
(excluding any FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium [MIP[,
VA Funding Fee or Private Mortgage Insurance Premium [PMI])
C. Sales Price (Sum of A and B) .............................................................$____________
4. FINANCING: Within _____ days after the effective date of this contract Buyer
shall apply for and make every reasonable effort to obtain financing. Financing will
be deemed to have been obtained when the lender has determined that Buyer has satisfied
all of lender's financial requirements (those items relating to Buyer's net worth, income
and creditworthiness). If financing (including any financed MIP or Funding Fee) is not
obtained within ______ days after the effective date hereof, this contract will terminate
and the earnest money will refunded to Buyer. Each note to be executed hereunder must
be secured by vendor’s and deed of trust liens.
The portion of Sales Prices not payable in cash will be paid as follows: (Check applicable
boxes below)
( ) A. THIRD PARTY FINANCING:
( ) (1) This contract is subject to approval for Buyer of a third party first
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mortgage loan having a loan-to-loan value ratio not to exceed _______%
as established by such third party (excluding any financed PMI premium),
due in full in _________ year(s), with interest not to exceed ______% per
annum for the first ________ year(s) of the loan. The loan will be ( )
with ( ) without PMI.
( ) (2) This contract is subject to approval for Buyer of a third party second
mortgage loan having a loan-to-value ratio not to exceed ________% as
established by such third party (excluding any financed PMI premium),
due in full in ________ year(s), with interest not to exceed _________%
per annum for the first ________ year(s) of the loan. The loan will be ( )
with ( ) without PMI.
( ) B. FHA INSURED FINANCING: This contract is subject to approval for Buyer
of a Section _______ FHA insured loan of not less than $___________
(excluding any financed MIP), amortizable monthly for not less than _____ years,
with interest not to exceed _______ % per annum for the first ________ year(s)
of the loan. As required by HUD-FHA, if FHA valuation is unknown, "It is
expressly agreed that, notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, the
purchaser (Buyer) shall not be obligated to complete the purchase of the Property
described herein or to incur any penalty by forfeiture of earnest money deposits or
otherwise unless the purchaser (Buyer) has been given in accordance with
HUD/FHA or VA requirements a written statement issued by the Federal
Housing Commissioner, Department of Veterans Affairs, or a Direct
Endorsement Lender setting forth the appraised value of the Property of not less
than $ _____________________. The purchaser (Buyer) shall have the privilege
and option of proceeding with consummation of the contract without regard to
the amount of the appraised valuation. The appraised valuation is arrived at to
determine the maximum mortgage the Department of Housing and Urban
Development will insure. HUD does not warrant the value or the condition of the
Property. The purchaser (Buyer) should satisfy himself/herself that the price and
the condition of the Property are acceptable. If the FHA appraised value of the
Property (excluding closing costs and MIP) is less than the Sales Price (3C
above), Seller may reduce the Sales Price to an amount equal to the FHA
appraised value (excluding closing costs and MIP) and the parties to the sale shall
close the sale at such lower Sales Price with appropriate adjustments to 3A and
3B above.
( ) C. VA GUARANTEED FINANCING: This contract is subject to approval for
Buyer of a VA guaranteed loan of not less than $_____________ (excluding any
financed Funding Fee), amortizable monthly for not less than _____ years, with
interest not to exceed _________% per annum for the first ________ year(s) of
the loan.
VA NOTICE TO BUYER : It is expressly agreed that, notwithstanding any
other provisions of this contract, the Buyer shall not incur any penalty by
forfeiture of earnest money or otherwise or be obligated to complete the purchase
of the Property described herein, if the contract purchase price or cost exceeds
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the reasonable value of the Property established by the Department of Veterans
Affairs. The Buyer shall, however, have the privilege and option of proceeding
with the consummation of this contract without regard to the amount of the
reasonable value established by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
If Buyer elects to complete the purchase at an amount in excess of the reasonable
value established by VA, Buyer shall pay such excess amount in cash from a
source which Buyer agrees to disclose to the VA and which Buyer represents will
not be from borrowed funds except as approved by VA. If VA reasonable value
of the Property is less than the Sales Price (3C above), Seller may reduce the
Sales Price to an amount equal to the VA reasonable value and the parties to the
sale shall close at such lower Sales Price with appropriate adjustments to 3A and
3B above.
