RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALE CONTRACT
_______________________________________________________________________________ (SELLERS)
______________________________________________________________________________ (BUYERS)
The Effective Date shall be the date of final acceptance by the last party to sign this agreement and/or addendum
attached hereto.
1. PROPERTY: BUYER agrees to purchase and SELLER AGREES TO SELL THE PROPERTY AND THE
IMPROVEMENTS THEREOF (the “PROPERTY”) commonly known as:
__________________________________ _______________________ ______________ ________________
Street Address City ZIP County
STATE (check one) ( ) Missouri ( ) Kansas
( ) SEE ATTACHED or LEGAL DESCRIPTION: __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
The PROPERTY shall include the following, if any, unless otherwise excluded: gas heaters, propane tanks including
propane (if owned), central ventilating, central air conditioning, attached TV antennas, lighting and light fixtures,
heating and plumbing equipment and fixtures, attached minors, bathroom minors, linoleum, wall-to-wall carpet,
window and porch shades, blinds, storm windows and doors, screens, curtain and drapery rods, awning(s), electric
garage door openers and remote transmitting units, keys, attached humidifiers, attached outside cooking units, soft
water conditioner (if owned), fire, smoke and burglary detection units (if owned), attached fireplace screens and/or
glass doors, attic and ceiling fans, built-in appliances and: __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
The following items shall not be considered a part of the transferred PROPERTY: ___________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
2. PURCHASE PRICE: The Purchase Price for the Property is: $ ___________________________
which BUYER agrees to pay as follows:
A. Earnest Money in the form of (check one)
( ) Personal Check or ( ) Other __________ in the amount of $ ___________________________
Deposited with: (Check One)
( ) ______________________ ( ) ______________________
(Escrow Agent)
B. Additional Earnest Money on or before ___________, 20___ $ ___________________________
Deposited with: (Check One)
( ) ______________________ ( ) ______________________
(Escrow Agent)
C. Amount financed by BUYER $ ___________________________
(not including financed mortgage Insurance premiums, or closing costs, if any)
D. Balance of purchase price to be paid by certified funds $ ___________________________
(purchase price less A, B & C) on or before Closing Date
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3.EARNEST MONIES AND ADDITIONAL DEPOSITS: Upon acceptance of this Contract, unless agreed, any
Earnest Money referenced in Paragraph 2 (A) shall be deposited within 5 business days of the Effective Date, in an
insured escrow account maintained by Escrow Agent. Any additional deposits shall be deposited within 5 business
days of receipt by Escrow Agent. Buyer and Seller agree that the Escrow Agent may retain any interest earned on
escrowed funds. If this Contract is cancelled by the parties or if the Earnest Money is to be forfeited or refunded, the
parties agree that the amount to be distributed shall first be reduced by any unpaid charges for credit reports,
appraisals, surveys, termite, mechanical and other inspections, and title investigation fees, if any, incurred by the
Escrow Agent on behalf of the party receiving the funds.
Notwithstanding any other terms of this Contract providing for the forfeiture or refund of Earnest Money, the parties
understand that the Escrow Agent will not distribute the Earnest Money without the written consent of all parties to
this Contract unless permitted to do so by applicable state laws. If BUYER and SELLER are unable to agree in
writing upon the disposition of the Earnest Money or any other funds Escrow Agent may commence an interpleader
or similar proceeding and BUYER and SELLER authorize Escrow Agent to pay all funds to the Clerk of the Court
for disposition as the Court may direct. BUYER and SELLER agree that Escrow Agent shall be entitled to
reimbursement of its costs incurred in connection with the interpleader or similar proceeding including without
limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses.
BUYER and SELLER agree that, in the absence of a dispute or written consent to distribution, the failure by either
to respond in writing to a certified letter from Escrow Agent within 7 days (if Kansas property) 15 days (if Missouri
property) of receipt thereof or failure to make written demand for return or forfeiture of the Earnest Money with 30
days (if Kansas property) 60 days (if Missouri property0 of notice of cancellation of this contract shall constitute
consent to the distribution of the Earnest Money s suggested in such certified letter.
