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The Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential) is a critical document for anyone involved in purchasing or selling residential property within the state. This comprehensive form, developed with the oversight of the Colorado Real Estate Commission, outlines the agreement between buyer and seller covering every aspect of the transaction. Key components include detailed descriptions of the property and parties involved, terms of sale, purchase price, financing arrangements, and a list of items included or excluded from the sale. It also addresses assorted conditions like water and well rights, timelines for various actions (including inspections and financing), and responsibilities regarding earnest money deposits. Importantly, the form stipulates that legal and tax counsel should be consulted before signing, emphasizing its legal significance. With areas addressing the potential need for seller or private financing and specific provisions for managing an existing loan assumption, it ensures that both parties are fully informed of their rights and obligations. The inclusion of deadlines for objections, terminations, and resolutions across a broad spectrum of concerns from appraisal to loan approval and closing dates further underscores its role as a pivotal tool in Colorado residential real estate transactions.

Colorado Contract Real Residential Example

1The printed portions of this form, except differentiated additions, have been approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

2(CBS1-5-19) (Mandatory 7-19)

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4THIS FORM HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND THE PARTIES SHOULD CONSULT LEGAL AND TAX OR

5OTHER COUNSEL BEFORE SIGNING.

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CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE

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(RESIDENTIAL)

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Date:

 

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AGREEMENT

121. AGREEMENT. Buyer agrees to buy and Seller agrees to sell the Property described below on the terms and conditions set

13forth in this contract (Contract).

142. PARTIES AND PROPERTY.

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2.1.

Buyer.

 

 

 

 

 

(Buyer) will take title

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to the Property described below as

Joint Tenants

Tenants In Common

Other

 

 

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172.2. No Assignability. This Contract IS NOT assignable by Buyer unless otherwise specified in Additional Provisions.

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2.3.

Seller.

 

(Seller) is the current

19owner of the Property described below.

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2.4.

Property. The Property is the following legally described real estate in the County of

, Colorado:

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known as No.

 

 

 

 

 

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Street Address

City

State

Zip

28together with the interests, easements, rights, benefits, improvements and attached fixtures appurtenant thereto and all interest of

29Seller in vacated streets and alleys adjacent thereto, except as herein excluded (Property).

302.5. Inclusions. The Purchase Price includes the following items (Inclusions):

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2.5.1. Inclusions – Attached. If attached to the Property on the date of this Contract, the following items are

32included unless excluded under Exclusions: lighting, heating, plumbing, ventilating and air conditioning units, TV antennas, inside

33telephone, network and coaxial (cable) wiring and connecting blocks/jacks, plants, mirrors, floor coverings, intercom systems, built-

34in kitchen appliances, sprinkler systems and controls, built-in vacuum systems (including accessories) and garage door openers

35(including _______ remote controls). If checked, the following are owned by the Seller and included (leased items should be listed

36 under Due Diligence Documents): None Solar Panels Water Softeners Security Systems Satellite Systems

37(including satellite dishes). If any additional items are attached to the Property after the date of this Contract, such additional items

38are also included in the Purchase Price.

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2.5.2. Inclusions – Not Attached. If on the Property, whether attached or not, on the date of this Contract, the

40following items are included unless excluded under Exclusions: storm windows, storm doors, window and porch shades, awnings,

41blinds, screens, window coverings and treatments, curtain rods, drapery rods, fireplace inserts, fireplace screens, fireplace grates,

42heating stoves, storage sheds, carbon monoxide alarms, smoke/fire detectors and all keys.

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2.5.3. Personal Property – Conveyance. Any personal property must be conveyed at Closing by Seller free and

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clear of all taxes (except personal property taxes for the year of Closing), liens and encumbrances, except

 

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45Conveyance of all personal property will be by bill of sale or other applicable legal instrument.

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2.5.4. Other Inclusions. The following items, whether fixtures or personal property, are also included in the

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Purchase Price:

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If the box is checked, Buyer and Seller have concurrently entered into a separate agreement for additional personal

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2.5.5. Parking and Storage Facilities. The use or ownership of the following parking facilities:

 

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; and the use or ownership of the following storage facilities:

 

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56Note to Buyer: If exact rights to the parking and storage facilities is a concern to Buyer, Buyer should investigate.

572.6. Exclusions. The following items are excluded (Exclusions):

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612.7. Water Rights/Well Rights.

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2.7.1.

Deeded Water Rights. The following legally described water rights:

 

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Any deeded water rights will be conveyed by a good and sufficient

 

deed at Closing.

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2.7.2.

Other Rights Relating to Water. The following rights relating to water not included in §§ 2.7.1, 2.7.3 and

682.7.4, will be transferred to Buyer at Closing:

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2.7.3. Well Rights. Seller agrees to supply required information to Buyer about the well. Buyer understands that if

73the well to be transferred is a “Small Capacity Well” or a “Domestic Exempt Water Well” used for ordinary household purposes,

74Buyer must, prior to or at Closing, complete a Change in Ownership form for the well. If an existing well has not been registered

75with the Colorado Division of Water Resources in the Department of Natural Resources (Division), Buyer must complete a

76registration of existing well form for the well and pay the cost of registration. If no person will be providing a closing service in

77connection with the transaction, Buyer must file the form with the Division within sixty days after Closing. The Well Permit # is

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2.7.4.

Water Stock Certificates. The water stock certificates to be transferred at Closing are as follows:

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2.7.5.

Conveyance. If Buyer is to receive any rights to water pursuant to § 2.7.2 (Other Rights Relating to Water),

84§ 2.7.3 (Well Rights), or § 2.7.4 (Water Stock Certificates), Seller agrees to convey such rights to Buyer by executing the applicable

85legal instrument at Closing.

863. DATES, DEADLINES AND APPLICABILITY.

873.1. Dates and Deadlines.

Item No.

Reference

Event

Date or Deadline

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§ 4.3

Alternative Earnest Money Deadline

 

 

 

Title

 

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§ 8.1, §

Record Title Deadline

 

 

8.4

 

 

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§ 8.2, §

Record Title Objection Deadline

 

 

8.4

 

 

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§ 8.3

Off-Record Title Deadline

 

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§ 8.3

Off-Record Title Objection Deadline

 

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§ 8.5

Title Resolution Deadline

 

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§ 8.6

Right of First Refusal Deadline

 

 

 

Owners’ Association

 

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§ 7.2

Association Documents Deadline

 

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§ 7.4

Association Documents Termination Deadline

 

 

 

Seller’s Disclosures

 

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§ 10.1

Sellers Property Disclosure Deadline

 

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§ 10.10

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Deadline

 

 

 

Loan and Credit

 

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§ 5.1

New Loan Application Deadline

 

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§ 5.2

New Loan Termination Deadline

 

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§ 5.3

Buyers Credit Information Deadline

 

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§ 5.3

Disapproval of Buyers Credit Information Deadline

 

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§ 5.4

Existing Loan Deadline

 

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§ 5.4

Existing Loan Termination Deadline

 

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§ 5.4

Loan Transfer Approval Deadline

 

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§ 4.7

Seller or Private Financing Deadline

 

 

 

Appraisal

 

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§ 6.2

Appraisal Deadline

 

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§ 6.2

Appraisal Objection Deadline

 

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§ 6.2

Appraisal Resolution Deadline

 

 

 

Survey

 

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§ 9.1

New ILC or New Survey Deadline

 

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§ 9.3

New ILC or New Survey Objection Deadline

 

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§ 9.3

New ILC or New Survey Resolution Deadline

 

 

 

Inspection and Due Diligence

 

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§ 10.3

Inspection Objection Deadline

 

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§ 10.3

Inspection Termination Deadline

 

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§ 10.3

Inspection Resolution Deadline

 

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§ 10.5

Property Insurance Termination Deadline

 

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§ 10.6

Due Diligence Documents Delivery Deadline

 

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§ 10.6

Due Diligence Documents Objection Deadline

 

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§ 10.6

Due Diligence Documents Resolution Deadline

 

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§ 10.7

Conditional Sale Deadline

 

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§ 10.10

Lead-Based Paint Termination Deadline

 

 

 

Closing and Possession

 

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§ 12.3

Closing Date

 

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§ 17

Possession Date

 

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§ 17

Possession Time

 

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§ 28

Acceptance Deadline Date

 

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§ 28

Acceptance Deadline Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88Note: If FHA or VA loan boxes are checked in § 4.5.3 (Loan Limitations), the Appraisal deadlines DO NOT apply to FHA insured

89or VA guaranteed loans.

