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The Encyclopedia of Real Estate Forms & Agreements:

A Complete Kit of Ready-To-Use Checklists, Worksheets, Forms, and Contracts

The Encyclopedia of Real Estate Forms & Agreements: A Complete Kit of Ready-To-Use Checklists, Worksheets, Forms, and Contracts

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The encyclopedia of real estate forms & agreements : a complete kit of ready-to-use checklists, worksheets, forms, and contracts with companion CD-ROM.

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Includes index.

ISBN-13: 978-0-910627-10-8 (alk. paper)

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The forms, contracts, and other legal documents within this book are intended for reference only. Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc. is not in the business of providing legal or real estate advice. Forms provided in this book are not state specific, and anyone seeking forms for a particular state should contact their states real estate board or a legal professional. Readers are encouraged to seek professional legal advice if they have questions on the details of a contract or are uncertain about the laws in their state. The contracts within this book may not be suitable for all real estate situations, and readers should seek the advice of a legal professional to ensure the contract meets their needs.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Basic Real Estate Forms & Agreements

Agreement for Purchase & Sale of Real Estate I

Date: _______________________________

Seller: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________ State: ________ Zip: _______________

Buyer: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________ State: ________ Zip: _______________

This Agreement is hereby made as of this date by and between the abovementioned Seller and Buyer.

1. Property

Both parties listed above hereby agree that the Seller will sell and the Buyer will buy the following property, which is located in ____________ County and _________ State. The address is known by the following address: _____________________________.

This sale will also include the following personal property, fixtures, and appliances:

____________________________________________________________________

The following items are excluded and, unless listed below, all other items will be included whether or not they are affixed to the property or structures.