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FARM AND RANCH CONTRACT
8-01-2011
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
1. PARTIES: The parties to this contract are
(Seller) and
(Buyer). Seller agrees to
sell and convey to Buyer and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller the Property defined below.
2. PROPERTY: The land, improvements, accessories and crops are collectively referred to as the
“Property”.
A. LAND: The land situated in the County of
, Texas,
described as follows:
or as described on attached exhibit, also known as
(address/zip code), together with all rights, privileges, and appurtenances pertaining thereto,
including but not limited to: water rights, claims, permits, strips and gores, easements, and
cooperative or association memberships.
B. IMPROVEMENTS:
(1) FARM and RANCH IMPROVEMENTS: The following permanently installed and built-in
items, if any: windmills, tanks, barns, pens, fences, gates, sheds, outbuildings, and
corrals.
(2) RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS: The house, garage, and all other fixtures and
improvements attached to the above-described real property, including without limitation,
the following permanently installed and built-in items, if any: all equipment and
appliances, valances, screens, shutters, awnings, wall-to-wall carpeting, mirrors, ceiling
fans, attic fans, mail boxes, television antennas and satellite dish system and equipment,
mounts and brackets for televisions and speakers, heating and air-conditioning units,
security and fire detection equipment, wiring, plumbing and lighting fixtures, chandeliers,
water softener system, kitchen equipment, garage door openers, cleaning equipment,
shrubbery, landscaping, outdoor cooking equipment, and all other property owned by
Seller and attached to the above described real property.
C. ACCESSORIES:
(1) FARM AND RANCH ACCESSORIES: The following described related accessories: (check
boxes of conveyed accessories)
portable buildings
hunting blinds
game feeders
livestock feeders and troughs
irrigation equipment
fuel tanks
submersible
pumps
pressure tanks
corrals
gates
chutes
other:
(2) RESIDENTIAL ACCESSORIES: The following described related accessories, if any: window
air conditioning units, stove, fireplace screens, curtains and rods, blinds, window shades,
draperies and rods, door keys, mailbox keys, above ground pool, swimming pool
equipment and maintenance accessories, artificial fireplace logs, and controls for: (i)
satellite dish systems, (ii) garages, (iii) entry gates, and (iv) other improvements and
accessories.
D. CROPS: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Seller has the right to harvest all growing crops
until delivery of possession of the Property.
E. EXCLUSIONS: The following improvements, accessories, and crops will be retained by
Seller and must be removed prior to delivery of possession:
F. RESERVATIONS: Any reservation for oil, gas, or other minerals is described on the attached
TREC addendum. Seller reserves the following water, timber, or other interests:
3. SALES PRICE:
A. Cash portion of Sales Price payable by Buyer at closing ................... $
B. Sum of all financing described below (excluding any loan funding
fee or mortgage insurance premium) ............................................ $
C. Sales Price (Sum of A and B) ....................................................... $
D. The Sales Price
will
will not be adjusted based on the survey required by Paragraph 6C.
If the Sales Price is adjusted, the Sales Price will be calculated on the basis of $
per acre. If the Sales Price is adjusted by more than 10%, either party may terminate this
contract by providing written notice to the other party within
days after the
terminating party receives the survey. If neither party terminates this contract or if the
variance is 10% or less, the adjustment will be made to the amount in
3A
3B
proportionately to 3A and 3B.
4. FINANCING: The portion of Sales Price not payable in cash will be paid as follows: (Check
applicable boxes below)
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A. THIRD PARTY FINANCING: One or more third party mortgage loans in the total amount of
$
(excluding any loan funding fee or mortgage insurance premium).
(1) Property Approval: If the Property does not satisfy the lenders' underwriting
requirements for the loan(s) (including, but not limited to appraisal, insurability and
lender required repairs), Buyer may terminate this contract by giving notice to Seller
prior to closing and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer.
(1) Credit Approval: (Check one box only)
(a) This contract is subject to Buyer being approved for the financing described in the
attached Third Party Financing Addendum for Credit Approval.
(b) This contract is not subject to Buyer being approved for financing and does not
involve FHA or VA financing.
B. ASSUMPTION: The assumption of the unpaid principal balance of one or more promissory
notes described in the attached TREC Loan Assumption Addendum.
C. SELLER FINANCING: A promissory note from Buyer to Seller of $
,
secured by vendor's and deed of trust liens, and containing the terms and conditions
described 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.
