Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement Form PDF Details

In the complex landscape of real estate transactions, the Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement stands as a pivotal document between a seller and their chosen real estate firm. This contract encapsulates the seller's consent to grant a single firm the authority to market and sell their property, thus ensuring a committed partnership aimed at navigating the sale process efficiently. Key elements within the agreement outline the property details, inclusively describing its geographical location, legal identifiers, and encompassing all fixtures and personal properties intended to transfer alongside the sale. Furthermore, it delves into the specifics of the selling parameters—such as the listing price and terms of sale—while also establishing the firm’s compensation for their brokerage services. Crucially, this contract mandates the roles and responsibilities of the firm, emphasizing its mandate to act in the seller's best interests, underlined by ethical guidelines that govern real estate practices. Importantly, it covers cooperative aspects regarding other firms, ensuring a broad marketing reach for the property. Additionally, various representations by the seller regarding the property's condition, ownership specifics, and legal standings are required, which are instrumental in maintaining transparency and integrity throughout the selling process. This agreement notably integrates provisions on marketing strategies, addressing both traditional and digital platforms to optimize the property's visibility. Acknowledgement of potential risks, alongside stipulations regarding earnest money disposition, further reinforce the contractual safeguards designed to protect the interests of both the seller and the firm. Collectively, this agreement serves as the groundwork for a strategic partnership aimed at achieving the successful sale of the property.

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EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL LISTING AGREEMENT

[Consult “Guidelines” (Form 101G) for guidance in completing this form]

This EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO SELL LISTING AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into between

_______________________________________________________as Seller(s) (“Seller”) of the property described below (the

“Property”), and _______________________________________________as Listing Firm (“Firm”). The individual agent who signs

this Agreement shall, on behalf of the Firm, be primarily responsible for ensuring that the Firm’s duties hereunder are fulfilled;

however, it is understood and agreed that other agents of the Firm may be assigned to fulfill such duties if deemed appropriate by the Firm. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Firm,” as the context may require, shall be deemed to include the individual agent

who signs this Agreement and any other agents of the Firm.

Seller represents that as of the Effective Date the Seller is not (or will not be, if the Property is currently listed) a party to a

listing agreement with any other real estate firm regarding the Property. Seller also represents that Seller has received a copy of the “WORKING WITH REAL ESTATE AGENTS” brochure and has reviewed it with Firm.

(NOTE: According to Article 16 of the REALTORS® Code of Ethics: REALTORS®

shall not engage in any practice or take any action inconsistent with exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other REALTORS® have with clients.”)

2. PROPERTY. The Property that is the subject of this Agreement shall include all that real estate described below together with all appurtenances thereto including the improvements located thereon and the fixtures and personal property listed in Paragraphs 3 and 4 below.

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________________________________________________________Zip_____________________

County: ________________________________________________, North Carolina

(NOTE: Governmental authority over taxes, zoning, school districts, utilities and mail delivery may differ from address shown.)

Legal Description: (Complete ALL applicable)

Plat Reference: Lot/Unit_________, Block/Section ________, Subdivision/Condominium __________________________

________________________________________, as shown on Plat Book/Slide ____________ at Page(s) _______________

The PIN/PID or other identification number of the Property is: __________________________________________________

Other description: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Some or all of the Property may be described in Deed Book _____________________________ at Page ____________________

3. FIXTURES. The following items, if any, are deemed fixtures and are included in the Purchase Price free of liens: range/stove/oven, any built-in appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, attached floor coverings, blinds, shades, drapery rods and curtain rods, brackets and all related hardware, window and door screens, storm windows, combination doors, awnings, antennas, satellite dishes and receivers, burglar/fire/smoke/carbon monoxide alarms, pool and spa equipment, solar energy systems, attached fireplace screens, gas logs, fireplace inserts, electric garage door openers with controls, outdoor plants and trees (other than in movable containers), basketball goals, storage sheds, mailboxes, attached wall and/or door mirrors, fuel tank(s) whether attached or buried and including contents, if any, as of Settlement, landscape and/or foundation lighting, invisible fencing including all related equipment, lawn irrigation systems and all related equipment, water softener/conditioner and filter equipment, and any other items attached or affixed to the Property, EXCEPT the following items which are leased or not owned by the Seller or which the Seller does not intend to convey: ____________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Seller shall repair any damage caused by removal of any items excepted above.