903.2. Applicability of Terms. Any box checked in this Contract means the corresponding provision applies. If any deadline

91blank in § 3.1 (Dates and Deadlines) is left blank or completed with the abbreviation “N/A”, or the word “Deleted,” such deadline

92is not applicable and the corresponding provision containing the deadline is deleted. If no box is checked in a provision that contains

93a selection of “None”, such provision means that “None” applies.

94The abbreviation “MEC” (mutual execution of this Contract) means the date upon which both parties have signed this Contract.

954. PURCHASE PRICE AND TERMS.

964.1. Price and Terms. The Purchase Price set forth below is payable in U.S. Dollars by Buyer as follows:

Item No.

Reference

Item

 

Amount

 

 

Amount

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§ 4.1

Purchase Price

$

 

 

 

 

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§ 4.3

Earnest Money

 

 

$

 

 

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§ 4.5

New Loan

 

 

$

 

 

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§ 4.6

Assumption Balance

 

 

$

 

 

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§ 4.7

Private Financing

 

 

$

 

 

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§ 4.7

Seller Financing

 

 

$

 

 

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§ 4.4

Cash at Closing

 

 

$

 

 

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TOTAL

$

 

$

 

 

974.2. Seller Concession. At Closing, Seller will credit to Buyer $______________ (Seller Concession). The Seller

98Concession may be used for any Buyer fee, cost, charge or expenditure to the extent the amount is allowed by the Buyers lender

99and is included in the Closing Statement or Closing Disclosure at Closing. Examples of allowable items to be paid for by the Seller

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100Concession include, but are not limited to: Buyers closing costs, loan discount points, loan origination fees, prepaid items and any

101other fee, cost, charge, expense or expenditure. Seller Concession is in addition to any sum Seller has agreed to pay or credit Buyer

102elsewhere in this Contract.

1034.3. Earnest Money. The Earnest Money set forth in this Section, in the form of a ______________________, will be

104payable to and held by ________________________________________ (Earnest Money Holder), in its trust account, on behalf of

105both Seller and Buyer. The Earnest Money deposit must be tendered, by Buyer, with this Contract unless the parties mutually agree

106to an Alternative Earnest Money Deadline for its payment. The parties authorize delivery of the Earnest Money deposit to the

107company conducting the Closing (Closing Company), if any, at or before Closing. In the event Earnest Money Holder has agreed to

108have interest on Earnest Money deposits transferred to a fund established for the purpose of providing affordable housing to Colorado

109residents, Seller and Buyer acknowledge and agree that any interest accruing on the Earnest Money deposited with the Earnest

110Money Holder in this transaction will be transferred to such fund.

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4.3.1. Alternative Earnest Money Deadline. The deadline for delivering the Earnest Money, if other than at the

112time of tender of this Contract, is as set forth as the Alternative Earnest Money Deadline.

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4.3.2. Return of Earnest Money. If Buyer has a Right to Terminate and timely terminates, Buyer is entitled to the

114return of Earnest Money as provided in this Contract. If this Contract is terminated as set forth in § 25 and, except as provided in

115§ 24 (Earnest Money Dispute), if the Earnest Money has not already been returned following receipt of a Notice to Terminate, Seller

116agrees to execute and return to Buyer or Broker working with Buyer, written mutual instructions (e.g., Earnest Money Release form),

117within three days of Sellers receipt of such form.

1184.4. Form of Funds; Time of Payment; Available Funds.

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4.4.1. Good Funds. All amounts payable by the parties at Closing, including any loan proceeds, Cash at Closing

120and closing costs, must be in funds that comply with all applicable Colorado laws, including electronic transfer funds, certified

121check, savings and loan tellers check and cashiers check (Good Funds).

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4.4.2. Time of Payment; Available Funds. All funds, including the Purchase Price to be paid by Buyer, must be

123paid before or at Closing or as otherwise agreed in writing between the parties to allow disbursement by Closing Company at Closing

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OR SUCH NONPAYING PARTY WILL BE IN DEFAULT. Buyer represents that Buyer, as of the date of this Contract, Does

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Does Not have funds that are immediately verifiable and available in an amount not less than the amount stated as Cash at Closing

126in § 4.1.

1274.5. New Loan.

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4.5.1. Buyer to Pay Loan Costs. Buyer, except as otherwise permitted in § 4.2 (Seller Concession), if applicable,

129must timely pay Buyers loan costs, loan discount points, prepaid items and loan origination fees as required by lender.

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4.5.2. Buyer May Select Financing. Buyer may pay in cash or select financing appropriate and acceptable to

131Buyer, including a different loan than initially sought, except as restricted in § 4.5.3 (Loan Limitations) or § 30 (Additional

132Provisions).

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4.5.3. Loan Limitations. Buyer may purchase the Property using any of the following types of loans:

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Conventional

FHA

VA

Bond

Other

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4.5.4.

Loan Estimate – Monthly Payment

and Loan Costs. Buyer is advised to review the terms, conditions and

 

136costs of Buyers New Loan carefully. If Buyer is applying for a residential loan, the lender generally must provide Buyer with a

137Loan Estimate within three days after Buyer completes a loan application. Buyer also should obtain an estimate of the amount of

138Buyers monthly mortgage payment.

1394.6. Assumption. Buyer agrees to assume and pay an existing loan in the approximate amount of the Assumption Balance

140set forth in § 4.1 (Price and Terms), presently payable at $______________ per ________________ including principal and interest

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presently at the rate of ________% per annum and also including escrow for the following as indicated:

Real Estate Taxes

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Property Insurance Premium

Mortgage Insurance Premium and

 

 

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143Buyer agrees to pay a loan transfer fee not to exceed $_____________. At the time of assumption, the new interest rate will

144not exceed ________% per annum and the new payment will not exceed $_____________ per ________________ principal and

145interest, plus escrow, if any. If the actual principal balance of the existing loan at Closing is less than the Assumption Balance, which

146causes the amount of cash required from Buyer at Closing to be increased by more than $_____________, or if any other terms or

147provisions of the loan change, Buyer has the Right to Terminate under § 25.1 on or before Closing Date.

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Seller

Will

Will Not be released from liability on said loan. If applicable, compliance with the requirements for release

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from liability will be evidenced by delivery

on or before Loan Transfer Approval Deadline

at Closing of an appropriate

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letter of commitment from lender. Any cost payable for release of liability will be paid by

 

 

in an amount

151not to exceed $_____________.

1524.7. Seller or Private Financing.

153WARNING: Unless the transaction is exempt, federal and state laws impose licensing, other requirements and restrictions on sellers

154and private financiers. Contract provisions on financing and financing documents, unless exempt, should be prepared by a licensed

155Colorado attorney or licensed mortgage loan originator. Brokers should not prepare or advise the parties on the specifics of financing,

156including whether or not a party is exempt from the law.

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4.7.1.

Seller Financing. If Buyer is to pay all or any portion of the Purchase Price with Seller financing,

Buyer

158 Seller will deliver the proposed Seller financing documents to the other party on or before _________ days before Seller or

159Private Financing Deadline.

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4.7.1.1.

Seller May Terminate. If Seller is to provide Seller financing, this Contract is conditional upon

161Seller determining whether such financing is satisfactory to the Seller, including its payments, interest rate, terms, conditions, cost

162and compliance with the law. Seller has the Right to Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Seller or Private Financing Deadline, if

163such Seller financing is not satisfactory to Seller, in Sellers sole subjective discretion.