5. EARNEST MONEY:
Upon execution of this contract by all parties, Buyer shall deposit
$
as earnest money with
,
as escrow agent, at
(address). Buyer shall deposit additional earnest money of $
with escrow
agent within
days after the effective date of this contract. 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 (Title Policy) issued by:
(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) The standard printed exception for standby fees, taxes and assessments.
(2) Liens created as part of the financing described in Paragraph 4.
(3) Reservations or exceptions otherwise permitted by this contract or as may be approved by
Buyer in writing.
(4)The standard printed exception as to marital rights.
(5)The standard printed exception as to waters, tidelands, beaches, streams, and related
matters.
(6) The standard printed exception as to discrepancies, conflicts, shortages in area or boundary
lines, encroachments or protrusions, or overlapping improvements. Buyer, at Buyer’s expense,
may have the exception amended to read, "shortages in area".
B. COMMITMENT: Within 20 days after the Title Company receives a copy of this contract, Seller
shall furnish to Buyer a commitment for title insurance (Commitment) and, at Buyer's
expense, legible copies of restrictive covenants and documents evidencing exceptions in the
Commitment (Exception Documents) other than the standard printed exceptions. Seller
authorizes the Title Company to deliver the Commitment and Exception Documents to Buyer
at Buyer's address shown in Paragraph 21. If the Commitment and Exception Documents are
not delivered to Buyer within the specified time, the time for delivery will be automatically
extended up to 15 days or the Closing Date, whichever is earlier.
C. SURVEY: The survey must be made by a registered professional land surveyor acceptable to
the Title Company and Buyer’s lender(s). (Check one box only):
(1) Within
days after the effective date of this contract, Seller shall furnish to
Buyer and Title Company Seller's existing survey of the Property and a Residential Real
Property Affidavit promulgated by the Texas Department of Insurance (T-47 Affidavit).
If Seller fails to furnish the existing survey or affidavit within the time
prescribed, Buyer shall obtain a new survey at Seller's expense no later than
3 days prior to Closing Date. The existing survey
will
will not be recertified to
a date subsequent to the effective date of this contract at the expense of
Buyer
Seller. If the existing survey is not approved by the Title Company or Buyer's lender
Buyer
Seller no later than 3
(s), a new survey will be obtained at the expense of
days prior to Closing Date.
(2) Within
days after the effective date of this contract, Buyer shall obtain a new
survey at Buyer’s expense. Buyer is deemed to receive the survey on the date of
actual receipt or the date specified in this paragraph, whichever is earlier.
(3) Within
days after the effective date of this contract, Seller, at Seller's expense
shall furnish a new survey to Buyer.
(4) No survey is required.
D. OBJECTIONS: Buyer may object in writing to (i) defects, exceptions, or encumbrances to
title disclosed on the survey other than items 6A(1) through (5) above; or disclosed in the
Commitment other than items 6A(1) through (6) above; (ii) any portion of the Property
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lying in a special flood hazard area (Zone V or A) as shown on the current Federal Emergency
Management Agency map; or (iii) any exceptions which prohibit the following use or activity:
Buyer must object the earlier of (i) the Closing Date or (ii)
days after Buyer receives
the Commitment, Exception Documents, and the survey. Buyer’s failure to object within the
time allowed will constitute a waiver of Buyer’s right to object; except that the requirements
in Schedule C of the Commitment are not waived. Provided Seller is not obligated to incur
any expense, Seller shall cure the timely objections of Buyer or any third party lender within
15 days after Seller receives the objections and the Closing Date will be extended as
necessary. If objections are not cured within such 15 day period, this contract will terminate
and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer unless Buyer waives the objections.
E. EXCEPTION DOCUMENTS: Prior to the execution of the contract, Seller has provided Buyer
with copies of the Exception Documents listed below or on the attached exhibit. Matters
reflected in the Exception Documents listed below or on the attached exhibit will be permitted
exceptions in the Title Policy and will not be a basis for objection to title:
Date
Recording Reference
Document
F. SURFACE LEASES: Prior to the execution of the contract, Seller has provided Buyer with
copies of written leases and given notice of oral leases (Leases) listed below or on the
attached exhibit. The following Leases will be permitted exceptions in the Title Policy and
will not be a basis for objection to title:
G. TITLE NOTICES:
(1) ABSTRACT OR TITLE POLICY: 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) STATUTORY TAX DISTRICTS: 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, 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) TIDE WATERS: If the Property abuts the tidally influenced waters of the state, §33.135,
Texas Natural Resources Code, requires a notice regarding coastal area property to be
included in the contract. An addendum containing the notice promulgated by TREC or
required by the parties must be used.