4. ( ) FINANCING CONDITIONS (check if applicable): This Contract is contingent upon BUYER obtaining
financing pursuant to the attached financing addendum.
5. CLOSING AND POSSESSION: (closing shall be completed on or before) ___________________________
(Closing Date). SELLER shall deliver possession of the PROPERTY to BUYER on ____________________
at ____________ ___.M. (Possession Date).
6. ( ) SALE/CLOSING OF BUYER’S PROPERTY (check if applicable): BUYER currently owns a house located at
___________________________________________________(Buyer’s House). This Contract is conditioned upon
the (check one):
( ) a. SALE of BUYER’S house, which is currently on the market and listed with ____________________
_______________________on or before _______________________, The PROPERTY shall remain on
the market for sale. If SELLER accepts another bona fide offer before the sale and closing of BUYER’S
property, BUYER shall have _______ (48 hours if left blank) hours from receipt of written notice from
SELLER TO EXERCISE THE OPTION OF CONTINUING THIS Contract and converting it to a non-
contingent (except for uncompleted inspections) cash contract by PAYING DIRECTLY TO SELLER
ADDITIONAL EARNEST MONEY in the amount of $_________________ (2% of the above purchase
price if blank) and agreeing in writing to remove both the condition respecting the sale of BUYER’S
property and all financing conditions of this Contract. At the Closing, the full amount of the additional
earnest money deposit shall be applied toward BUYER’S payment of the Purchase Price. If BUYER does
not, within the stated time, both remove these conditions in writing and pay SELLER the additional earnest
money, this Contract shall be cancelled and the Earnest Money shall be returned to BUYER.
If the amount of the additional earnest money stated above is less than 2% of the purchase price, BUYER
agrees not to exercise the option to continue this Contract unless: (I) BUYER’S property is then currently
under contract and BUYER has loan approval subject only to the sale of BUYER’S property; or (2)
BUYER provides SELLER with evidence of BUYER’S financial ability to close on the purchase without
the loan and without funds from the closing of BUYER’S property.
( ) b. of the sale of BUYER’S house, which is currently under contract, by the Closing Date of this
Contract. If the contract on BUYER’S house cancels or otherwise falls to close through no fault of the
BUYER, BUYER shall notify SELLER in writing and SELLER may cancel this Contract and BUYER’S
earnest money shall be refunded to BUYER.
7. CONDITION OF PROPERTY: This Contract shall not be effective until SELLER completes and BUYER signs
the attached Statement of Condition Addendum for the PROPERTY. SELLER shall maintain the PROPERTY in its
present condition through the date of possession. SELLER shall advise BUYER of any substantial change in the
condition of the PROPERTY prior to closing.
8. INSPECTIONS: BUYER or BUYER’S representative, at BUYER’S expense, may conduct any or all of the
inspections listed below within the specified time periods. (Inspection Periods). SELLER shall afford BUYER
reasonable access to the Property to conduct the inspections, re-inspections or inspection of any repairs completed
by SELLER. BUYER authorizes BUYER’S Inspector(s) to provide SELLER with a copy of any written inspection
report obtained by BUYER. BUYER shall be responsible and pay for any damage to the Property resulting from the
inspection(s). SELLER agrees that any repairs, which SELLER performs pursuant to the following provisions, shall
be completed in a workmanlike manner with good quality materials.
A. WOOD/PEST INFESTATION INSPECTION. BUYER may arrange for any inspection by a reputable
licensed pest control firm to determine the presence of termite, other wood destroying insect or other pest
infestation in the accessible areas of the PROPERTY. If the written inspection report reveals evidence of
active infestation, SELLER agrees to pay to have the PROPERTY treated for control of the infestation and
to provide BUYER with a certificate evidencing treatment by a reputable, licensed pest control firm, of
SELLER’S choice which certificate BUYER agrees to accept. If there is evidence of damage to the
PROPERTY resulting from infestation, SELLER agrees to complete and/or pay for repairs, provided the
cost does not exceed $___________ (zero if left blank). If the cost of repairs exceeds this amount, BUYER
may cancel this Contract and BUYER’S earnest money will be refunded. Inspection, treatment, and repairs,
if any, for termite or other wood destroying insects shall be completed no earlier than thirty (30) calendar
days prior to the Closing Date.