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(NOTE: Seller should confirm whether fuel tanks, antennas, satellite dishes and receivers, alarm systems, and other items listed above are leased or not owned by Seller and should be entered in the blank above.)

4.PERSONAL PROPERTY. The following personal property shall be transferred to Buyer at no value at Closing:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

5.HOME WARRANTY. Seller agrees does not agree to obtain and pay for at settlement a one year home warranty for the Property at a cost not to exceed $__________. If Seller agrees to obtain and pay for a home warranty at any time, Firm hereby

discloses that a fee of _________ will be offered to Firm by the person or entity through or from which any home warranty is obtained

as compensation to Firm for its assistance in obtaining the home warranty, and Seller hereby consents to Firm’s receipt of such fee.

6.LISTING PRICE. Seller lists the Property at a price of $__________________________________________on the following terms: Cash FHA VA USDA Conventional Loan Assumption Seller Financing Other_______________. Seller agrees to sell the Property for the Listing Price or for any other price or on any other terms acceptable to Seller.

7.FIRM’S COMPENSATION.

(a)Fee. Seller agrees to pay Firm a total fee of ____________________ % of the gross sales price of the Property, OR____________________________________________________________________________________________ (“Fee”), which

shall include the amount of any compensation paid by Firm as set forth in paragraph 8 below to any other real estate firm, including individual agents and sole proprietors (“Cooperating Real Estate Firm”).

(b)Fee Earned. The Fee shall be deemed earned under any of the following circumstances:

(i)If a ready, willing and able buyer is procured by Firm, a Cooperating Real Estate Firm, the Seller, or anyone else during the Term of this Agreement at the price and on the terms set forth herein, or at any price and upon any terms acceptable to the Seller;

(ii)If the Property is sold, optioned, exchanged, conveyed or transferred, or the Seller agrees, during the Term of this Agreement or any renewal hereof, to sell, option, exchange, convey or transfer the Property at any price and upon any terms whatsoever; or

(iii)If the circumstances set out in (i) or (ii) above have not occurred, and if, within _________ days after the Expiration Date the (“Protection Period”), Seller either directly or indirectly sells, options, exchanges, conveys or transfers, or agrees to sell, option, exchange, convey or transfer the Property upon any terms whatsoever, to any person with whom Seller, Firm, or any Cooperating Real Estate Firm communicated regarding the Property during the Term of this Agreement or any renewal hereof, provided the names of such persons are delivered or postmarked to the Seller within 15 days after the Expiration Date. HOWEVER, Seller shall NOT be obligated to pay the Fee if a valid listing agreement is entered into between Seller and another real estate broker and the Property is subsequently sold, optioned, exchanged, conveyed or transferred during the Protection Period.

(c)Fee Due and Payable. Once earned as set forth above, the Fee will be due and payable at the earlier of:

(i)Closing on the Property;

(ii)The Seller’s failure to sell the Property (including but not limited to the Seller’s refusal to sign an offer to purchase the Property at the price and terms stated herein or on other terms acceptable to the Seller, the Seller’s default on an executed sales

contract for the Property, or the Seller’s agreement with a buyer to unreasonably modify or cancel an executed sales contract for the Property); or

(iii) Seller’s breach of this Agreement.

(d)Transfer of Interest in Business Entity. If Seller is a partnership, corporation or other business entity, and an interest in the partnership, corporation or other business entity is transferred, whether by merger, outright purchase or otherwise, in lieu of a sale of the Property, and applicable law does not prohibit the payment of a fee or commission in connection with such sale or transfer, the Fee shall be calculated on the fair market value of the Property, rather than the gross sales price, multiplied by the percentage of interest so transferred, and shall be paid by Seller at the time of the transfer.