( ) D. TEXAS VETERAN’S HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LOAN: This contract is subject to approval for Buyer of a Texas Veterans’
Housing Assistance program Loan of $____________ for a period of at least
__________ years at the interest rate established by the Texas Veteran’s Land
Board at the time of closing.
( ) E. SELLER FINANCING: A promissory note from Buyer to Seller of
$________, bearing _________% interest per annum, secured by vendor’s and
deed of trust liens, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the
attached TREC Seller Financing Addendum. If an owner policy of title insurance
is furnished, Buyer shall furnish Seller with a mortgagee policy of title insurance.
( ) F. CREDIT APPROVAL ON SELLER FINANCING: Within _____
days after the effective date of this contract, Buyer shall deliver to Seller ( )
credit report ( ) verification of employment, including salary ( ) verification
of funds on deposit in financial institutions ( ) current financial statement to
establish Buyer’s creditworthiness for seller financing and
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
If Buyer’s documentation is not delivered within the specified time, Seller may
terminate this contract by notice to Buyer within 7 days after expiration of the
time for delivery, and the earnest money will be paid to Seller. If this contract is
not so terminated, Seller will be deemed to have accepted Buyer’s credit. If the
documentation is timely delivered, and Seller determines in Seller’s sole
discretion that Buyer’s credit is unacceptable, Seller may terminate this contract
by notice to Buyer within 7 days after expiration of the time for delivery and the
earnest money will be refunded to Buyer. If Seller does not so terminate this
contract, Seller will be deemed to have accepted Buyer’s credit. Buyer hereby
authorizes any credit reporting agency to furnish to Seller at Buyer’s sole expense
copies of Buyer’s credit reports.
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5. EARNEST MONEY: Buyer shall deposit $ ___________ as earnest money with
__________________________ at ___________________________________
(Address), as escrow agent, upon execution of this contract by both parties. Additional
earnest money of $________ must be deposited by Buyer with escrow agent on or before
____________________, 20______. If Buyer fails to deposit the earnest money as
required by this contract, Buyer will be in default.
6. TITLE POLICY AND SURVEY:
( ) A. TITLE POLICY: Seller shall furnish to Buyer at ( ) Seller’s ( )
Buyer’s expense an owner policy of title insurance (the Title Policy) issued by
__________________________ (the Title Company) in the amount of the Sales
Price, dated at or after closing, insuring Buyer against loss under the provisions of
the Title Policy, subject to the promulgated exclusions (including existing
building and zoning ordinances) and the following exceptions:
(1) Restrictive covenants common to the platted subdivision in which the
Property is located.
(2) The standard printed exception for standby fees, taxes and assessments.
(3) Liens created as part of the financing described in Paragraph 4.
(4) Utility easements created by the dedication deed or plat of the subdivision in
which the Property is located.
(5) Reservations or exceptions otherwise permitted by this contract or as may be
approved by Buyer in writing.
(6) The standard printed exception as to discrepancies, conflicts, shortages in area
or boundary lines, encroachments or protrusions, or overlapping improvements.
(7) The standard printed exception as to marital rights.
(8) The standard printed exception as to waters, tidelands, beaches, streams, and
related matters.