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4.7.2. Buyer May Terminate. If Buyer is to pay all or any portion of the Purchase Price with Seller or private

165financing, this Contract is conditional upon Buyer determining whether such financing is satisfactory to Buyer, including its

166availability, payments, interest rate, terms, conditions and cost. Buyer has the Right to Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Seller

167or Private Financing Deadline, if such Seller or private financing is not satisfactory to Buyer, in Buyers sole subjective discretion.

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TRANSACTION PROVISIONS

1695. FINANCING CONDITIONS AND OBLIGATIONS.

1705.1. New Loan Application. If Buyer is to pay all or part of the Purchase Price by obtaining one or more new loans (New

171Loan), or if an existing loan is not to be released at Closing, Buyer, if required by such lender, must make an application verifiable

172by such lender, on or before New Loan Application Deadline and exercise reasonable efforts to obtain such loan or approval.

1735.2. New Loan Review. If Buyer is to pay all or part of the Purchase Price with a New Loan, this Contract is conditional

174upon Buyer determining, in Buyers sole subjective discretion, whether the New Loan is satisfactory to Buyer, including its

175availability, payments, interest rate, terms, conditions and cost. This condition is for the sole benefit of Buyer. Buyer has the Right

176to Terminate under § 25.1, on or before New Loan Termination Deadline, if the New Loan is not satisfactory to Buyer, in Buyers

177sole subjective discretion. Buyer does not have a Right to Terminate based on the New Loan if the objection is based on the Appraised

178Value (defined below) or the Lender Requirements (defined below). IF SELLER IS NOT IN DEFAULT AND DOES NOT

179TIMELY RECEIVE BUYER’S WRITTEN NOTICE TO TERMINATE, BUYER’S EARNEST MONEY WILL BE

180NONREFUNDABLE, except as otherwise provided in this Contract (e.g., Appraisal, Title, Survey).

1815.3. Credit Information. If an existing loan is not to be released at Closing, this Contract is conditional (for the sole benefit

182of Seller) upon Sellers approval of Buyers financial ability and creditworthiness, which approval will be in Sellers sole subjective

183discretion. Accordingly: (1) Buyer must supply to Seller by Buyer’s Credit Information Deadline, at Buyers expense, information

184and documents (including a current credit report) concerning Buyers financial, employment and credit condition; (2) Buyer consents

185that Seller may verify Buyers financial ability and creditworthiness; and (3) any such information and documents received by Seller

186must be held by Seller in confidence and not released to others except to protect Sellers interest in this transaction. If the Cash at

187Closing is less than as set forth in § 4.1 of this Contract, Seller has the Right to Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Closing. If

188Seller disapproves of Buyers financial ability or creditworthiness, in Sellers sole subjective discretion, Seller has the Right to

189Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Disapproval of Buyer’s Credit Information Deadline.

1905.4. Existing Loan Review. If an existing loan is not to be released at Closing, Seller must deliver copies of the loan

191documents (including note, deed of trust and any modifications) to Buyer by Existing Loan Deadline. For the sole benefit of Buyer,

192this Contract is conditional upon Buyers review and approval of the provisions of such loan documents. Buyer has the Right to

193Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Existing Loan Termination Deadline, based on any unsatisfactory provision of such loan

194documents, in Buyers sole subjective discretion. If the lenders approval of a transfer of the Property is required, this Contract is

195conditional upon Buyer obtaining such approval without change in the terms of such loan, except as set forth in § 4.6. If lenders

196approval is not obtained by Loan Transfer Approval Deadline, this Contract will terminate on such deadline. Seller has the Right

197to Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Closing, in Sellers sole subjective discretion, if Seller is to be released from liability under

198such existing loan and Buyer does not obtain such compliance as set forth in § 4.6.

1996. APPRAISAL PROVISIONS.

2006.1. Appraisal Definition. An “Appraisal” is an opinion of value prepared by a licensed or certified appraiser, engaged on

201behalf of Buyer or Buyers lender, to determine the Propertys market value (Appraised Value). The Appraisal may also set forth

202certain lender requirements, replacements, removals or repairs necessary on or to the Property as a condition for the Property to be

203valued at the Appraised Value.

2046.2. Appraisal Condition. The applicable appraisal provision set forth below applies to the respective loan type set forth

205in § 4.5.3, or if a cash transaction (i.e. no financing), § 6.2.1 applies.

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6.2.1. Conventional/Other. Buyer has the right to obtain an Appraisal. If the Appraised Value is less than the

207Purchase Price, or if the Appraisal is not received by Buyer on or before Appraisal Deadline Buyer may, on or before Appraisal

208Objection Deadline:

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6.2.1.1. Notice to Terminate. Notify Seller in writing, pursuant to § 25.1, that this Contract is terminated;

210or

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6.2.1.2. Appraisal Objection. Deliver to Seller a written objection accompanied by either a copy of the

212Appraisal or written notice from lender that confirms the Appraised Value is less than the Purchase Price (Lender Verification).

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6.2.1.3. Appraisal Resolution. If an Appraisal Objection is received by Seller, on or before Appraisal

214Objection Deadline and if Buyer and Seller have not agreed in writing to a settlement thereof on or before Appraisal Resolution

215Deadline, this Contract will terminate on the Appraisal Resolution Deadline, unless Seller receives Buyers written withdrawal of

216the Appraisal Objection before such termination, i.e., on or before expiration of Appraisal Resolution Deadline.

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6.2.2.

FHA. It is expressly agreed that, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Contract, the purchaser (Buyer)

218shall not be obligated to complete the purchase of the Property described herein or to incur any penalty by forfeiture of Ear nest

219Money deposits or otherwise unless the purchaser (Buyer) has been given, in accordance with HUD/FHA or VA requirements, a

220written statement issued by the Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Veterans Affairs, or a Direct Endorsement lender,

221setting forth the appraised value of the Property of not less than $______________. The purchaser (Buyer) shall have the privilege

222and option of proceeding with the consummation of this Contract without regard to the amount of the appraised valuation. The

223appraised valuation is arrived at to determine the maximum mortgage the Department of Housing and Urban Development will

224insure. HUD does not warrant the value nor the condition of the Property. The purchaser (Buyer) should satisfy himself/herself that

225the price and condition of the Property are acceptable.

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6.2.3.

VA. It is expressly agreed that, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Contract, the purchaser (Buyer)

227shall not incur any penalty by forfeiture of Earnest Money or otherwise or be obligated to complete the purchase of the Property

228described herein, if the Contract Purchase Price or cost exceeds the reasonable value of the Property established by the Department

229of Veterans Affairs. The purchaser (Buyer) shall, however, have the privilege and option of proceeding with the consummation of

230this Contract without regard to the amount of the reasonable value established by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2316.3. Lender Property Requirements. If the lender imposes any written requirements, replacements, removals or repairs,

232including any specified in the Appraisal (Lender Requirements) to be made to the Property (e.g., roof repair, repainting), beyond

233those matters already agreed to by Seller in this Contract, this Contract terminates on the earlier of three days following Sellers

234receipt of the Lender Requirements, or Closing, unless prior to termination: (1) the parties enter into a written agreement to satisfy

235the Lender Requirements; (2) the Lender Requirements have been completed; or (3) the satisfaction of the Lender Requirements is

236waived in writing by Buyer.

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6.4.

Cost of Appraisal. Cost of the Appraisal to be obtained after the date of this Contract must be timely paid by

Buyer

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Seller.

The cost of the Appraisal may include any and all fees paid to the appraiser, appraisal management company, lenders

239agent or all three.

2407. OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION. This Section is applicable if the Property is located within a Common Interest Community and

241subject to the declaration (Association).

2427.1. Common Interest Community Disclosure. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED WITHIN A COMMON

243INTEREST COMMUNITY AND IS SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE OWNER OF

244THE PROPERTY WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE A MEMBER OF THE OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE

245COMMUNITY AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE BYLAWS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE

246ASSOCIATION. THE DECLARATION, BYLAWS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL IMPOSE FINANCIAL

247OBLIGATIONS UPON THE OWNER OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING AN OBLIGATION TO PAY ASSESSMENTS

248OF THE ASSOCIATION. IF THE OWNER DOES NOT PAY THESE ASSESSMENTS, THE ASSOCIATION COULD

249PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY AND POSSIBLY SELL IT TO PAY THE DEBT. THE DECLARATION, BYLAWS

250AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY MAY PROHIBIT THE OWNER FROM MAKING

251CHANGES TO THE PROPERTY WITHOUT AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BY THE ASSOCIATION (OR A

252COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION) AND THE APPROVAL OF THE ASSOCIATION. PURCHASERS OF

253PROPERTY WITHIN THE COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE FINANCIAL

254OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. PURCHASERS SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE

255DECLARATION FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE BYLAWS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE

256ASSOCIATION.

