3. A. Why Purchase Contracts
Are Necessary
Most transactions for the purchase and sale of real estate
begin with a written contract between the buyer and
seller
In a real estate transactions the following must be
addressed:
Financing
Possession
Condition of title
Liens
Most buyers do NOT have the available cash to buy a
home, financing is a must
4. B. Major Changes In the
Purchase Agreement
The latest CAR® form, released November 2014, reflects
“generational changes” essential to the offer and acceptance
of a real estate sale
The new form forces increased clarity – more definite and
certain terms
5. C. Contingency Clauses in The
Purchase Agreement
A CONTINGENCY CLAUSE is a contract provision that
requires a specific action to occur by a certain time in
order for the contract to be considered enforceable
If the party named to fulfill the requirements of the
contingency clause is unable to do so, both parties are
released from their obligations
7. • Writing the purchase agreement is a vital step in
bringing the buyers and sellers together, and should
be worded in simple and concise language
• The CalBRE has often stated that the purchase
agreement is the most important document in a real
estate transaction
• The broker’s responsibilities in completing or
supervising the purchase agreement contract
accurately and unambiguously cannot be
overemphasized
8. A. Changing the Preprinted
Form
• Written or typed words supersede the printed word if
there is a contradiction
• Use the form itself as a checklist that is complete in all
important legal respects
• Cross out printed sentences or paragraphs that are
not applicable and have the changes dated and
initialed by the impacted parties