(4) ANNEXATION: If the Property is located outside the limits of a municipality, Seller notifies
Buyer under §5.011, Texas Property Code, that the Property may now or later be included
in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality and may now or later be subject to
annexation by the municipality. Each municipality maintains a map that depicts its
boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction. To determine if the Property is located within a
municipality’s extraterritorial jurisdiction or is likely to be located within a municipality’s
extraterritorial jurisdiction, contact all municipalities located in the general proximity of
the Property for further information.
(5) PROPERTY LOCATED IN A CERTIFICATED SERVICE AREA OF A UTILITY SERVICE
PROVIDER: Notice required by §13.257, Water Code: The real property, described in
Paragraph 2, that you are about to purchase may be located in a certificated water or
sewer service area, which is authorized by law to provide water or sewer service to the
properties in the certificated area. If your property is located in a certificated area there
may be special costs or charges that you will be required to pay before you can receive
water or sewer service. There may be a period required to construct lines or other
facilities necessary to provide water or sewer service to your property. You are advised to
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determine if the property is in a certificated area and contact the utility service provider to
determine the cost that you will be required to pay and the period, if any, that is required to
provide water or sewer service to your property. The undersigned Buyer hereby
acknowledges receipt of the foregoing notice at or before the execution of a binding contract
for the purchase of the real property described in Paragraph 2 or at closing of purchase of
the real property.
(6) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS: If the Property is in a public improvement district,
§5.014, Property Code, requires Seller to notify Buyer as follows: As a purchaser of this
parcel of real property you are obligated to pay an assessment to a municipality or county
for an improvement project undertaken by a public improvement district under Chapter 372,
Local Government Code. The assessment may be due annually or in periodic installments.
More information concerning the amount of the assessment and the due dates of that
assessment may be obtained from the municipality or county levying the assessment. The
amount of the assessments is subject to change. Your failure to pay the assessments could
result in a lien on and the foreclosure of your property.
(7) TEXAS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: The Property
is
is not located in a
Texas Agricultural Development District. For additional information contact the Texas
Department of Agriculture.
7. PROPERTY CONDITION:
A. ACCESS, INSPECTIONS AND UTILITIES: Seller shall permit Buyer and Buyer’s agents access to
the Property at reasonable times. Buyer may have the Property inspected by inspectors selected
by Buyer and licensed by TREC or otherwise permitted by law to make inspections. Seller at
Seller's expense shall turn on existing utilities for inspections.
NOTICE: Buyer should determine the availability of utilities to the Property suitable to satisfy
Buyer’s needs.
B. SELLER'S DISCLOSURE NOTICE PURSUANT TO §5.008, TEXAS PROPERTY CODE (Notice):
(Check one box only)
(1) Buyer has received the Notice
(2) Buyer has not received the Notice. Within
days after the effective date of this
contract, Seller shall deliver the Notice to Buyer. If Buyer does not receive the Notice,
Buyer may terminate this contract at any time prior to the closing and the earnest
money will be refunded to Buyer. If Seller delivers the Notice, Buyer may terminate
this contract for any reason within 7 days after Buyer receives the Notice or prior
to the closing, whichever first occurs, and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer.
(3) The Texas Property Code does not require this Seller to furnish the Notice.
C. SELLER’S DISCLOSURE OF LEAD-BASED PAINT AND LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS is required by
Federal law for a residential dwelling constructed prior to 1978.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY CONDITION: (Check one box only)
(1) Buyer accepts the Property in its present condition.
(2) Buyer accepts the Property in its present condition provided Seller, at Seller’s expense,
shall complete the following specific repairs and treatments:
.(Do not insert general phrases, such as “subject to inspections,” that do not identify
specific repairs.)
NOTICE TO BUYER AND SELLER: Buyer’s agreement to accept the Property in its present
condition under Paragraph 7D(1) or (2) does not preclude Buyer from inspecting the Property
under Paragraph 7A, from negotiating repairs or treatments in a subsequent amendment, or
from terminating this contract during the Option Period, if any.
E. COMPLETION OF REPAIRS: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Seller shall complete all agreed
repairs prior to the Closing Date. All required permits must be obtained, and repairs must be
performed by persons who are licensed or otherwise permitted by law to provide such repairs.
At Buyer’s election, any transferable warranties received by Seller with respect to the repairs
will be transferred to Buyer at Buyer’s expense. If Seller fails to complete any agreed repairs
prior to the Closing Date, Buyer may do so and receive reimbursement from Seller at closing.