2577.2. Association Documents to Buyer. Seller is obligated to provide to Buyer the Association Documents (defined below),

258at Sellers expense, on or before Association Documents Deadline. Seller authorizes the Association to provide the Association

259Documents to Buyer, at Sellers expense. Sellers obligation to provide the Association Documents is fulfilled upon Buyers receipt

260of the Association Documents, regardless of who provides such documents.

2617.3. Association Documents. Association documents (Association Documents) consist of the following:

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7.3.1.

All Association declarations, articles of incorporation, bylaws, articles of organization, operating agreements,

263rules and regulations, party wall agreements and the Associations responsible governance policies adopted under § 38-33.3-209.5,

264C.R.S.;

265

7.3.2. Minutes of: (1) the annual ownersor membersmeeting and (2) any executive boardsor managersmeetings;

266such minutes include those provided under the most current annual disclosure required under § 38-33.3-209.4, C.R.S. (Annual

267Disclosure) and minutes of meetings, if any, subsequent to the minutes disclosed in the Annual Disclosure. If none of the preceding

268minutes exist, then the most recent minutes, if any (§§ 7.3.1 and 7.3.2, collectively, Governing Documents); and

269

7.3.3.

List of all Association insurance policies as provided in the Associations last Annual Disclosure, including,

270but not limited to, property, general liability, association director and officer professional liability and fidelity policies. The list must

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271include the company names, policy limits, policy deductibles, additional named insureds and expiration dates of the policies listed

272(Association Insurance Documents);

273

7.3.4.

A list by unit type of the Associations assessments, including both regular and special assessments as

274disclosed in the Associations last Annual Disclosure;

275

7.3.5. The Associations most recent financial documents which consist of: (1) the Associations operating budget

276for the current fiscal year, (2) the Associations most recent annual financial statements, including any amounts held in reserve for

277the fiscal year immediately preceding the Associations last Annual Disclosure, (3) the results of the Associations most recent

278available financial audit or review, (4) list of the fees and charges (regardless of name of title of such fees or charges) that the

279Associations community association manager or Association will charge in connection with the Closing including, but not limited

280to, any fee incident to the issuance of the Associations statement of assessments (Status Letter), any rush or update fee charged for

281the Status Letter, any record change fee or ownership record transfer fees (Record Change Fee), fees to access documents, (5) list of

282all assessments required to be paid in advance, reserves or working capital due at Closing and (6) reserve study, if any (§§ 7.3.4 and

2837.3.5, collectively, Financial Documents);

284

7.3.6. Any written notice from the Association to Seller of a “construction defect action” under § 38-33.3-303.5,

285C.R.S. within the past six months and the result of whether the Association approved or disapproved such action (Construction

286Defect Documents). Nothing in this Section limits the Seller’s obligation to disclose adverse material facts as required under § 10.2

287(Disclosure of Adverse Material Facts; Subsequent Disclosure; Present Condition) including any problems or defects in the common

288elements or limited common elements of the Association property.

2897.4. Conditional on Buyer’s Review. Buyer has the right to review the Association Documents. Buyer has the Right to

290Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Association Documents Termination Deadline, based on any unsatisfactory provision in any

291of the Association Documents, in Buyers sole subjective discretion. Should Buyer receive the Association Documents after

292Association Documents Deadline, Buyer, at Buyers option, has the Right to Terminate under § 25.1 by Buyers Notice to

293Terminate received by Seller on or before ten days after Buyers receipt of the Association Documents. If Buyer does not receive

294the Association Documents, or if Buyers Notice to Terminate would otherwise be required to be received by Seller after Closing

295Date, Buyers Notice to Terminate must be received by Seller on or before Closing. If Seller does not receive Buyer s Notice to

296Terminate within such time, Buyer accepts the provisions of the Association Documents as satisfactory and Buyer waives any Right

297to Terminate under this provision, notwithstanding the provisions of § 8.6 (Right of First Refusal or Contract Approval).

2988. TITLE INSURANCE, RECORD TITLE AND OFF-RECORD TITLE.

2998.1. Evidence of Record Title.

300

8.1.1. Seller Selects Title Insurance Company. If this box is checked, Seller will select the title insurance

301company to furnish the owners title insurance policy at Sellers expense. On or before Record Title Deadline, Seller must furnish

302to Buyer, a current commitment for an owners title insurance policy (Title Commitment), in an amount equal to the Purchase Price,

303

or if this box is checked,

an Abstract of Title certified to a current date. Seller will cause the title insurance policy to be issued

304and delivered to Buyer as soon as practicable at or after Closing.

305

8.1.2. Buyer Selects Title Insurance Company. If this box is checked, Buyer will select the title insurance

306company to furnish the owners title insurance policy at Buyers expense. On or before Record Title Deadline, Buyer must furnish to

307Seller, a current commitment for owners title insurance policy (Title Commitment), in an amount equal to the Purchase Price.

308If neither box in § 8.1.1 or § 8.1.2 is checked, § 8.1.1 applies.

309

8.1.3. Owner’s Extended Coverage (OEC). The Title Commitment

Will

Will Not contain Owners

310Extended Coverage (OEC). If the Title Commitment is to contain OEC, it will commit to delete or insure over the standard

311exceptions which relate to: (1) parties in possession, (2) unrecorded easements, (3) survey matters, (4) unrecorded mechanicsliens,

312(5) gap period (period between the effective date and time of commitment to the date and time the deed is recorded) and (6) unpaid

313taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales prior to the year of Closing. Any additional premium expense to obtain OEC will be

314paid by Buyer Seller One-Half by Buyer and One-Half by Seller Other__________________________.

315Regardless of whether the Contract requires OEC, the Title Insurance Commitment may not provide OEC or delete or insure over

316any or all of the standard exceptions for OEC. The Title Insurance Company may require a New Survey or New ILC, defined below,

317among other requirements for OEC. If the Title Insurance Commitment is not satisfactory to Buyer, Buyer has a right to object under

318§ 8.5 (Right to Object to Title, Resolution).

319

8.1.4. Title Documents. Title Documents consist of the following: (1) copies of any plats, declarations, covenants,

320conditions and restrictions burdening the Property and (2) copies of any other documents (or, if illegible, summaries of such

321documents) listed in the schedule of exceptions (Exceptions) in the Title Commitment furnished to Buyer (collectively, Title

322Documents).

323

8.1.5. Copies of Title Documents. Buyer must receive, on or before Record Title Deadline, copies of all Title

324Documents. This requirement pertains only to documents as shown of record in the office of the clerk and recorder in the county

325where the Property is located. The cost of furnishing copies of the documents required in this Section will be at the expense of the

326party or parties obligated to pay for the owners title insurance policy.

327

8.1.6. Existing Abstracts of Title. Seller must deliver to Buyer copies of any abstracts of title covering all or any

328portion of the Property (Abstract of Title) in Sellers possession on or before Record Title Deadline.