(e)Additional Compensation. If additional compensation, incentive, bonus, rebate and/or other valuable consideration

(“Additional Compensation”) is offered to the Firm from any other party or person in connection with a sale of the Property, Seller will permit Firm to receive it in addition to the Fee. Firm shall timely disclose the promise or expectation of receiving any such Additional Compensation and confirm the disclosure in writing before Seller makes or accepts an offer to sell. (NOTE: NCAR Form #770 may be used to confirm the disclosure of any such Additional Compensation)

(f)Attorney Fees and Costs. If Firm is the prevailing party in any legal proceeding brought by Firm against Seller to recover any or all of the Fee, Firm shall be entitled to recover from Seller reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by Firm in connection with the proceeding.

8.COOPERATION WITH/COMPENSATION TO OTHER FIRMS. Firm has advised Seller of Firm’s company policies regarding cooperation and the amount(s) of any compensation that will be offered to other brokers, including but not limited to, seller subagents, buyer agents or both, brokers who do or do not participate in a listing service and brokers who are or are not REALTORS®. Seller authorizes Firm to (Check ALL applicable authorizations):

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Cooperate with subagents representing the Seller and offer them the following compensation:___________% of the gross sales price or $__________________; and/or,

Cooperate with buyer agents representing the buyer and offer them the following compensation:___________ % of the gross

sales price or $_________________; and/or,

Cooperate with and compensate other Cooperating Real Estate Firms according to the Firm’s attached policy.

Firm will promptly notify Seller if compensation offered to a Cooperating Real Estate Firm is different from that set forth above. Agents with Cooperating Real Estate Firms must orally disclose the nature of their relationship with a buyer (subagent or buyer agent)

to Firm at the time of initial contact with Firm, and confirm that relationship in writing no later than the time an offer to purchase is submitted for the Seller’s consideration. Seller should be careful about disclosing confidential information because agents

representing buyers must disclose all relevant information to their clients.

9.FIRM’S DUTIES. Firm agrees to provide Seller the benefit of Firm’s knowledge, experience and advice in the marketing and sale of the Property. Seller understands that Firm makes no representation or guarantee as to the sale of the Property, but Firm agrees

to use its best efforts in good faith to find a buyer who is ready, willing and able to purchase the property. In accordance with the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, Firm shall, with Seller’s approval, in response to inquiries from buyers or Cooperating Real Estate

Firms, disclose the existence of offers on the Property. Where Seller authorizes disclosure, Firm shall also disclose whether offers were obtained by the individual agent who signs this Agreement, another agent of the Firm, or by a Cooperating Real Estate Firm.

Seller acknowledges that real estate brokers are prohibited by N.C. Real Estate Commission rule from disclosing the price or other material terms contained in a party’s offer to purchase, sell, lease, rent or option real property to a competing party without the express

authority of the party making the offer.

Seller acknowledges that Firm is required by law to disclose to potential purchasers of the Property all material facts pertaining to the Property about which the Firm knows or reasonably should know, and that REALTORS® have an ethical responsibility to treat all parties to the transaction honestly. Seller further acknowledges that Firm is being retained solely as a real estate professional, and understands that other professional service providers are available to render advice or services to Seller, including but not limited to an attorney, insurance agent, tax advisor, surveyor, structural engineer, home inspector, environmental consultant, architect, or contractor. Although Firm may provide Seller the names of providers who claim to perform such services, Seller understands that Firm cannot guarantee the quality of service or level of expertise of any such provider. Seller agrees to pay the full amount due for all

services directly to the service provider whether or not the transaction closes. Seller also agrees to indemnify and hold Firm harmless from and against any and all liability, claim, loss, damage, suit, or expense that Firm may incur either as a result of Seller’s selection and use of any such provider or Seller’s election not to have one or more of such services performed.

THE AGENT (FIRM) SHALL CONDUCT ALL BROKERAGE ACTIVITIES IN REGARD TO THIS AGREEMENT WITHOUT RESPECT TO THE RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR FAMILIAL STATUS OF ANY PARTY OR PROSPECTIVE PARTY TO THE AGREEMENT. FURTHER, REALTORS® HAVE AN ETHICAL DUTY TO CONDUCT SUCH ACTIVITIES WITHOUT RESPECT TO THE SEXUAL ORIENTATION OF ANY PARTY OR PROSPECTIVE PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT.

