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NOTICE: Not For Use Where Seller Owns Fee Simple Title To Land Beneath Unit
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM CONTRACT (RESALE)
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 AND CONDOMINIUM DOCUMENTS:
A. The Condominium Unit, improvements and accessories described below are collectively
referred to as the “Property”.
(1) CONDOMINIUM UNIT: Unit
, in Building
,
of
, a condominium project, located at
(address/zip code),
City of
,County of
,
Texas, described in the Condominium Declaration and Plat and any amendments thereto of
record in said County; together with such Unit's undivided interest in the Common
Elements designated by the Declaration, including those areas reserved as Limited
Common Elements appurtenant to the Unit and such other rights to use the Common
Elements which have been specifically assigned to the Unit in any other manner. Parking
areas assigned to the Unit are:
.
(2) IMPROVEMENTS: All 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-towall 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, shrubbery, landscaping, outdoor cooking equipment, and all other
property owned by Seller and attached to the above described Condominium Unit.
(3) 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 system,
(ii) garage doors, (iii) entry gates, and (iv) other improvements and accessories.
(4) EXCLUSIONS: The following improvements and accessories will be retained by Seller and
must be removed prior to delivery of possession:
.
B. The Declaration, Bylaws and any Rules of the Association are called "Documents". (Check one
box only):
(1) Buyer has received a copy of the Documents. Buyer is advised to read the Documents
before signing the contract.
(2) Buyer has not received a copy of the Documents. Seller shall deliver the Documents to
Buyer within
days after the effective date of the contract. Buyer may cancel
the contract before the sixth day after Buyer receives the Documents by handdelivering or mailing written notice of cancellation to Seller by certified United States
mail, return receipt requested. If Buyer cancels the contract pursuant to this
paragraph, the contract will terminate and the earnest money will be refunded to
Buyer.
(3) Buyer has received Seller's affidavit that Seller requested information
C. The Resale Certificate from the condominium owners association (the Association) is called the
"Certificate". The Certificate must be in a form promulgated by TREC or required by the
parties. The Certificate must have been prepared no more than 3 months before the date it is
delivered to Buyer and must contain at a minimum the information required by Section
82.157, Texas Property Code.
(Check one box only):
(1) Buyer has received the Certificate.
(2) Buyer has not received the Certificate. Seller shall deliver the Certificate to Buyer
within
days after the effective date of the contract. Buyer may cancel the contract
before the sixth day after the date Buyer receives the Certificate by hand-delivering or
mailing written notice of cancellation to Seller by certified United States mail, return
receipt requested. If Buyer cancels the contract pursuant to this paragraph, the
contract will terminate and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer.
(3) Buyer has received Seller's affidavit that Seller requested information from the
Association concerning its financial condition as required by the Texas Property Code,
and that the Association did not provide a Certificate or information required in the
Certificate. Buyer and Seller agree to waive the requirement to furnish the Certificate.
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
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fee or mortgage insurance premium)............................................. $
C. Sales Price (Sum of A and B) ....................................................... $
4. FINANCING: The portion of Sales Price not payable in cash will be paid as follows: (Check
applicable boxes below)
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.
(2) 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:
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) 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) Terms and provisions of the Documents including the assessments and platted easements.
(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 marital rights.
(7) The standard printed exception as to waters, tidelands, beaches, streams, and related
matters.
(8) The standard printed exception as to discrepancies, conflicts, shortages in area or boundary
lines, encroachments or protrusions, or overlapping improvements.
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. OBJECTIONS: Buyer may object in writing to defects, exceptions, or encumbrances to title:
disclosed in the Commitment other than items 6A(1) through (8) above; or 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 and Exception Documents. 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.
D. 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.
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(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 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.
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.
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. 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.