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3298.2. Record Title. Buyer has the right to review and object to the Abstract of Title or Title Commitment and any of the

330Title Documents as set forth in § 8.5 (Right to Object to Title, Resolution) on or before Record Title Objection Deadline. Buyers

331objection may be based on any unsatisfactory form or content of Title Commitment or Abstract of Title, notwithstanding § 13, or

332any other unsatisfactory title condition, in Buyers sole subjective discretion. If the Abstract of Title, Title Commitment or Title

333Documents are not received by Buyer on or before the Record Title Deadline, or if there is an endorsement to the Title Commitment

334that adds a new Exception to title, a copy of the new Exception to title and the modified Title Commitment will be delivered to

335Buyer. Buyer has until the earlier of Closing or ten days after receipt of such documents by Buyer to review and object to: (1) any

336required Title Document not timely received by Buyer, (2) any change to the Abstract of Title, Title Commitment or Title Documents,

337or (3) any endorsement to the Title Commitment. If Seller receives Buyers Notice to Terminate or Notice of Title Objection,

338pursuant to this § 8.2 (Record Title), any title objection by Buyer is governed by the provisions set forth in § 8.5 (Right to Object to

339Title, Resolution). If Seller has fulfilled all Sellers obligations, if any, to deliver to Buyer all documents required by § 8.1 (Evidence

340of Record Title) and Seller does not receive Buyers Notice to Terminate or Notice of Title Objection by the applicable deadline

341specified above, Buyer accepts the condition of title as disclosed by the Abstract of Title, Title Commitment and Title Documents

342as satisfactory.

3438.3. Off-Record Title. Seller must deliver to Buyer, on or before Off-Record Title Deadline, true copies of all existing

344surveys in Sellers possession pertaining to the Property and must disclose to Buyer all easements, liens (including, without

345limitation, governmental improvements approved, but not yet installed) or other title matters (including, without limitation, rights of

346first refusal and options) not shown by public records, of which Seller has actual knowledge (Off-Record Matters). This Section

347excludes any New ILC or New Survey governed under § 9 (New ILC, New Survey). Buyer has the right to inspect the Property to

348investigate if any third party has any right in the Property not shown by public records (e.g., unrecorded easement, boundary line

349discrepancy or water rights). Buyers Notice to Terminate or Notice of Title Objection of any unsatisfactory condition (whether

350disclosed by Seller or revealed by such inspection, notwithstanding § 8.2 (Record Title) and § 13 (Transfer of Title)), in Buyers

351sole subjective discretion, must be received by Seller on or before Off-Record Title Objection Deadline. If an Off-Record Matter

352is received by Buyer after the Off-Record Title Deadline, Buyer has until the earlier of Closing or ten days after receipt by Buyer

353to review and object to such Off-Record Matter. If Seller receives Buyers Notice to Terminate or Notice of Title Objection pursuant

354to this § 8.3 (Off-Record Title), any title objection by Buyer is governed by the provisions set forth in § 8.5 (Right to Object to Title,

355Resolution). If Seller does not receive Buyers Notice to Terminate or Notice of Title Objection by the applicable deadline specified

356above, Buyer accepts title subject to such Off-Record Matters and rights, if any, of third parties not shown by public records of which

357Buyer has actual knowledge.

3588.4. Special Taxing Districts. SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL OBLIGATION

359INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS PAID BY REVENUES PRODUCED FROM ANNUAL TAX LEVIES ON THE TAXABLE

360PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS. PROPERTY OWNERS IN SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE PLACED AT RISK

361FOR INCREASED MILL LEVIES AND TAX TO SUPPORT THE SERVICING OF SUCH DEBT WHERE

362CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE RESULTING IN THE INABILITY OF SUCH A DISTRICT TO DISCHARGE SUCH

363INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL LEVIES. BUYERS SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE

364SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED BY CONTACTING THE COUNTY

365TREASURER, BY REVIEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF TAXES DUE FOR THE PROPERTY AND BY OBTAINING

366FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE COUNTY CLERK AND

367RECORDER, OR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR.

368A tax certificate from the respective county treasurer listing any special taxing districts that effect the Property (Tax Certificate)

369must be delivered to Buyer on or before Record Title Deadline. If the Property is located within a special taxing district and such

370inclusion is unsatisfactory to Buyer, in Buyers sole subjective discretion, Buyer may object, on or before Record Title Objection

371Deadline. If the Tax Certificate shows that the Property is included in a special taxing district and is received by Buyer after the

372Record Title Deadline, Buyer has until the earlier of Closing or ten days after receipt by Buyer to review and object to the Propertys

373inclusion in a special taxing district as unsatisfactory to Buyer.

3748.5. Right to Object to Title, Resolution. Buyers right to object, in Buyers sole subjective discretion, to any title matters

375includes those matters set forth in § 8.2 (Record Title), § 8.3 (Off-Record Title), § 8.4 (Special Taxing District) and § 13 (Transfer

376of Title). If Buyer objects to any title matter, on or before the applicable deadline, Buyer has the following options:

377

8.5.1. Title Objection, Resolution. If Seller receives Buyers written notice objecting to any title matter (Notice of

378Title Objection) on or before the applicable deadline and if Buyer and Seller have not agreed to a written settlement thereof on or

379before Title Resolution Deadline, this Contract will terminate on the expiration of Title Resolution Deadline, unless Seller receives

380Buyers written withdrawal of Buyers Notice of Title Objection (i.e., Buyers written notice to waive objection to such items and

381waives the Right to Terminate for that reason), on or before expiration of Title Resolution Deadline. If either the Record Title

382Deadline or the Off-Record Title Deadline, or both, are extended pursuant to § 8.2 (Record Title), § 8.3 (Off-Record Title) or § 8.4

383(Special Taxing Districts), the Title Resolution Deadline also will be automatically extended to the earlier of Closing or fifteen days

384after Buyers receipt of the applicable documents; or

385

8.5.2. Title Objection, Right to Terminate. Buyer may exercise the Right to Terminate under § 25.1, on or before

386

the applicable deadline, based on any title matter unsatisfactory to Buyer, in Buyers sole subjective discretion.

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3878.6. Right of First Refusal or Contract Approval. If there is a right of first refusal on the Property or a right to approve

388this Contract, Seller must promptly submit this Contract according to the terms and conditions of such right. If the holder of the right

389of first refusal exercises such right or the holder of a right to approve disapproves this Contract, this Contract will terminate. If the

390right of first refusal is waived explicitly or expires, or the Contract is approved, this Contract will remain in full force and effect.

391Seller must promptly notify Buyer in writing of the foregoing. If expiration or waiver of the right of first refusal or approval of this

392Contract has not occurred on or before Right of First Refusal Deadline, this Contract will then terminate.

3938.7. Title Advisory. The Title Documents affect the title, ownership and use of the Property and should be reviewed

394carefully. Additionally, other matters not reflected in the Title Documents may affect the title, ownership and use of the Property,

395including, without limitation, boundary lines and encroachments, set-back requirements, area, zoning, building code violations,

396unrecorded easements and claims of easements, leases and other unrecorded agreements, water on or under the Property and various

397laws and governmental regulations concerning land use, development and environmental matters.

3988.7.1. OIL, GAS, WATER AND MINERAL DISCLOSURE. THE SURFACE ESTATE OF THE

399PROPERTY MAY BE OWNED SEPARATELY FROM THE UNDERLYING MINERAL ESTATE AND TRANSFER OF

400THE SURFACE ESTATE MAY NOT NECESSARILY INCLUDE TRANSFER OF THE MINERAL ESTATE OR WATER

401RIGHTS. THIRD PARTIES MAY OWN OR LEASE INTERESTS IN OIL, GAS, OTHER MINERALS, GEOTHERMAL

402ENERGY OR WATER ON OR UNDER THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY, WHICH INTERESTS MAY GIVE THEM

403RIGHTS TO ENTER AND USE THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY TO ACCESS THE MINERAL ESTATE, OIL,

404GAS OR WATER.

405

8.7.2. SURFACE USE AGREEMENT. THE USE OF THE SURFACE ESTATE OF THE PROPERTY TO

406ACCESS THE OIL, GAS OR MINERALS MAY BE GOVERNED BY A SURFACE USE AGREEMENT, A

407MEMORANDUM OR OTHER NOTICE OF WHICH MAY BE RECORDED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND

408RECORDER.

409

8.7.3. OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY. OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY THAT MAY OCCUR ON OR ADJACENT

410TO THE PROPERTY MAY INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SURVEYING, DRILLING, WELL COMPLETION

411OPERATIONS, STORAGE, OIL AND GAS, OR PRODUCTION FACILITIES, PRODUCING WELLS, REWORKING

412OF CURRENT WELLS AND GAS GATHERING AND PROCESSING FACILITIES.