B. MECHANICAL, STRUCTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL OR HEALTH INSPECTIONS. Within ______
calendar days (TEN DAYS IF LEFT BLANK) after the Effective Date of this Contract, BUYER may
conduct inspections of the following: (I) mechanical equipment and systems sold with the PROPERTY
unless otherwise expressly excluded, if any, all appliances, plumbing system (including septic system),
electrical system, heating system, and central air conditioning system; (2) structural aspect of the
PROPERTY, including without limitation the following; foundation slab, roof, fireplace, chimney, siding,
windows or doors, ceiling, floors, the exterior, the interior, any wall, fence, deck, sidewalk or driveway; (3)
environmental or health hazards affecting the PROPERTY, including without limitation, the following:
radon gas, asbestos, lead paint, unre-fomialdehyde foam insulation, or any other environmental or health
hazard.
C. REPAIRS. If repairs to mechanical equipment or systems are deemed necessary by a qualified
professional to put such equipment or system in operating condition or if structural defects, environmental
or health hazards are determined to exist and documented by the written report(s) of qualified
professionals. BUYER and SELLER agree to complete and/or pay for repairs or remediation as follows:
(1) BUYER agrees to pay the first $ ____________(zero if left blank) of repairs (NOT
APPLICABLE IF DVA FINANCING)
(2) SELLER agrees to pay the next $ ___________(zero if left blank) of repairs
The provisions of this paragraph relating to repairs DO NOT apply to damage resulting from pest
infestation. Such damages are governed by the terms of paragraph 9 (A).
D. NOTICE OF UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS, IF BUYER’S inspections reveal unacceptable
condition, the repair cost of which exceeds the total amount which BUYER and SELLER agreed to pay in
subparagraph C above, BUYER may, before expiration of the “Inspection Period”, deliver a written notice
to SELLER electing either of the following options:
(1) Cancellation of this CONTRACT, in which case the BUYER’S earnest money will be
refunded, or
(2) Requesting correction of the unacceptable conditions, in which case the buyer shall itemize
the unacceptable conditions and be accompanied by the written documentation of qualified
professionals.
E. RESOLUTION OF UNACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS. At any time after BUYER’S delivery of notice
requesting repair of unacceptable conditions as provided in the preceding paragraph, BUYER or SELLER
may make demand on the other party to sign a written agreement for resolution of the unacceptable
conditions, the repair cost of which exceeds the amount which BUYER and SELLER agreed to pay above,
within five (5) days (the “Demand Period”) of receipt of such demand. If BUYER and SELLER cannot
reach a written agreement for correction of the unacceptable conditions, the repair cost of which exceeds
the total amount which BUYER and SELLER agreed to in subparagraph C above, within the Demand
Period, this Contract shall terminate and the earnest money shall be refunded to the BUYER. A written
commitment signed by the SELLER agreeing to correct the unacceptable conditions as requested by
BUYER at SELLER’S expense prior to closing, or a written commitment, signed by the BUYER agreeing
to accept the PROPERTY without correction of the unacceptable conditions shall constitute an agreement
for the purposes of this paragraph.
F. FAILURE TO INSPECT. If BUYER, fails to conduct an inspection or fails to deliver a written notice to
the SELLER prior to the expiration of the Inspection Period, either canceling this Contract or requesting
correction of unacceptable conditions, BUYER shall have waived any right to cancel or right to repairs due
to unacceptable conditions which might reasonably have been discovered by an inspection.