Within 20 days after the Title Company receives a copy of this contract, Seller
shall furnish to Buyer a commitment for title insurance (the Commitment) and, at
Buyer's expense, legible copies of restrictive covenants and documents
evidencing exceptions in the Commitment other than the standard printed
exceptions. Seller authorizes the Title Company to mail or hand deliver the
Commitment and related documents to Buyer at Buyer's address shown below. If
the Commitment is not delivered to Buyer within the specified time, the time for
delivery will be automatically extended up to 15 days. Buyer will have 7 days
after the receipt of the Commitment to object in writing to matters disclosed in
the Commitment.
( ) B. SURVEY: Within _____ days after Buyer’s receipt of a survey furnished
to a third-party lender at ( ) Seller’s ( ) Buyer’s expense, Buyer may object in
writing to any matter shown on the survey which constitutes a defect or
encumbrance to title.
The survey must be made by a Registered Professional Land Surveyor acceptable
to the Title Company and any lender. Utility easements created by the dedication
deed and plat of the subdivision in which the Property is located will not be a
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basis for objection.
Buyer may object to existing building and zoning ordinances, items 6A(1)
through (8) above and matters shown on the survey if Buyer determines that any
such ordinance, items or matters prohibits the following use or activity:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Buyer’s failure to object under Paragraph 6A or 6B within the time allowed will
constitute a waiver of Buyer’s right to object; except that the requirements in
Schedule C of the Commitment will not be deemed to have been waived. Seller
shall cure the timely objections of Buyer or any third party lender within 15 days
from the date Seller receives the objections and the Closing Date will be extended
as necessary. If objections are not cured by the extended Closing Date, this
contract will terminate and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer unless
Buyer elects to waive the objections.
NOTICE TO SELLER AND BUYER:
(1) Broker advises Buyer to have an abstract of title covering the Property examined
by an attorney of Buyer’s selection, or Buyer should be furnished with or obtain a Title
Policy. If a Title Policy is furnished, the Commitment should be promptly reviewed by
an attorney of Buyer’s choice due to the time limitations on Buyer’s right to object.
(2) If the Property is situated in a utility or other statutorily created district providing water,
sewer, drainage, or flood control facilities and services, Chapter 49 of the Texas Water
Code requires Seller to deliver and Buyer to sign the statutory notice relating to the tax
rate, bonded indebtedness, or standby fee of the district prior to final execution of this
contract.
(3) If the Property abuts the tidally influenced waters of the state, Section 33.135, Texas
Natural Resources Code, requires a notice regarding coastal area property to be included
in the contract. An addendum either promulgated by TREC or required by the parties
should be used.
(4) Buyer is advised that the presence of wetlands, toxic substances, including
asbestos and wastes or other environmental hazards or the presence of a threatened or
endangered species or its habitat may affect Buyer’s intended use of the Property. If
Buyer is concerned about these matters, an addendum either promulgated by TREC or
required by the parties should be used.
(5) Unless expressly prohibited in writing by the parties, Seller may continue to show the
Property for sale and to receive, negotiate and accept back-up offers.
(6) Any residential service contract that is purchased in connection with this transaction
should be reviewed for the scope of coverage, exclusions and limitations. The purchase
of a residential service contract is optional. Similar coverage may be purchased
from various companies authorized to do business in Texas.
7. PROPERTY CONDITION:
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A. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS: Seller shall complete all improvements with due
diligence in accordance with the plans and either specifications, finish-out schedules or
allowance initialed by the parties hereto, incorporated herein and identified as
__________________________________________ together with the following changes
or alternates:__________________________________ and any other change orders
hereafter agreed to by the parties in writing (all called Construction Documents).
B. COST ADJUSTMENTS: Increase in costs resulting from change orders or items
selected by Buyer which exceed the allowances specified in the Construction Documents
will be paid by Buyer as
follows:________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________.
A decrease in costs resulting from change orders and unused allowances will reduce
Sales Price and loan amount accordingly.
C. BUYER’S SELECTIONS: If the Construction Documents permit selections by
Buyer, Buyer’s selections will conform to Seller’s normal standards as set out in the
Construction Documents or will not, in Seller’s judgment, adversely affect the
marketability of the Property. Buyer will make required selections within _______ days
after receipt of written notice from Seller.