F. COMPLETION OF REPAIRS AND TREATMENTS: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Seller shall
complete all agreed repairs and treatments prior to the Closing Date. All required permits must
be obtained, and repairs and treatments must be performed by persons who are licensed or
otherwise authorized by law to provide such repairs or treatments. At Buyer’s election, any
transferable warranties received by Seller with respect to the repairs and treatments will be
transferred to Buyer at Buyer’s expense. If Seller fails to complete any agreed repairs and
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treatments 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 and
treatments.
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. 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.
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 to matters disclosed in the Commitment have been cured, 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 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, lease 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; lender,
FHA, or VA completion requirements; 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.
(3) Except as provided by 12(A)(4) below, Buyer shall pay any and all Association fees or
other charges resulting from the transfer of the Property not to exceed $
and Seller shall pay any excess.
(4) Buyer shall pay any deposits for reserves required at closing by the Association.
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: Taxes for the current year, interest, maintenance fees, regular condominium
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. Cash reserves from regular
condominium assessments for deferred maintenance or capital improvements established by the
Association will not be credited to Seller. Any special condominium assessment due and unpaid at
closing will be the obligation of Seller.
14. CASUALTY LOSS: If any part of the Unit which Seller is solely obligated to maintain and repair
under the terms of the Declaration is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, Seller shall
restore the same 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. If any part of
the Common Elements or Limited Common Elements appurtenant to the Unit is damaged or
destroyed by fire or other casualty loss, Buyer will have 7 days from receipt of notice of such
casualty loss within which to notify Seller in writing that the contract will be terminated unless
Buyer receives written confirmation from the Association that the damaged condition will be
restored to its previous condition within a reasonable time at no cost to Buyer. Unless Buyer gives
such notice within such time, Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the Property without
confirmation of such restoration. Seller will have 7 days from the date of receipt of Buyer’s notice
within which to cause to be delivered to Buyer such confirmation. If written confirmation is not
delivered to Buyer as required above, Buyer may terminate this contract and the earnest money
will be refunded to Buyer. 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.
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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
will
will not be
related to this contract which is not resolved through informal discussion
submitted to a mutually acceptable mediation service or provider. The parties to the mediation
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:
)
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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 Seller's Disclosure of
Information on Lead-based Paint and
Lead-based Paint Hazards as Required
by Federal Law
Loan Assumption Addendum
Buyer’s Temporary Residential Lease
Seller's Temporary Residential Lease
Environmental Assessment, Threatened
or Endangered Species and Wetlands
Addendum
Addendum for Sale of Other Property
by Buyer
Addendum for Property Located Seaward
of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
Addendum for "Back-Up" Contract
Addendum for Release of Liability on
Assumption of FHA, VA, or Conventional
Loan Restoration of Seller’s Entitlement
for VA Guaranteed Loan
Seller Financing Addendum
Addendum for Coastal Area Property
Short Sale Addendum
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 78711-2188,
(512) 936-3000 (http://www.trec.texas.gov) TREC NO. 30-9. This form replaces TREC NO. 30-7.
Initialed for identification by Buyer
and Seller
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BROKER
Other Broker Firm
represents
License No.
Buyer only as Buyer’s agent
INFORMATION
Listing Broker Firm
represents
License No.
Seller and Buyer as an intermediary
Seller as Listing Broker’s subagent
Seller only as Seller’s agent
Licensed Supervisor of Associate
Telephone
Licensed Supervisor of Associate
Telephone
Associate
Telephone
Listing Associate
Telephone
Listing Broker’s Office Address
Facsimile
Other Broker's Address
Facsimile
City
State
Zip
Associate Email Address
City
State
Zip
Listing Associate’s Email Address
Selling Associate
Telephone
Selling Associate’s Office Address
Facsimile
City
State
Zip
Selling Associate’s Email Address
Listing Broker has agreed to pay Other Broker
of the total sales price when the Listing Broker’s
fee is received. Escrow agent is authorized and directed to pay other Broker from Listing Broker’s fee at closing.
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 (
Address
City
Initialed for identification by Buyer
State
Zip
and Seller
)
Facsimile: (
)
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