F. EXCLUSION FROM INSPECTION. The following items are expressly excluded from the foregoing
inspection provisions and shall not be considered unacceptable conditions and may not be used by the
BUYER as a basis for canceling a contract or requesting repairs _________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
9 UTILITIES/MAINTENANCE/CASUALTY LOSS: SELLER AGREES TO LEAVE ALL UTILITIES ON
UNTIL THE DATE OF POSSESSION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. SELLER agrees to perform ordinary
and necessary maintenance, up keep and repair to the Property and to keep the improvements on the Property fully
insured until delivery of SELLER’S deed to BUYER. If before delivery of the deed to BUYER improvements on the
Property are damaged or destroyed by fire or other causes including those that could be covered by what is known as
fire and extended coverage insurance, the parties agree that the risk of that damage or destruction shall be borne as
follows: If the damage is minor SELLER may repair or replace the Property, if the work can be completed before
the Closing Date. If SELLER elects not to repair or replace the Property, or if the damage is substantial, SELLER
shall notify BUYER in writing and BUYER may enforce or cancel this Contract by written notice to SELLER
within 10 days after receiving notice of the damage or destruction of the Property. If BUYER elects to enforce this
Contract, the Purchase price shall not be reduced and the Property shall be conveyed in its existing condition at the
time, provided SELLER shall credit BUYER the insurance deductible and assign SELLER’S fire and extended
coverage proceeds to BUYER at closing. If BUYER elects to cancel this Contract, any earnest money shall be
returned to the BUYER.
10. ( ) BUYER’S WARRANTY PLAN. (check if applicable) ( ) SELLER or ( ) BUYER, at a cost not to exceed
$______________________ , agrees to purchase a homebuyer’s warranty plan from ________________________
__________________________________ to be paid at closing. This plan is a limited service contract covering
repair or replacement of the working components of the Property for I year from the Closing Date subject to a per
claim deductible. $______________________
11. EVIDENCE OF TITLE. Within a reasonable time after the Effective Date, but no later than 14 days prior to the
Closing Date. SELLER agrees to deliver to BUYER a title insurance commitment from a company authorized to
insure title in the state where the Property is located. Unless there is a defect in title to the Property that is not
corrected prior to the Closing Date, BUYER may not object to untimely delivery of the title commitment. The title
commitment shall commit to insure a marketable fee simple title in the BUYER upon the recording of the deed or
other document of conveyance. However, title to the Property shall be subject to the conditions in this Contract and
to customary covenants, declarations, restrictions, zoning laws, easement, party wall agreement, special assessments,
and community contracts of record as of the effective date of the title commitment. (“Permitted Exceptions”):
BUYER shall have 10 days after receipt of the title commitment to notify SELLER in writing of any valid
objections to title to the Property SELLER shall then make a good faith effort to remedy the defects in title. If
SELLER does not so remedy the title defects before the Closing Date and BUYER does not elect to waive the
objections or extend the Closing Date a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days, this Contract shall be cancelled and
the Earnest Money shall be returned to BUYER. SELLER agrees to provide and pay for an owner’s title insurance
policy in the amount of the purchase price insuring m
arketable fee simple title in BUYER, subject to the permitted
Exceptions and with the exception of any liens, encumbrances or other matters affecting title to the Property created
by BUYER or arising by virtue of BUYER’S activities or ownership. The policy shall also insure BUYER as of the
date of recording of the deed or other document of conveyance, against any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor
or material imposed by law and not shown by the public records. SELLER agrees to comply with the requirements
of the Title Company for issuance. UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS CONTRACT, THE OWNER’S
TITLE POLICY WILL INCLUDE MECHANIC’S LIEN COVERAGE.
12. SURVEY: Buyer may, at BUYER’S expense, obtain a survey of the Property before the Closing Date to assure
that there are no defects, encroachments, overlaps, boundary line or acreage disputes, or other such matter, that
would be disclosed by a survey. Not later than ten days prior to the Closing Date, BUYER shall notify SELLER of
any encroachments of any improvements upon, from or onto the PROPERTY or any building setback line, property
line, or easement, which encroachment shall be deemed to be a title defect. SELLER shall remedy such defects as
are susceptible of being remedied prior to the Closing Date. If SELLER does not so remedy the defects in title,
BUYER shall have the option of (A) completing this purchase and accepting the title SELLER is able to convey
without remediation in the Purchase Price, or (B) canceling this Contract, in which case the Earnest Money shall be
returned to BUYER. BUYER acknowledges that the mortgage inspection report normally required by a lending
institution is NOT what is commonly referred to as a stake survey.