10.MARKETING.

(b)Marketing Authorization. Seller authorizes Firm (Check ALL applicable sections):

Signs. To place “For Sale,” “Under Contract,” “Sale Pending,” or other similar signs on the Property (where permitted by law and relevant covenants) and to remove other such signs.

Open Houses. To conduct open houses of the Property at such times as Seller and Firm may subsequently agree.

Listing Service. To submit pertinent information concerning the Property to any listing service of which Firm is a member or in which any of Firm’s agents participate and to furnish to such listing service notice of all changes of information concerning the Property authorized in writing by Seller. Seller authorizes Firm, upon execution of a sales contract for the Property, to notify the listing service of the pending sale and the expiration date of any due diligence period, and upon closing of the sale, to disseminate sales information, including sales price, to the listing service, appraisers and real estate brokers.

Advertising Other Than On The Internet. To advertise the Property in non-Internet media, and to permit other firms to advertise the Property in non-Internet media to the extent and in such manner as Firm may decide.

Internet Advertising. To display information about the Property on the Internet either directly or through a program of any listing service of which the Firm is a member or in which any of Firm’s agents participate. Seller further authorizes other firms who belong to any listing service of which the Firm is a member or in which any of Firm’s agents participate to display

information about the Property on the Internet in accordance with the listing service rules and regulations, and also authorizes any listing service of which the Firm is a member or in which any of Firm’s agents participate to use, license or

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sell to others information about the Property entered into the listing service. Seller specifically authorizes the display of the address of the Property, automated estimates of the market value of the Property and third-party comments about the Property. If seller desires to limit or prohibit Internet advertising as set forth above, seller must complete an opt-out form in accordance with listing service rules.

(NOTE: NCAR Form #105 may be used to limit or prohibit Internet advertising and explains how such limitations may or may not be effective.)

(c)Lock/Key Boxes. The Seller does does not authorize Firm to place a lock/key box on the Property.

(d)Seller Acknowledgement. Seller acknowledges and understands that while the marketing services selected above will

facilitate the showing and sale of the Property, there are risks associated with allowing access to and disseminating information about the Property that are not within the reasonable control of the Firm, including but not limited to:

(i)unauthorized use of a lock/key box,

(ii)control of visitors during or after a showing or an open house,

(iii)inappropriate use of information about the Property placed on the Internet or furnished to any listing service in which the Firm participates.

Seller therefore agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Firm from any damages, costs, attorneys’ fees and other expenses as a result of any personal injury or property loss or damage to Seller or any other person not caused by Firm’s negligence arising directly or

indirectly out of any such marketing services.

11. EARNEST MONEY. Unless otherwise provided in the sales contract, any initial and additional earnest money deposits and any

other earnest monies paid in connection with any transaction shall be held by the Firm, in escrow, until the consummation or termination of the transaction. Any earnest money forfeited by reason of the buyer’s default under a sales contract shall be divided equally between the Firm and Seller. In no event shall the sum paid to the Firm because of a buyer’s default be in excess of the fee that

would have been due if the sale had closed as contemplated in the sales contract. In accordance with NC General Statutes Section 93A-12, if a dispute regarding the return or forfeiture of any earnest money deposit arises between Seller and the buyer, the escrow

agent holding the deposit may deposit the disputed monies with the appropriate Clerk of Court following written notice to the parties. In the event of any such dispute, Seller directs Firm to disclose Seller’s last known mailing address to the escrow agent upon request

to enable the escrow agent to comply with the notice requirement of such law.

12.SELLER REPRESENTATIONS.

(a)Flood Hazard Disclosure/Insurance. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, the Property  is is not located partly or entirely

within a designated Special Flood Hazard Area. The Seller does does not currently maintain flood hazard insurance on the Property.

(b)Synthetic Stucco. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, the Property has not been clad previously (either in whole or in part) with an “exterior insulating and finishing system,” commonly known as “EIFS” or “synthetic stucco”, unless disclosed as follows:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________.

