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Familiarize yourself with
The Earnest Money Contract.
Sales
Contracts
Becoming familiar with the
components of a contract before you have one presented to you puts you
in a better position when it comes time to negotiate one.
What are the
Components of a Contract?
Although there will be some
variance based on the location of your residence, most Real Estate
contracts contain most or all of the following items:
The Sales Contract:
What It Includes
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What:
A legal description of the property as well as the street address.
How much:
The selling price.
Mortgage
contingency: Subject
to obtaining a mortgage (if applicable) and the specifics of the
mortgage--amount, rate and term. Application to be made in X number of
days.
Deposit:
How much money accompanies the contract and who will hold it.
Closing:
When and where.
Inclusions
and exclusions:
What is and is not
included in the sale of the property.
Home inspection:
Contingency for and to be done in X number of days.
Warranties:
Any that are included with the house and description of the warranty.
Condominium:
If the property is a condo, other provisions will apply.
Well and
Septic: If applicable,
they must be tested (and pass).
Termite and Pest
inspection: Who will
pay and if there is infestation or damage, who will repair.
Possession
Date:
When the buyers take possession of the house--before, at or after
closing.
Acceptance:
How long the sellers have to respond to the offer with either acceptance
or a counter-offer.
Arbitration:
Any provisions for arbitration of disputes.
Insurance: Whose
insurance covers the property up until the closing date.
Property
Disclosures: Notices
of any property disclosures concerning the house.
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The exact wording of the sales
contract will vary from locality to locality (and sometimes even within
localities), but by being prepared to see at least the items listed
above, you will be in a better position when a contract is presented to
you.
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Reference:
http://www.ourfamilyplace.com/homeseller/
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