13 DELIVERY OF DEED: On or before the Closing Date, SELLER shall execute and deliver a warranty deed and
all other documents and funds reasonably necessary to complete the closing. The warranty deed shall convey to
BUYER a marketable fee simple title to the PROPERTY free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except as
provided in this Contract. ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, SELLER AND BUYER AGREE TO
DELIVER TO THE CLOSING AGENT A CASHIER’S CHECK OR OTHER CERTIFIED FUNDS SUFFICIENT
TO SATISFY THEIR RESPECTIVE OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS CONTRACT. SELLER ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT DISBURSEMENT OF PROCEEDS MAY NOT BE MADE UNTIL AFTER THE WARRANTY DEED OR
INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE AND, IF APPLICABLE, MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUST HAS BEEN
RECORDED.
14. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES: SELLER or BUYER shall be in default UNDER THIS Contract, if either fails
to comply with any material covenant, agreement, or obligation within the time limits required by this Contract.
Following default by either SELLER or BUYER, the parties may purse any remedies or damages available to them
at law or in equity. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS CONTRACT.
15. PRORATIONS: The parties agree that all of the following which become due and accrue during the calendar
year in which SELLER’S warranty deed is delivered shall be prorated between the parties as of the Closing Date
and, for all years thereafter, all of the following, to the extent permitted by applicable law, shall be assumed and paid
by the BUYER: Interest on existing loans to be assumed by BUYER, all general/state/county/school and municipal
real estate taxes, homes association dues and fees, special assessments and any other contractual obligations of
SELLER to be assumed by BUYER.. If the amount of any lien to be prorated for the current year cannot be
ascertained from the public record, the amount of the item for the preceding year will be used for the current year’s
amount. However, if the preceding year’s taxes were based on a less improved property, taxes will be computed and
prorated based on the preceding year’s mill levy at the current assessed value, if ascertainable. The parties agree that
if the PROPERTY has been reappraised or reclassified within the preceding year and the actual taxes based on the
new value are not available, they agree to a reasonable estimation of the current year’s taxes based on the
information available on the Closing Date.
16. PARTIES: This is a Contract between SELLER and BUYER. If SELLER or BUYER constitutes two or more
persons, the terms “SELLER” or “BUYER” shall be read “SELLERS” or “BUYERS” whenever the sense of the
Contract requires. UNLESS IDENTIFIED AS SELLER OR BUYER, ANY ESCROW OR CLOSING AGENT
ARE ACTING AS AGENTS ONLY AND ARE NOT PARTIES TO THIS CONTRACT.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND MANNER OF MODIFICATIONS. This contract and all attachments hereto,
including, if applicable, Financing Addendum, Counter-Offer Addendum, Legal Description/Franchise Disclosure
Addendum, Statement of Condition Addendum and Amendments constitute the complete agreement of the parties
concerning this PROPERTY, supersede all previous agreements, and may be modified only by a written agreement
signed by all parties.
18. NOTICES: Any Notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder may be delivered in person or
sent by telex, telecopier, or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the address set forth in this Contract
or such other address or number as shall be furnished in writing by any such party. Such notice or communication
shall be deemed to have been given as of the date and time so delivered in person, or received by telecopier, telex or
mailed.
19. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
20 EXPIRATION: This offer shall expire on the _______ day of ___________________, _______ at _________.M.
unless accepted by SELLER or withdrawn by BUYER before that time.
WHEN SIGNED BY ALL PARTIES, THIS ISA LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT.
IF NOT UNDERSTOOD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING.
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Buyer Date Seller Date
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Buyer Date Seller Date
DATE OF FINAL ACCEPTANCE, THE “EFFECTIVE DATE” IS —__________________________________
This contract contains __________ pages and addenda.