(c)Owners’ Association.

(i)Complete ONLY if the Residential Property and Owner’s Association Disclosure Statement is required: The name, address and telephone number of the president of the owners’ association or the association manager is:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Owners’ association website address, if any: _____________________________________________________________________

The name, address and telephone number of the president of the owners’ association or the association manager is:__________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(ii)Complete ONLY if New Construction or w

:To the best of Seller’s knowledge there is  is not an owners’ association which imposes various mandatory covenants, conditions and restrictions upon the Property. If there is an owners’ association, Seller agrees to promptly complete an Owners’ Association Disclosure and Addendum For Properties Exempt from Residential Property Disclosure Statement (Standard Form 2A12-T) at Seller’s expense and to attach it as an addendum to any contract for the sale of the Property.

(d)Termite Bond. To the best of Seller’s knowledge there  is is not a termite bond on the Property. If there is a termite

bond, it is is not transferable. If transferable, the transfer cost is $ ____________________, and the bonding company is:

______________________________________________________________________________________.

(e)Ownership. Seller represents that Seller:

has owned the Property for at least one year;

has owned the Property for less than one year

does not yet own the Property

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If Seller does not yet own the Property, Seller agrees to promptly provide Firm information pertaining to Seller’s acquisition of the

Property, such as a copy of a sales contract or option for the Property, and to keep Firm timely informed of all developments pertaining to Seller’s acquisition of the Property.

(f)Residence. Seller represents that the Property is or  is not the Seller’s primary residence

(g)Receipt of Sample Forms.

Seller acknowledges receipt of a sample copy of an Offer to Purchase And Contract (form 2-T) or Offer to Purchase and ContractNew Construction (form 800-T), as may be appropriate for review purposes.

Seller acknowledges receipt of a sample copy of a Professional Services Disclosure and Election form (form #760) for review purposes.

(h)Current Liens. Seller represents to the best of Seller’s knowledge:

(1)The Property is is not encumbered by a deed of trust or mortgage. Complete any of the following where applicable:

(i)There is a first deed of trust or mortgage on the Property securing a loan held by:

Lender Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Approximate balance: $__________________________ Lender Phone#:___________________________________

Lender Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

(ii)There is a second deed of trust or mortgage on the Property securing a loan held by:

Lender Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Approximate balance: $__________________________ Lender Phone#:___________________________________

Lender Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

(iii)There is a deed of trust or mortgage on the Property securing an equity line of credit held by:

Lender Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Approximate balance: $__________________________ Lender Phone#:___________________________________

Lender Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

(2)Seller is current on all payments for the loans identified in numbered items (i), (ii) and (iii) above except as specified in

(7)below.

(3)Seller is not in default on any loan identified in numbered items (i), (ii) and (iii) above and has not received any notice(s) from the holder of any loan identified in numbered items (i), (ii) and (iii) above or from any other lien holder of any kind, regarding a default under the loan, threatened foreclosure, notice of foreclosure, or the filing of foreclosure except as specified in (7) below.

(4)There are not any liens secured against the Property for Federal, State or local income taxes, unpaid real property taxes, unpaid condominium or homeowners’ association fees, mechanics', laborers' or materialmen’s liens, or other liens affecting the Property, and Seller has no knowledge of any matter that might result in a lien affecting the Property except as specified in (7) below.

(5)There are not any judgments against Seller affecting the Property, and Seller has no knowledge of any matter that might result in a judgment that may potentially affect the Property except as specified in (7) below.

(6)There are not any Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) fixture filings affecting the Property, and Seller has no knowledge of any matter that might result in a UCC fixture filing affecting the Property except as specified in (7) below.

(7)Specify any information, including approximate balances, required by Seller representations (2) through (6) above

(NOTE: Outstanding liens may affect Seller’s net proceeds): __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(i)Bankruptcy. Seller currently:

(1)is is not under bankruptcy protection under United States law.

(2)is is not contemplating seeking bankruptcy protection during the term of this Agreement.

(j)Access. Seller represents that the Property has legal access to a public right of way. If access is by private road/easement/other, Seller further represents that there is is not an agreement regarding the maintenance of such private road/easement/other means of access. If applicable, Seller agrees to promptly provide Firm information pertaining to any such

agreement.