D. COMPLETION: If construction has not already commenced, it must commence on or
before __________________, 20____, or within ______ days after loan approval,
whichever is later. The improvements must be substantially completed in accordance
with the Construction Docents and ready for occupancy not later than _______________,
20_____ . The improvements be deemed to be substantially competed in accordance
with the Construction Documents the final inspection and approval by all applicable
governmental authorities and any lender. If delay of construction is caused by reason of
Buyer’s acts or omissions, provided Seller has exercised reasonable and continued
diligence, or by reason of acts of God, fire or other casualty loss, strikes, boycotts or non-
availability of materials for which no substitute of equal quality and price is available,
the time of such delays will be added to the time allowed for substantial completion of
the construction. However, in no event may the time for substantial completion extend
beyond the Closing Date. Seller may substitute materials, equipment and appliances of
equal quality for those specified in the Construction Documents.
E. WARRANTIES: In connection with all improvements, fixtures and all other property
located on or made a part of the Property: (check one box only)
( ) (1) Seller makes not express warranties.
( ) (2) Seller makes the express warranties stated in Paragraph 11 or as attached.
Seller agrees to assign to Buyer at closing all assignable manufacturer warranties.
F. INSULATION: Insulation information required under Federal Trade Commission
Regulations is included in the attached TREC addendum or a disclosure form provided
by Seller.
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8. BROKERS' FEES : All obligations of the parties for payment of brokers’ fees are
contained in separate written agreements.
9. CLOSING: The closing of the sale will be on or before ___________________,
20_______, or within 7 days after objections to matters disclosed in the Commitment or
by the survey have been cured, whichever date is later (the Closing Date). If financing or
assumption approval has been obtained pursuant to Paragraph 4, the Closing Date will
be extended up to 15 days if necessary to comply with lender's closing requirements (for
example, appraisal, survey, insurance policies, lender-required repairs, closing
documents). If either party fails to close this sale by the Closing Date, the non-defaulting
party will be entitled to exercise the remedies contained in Paragraph 15. At closing
Seller shall furnish tax statements or certificates showing no delinquent taxes and a
general warranty deed conveying good and indefeasible title showing no additional
exceptions to those permitted in Paragraph 6.
10. POSSESSION : Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Buyer on
_______________________ in its present or required repaired condition, ordinary wear
and tear excepted. Any possession by Buyer prior to closing or by Seller after closing
which is not authorized by a temporary lease from promulgated by TREC or required by
the parties will establish a tenancy at sufferance relationship between the parties.
Consult your insurance agent prior to change of ownership or possession as insurance
coverage may be limited or terminated. The absence of a written lease or appropriate
insurance coverage may expose the parties to economic loss.
11. SPECIAL PROVISIONS: (Insert only factual statements and business details
applicable to this sale. TREC rules prohibit licensees from adding factual statements or
business details for which a contract addendum, lease or other form has been
promulgated by TREC for mandatory use.)
12. SETTLEMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES:
A. The following expenses must be paid at or prior to closing:
(1) Loan appraisal fees will be paid by _______________________________________.
(2) The total of loan discount fees (including any Texas Veterans’ Housing Assistance
Program Participation Fee) may not exceed _____% of the loan of which Seller shall pay
___________________ and Buyer shall pay the remainder. The total of any buydown
fees may not exceed ________________ which will be paid by ___________________.
(3) Seller's Expenses:
(a) All Sales: Lender, FHA or VA completion requirements, releases of existing liens,
including prepayment penalties and recording fees; tax statements or certificates;
preparation of deed; one-half of escrow fee; those expenses Buyer is prohibited by FHA
or VA from paying; and other expenses stipulated to be paid by Seller under other
provisions of this contract.
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(b) VA Loan Sales: Those expenses stated in 3(a) above and other expenses VA
regulation prohibits Buyer from paying.
