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Buying or selling property is a big decision. You want to make sure the contract you sign is the one that best fits your needs. But most of us are not even sure what we need or what is required by law. The Complete Book of Real Estate Contracts is here to help you put together the perfect deal.
Inside, find everything you need to create a complete contract. Review your options with each clause and learn both the buyer’s and seller’s position. Regardless of who is writing the document, knowing what the other side is thinking will give you the negotiating advantage. For every item in your contract, learn the following:
- Definition
- Options
- Buyer’s View
- Seller’s View

Key forms and clauses to build your own ideal real estate contract!

Every form and clause is ready-to-use and modifiable for your needs. The Complete Book of Real Estate Contracts puts you in charge and saves you thousands of dollars.

Table of Contents

How to Use the CD-ROM -
Using Self-Help Law Books -

Introduction -

Chapter 1: Preparing Your Own Contract -
-Using a Broker
-Printing Your Contract

Chapter 2: Using an Attorney -
-Cost/Value Analysis
-Finding the Right Attorney
-Attorney Mistakes
-Using This Book and an Attorney
-Deal-Killers
-Regular Investors

Chapter 3: The Buyer’s Position -
-Finding Good Deals
-How Much to Pay
-Contingencies
-Buyer’s Broker
-Seller’s Disclosures

Chapter 4: The Seller’s Position -
-Tying Up Your Property
-Contingent Liability
-Disclosures
-Selling As Is
-Buyers Moving in Early
-Refund of Deposit

Chapter 5: Federal and Local Laws -
-Federal Laws
-State and Local Laws

Chapter 6: Unfair Contracts
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Chapter 7: Basic Clauses -
-Parties and Agreement
-Purchase Price
-Conveyance
-Property Description
-Other Agreements
-FHA/VA
-Insulation Clause
-Lead-Based Paint Clause

Chapter 8: Recommended Clauses -
-Acceptance
-Agreement for Deed/Contract for Deed
-Allocation of Purchase Price
-Approval
-Arbitration
-Assignment
-Attorney’s Fees
-Broker’s Fee
-Closing Date and Place
-Condominium—Common Elements and Assessments
-Condominium Documentation
-Default
-Engineering Reports
-Environmental Conditions
-Existing Mortgages (Deeds of Trust)
-Expenses
-Financing Contingency
-FIRPTA
-Ingress and Egress
-Inspection
-Leases
-Licensed Real Estate Professional or Investor
-Lien Affidavit
-Maintenance
-Mold
-Personal Property
-Plumbing and Electrical
-Possession
-Prorations
-Purchase Money Mortgage
-Radon
-Recording
-Restrictions and Easements
-Risk of Loss
-Roof
-Severability
-Special Assessments
-Survey
-Survival of Contract
-Termites
-Title Defects
-Title Evidence
-Violations
-Water Access
-Wraparound and Second Mortgages
-Zoning and Ordinances

Chapter 9: Creative Clauses -
-Credits
-Deposit
-Distribution of Proceeds
-Down Payment
-Examination of Books
-FHA/VA Fees
-Mortgage (Deed of Trust) Clauses
-Perc Test
-Presentation of Contract
-Rezoning
-Sale of Other Property
-Tax-Free Exchanges
-Unpaid Rent

Chapter 10: The Art of Negotiating -
-Know Your Range
-Focus on Need Over Position
-Understand the Other Side
-Act Like You Could Walk Away
-Do Not Make It Personal
-State Your Supportable Position
-Turn the Tables
-The Last Shot

Chapter 11: Signing the Contract Witnesses
-Notary

Chapter 12: Backing Out of the Deal -
-Contingencies
-Sellers
-Default
-Attorney’s Fees

Chapter 13: Rescuing the Deal -
-Financing
-Property Defects
-Encroachments
-Termites
-Judgments
-Boundary Disputes

Chapter 14: The Closing -
-Using an Attorney
-Examine All Closing Documents
-Buyer’s Concerns
-Seller’s Concerns

Chapter 15: After the Closing -
-Seller Financing
-Defects in the Property
-Zoning and Building Codes
-Title Problems
-Bills

Glossary -
Appendix A: State Radon and Indoor Air Quality Contacts -
Appendix B: Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet -
Appendix C: Forms -
Index -
About the Author -

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