(k) Lease(s). To the best of Seller’s knowledge, the Property is is not subject to any lease(s). If applicable, Seller agrees to promptly provide Firm a copy of any such lease(s) or a written statement of the terms of any oral lease(s).

(l)VA/FHA Appraisal. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, a VA or FHA appraisal  has has not been performed on the Property within six months prior to the Effective Date. If applicable, Seller agrees to promptly provide Firm a copy of any such

appraisal if available.

(m)Special Assessments. To the best of Seller’s knowledge, there are no Proposed or Confirmed Special Assessments (as defined in the sample contract form provided to Seller) regarding the Property except as follows (Insert “none” or the identification of such assessments, if any): ______________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(n)Manufactured (Mobile) Home. Complete ONLY if there is a manufactured (mobile) home(s) on the Property that Seller intends to include as a part of the sale of the Property: VIN(s): _____________________________________________or VIN(s) unknown. Other description (year, model, etc.): _________________________________________________________

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(o)Oil and Gas Rights. (NOTE: Oil and gas rights can be severed from the title to real property by conveyance (deed) of the oil and gas rights from the owner or by reservation of the oil and gas rights by the owner. If oil and gas rights are or will be severed from the property, the owner of those rights may have the perpetual right to drill, mine, explore, and remove any of the subsurface oil or gas resources on or from the property either directly from the surface of the property or from a nearby location. )

With regard to the severance of oil and gas rights, Seller makes the following disclosures:

 

 

Yes

No

No Representation

(1)

Oil and gas rights were severed from the Property by a previous owner.

(2)

Seller has severed the oil and gas rights from the Property.

 

(3)Seller intends to sever the oil and gas rights from the Property prior to transfer

of title to a buyer.

(p)Fuel Tank/Fuel: To the best of Seller’s knowledge, there  is is not a fuel tank(s) located on the Property. If “yes” complete the following to the best of Seller’s knowledge:

Ownership of tank 1: owned leased If leased, the name of tank lessor is: ________________________

Location of tank 1: above ground below ground

Type of fuel:oil propane gasoline and/or diesel other: ______________________

Ownership of tank 2: owned leased If leased, the name of tank lessor is: ________________________

Location of tank 2: above ground below ground

Type of fuel:oil propane gasoline and/or diesel other: ______________________

If, during the term of this Agreement, Seller becomes aware that any of the representations set forth in this paragraph 12 are incorrect or no longer accurate, Seller shall promptly notify Firm and cooperate with Firm in taking appropriate corrective action.

13.SELLER’S DUTIES. Seller agrees to cooperate with Firm in the marketing and sale of the Property, including but not limited to:

(a)providing to Firm, in a timely manner, accurate information including but not limited to the Residential Property and Owner’s Association Disclosure Statement (unless exempt), and the Lead-Based Paint or Lead-Based Paint Hazard Addendum with respect to any residential dwelling built prior to 1978;

(b)making the Property available for showing (including working, existing utilities) at reasonable times and upon reasonable

notice;

(c)providing Firm as soon as reasonably possible after the execution of this Agreement copies of the following documents (where relevant) in the possession of Seller:

(1)restrictive covenants affecting the Property;

(2)bylaws, articles of incorporation, rules and regulations, and other governing documents of the owners’ association and/or

the subdivision;

(3)title insurance policies, attorney’s opinions on title, surveys, covenants, deeds, notes and deeds of trust and easements relating to the Property.

Seller authorizes (1) any attorney presently or previously representing Seller to release and disclose any title insurance policy in such attorney's file to Firm, (2) the Property’s title insurer or its agent to release and disclose all materials in the Property's title insurer's (or title insurer's agent's) file to Firm, and (3) the owners’ association manager (or other authorized representative) to release and disclose

copies of all documents referenced in subparagraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) above. Seller acknowledges and understands that Firm is under no obligation to acquire any of the information referenced in this subparagraph (c) or to verify the accuracy of any such information that may be provided to Firm.