(4) Buyer's Expenses:
(a) All Sales: Expenses incident to any loan, including application, origination, and
commitment fees; interest on he notes from date of disbursement to one month prior to
date of first monthly payments; recording fees; endorsements required by lender; copies
of easements and restrictions; mortgagee title policy; loan-related inspection fees; credit
reports; all prepaid items, including required premiums for flood and hazard insurance,
reserve deposits for insurance, ad valorem taxes and special governmental assessments;
tax deleting; EPA endorsement; final compliance inspection; other expenses stipulated to
be paid by Buyer under other provisions of this contract.
(b) Conventional Loan Sales: Expenses noted above and other loan-related expenses,
including PMI premiums, photos, amortization schedules, one-half of escrow fee,
preparation of loan documents, courier fee, repair inspections, underwriting fee, wire
transfer, tax statements or certificates.
(c) FHA Loan Sales: Expenses noted above and other loan-related expends, including
photos, amortization schedules, one-half of escrow fee, preparation of loan documents,
courier fee and repair inspections.
B. The VA Loan Funding Fee for FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) not to
exceed _________________ will be paid by Buyer, and ( ) paid in cash at closing ( )
added to the amount of the loan or ( ) paid as follows:__________________________
_________________________________________________________________.
C. If any expense exceeds an amount expressly stated in this contract for such expense to
be paid by a party, that party may terminate this contract unless the other party agrees to
pay such excess. In no event will Buyer pay charges and fees expressly prohibited by
FHA, VA or other governmental loan program regulations.
13. PRORATIONS AND ROLLBACK TAXES:
1. PRORATIONS: Taxes for the current year, maintenance fees, assessments, dues
and rents will be prorated through the Closing Date. If taxes for the current year
vary from the amount prorated at closing, the parties shall adjust the prorations
when tax statements for the current year are available. If taxes are not paid at or
prior to closing, Buyer will be obligated to pay taxes for the current year.
2. ROLLBACK TAXES: If this sale or Buyer’s use of the Property after closing
results in the assessment of additional taxes, penalties or interest (Assessments)
for periods prior to closing, the Assessments will be the obligation of Buyer. If
Seller’s change in sue of the Property prior to closing or denial of a special use
valuation on the Property claimed by Seller results in Assessments for periods
prior to closing, the Assessments will be the obligation of Seller. Obligations
imposed by this paragraph will survive closing.
14. CASUALTY LOSS: If any part of the Property is damaged or destroyed by fire
or other casualty loss after the effective date of the contract, Seller shall restore the
Property to its previous condition as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event by the
Closing Date. If Seller fails to do so due to factors beyond Seller’s control, Buyer may
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either (a) terminate this contract and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer (b)
extend the time for performance up to 15 days and the Closing Date will be extended as
necessary or (c) accept the Property in its damaged condition and accept an assignment
of insurance proceeds. Seller’s obligations under this paragraph are independent of any
obligations of Seller under Paragraph 7.
15. 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) terminate 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-casualty
repairs or deliver the Commitment, Buyer may either (a) extend the time for performance
up to 15 days and the Closing Date will be extended as necessary or (b) terminate this
contract as the sole remedy and receive 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.
16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION: It is the policy of the State of Texas to encourage the
peaceable resolution of disputes through alternative dispute resolution procedures. The
parties are encouraged to use an addendum approved by TREC to submit to mediation
disputes which cannot be resolved in good faith through informal discussion.
17. ATTORNEY'S FEES: The prevailing party in any legal proceeding brought
under or with respect to the transaction described in this contract is entitled to recover
from the non-prevailing party all costs of such proceeding and reasonable attorney’s
fees.