4138.7.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. BUYER IS ENCOURAGED TO SEEK ADDITIONAL

414INFORMATION REGARDING OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY ON OR ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING

415DRILLING PERMIT APPLICATIONS. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THE COLORADO OIL

416AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION.

417

8.7.5. Title Insurance Exclusions. Matters set forth in this Section and others, may be excepted, excluded from, or

418not covered by the owners title insurance policy.

4198.8. Consult an Attorney. Buyer is advised to timely consult legal counsel with respect to all such matters as there are

420strict time limits provided in this Contract (e.g., Record Title Objection Deadline and Off-Record Title Objection Deadline).

4219. NEW ILC, NEW SURVEY.

422

 

9.1. New ILC or New Survey. If the box is checked, a: 1) New Improvement Location Certificate (New ILC); or,

423

2)

New Survey in the form of ___________________________________________; is required and the following will apply:

424

 

9.1.1. Ordering of New ILC or New Survey.

Seller

Buyer will order the New ILC or New Survey. The

425New ILC or New Survey may also be a previous ILC or survey that is in the above-required form, certified and updated as of a date

426after the date of this Contract.

427

9.1.2. Payment for New ILC or New Survey. The cost of the New ILC or New Survey will be paid, on or before

428Closing, by: Seller Buyer or:

431

9.1.3. Delivery of New ILC or New Survey. Buyer, Seller, the issuer of the Title Commitment (or the provider of

432the opinion of title if an Abstract of Title) and _____________________ will receive a New ILC or New Survey on or before New

433ILC or New Survey Deadline.

434

9.1.4. Certification of New ILC or New Survey. The New ILC or New Survey will be certified by the surveyor to

435all those who are to receive the New ILC or New Survey.

4369.2. Buyer’s Right to Waive or Change New ILC or New Survey Selection. Buyer may select a New ILC or New

437Survey different than initially specified in this Contract if there is no additional cost to Seller or change to the New ILC or New

438Survey Objection Deadline. Buyer may, in Buyers sole subjective discretion, waive a New ILC or New Survey if done prior to

439Seller incurring any cost for the same.

4409.3. New ILC or New Survey Objection. Buyer has the right to review and object to the New ILC or New Survey. If the

441New ILC or New Survey is not timely received by Buyer or is unsatisfactory to Buyer, in Buyers sole subjective discretion, Buyer

442may, on or before New ILC or New Survey Objection Deadline, notwithstanding § 8.3 or § 13:

443

9.3.1. Notice to Terminate. Notify Seller in writing, pursuant to § 25.1, that this Contract is terminated; or

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9.3.2. New ILC or New Survey Objection. Deliver to Seller a written description of any matter that was to be

445shown or is shown in the New ILC or New Survey that is unsatisfactory and that Buyer requires Seller to correct.

446

9.3.3. New ILC or New Survey Resolution. If a New ILC or New Survey Objection is received by Seller, on or

447before New ILC or New Survey Objection Deadline and if Buyer and Seller have not agreed in writing to a settlement thereof on

448or before New ILC or New Survey Resolution Deadline, this Contract will terminate on expiration of the New ILC or New

449Survey Resolution Deadline, unless Seller receives Buyers written withdrawal of the New ILC or New Survey Objection before

450such termination, i.e., on or before expiration of New ILC or New Survey Resolution Deadline.

451

DISCLOSURE, INSPECTION AND DUE DILIGENCE

45210. PROPERTY DISCLOSURE, INSPECTION, INDEMNITY, INSURABILITY, DUE DILIGENCE AND SOURCE OF

453WATER.

45410.1. Seller’s Property Disclosure. On or before Seller’s Property Disclosure Deadline, Seller agrees to deliver to Buyer

455the most current version of the applicable Colorado Real Estate Commissions Sellers Property Disclosure form completed by Seller

456to Sellers actual knowledge and current as of the date of this Contract.

45710.2. Disclosure of Adverse Material Facts; Subsequent Disclosure; Present Condition. Seller must disclose to Buyer

458any adverse material facts actually known by Seller as of the date of this Contract. Seller agrees that disclosure of adverse material

459facts will be in writing. In the event Seller discovers an adverse material fact after the date of this Contract, Seller must timely

460disclose such adverse fact to Buyer. Buyer has the Right to Terminate based on the Sellers new disclosure on the earlier of Closing

461or five days after Buyers receipt of the new disclosure. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, Buyer acknowledges that

462Seller is conveying the Property to Buyer in an “As Is” condition, “Where Is” and “With All Faults.”

46310.3. Inspection. Unless otherwise provided in this Contract, Buyer, acting in good faith, has the right to have inspections

464(by one or more third parties, personally or both) of the Property and Inclusions (Inspection), at Buyers expense. If (1) the physical

465condition of the Property, including, but not limited to, the roof, walls, structural integrity of the Property, the electrical, plumbing,

466HVAC and other mechanical systems of the Property, (2) the physical condition of the Inclusions, (3) service to the Property

467(including utilities and communication services), systems and components of the Property (e.g., heating and plumbing), (4) any

468proposed or existing transportation project, road, street or highway, or (5) any other activity, odor or noise (whether on or off the

469Property) and its effect or expected effect on the Property or its occupants is unsatisfactory, in Buyer s sole subjective discretion,

470Buyer may:

471

10.3.1. Inspection Objection. On or before the Inspection Objection Deadline, deliver to Seller a written

472description of any unsatisfactory condition that Buyer requires Seller to correct; or

473

10.3.2. Terminate. On or before the Inspection Termination Deadline, notify Seller in writing, pursuant to § 25.1,

474that this Contract is terminated due to any unsatisfactory condition. Inspection Termination Deadline will be on the earlier of

475Inspection Resolution Deadline or the date specified in § 3.1 for Inspection Termination Deadline.

476

10.3.3. Inspection Resolution. If an Inspection Objection is received by Seller, on or before Inspection Objection

477Deadline and if Buyer and Seller have not agreed in writing to a settlement thereof on or before Inspection Resolution Deadline,

478this Contract will terminate on Inspection Resolution Deadline unless Seller receives Buyers written withdrawal of the Inspection

479Objection before such termination, i.e., on or before expiration of Inspection Resolution Deadline.

48010.4. Damage, Liens and Indemnity. Buyer, except as otherwise provided in this Contract or other written agreement

481between the parties, is responsible for payment for all inspections, tests, surveys, engineering reports, or other reports performed at

482Buyers request (Work) and must pay for any damage that occurs to the Property and Inclusions as a result of such Work. Buyer

483must not permit claims or liens of any kind against the Property for Work performed on the Property. Buyer agrees to indemnif y,

484protect and hold Seller harmless from and against any liability, damage, cost or expense incurred by Seller and caused by any such

485Work, claim, or lien. This indemnity includes Sellers right to recover all costs and expenses incurred by Seller to defend against

486any such liability, damage, cost or expense, or to enforce this Section, including Sellers reasonable attorney fees, legal fees and

487expenses. The provisions of this Section survive the termination of this Contract. This § 10.4 does not apply to items performed

488pursuant to an Inspection Resolution.

48910.5. Insurability. Buyer has the right to review and object to the availability, terms and conditions of and premium for

490property insurance (Property Insurance). Buyer has the Right to Terminate under § 25.1, on or before Property Insurance

491Termination Deadline, based on any unsatisfactory provision of the Property Insurance, in Buyers sole subjective discretion.

49210.6. Due Diligence.

493

10.6.1. Due Diligence Documents. If the respective box is checked, Seller agrees to deliver copies of the following

494documents and information pertaining to the Property (Due Diligence Documents) to Buyer on or before Due Diligence Documents

495Delivery Deadline:

496

10.6.1.1. All current leases, including any amendments or other occupancy agreements, pertaining to the

497Property. Those leases or other occupancy agreements pertaining to the Property that survive Closing are as follows (Leases):

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Document Properties

Fact Detail
Approval by Colorado Real Estate Commission The printed portions of the form, except for differentiated additions, are approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission.
Form Identifier The form is identified as CBS1-5-19 and its mandatory use started in July 2019.
Legal and Tax Counsel It's advised that parties consult legal and tax or other counsel before signing the form due to its important legal consequences.
Contract Purpose The form serves as a contract to buy and sell real estate, specifically for residential properties.
Assignment Conditions The contract cannot be assigned by the Buyer unless specified otherwise in additional provisions.
Governing Law Transactions using this form are governed by Colorado law, adhering to regulations and requirements set by Colorado's real estate and contractual laws.