(d)immediately referring to Firm all inquiries or offers it may receive regarding the Property; showing the Property only by appointment made by or through Firm; and conducting all negotiations through Firm;

(e)executing and delivering at settlement a GENERAL WARRANTY DEED conveying fee simple marketable title to the Property, including legal access to a public right of way, free of all encumbrances except ad valorem taxes for the current year, utility easements, rights-of-way, and unviolated restrictive covenants, if any, and those encumbrances that the buyer agrees to assume in the sales contract.

Seller represents that the Seller has the right to convey the Property, and that there are currently no circumstances that would prohibit the Seller from conveying fee simple marketable title as set forth in the preceding sentence, except as follows (insert N/A if not applicable): _________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(NOTE: If any sale of the Property may be a “short sale,” consideration should be given to attaching NCAR form 104 as an addendum to this Agreement.)

(f)providing Firm, in a timely manner, any information necessary (including any information omitted under Paragraph 12) to enable Firm to prepare an estimate of Seller’s net proceeds at settlement. Seller acknowledges and understands that any such estimate is an approximation only and that Seller should verify the accuracy of the calculations.

(g)if required by N.C.G.S. §44A-11.1, timely designating a Lien Agent, and providing Firm as soon as reasonably possible a copy of the appointment of Lien Agent.

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14.HOME INSPECTION: Seller is advised to obtain a home inspection for the purpose of evaluating the condition of the Property in order to enhance its marketability and to help reduce concerns of prospective buyers. Seller agrees does not agree to obtain and pay for a home inspection by a licensed NC Home Inspector within _______ days after the execution of this agreement.

Seller acknowledges receipt of a copy of Questions and Answers on: Home Inspections by the NC Real Estate Commission.

15. PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER MATERIALS: Firm is specifically authorized to use, for any purposes whatsoever, any and all photographs, drawings, video, advertising copy or other information obtained by or provided to Firm pursuant to this Agreement

(including but not limited to any information concerning the price and terms of the sale of the Property, the description of the Property and the length of time the Property is on the market) (“Materials”), both before and after the sale or, in the event there is not a sale, after this Agreement has expired. If Seller provides any Materials to Firm (“Seller Materials”), Seller represents that Seller owns the

Seller Materials or otherwise has the legal right to provide the Seller Materials to Firm, and Seller grants to Firm and any listing service in which Firm or its agents participate a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use the Seller Materials, including the rights to display, reproduce, distribute or make derivative works from the Seller Materials. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold Firm and its agents harmless for any and all claims resulting from use of the Seller Materials under the terms of this license.

16.ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. The following additional terms and conditions shall also be a part of this Agreement: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

17.DUAL AGENCY. Seller understands that the potential for dual agency will arise if a buyer who has an agency relationship with Firm becomes interested in viewing the Property. Firm may represent more than one party in the same transaction only with the knowledge and informed consent of all parties for whom Firm acts.

(a)Disclosure of Information. In the event Firm serves as a dual agent, Seller agrees that without permission from the party about whom the information pertains, Firm shall not disclose to the other party the following information:

(1)that a party may agree to a price, terms, or any conditions of sale other than those offered;

(2) the motivation of a party for engaging in the transaction, unless disclosure is otherwise required by statute or rule; and

(3) any information about a party which that party has identified as confidential unless disclosure is otherwise required by statute or rule.

(b)Firm’s Role as Dual Agent. If Firm serves as agent for both Seller and a buyer in a transaction involving the Property, Firm shall make every reasonable effort to represent Seller and buyer in a balanced and fair manner. Firm shall also make every reasonable

effort to encourage and effect communication and negotiation between Seller and buyer. Seller understands and acknowledges that:

(1)Prior to the time dual agency occurs, Firm will act as Seller’s exclusive agent;

(2)In its separate representation of Seller and buyer, Firm may obtain information which, if disclosed, could harm the bargaining position of the party providing such information to Firm;

(3)Firm is required by law to disclose to Seller and buyer any known or reasonably ascertainable material facts.

Seller agrees Firm shall not be liable to Seller for (i) disclosing material facts required by law to be disclosed, and (ii) refusing or failing to disclose other information the law does not require to be disclosed which could harm or compromise one partys bargaining position but could benefit the other party.