The Closing Date will be extended up to 15 days, if necessary, to complete repairs.
F. LENDER REQUIRED REPAIRS AND TREATMENTS: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, neither
party is obligated to pay for lender required repairs, which includes treatment for wood
destroying insects. If the parties do not agree to pay for the lender required repairs or
treatments, this contract will terminate and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer. If the
cost of lender required repairs and treatments exceeds 5% of the Sales Price, Buyer may
terminate this contract and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer.
G.ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS: 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 promulgated by TREC or required by the parties
should be used.
H. SELLER’S DISCLOSURES:
Except as otherwise disclosed in this contract, Seller has no
knowledge of the following:
(1) any flooding of the Property which has had a material adverse effect on the use of the
Property;
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(2) any pending or threatened litigation, condemnation, or special assessment affecting the
Property;
(3) any environmental hazards or conditions materially affecting the Property;
(4) any dumpsite, landfill, or underground tanks or containers now or previously located on the
Property;
(5) any wetlands, as defined by federal or state law or regulation, affecting the Property; or
(6) any threatened or endangered species or their habitat affecting the Property.
I. RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CONTRACTS: Buyer may purchase a residential service contract from a
residential service company licensed by TREC. If Buyer purchases a residential service contract,
Seller shall reimburse Buyer at closing for the cost of the residential service contract in an
amount not exceeding $
. Buyer should review any residential service contract
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.
J. GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: The Property is subject to the government programs listed
below or on the attached exhibit:
.
Seller shall provide Buyer with copies of all governmental program agreements. Any allocation
or proration of payment under governmental programs is made by separate agreement
between the parties which will survive closing.
8. BROKERS' FEES: All obligations of the parties for payment of brokers’ fees are contained in separate
written agreements.
9. CLOSING:
A. The closing of the sale will be on or before
, 20
, or within 7 days
after objections made under Paragraph 6D have been cured or waived, whichever date is later
(Closing Date). If either party fails to close the sale by the Closing Date, the non-defaulting
party may exercise the remedies contained in Paragraph 15.
B. At closing:
(1) Seller shall execute and deliver a general warranty deed conveying title to the Property to
Buyer and showing no additional exceptions to those permitted in Paragraph 6, an
assignment of Leases, and furnish tax statements or certificates showing no delinquent
taxes on the Property.
(2) Buyer shall pay the Sales Price in good funds acceptable to the escrow agent.
(3) Seller and Buyer shall execute and deliver any notices, statements, certificates, affidavits,
releases, loan documents and other documents reasonably required for the closing of the
sale and the issuance of the Title Policy.
(4)There will be no liens, assessments, or security interests against the Property which will not
be satisfied out of the sales proceeds unless securing the payment of any loans assumed by
Buyer and assumed loans will not be in default.
(5) If the Property is subject to a lease, Seller shall (i) deliver to Buyer the lease(s) and the
move-in condition form signed by the tenant, if any, and (ii) transfer security deposits (as
defined under §92.102, Property Code), if any, to Buyer. In such an event, Buyer shall
deliver to the tenant a signed statement acknowledging that the Buyer has received the
security deposit and is responsible for the return of the security deposit, and specifying the
exact dollar amount of the security deposit.
10. POSSESSION: Seller shall deliver to Buyer possession of the Property in its present or required
condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted:
upon closing and funding
according to a temporary
residential lease form promulgated by TREC or other written lease required by the parties. Any
possession by Buyer prior to closing or by Seller after closing which is not authorized by a written lease
will establish a tenancy at sufferance relationship between the parties. Consult your insurance
agent prior to change of ownership and possession because 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 the
sale. TREC rules prohibit licensees from adding factual statements or business details for which a
contract addendum or other form has been promulgated by TREC for mandatory use.)
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12. SETTLEMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES:
A. The following expenses must be paid at or prior to closing:
(1)Expenses payable by Seller (Seller's Expenses):
(a) Releases of existing liens, including prepayment penalties and recording fees; release of
Seller’s loan liability; tax statements or certificates; preparation of deed; one-half of
escrow fee; and other expenses payable by Seller under this contract.
(b) Seller shall also pay an amount not to exceed $
to be applied in the
following order: Buyer’s Expenses which Buyer is prohibited from paying by FHA, VA,
Texas Veterans Land Board or other governmental loan programs, and then to other
Buyer’s Expenses as allowed by the lender.