Guide to Writing Colorado Contract Real Residential

Filling out the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential) form is a detailed process that requires accuracy and attention to detail. This document outlines the terms and conditions under which the buyer agrees to purchase, and the seller agrees to sell, a residential property. Understanding and completing this form properly is crucial for both parties to ensure a smooth and legally sound real estate transaction. Here are the steps to take when filling out this contract:

  1. Start by entering the Date at the top of the form.
  2. In the AGREEMENT section, make sure the buyer and seller's names are correctly entered as instructed in lines 15 and 18, identifying both parties involved in the transaction.
  3. Under PARTIES AND PROPERTY, specify how the buyer will take title (e.g., Joint Tenants, Tenants In Common) on line 16. Also, confirm the contract’s assignability status and complete the property's legal description, including the street address, city, state, and zip code in lines 20-27.
  4. Detail the Inclusions and Exclusions in the purchase price, covering attached items, not attached items, and any personal property being sold with the property, as outlined in lines 30-61.
  5. For Water Rights/Well Rights, enter any deeded water rights and other rights relating to water that will be transferred to the buyer upon closing, as found in section 2.7.
  6. Proceed to the DATES, DEADLINES AND APPLICABILITY section, filling out all relevant dates and deadlines for the transaction according to the agreed terms, such as the earnest money deadline, disclosure deadlines, closing date, and possession date.
  7. Under PURCHASE PRICE AND TERMS, enter the agreed purchase price, earnest money deposit, details of any new loan, assumption balance, private financing, and total amount due at closing in section 4.
  8. If applicable, specify any Seller Concession and earnest money details, including the form of the earnest money and the holder's details.
  9. For sections involving Financing Conditions and Obligations, like new loan applications and existing loan review, ensure accuracy in indicating the buyer’s obligations and any conditions that must be satisfied.
  10. Address the Appraisal Provisions, specifying how appraisals will be handled, including any rights to terminate the contract should the appraisal not meet the required conditions.
  11. Review the entire document thoroughly, ensuring all information is accurate and all applicable boxes are checked or filled out as needed.
  12. Both buyer and seller must sign and date the contract, along with any participating brokers, to indicate agreement to the terms as set forth in the document.

Once completed, this form sets the foundation for the upcoming real estate transaction, clearly defining the responsibilities and expectations of each party. It is advised to review all sections carefully and consult with professionals, such as real estate agents or attorneys, if any part of the contract is unclear. This ensures that both the buyer and seller are fully informed and agreeable to the terms of the sale, paving the way for a successful transfer of property ownership.

Your Questions, Answered

What legal implications should I be aware of before signing the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential)?

Before signing the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential), it's important to understand its legal implications. This contract is legally binding once signed and sets forth the terms and conditions of the property purchase, including the purchase price, payment terms, and deadlines. Failure to comply with these terms may result in legal consequences such as forfeiting earnest money or facing a lawsuit for breach of contract. Therefore, it is highly recommended that parties consult with legal and tax professionals before proceeding.

Can the buyer assign the contract to another party?

Under the terms outlined in the contract, the buyer cannot assign the contract to another party unless specifically allowed in the Additional Provisions section. This means the original buyer must be the one to complete the purchase unless agreed otherwise by all parties involved. Any attempt to assign the contract without permission may be considered a breach of the contract.

What items are included in the purchase price?

The purchase price includes a variety of items attached to or located on the property unless specifically excluded. This generally covers all fixtures such as lighting, heating, plumbing units, built-in appliances, and any additional items affixed to the property as of the date of the contract. Non-attached items, like window coverings and certain appliances, may also be included unless they are listed under the exclusions section.

How are personal property items conveyed at closing?

Any personal property included in the sale must be conveyed to the buyer at closing free of all taxes (excluding personal property taxes for the year of the closing), liens, and encumbrances. This transfer typically occurs through a bill of sale or another legal instrument, ensuring the buyer receives clear title to these items.

What happens if the earnest money deposit is not made by the specified deadline?

If the earnest money deposit is not made by the specified deadline, the buyer may be in breach of the contract. This could lead to the contract being terminated by the seller, and the seller may have the right to retain or claim damages from any earnest money already deposited as compensation for the breach.

How are disputes over earnest money handled?

If there is a dispute over the return of earnest money due to contract termination, the seller is required to sign and return any mutually agreed upon earnest money release forms within three days of receipt. If the parties cannot agree on the disbursement of the earnest money, the matter may need to be resolved through mediation, arbitration, or legal action, as specified in the contract or applicable laws.

Are there any provisions for the financing of the purchase in this contract?

Yes, the contract contains detailed provisions regarding financing, including the obligation of the buyer to secure new financing or assume the seller’s existing loan under specified terms. The contract outlines the buyer’s responsibilities in applying for and obtaining suitable financing and the conditions under which either party may terminate the contract if financing is not secured. It also addresses seller or private financing, including any conditions and obligations specific to those arrangements.

Common mistakes

  1. Not accurately defining the terms of sale: Buyers sometimes misunderstand or incorrectly specify the type of ownership they are agreeing to when filling out the section regarding taking title (joint tenants, tenants in common, etc.). This confusion can have significant implications on ownership rights.

  2. Failing to specify assignable rights: There is a section in the contract that states whether the buyer can assign the contract to another party. Many people either overlook this clause entirely or do not understand its implications, which can limit the flexibility of the transaction.

  3. Overlooking inclusions and exclusions: The contract outlines what is included with the property, such as appliances or fixtures, and what is excluded. Buyers and sellers often fail to properly review and negotiate these terms, leading to disputes at closing.

  4. Incorrect or incomplete information about property description: The property description section requires accurate details about the legal description of the property, including the address and any additional characteristics. Mistakes here can lead to legal issues regarding what property was actually intended to be bought or sold.

  5. Misunderstanding the implications of water rights: Water rights can be complicated in Colorado, and misunderstanding your rights or the process for transferring them can cause significant issues post-closing, especially with regard to wells or deeded water rights.

  6. Not adhering to deadlines: Every deadline, from the earnest money deposit to the closing date, is crucial in a real estate transaction. Missing these deadlines can delay the process, or worse, nullify the agreement.

  • Earnest money mistakes: The contract stipulates when and to whom the earnest money should be paid. Often, individuals either pay late or to the wrong party, which can jeopardize the transaction.
  • Ignoring financing terms: Buyers sometimes neglect to thoroughly review the financing section, leading to surprises about the terms of their loan or their obligations under seller financing.
  • Inadequate investigation of exclusions: Not properly investigating excluded items can lead to disappointment and financial loss if the buyer assumed certain features would be included with the property.
  • Miscommunication about personal property: Failure to clearly negotiate which personal property items are included in the sale can lead to disagreements at closing.
  • Lack of clarity on possession date and time: Not specifying or misunderstanding the agreed-upon date and time of possession can result in conflicts between the buyer and seller post-closing.
  • Assumption of existing loans: If assuming an existing loan, failing to understand the balance, interest rate adjustments, and other terms can result in unforeseen financial burdens.

