The Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential) is a standardized document approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission that outlines the agreement between a buyer and seller for the purchase and sale of residential property. This form, identified as CBS1-5-19 (Mandatory 7-19), serves as a crucial component in real estate transactions, detailing terms such as property descriptions, price, and conditions that both parties must abide by. It emphasizes the importance of consulting legal and tax professionals before signing to understand its legal consequences fully.
Navigating the intricate details of purchasing a home in Colorado is made somewhat more straightforward with the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential). This comprehensive document, pre-approved by the Colorado Real Estate Commission except for any additions that parties may make, is nothing less than the bedrock of residential real estate transactions within the state. It wisely begins with a caution, urging all parties involved to seek legal and tax advice before proceeding with any signature that would bind them to its terms. Among the form’s crucial aspects are the clear delineation of the agreement between buyer and seller, property descriptions, inclusivity of certain items with the purchase, financial arrangements, and a rigorous timeline for various necessary actions and contingencies such as loan applications, inspections, appraisals, and closing procedures. Moreover, it elucidates conditions around earnest money—critical for both parties in the unfortunate event a deal falls through. The form also highlights water rights—a significant concern in Colorado real estate—and the conveyance of personal property. Unique components such as seller concessions and details around the financing, including the assumption of existing loans or the arrangement of new financing, showcase the high level of detail that the Colorado Commission includes to protect all parties in the home-buying process. This document provides a structured yet adaptable framework that ensures transparency, responsibility, and fairness are maintained throughout the transaction process, making it an indispensable tool for navigating the sometimes turbulent waters of real estate.
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
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:
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
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§ 8.2, §
Record Title Objection Deadline
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§ 8.3
Off-Record Title Deadline
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Off-Record Title Objection Deadline
§ 8.5
Title Resolution Deadline
§ 8.6
Right of First Refusal Deadline
Owners’ Association
§ 7.2
Association Documents Deadline
§ 7.4
Association Documents Termination Deadline
Seller’s Disclosures
§ 10.1
Seller’s Property Disclosure Deadline
§ 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
Buyer’s Credit Information Deadline
Disapproval of Buyer’s Credit Information Deadline
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§ 5.4
Existing Loan Deadline
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Existing Loan Termination Deadline
Loan Transfer Approval Deadline
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§ 4.7
Seller or Private Financing Deadline
Appraisal
§ 6.2
Appraisal Deadline
Appraisal Objection Deadline
Appraisal Resolution Deadline
Survey
§ 9.1
New ILC or New Survey Deadline
§ 9.3
New ILC or New Survey Objection Deadline
New ILC or New Survey Resolution Deadline
Inspection and Due Diligence
§ 10.3
Inspection Objection Deadline
Inspection Termination Deadline
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Inspection Resolution Deadline
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§ 10.5
Property Insurance Termination Deadline
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§ 10.6
Due Diligence Documents Delivery Deadline
Due Diligence Documents Objection Deadline
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Due Diligence Documents Resolution Deadline
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§ 10.7
Conditional Sale Deadline
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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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Possession Time
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§ 28
Acceptance Deadline Date
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
Amount
§ 4.1
Purchase Price
$
Earnest Money
§ 4.5
New Loan
§ 4.6
Assumption Balance
Private Financing
Seller Financing
§ 4.4
Cash at Closing
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 Buyer’s 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: Buyer’s 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 Seller’s 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 teller’s check and cashier’s 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 Buyer’s 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
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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 Buyer’s 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
138Buyer’s 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
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 Seller’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s
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 Seller’s approval of Buyer’s financial ability and creditworthiness, which approval will be in Seller’s sole subjective
183discretion. Accordingly: (1) Buyer must supply to Seller by Buyer’s Credit Information Deadline, at Buyer’s expense, information
184and documents (including a current credit report) concerning Buyer’s financial, employment and credit condition; (2) Buyer consents
185that Seller may verify Buyer’s 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 Seller’s 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 Buyer’s financial ability or creditworthiness, in Seller’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s sole subjective discretion. If the lender’s 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 lender’s
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 Seller’s 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 Buyer’s lender, to determine the Property’s 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;
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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 Buyer’s 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 Seller’s
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
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The cost of the Appraisal may include any and all fees paid to the appraiser, appraisal management company, lender’s
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 Seller’s expense, on or before Association Documents Deadline. Seller authorizes the Association to provide the Association
259Documents to Buyer, at Seller’s expense. Seller’s obligation to provide the Association Documents is fulfilled upon Buyer’s 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 Association’s responsible governance policies adopted under § 38-33.3-209.5,
264C.R.S.;
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7.3.2. Minutes of: (1) the annual owners’ or members’ meeting and (2) any executive boards’ or managers’ meetings;
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
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7.3.3.
List of all Association insurance policies as provided in the Association’s 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);
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7.3.4.
A list by unit type of the Association’s assessments, including both regular and special assessments as
274disclosed in the Association’s last Annual Disclosure;
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7.3.5. The Association’s most recent financial documents which consist of: (1) the Association’s operating budget
276for the current fiscal year, (2) the Association’s most recent annual financial statements, including any amounts held in reserve for
277the fiscal year immediately preceding the Association’s last Annual Disclosure, (3) the results of the Association’s 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
279Association’s 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 Association’s 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);
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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 Buyer’s sole subjective discretion. Should Buyer receive the Association Documents after
292Association Documents Deadline, Buyer, at Buyer’s option, has the Right to Terminate under § 25.1 by Buyer’s Notice to
293Terminate received by Seller on or before ten days after Buyer’s receipt of the Association Documents. If Buyer does not receive
294the Association Documents, or if Buyer’s Notice to Terminate would otherwise be required to be received by Seller after Closing
295Date, Buyer’s 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 owner’s title insurance policy at Seller’s expense. On or before Record Title Deadline, Seller must furnish
302to Buyer, a current commitment for an owner’s 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 owner’s title insurance policy at Buyer’s expense. On or before Record Title Deadline, Buyer must furnish to
307Seller, a current commitment for owner’s 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 Not contain Owner’s
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 mechanics’ liens,
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 owner’s 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 Seller’s 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. Buyer’s
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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Seller’s obligations, if any, to deliver to Buyer all documents required by § 8.1 (Evidence
340of Record Title) and Seller does not receive Buyer’s 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 Seller’s 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). Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s
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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Property’s
373inclusion in a special taxing district as unsatisfactory to Buyer.
3748.5. Right to Object to Title, Resolution. Buyer’s right to object, in Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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
380Buyer’s written withdrawal of Buyer’s Notice of Title Objection (i.e., Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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 owner’s 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.
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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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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444
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 Buyer’s 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 Commission’s Seller’s Property Disclosure form completed by Seller
456to Seller’s 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 Seller’s new disclosure on the earlier of Closing
461or five days after Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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 Buyer’s 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
482Buyer’s 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 Seller’s 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 Seller’s 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 Buyer’s 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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When it comes to buying or selling a home, filling out the Colorado Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Residential) is a crucial step in the process. This document outlines the agreement between the buyer and seller, detailing the terms and conditions of the sale. To ensure a smooth transaction, it's important to complete this form accurately and thoroughly. Here are the steps needed to fill out this important document:
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What happens if the property does not appraise for the purchase price?
If the appraised value of the property is less than the purchase price, the buyer has specific rights, including the right to terminate the contract or object to the appraisal by certain deadlines. This provision aims to ensure that buyers are protected in the event the property's market value is less than expected.
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