(2) Expenses payable by Buyer (Buyer's Expenses) Appraisal fees; loan application fees;
adjusted origination charges; credit reports; preparation of loan documents; interest on
the notes from date of disbursement to one month prior to dates of first monthly
payments; recording fees; copies of easements and restrictions; loan title policy with
endorsements required by lender; loan-related inspection fees; photos; amortization
schedules; one-half of escrow fee; all prepaid items, including required premiums for flood
and hazard insurance, reserve deposits for insurance, ad valorem taxes and special
governmental assessments; final compliance inspection; courier fee; repair inspection;
underwriting fee; wire transfer fee; expenses incident to any loan; Private Mortgage
Insurance Premium (PMI), VA Loan Funding Fee, or FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium
(MIP) as required by the lender; and other expenses payable by Buyer under this
contract.
B. 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. Buyer may not pay charges and fees expressly prohibited by FHA, VA, Texas Veterans
Land Board or other governmental loan program regulations.
13. PRORATIONS AND ROLLBACK TAXES:
A. PRORATIONS: Taxes for the current year, interest, maintenance fees, assessments, dues and
rents will be prorated through the Closing Date. The tax proration may be calculated taking into
consideration any change in exemptions that will affect the current year's taxes. 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 shall pay taxes for the current year. Rentals which are unknown at time of
closing will be prorated between Buyer and Seller when they become known.
B. 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 use 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
after the effective date of this 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 (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 with an assignment
of insurance proceeds and receive credit from Seller at closing in the amount of the deductible
under the insurance policy. Seller’s obligations under this paragraph are independent of any other
obligations of Seller under this contract.
15. DEFAULT: If Buyer fails to comply with this contract, Buyer will be in default, and Seller may (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, or survey, if required
of Seller, Buyer may (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 (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. MEDIATION: It is the policy of the State of Texas to encourage resolution of disputes through
alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation. Any dispute between Seller and
Buyer related to this contract which is not resolved through informal discussion
will
will not be
submitted to a mutually acceptable mediation service or provider. The parties to the mediation
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shall bear the mediation costs equally. This paragraph does not preclude a party from seeking
equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.
17. ATTORNEY'S FEES: A Buyer, Seller, Listing Broker, Other Broker, or escrow agent who prevails
in any legal proceeding related to this contract is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees
and all costs of such proceeding.
18. ESCROW:
A. ESCROW: The escrow agent is not (i) a party to this contract and does not have liability for
the performance or nonperformance of any party to this contract, (ii) liable for interest on the
earnest money and (iii) liable for the loss of any 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.
B. EXPENSES: At closing, the earnest money must be applied first to any cash down payment,
then to Buyer's Expenses and any excess refunded to Buyer. If no closing occurs, escrow
agent may: (i) require a written release of liability of the escrow agent from all parties, (ii)
require payment of unpaid expenses incurred on behalf of a party, and (iii) only deduct from
the earnest money the amount of unpaid expenses incurred on behalf of the party receiving
the earnest money.
C. DEMAND: Upon termination of this contract, either party or the escrow agent may send a
release of earnest money to each party and the parties shall execute counterparts of the
release and deliver same to the escrow agent. If either party fails to execute the release,
either party may make a written demand to the escrow agent for the earnest money. If only
one party makes written demand for the earnest money, escrow agent shall promptly provide
a copy of the demand to the other party. If escrow agent does not receive written objection
to the demand from the other party within 15 days, 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 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.
D. DAMAGES: Any party who wrongfully fails or refuses to sign a release acceptable to the
escrow agent within 7 days of receipt of the request will be liable to the other party for
liquidated damages in an amount equal to the sum of: (i) three times the amount of the
earnest money; (ii) the earnest money; (iii) reasonable attorney's fees; and (iv) all costs of
suit.
E. NOTICES: Escrow agent's notices will be effective when sent in compliance with Paragraph
21. Notice of objection to the demand will be deemed effective upon receipt by escrow agent.
19. REPRESENTATIONS: All covenants, representations and warranties in this contract survive
closing. If any representation of Seller in this contract is untrue on the Closing Date, Seller will
be in default. Unless expressly prohibited by written agreement, Seller may continue to show the
Property and receive, negotiate and accept back up offers.
20. FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS: If Seller is a "foreign person,” as defined by applicable law, or
if Seller fails to deliver an affidavit to Buyer 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. Internal
Revenue Service regulations require filing written reports if currency in excess of specified
amounts is received in the transaction.