Documents used along the form

When engaging in a real estate transaction in Colorado, specifically for residential properties, the Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate is a foundational document. However, this form does not exist in isolation. Completing a property purchase or sale often requires several additional forms and documents to address various legal, financial, and informational aspects of the transaction. Here is a concise list of forms and documents commonly used alongside the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential):

  • Loan Application: A document submitted to a lender, providing financial and personal information, to apply for financing. It outlines the potential buyer's income, debt, savings, and creditworthiness.
  • Title Insurance Commitment: A promise by a title company to issue a title insurance policy after closing, safeguarding against defects in the title. It includes information on any existing liens or encumbrances.
  • Seller's Property Disclosure: A form where the seller discloses known defects and conditions of the property. It ensures the buyer is aware of the property's condition before the purchase.
  • Home Inspection Report: A detailed report from a professional home inspector, identifying defects or issues with the property. It allows the buyer to understand the maintenance and repair needs.
  • Appraisal Report: An assessment by a licensed appraiser estimating the property's market value. It is often required by lenders to ensure the property’s value meets or exceeds the purchase price.
  • Earnest Money Receipt: Proof of the earnest money deposit made by the buyer to demonstrate their commitment to the transaction. It includes details about the deposit amount and the holder of the funds.
  • Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: A federal requirement for homes built before 1978, where the seller must disclose any known lead-based paint hazards. Buyers are given the opportunity to conduct inspections.
  • Closing Disclosure: A final statement of loan terms and closing costs that the buyer must receive at least three days before closing. It itemizes the financial transactions involved in the purchase.

These documents complement the Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate by providing necessary detail and protections for both the buyer and the seller. They help ensure that all parties are informed and agreed upon all aspects of the sale, including the condition of the property, financial arrangements, and legal obligations. Completing these forms diligently and accurately is crucial for a successful real estate transaction.

Similar forms

The Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential) is a detailed document that facilitates the transaction process between a buyer and a seller for residential property. While unique to the state of Colorado, the form shares similarities with other real estate transaction documents across various jurisdictions, though tailored to meet specific state requirements. For example:

1. Universal Residential Purchase Agreement: This document, often used in other states, outlines the terms and conditions under which residential real estate is bought and sold. Like the Colorado Contract, it typically includes sections on purchase price, property description, inclusions and exclusions, and closing and possession details. Both forms are designed to ensure clarity and fairness in the transaction, providing structured guidance to all parties involved. However, the Colorado Contract includes specifics to comply with Colorado real estate laws and regulations, such as water rights which might not be as prevalent in contracts from other states.

2. Seller's Disclosure Statement: Another document that has a counterpart within the Colorado Contract is the Seller’s Disclosure Statement, a mandatory disclosure in many states. While it's a separate document in some jurisdictions, the Colorado Contract incorporates similar disclosure requirements directly within its sections. For instance, sections on property condition, water rights, and material facts about the property that might affect its value are included. The aim is to provide the buyer with comprehensive information about the property's condition, ensuring an informed purchase decision is made.

3. Earnest Money Receipt and Agreement: Often a standalone document in other real estate transactions, the Colorado Contract integrates the earnest money provisions directly into the agreement. It specifies the amount of earnest money deposited by the buyer to demonstrate their seriousness about the purchase, terms for the return or forfeiture of these funds, and how they will be held until closing. This integration into the main contract streamlines the process, making it simpler for both parties to understand the terms relating to earnest money within the larger context of the sale.

Dos and Don'ts

When completing the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential), individuals should observe certain best practices to ensure clarity, compliance, and protection of their interests. Below is a list of recommended actions (do's) and practices to avoid (don'ts).

  • Do thoroughly read the entire contract before signing. Understand each clause and its implications.
  • Do consult with a legal or real estate professional if there are any terms or sections of the contract that are unclear.
  • Do accurately fill out all sections of the form, providing detailed and accurate information to avoid misunderstandings or legal issues later.
  • Do make sure to specify in the contract any personal property that is agreed to be left by the seller or taken by the buyer.
  • Do pay close attention to the dates and deadlines section, ensuring all critical dates are reasonable and agreed upon.
  • Do verify that the property description is complete and accurate, including any legal descriptions and address details.
  • Do ensure that any amendments or additional provisions agreed upon are clearly written in the "Additional Provisions" section.
  • Do review and understand the financing terms, whether you are the buyer obtaining a new loan, assuming an existing loan, or involved in a seller-financed agreement.
  • Do inspect the section regarding earnest money, including the amount, deadlines, and conditions for its return.
  • Do keep a copy of the signed contract for your records.
  • Don't leave any sections blank that apply to your transaction. If a section is not applicable, correctly mark it as "N/A" or "Deleted."
  • Don't sign the contract without understanding every aspect of it. Ignorance of the contract's contents won't be a valid defense in a legal dispute.
  • Don't rely solely on verbal agreements. Ensure all agreements are documented in the contract.
  • Don't overlook the need to complete due diligence by the specified deadline, including property inspections, reviewing title documents, and other essential tasks.
  • Don't forget to specify whether the buyer or seller is responsible for specific costs, such as closing costs, in the contract.
  • Don't enter information on the contract that is incorrect or speculative. Only include details that are certain and verifiable.
  • Don't agree to deadlines that are not feasible. Ensure you have adequate time to complete necessary tasks such as securing financing and conducting inspections.
  • Don't ignore the importance of the appraisal section, especially if your loan approval depends on the property appraising at a certain value.
  • Don't bypass the section on water rights or well rights if applicable, as these can be crucial in Colorado real estate transactions.
  • Don't neglect to ensure that the contract's final version includes any negotiated changes. Initial all modifications to indicate agreement.

Misconceptions

When navigating real estate deals in Colorado, the Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential) carries significant weight and importance. Despite its centrality to property transactions, there are several misconceptions about this document's components and implications. Clarifying these misunderstandings not only aids buyers and sellers in making informed decisions but also helps streamline the process for all parties involved. Here are eight common misconceptions:

  • Every part of the contract is set in stone: People often assume that the printed portions of the form are immutable. However, the form is designed to be adaptable with provisions for additional terms and conditions that can be agreed upon by both parties.
  • Assignability is always off the table: There's a common misconception that buyers cannot assign their rights under the contract. While Section 2.2 states the contract is not assignable by default, this can be altered if the parties agree and specify otherwise in the Additional Provisions section.
  • Only the physical property is included in the sale: Some think that only the physical structures and land are included. However, the contract also encompasses interests, easements, rights, and improvements associated with the property.
  • Inclusions are strictly limited to what is listed: While certain inclusions are specified, the contract allows for the inclusion of additional items if they are attached to the property by the date of the contract, expanding what is considered part of the sale beyond what is initially listed.
  • Personal property is automatically included: It's wrongly assumed that all personal property present on the property at the time of sale automatically conveys to the buyer. Only personal property explicitly listed and agreed upon in the contract is included.
  • Water and well rights are too complicated or omitted: Misunderstandings persist that water rights or well rights are too complex to be included in the contract or are not covered. The contract provides detailed provisions for transferring these rights, ensuring clarity and legality in their conveyance.
  • Financing is unrestricted: Some believe they can secure any type of financing. The contract, however, outlines specific terms under Section 4.5 regarding loan types and financing conditions, guiding both buyers and lenders on acceptable financing arrangements.
  • There's a misconception that seller or private financing options are either risky or discouraged. While these options require careful documentation and consideration, including legal and regulatory compliance, they are viable and sometimes preferable financing methods.

Understanding these aspects of the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate facilitates a smoother transaction for both parties, ensuring that everyone involved has a clear and accurate picture of the agreement's implications and requirements.

Key takeaways

  • It's recommended to seek legal and tax advice before signing the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential). The form involves significant legal consequences and complexities that can impact both parties involved in the transaction.
  • The contract is strictly non-assignable by the buyer unless specified otherwise in the Additional Provisions section. This restriction underscores the importance of understanding all terms set forth in the agreement before committing to them.
  • Inclusions and exclusions are critical components of the contract, detailing exactly what is and isn't part of the sale. Buyers should carefully review these sections to ensure they understand what will remain with the property and what the seller will take with them.
  • Earnest money stipulations are outlined clearly, including the amount, the holder, and the conditions under which it can be returned. This part of the contract ensures both parties understand the earnest money’s role as a good faith deposit towards the purchase.
  • Financing conditions are a significant part of the contract, affecting how the buyer will pay for the property. This includes new loans, assumptions of existing loans, and seller or private financing, each with its own requirements and deadlines that must be met to avoid defaulting on the agreement.
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