(c)Seller’s Role. Should Firm become a dual agent, Seller understands and acknowledges that:

(1)Seller has the responsibility of making Seller’s own decisions as to what terms are to be included in any purchase and

sale agreement with a buyer client of Firm;

(2)Seller is fully aware of and understands the implications and consequences of Firm‘s dual agency role as expressed herein to provide balanced and fair representation of Seller and buyer and to encourage and effect communication between them rather than as an advocate or exclusive agent or representative;

(3)Seller has determined that the benefits of dual agency outweigh any disadvantages or adverse consequences;

(4)Seller may seek independent legal counsel to assist Seller with the negotiation and preparation of a purchase and sale agreement or with any matter relating to the transaction which is the subject matter of a purchase and sale agreement.

Should Firm become a dual agent, Seller waives all claims, damages, losses, expenses or liabilities, other than for violations of the

North Carolina Real Estate License Law and intentional wrongful acts, arising from Firm's role as a dual agent. Seller shall have a duty to protect Seller’s own interests and should read any purchase and sale agreement carefully to ensure that it accurately sets forth

the terms which Seller wants included in said agreement.

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(d)Authorization (initial only ONE).

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Seller authorizes the Firm to act as a dual agent, representing both the Seller and the buyer, subject to the terms and

 

 

conditions set forth in Paragraph 17.

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Seller desires exclusive representation at all times during this agreement and does NOT authorize Firm to act in the

 

 

capacity of dual agent. If Seller does not authorize Firm to act as a dual agent, the remainder of this paragraph

 

 

shall not apply.

(e) Designated Agent Option (Initial only if applicable).

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Seller hereby authorizes the Firm to designate an individual agent(s) to represent the Seller, to the exclusion of any

 

 

other individual agents associated with the Firm. The individual designated agent(s) shall represent only the

 

 

interests of the Seller to the extent permitted by law.

(NOTE: When dual agency arises, an individual agent shall not practice designated agency and shall remain a dual agent if the individual agent has actually received confidential information concerning a buyer client of the Firm in connection with the transaction or if designated agency is otherwise prohibited by law.)

18.MEDIATION. If a dispute arises out of or related to this Agreement or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation before resorting to arbitration, litigation, or some other dispute resolution procedure. If the need for mediation arises, the parties will choose a mutually acceptable mediator and will share the cost of mediation equally.

19.ENTIRE AGREEMENT/CHANGES/TERMINATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Seller and Firm and there are no representations, inducements, or other provisions other than those expressed herein. This Agreement may be signed in multiple originals or counterparts, all of which together constitute one and the same instrument. All changes, additions, or deletions to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Seller and Firm. Seller acknowledges and understands that this Agreement constitutes a binding contract between Seller and Firm. Although Seller may at any time withdraw from the fiduciary relationship existing between Seller and Firm, the contract created by this Agreement may not be terminated by Seller or Firm prior to its Expiration Date without legally sufficient cause. Any such termination shall be by mutually-acceptable written agreement signed by both Seller and Firm. Seller and Firm each acknowledge receipt of a signed copy of this Agreement.

THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE LEGAL VALIDITY OR ADEQUACY OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS FORM IN ANY SPECIFIC TRANSACTION.

Seller: _________________________________________

___________________________________

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Print Name

Signature

Date

Contact Information:

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____________

____________

_______________________________

 

 

 

Home

Work

Cell

Email

Mailing Address:

 

___________________________________________________________________________________

Seller:

 

 

________________________________

__________________________________

_______________

 

 

 

Print Name

 

Signature

Date

Contact Information:

_____________

____________

_____________

_________________________________

 

 

 

Home

Work

Cell

Email

Mailing Address:

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

Firm:

________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________

 

 

 

Print Real Estate Firm Name

 

 

 

By:

________________________________________

___________________________________

_______________

 

 

Individual Agent Signature

 

Individual License Number

Date

Office:

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Office Phone:

________________ Fax:

______________

E-mail:

_____________________________________

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