21. 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 or electronic transmission as follows:
To Buyer at:
To Seller at:
Telephone: (
)
Telephone: (
)
Facsimile:
)
Facsimile:
)
(
E-mail:
Initialed for identification by Buyer
(
E-mail:
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22. 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 (check all applicable boxes):
Third Party Financing Addendum for Credit
Approval
Addendum for "Back-Up" Contract
Seller Financing Addendum
Addendum for Coastal Area Property
Addendum for Property Subject to
Mandatory Membership in a Property
Owners Association
Environmental Assessment, Threatened
or Endangered Species and Wetlands
Addendum
Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease
Seller’s Temporary Residential Lease
Loan Assumption Addendum
Short Sale Addendum
Addendum for Sale of Other Property
by Buyer
Addendum for Property Located Seaward
of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
Addendum for Reservation of Oil, Gas
and Other Minerals
Addendum for Seller's Disclosure of
Information on Lead-based Paint and Lead
-based Paint Hazards as Required by
Federal Law
Other (list):
23.TERMINATION OPTION: For nominal consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged
by Seller, and Buyer's agreement to pay Seller $
(Option Fee) within 2 days after
the effective date of this contract, Seller grants Buyer the unrestricted right to terminate this
contract by giving notice of termination to Seller within
days after the effective date of
this contract (Option Period). If no dollar amount is stated as the Option Fee or if Buyer fails to
pay the Option Fee to Seller within the time prescribed, this paragraph will not be a part of this
contract and Buyer shall not have the unrestricted right to terminate this contract. If Buyer gives
notice of termination within the time prescribed, the Option Fee will not be refunded; however,
any earnest money will be refunded to Buyer. The Option Fee
will
will not be credited to the
Sales Price at closing. Time is of the essence for this paragraph and strict compliance with
the time for performance is required.
24.CONSULT AN ATTORNEY: TREC rules prohibit real estate licensees from giving legal advice.
READ THIS CONTRACT CAREFULLY. If you do not understand the effect of this contract, consult an
attorney BEFORE signing.
Seller's
Attorney is:
Buyer's
Attorney is:
Telephone: (
)
Telephone: (
)
Facsimile:
)
Facsimile:
)
(
E-mail:
(
E-mail:
EXECUTED the
day of
(BROKER: FILL IN THE DATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE.)
Buyer
(EFFECTIVE DATE).
Seller
Buyer
, 20
Seller
The form of this contract has been approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission. TREC forms are intended for use only by
trained real estate licensees. No representation is made as to the legal validity or adequacy of any provision in any specific
transactions. It is not intended for complex transactions. Texas Real Estate Commission, P.O. Box 12188, Austin, TX 787112188, (512) 936-3000 (http://www.trec.texas.gov) TREC NO. 25-8. This form replaces TREC NO. 25-6.
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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:
Listing Broker:
By:
By:
BROKER INFORMATION AND AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF BROKERS' FEES
Other Broker
License No.
Licensed Supervisor of Associate
Telephone
Listing or Principal Broker
License No.
Licensed Supervisor of Associate
Associate
Associate
Address
Telephone
Address
City
State
Telephone
Zip
Facsimile
E-mail
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Facsimile
E-mail
Seller only
Buyer only
Seller and Buyer as an intermediary
Upon closing of the sale by Seller to Buyer of the Property described in the contract to which this fee
agreement is attached: (a)
Seller
Buyer will pay Listing/Principal Broker
a cash fee of $
or
% of the total Sales Price; and (b)
Seller
Buyer will pay Other Broker
a cash fee of
$_________ or
% of the total Sales Price. Seller/Buyer authorizes and directs Escrow Agent to pay
the brokers from the proceeds at closing.
represents
Buyer only as Buyer’s agent
Seller as Listing Broker’s subagent
represents
Brokers' fees are negotiable. Brokers' fees or the sharing of fees between brokers are not fixed, controlled,
recommended, suggested or maintained by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Seller
Seller
Buyer
Buyer
Do not sign if there is a separate written agreement for payment of Brokers' fees.
OPTION FEE RECEIPT
Receipt of $
(Option Fee) in the form of
Seller or Listing Broker
is acknowledged.
Date
CONTRACT AND EARNEST MONEY RECEIPT
Receipt of
Contract and
is acknowledged.
Escrow Agent:
$
Earnest Money in the form of
Date:
By:
Email Address
Telephone (
Initialed for identification by Buyer
and Seller
)
Facsimile: (
Address
)
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