18. ESCROW: The earnest money is deposited with escrow agent with the
understanding that escrow agent is not (a) a party to this contract and does not have any
liability for the performance or nonperformance of any party to this contract, (b) liable
for interest on the earnest money and (c) liable for any loss of earnest money caused by
the failure of any financial institution in which the earnest money has been deposited
unless the financial institution is acting as escrow agent. At closing, the earnest money
must be applied first to any cash down payment, then to Buyer's closing costs and any
excess refunded to Buyer. If both parties make written demand for the earnest money,
escrow agent may require payment of unpaid expenses incurred on behalf of the parties
and a written release of liability of escrow agent from all parties. If one party makes
written demand for the earnest money, escrow agent shall give notice of the demand by
providing to the other party a copy of the demand. If escrow agent does not receive
written objection to the demand from the other party within 30 days after notice to the
other party, escrow agent may disburse the earnest money to the party making demand
reduced by the amount of unpaid expenses incurred on behalf of the party receiving the
earnest money and escrow agent may pay the same to the creditors. If escrow agent
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complies with the provisions of this paragraph, each party hereby releases escrow agent
from all adverse claims related to the disbursal of the earnest money. Escrow agent's
notice to the other party will be effective when deposited in the U. S. Mail, postage
prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the other party at such
party's address shown below. Notice of objection to the demand will be deemed effective
upon receipt by escrow agent.
19. 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 proceeds 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 earnest money will be
refunded to Buyer. All representations contained in this contract will survive closing.
20. FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENT: If Seller is a "foreign person", as defined by
applicable law, 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 the 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.
21. AGREEMENT OF PARTIES: This contract contains the entire agreement of the
parties and cannot be changed except by their written agreement. Addenda which are a
part of this contract are
(list):______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
22. CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY: Real estate licensees cannot give legal advice. This
contract is intended to be legally binding. READ IT CAREFULLY. If you do not
understand the effect of this contract, consult your attorney BEFORE signing.
Buyer’s Seller’s
Attorney is:______________________________ Attorney is:__________________________
23. 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:
_______________________________________ ___________________________________
_______________________________________ ___________________________________
_______________________________________ ___________________________________
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Telephone ( )__________________________ Telephone ( )_______________________
Facsimile ( )____________________________ Facsimile ( )________________________
EXECUTED the ____ day of _________________, 20____ (THE EFFECTIVE DATE).
(BROKER: FILL IN THE DATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE.)
_______________________________________ ____________________________________
Buyer Seller
_______________________________________ ____________________________________
Buyer Seller
The form of this contract has been approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission. Such
approval relates to this contract form only. No representation is made as to the legal validity or
adequacy of any provision in any specific transaction. It is not suitable for complex transactions.
Extensive riders or additions are not to be used. Texas Real Estate Commission, P.O. Box
12188, Austin, TX 78711-2188, 1-800-250-8732 or (512) 459-6544 (http://www.trec.state.tx.us)
TREC NO. 23-2. This form replaces TREC NO. 23-1.
BROKER INFORMATION AND RATIFICATION OF FEE
Listing Broker has agreed to pay Other Broker _________________________ of the total sales
price when Listing Broker’s fee is received. Escrow Agent is authorized and directed to pay
Other Broker from Listing Broker’s fee at closing.
_______________________________________ ____________________________________
Other Broker License No. Listing Broker License No.
represents ( ) Seller as Listing Broker’s subagent represents ( ) Seller and Buyer as an
intermediary
( ) Buyer only as Buyer’s agent ( ) Seller only as Seller’s agent
____________________________________
Listing Associate Telephone
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Associate Telephone Selling Associate Telephone
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Broker Address Broker Address
__________________________________ ____________________________________
Telephone Facsimile Telephone Facsimile
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RECEIPT
Receipt of ( ) Contract and ( ) $_______________ Earnest Money in the form of
________________________ is acknowledged.
Escrow Agent:__________________________ Date: _______________________, 20____
By:___________________________________
______________________________________ Telephone ( )________________________
Address
______________________________________ Facsimile ( )_________________________
City State Zip Code
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