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STANDARD PROVISIONS <br /> I. EARNEST MONEY: In the event this offer is not (unless otherwise provided in this contract), but such 473 <br /> accepted. or in the event that any of the conditions hereto arc inspections must be completed in sufficient time before closing <br /> not satisfied. or in the event of a breach of this contract by to permit any repair to be completed by clotting. 17 any repairs <br /> Seller, then the earnest money shall he returned to Buyer. but are necessary, Seller shall have the option' of (a) completing <br /> such return shall not aflec't ails other mntcd;cs available to them, (b) providing for their completion. or (c) refusing to <br /> Buyer for such breach. In the event this rifler is arreptr•tl and complete them. If Seller elects not to complete or provide for • <br /> Buyer breaches this contract. then the earnest money shall be the completion of the repair. then Buyer shall have the option <br /> forfeited. but such forfeiture shall not affect any other remedies of (d) accepting the Property in its present condition. or (e) <br /> available to Seller for such breach. NOTE: In the event of a terminating this contract. in which case the earnest money shall <br /> dispute between Seller and Buyer over the return or forfeiture of be refunded. Closing shall constitute acceptance of each of the <br /> earnest money held in escrow by a broker. the broker is required systems, items and conditions listed in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) <br /> by state law to retain said earnest money in his trust or escrow above in its then existing condition unless provision is <br /> account until he has obtained a written release from the parucs otherwise made in writing. <br /> consenting to its disposition or until disbursement is ordered by IF BUYER OBTAINS A VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) <br /> a court of competent jurisdiction. LOAN,SELLER SHALL PAY THE COST OF ANY WELL/WATER <br /> 2, LOAN ASSUMED: In the event a loan is assumed as pan AND SEPTIC/SEWER SYSTEM. INSPECTION. <br /> of the payment of the purchase price, then all payments due RECOMMENDATION: Buyer should have zny inspections made <br /> from Seller thereon must be current at ucs;ng, and the principal prior to incurring.expcns$for elating. <br /> balance assumed shall be computed as of the date of closing. 9. WOOD-DESTROYING INSECTS: Unless otherwise <br /> The amounts shown for the assumption balance and cash at stated herein Buyer shall have the option of obtaining, at <br /> closing shall be adjusted as appropriate at closing to reflect t:e Buyer's'expense. a report from a licensed pest control operator <br /> final computations. Unless Buyer has otherwise specifically on a standard form in accordance with the regulations of the <br /> agreed in writing, the existing—loan must be assumable without North Carolina Structural Pest Control Committee, stating that <br /> either acceleration of the amount secured or any change in the there was no visible evidence of wood.destroying insects and <br /> original terms of the note and deed of trust. Buyer shall be containing no indication of visible damage therefrom. The <br /> responsible for all loan assumption costs. Seller shall have no report must be obtained in sufficient time before closing so as <br /> obligation to pay any loan assumption costs unless specifically to permit treatment. if any. and repairs, if any, to be completed <br /> set forth in this contract. The escrow account. if any, shall be pr Or to chasing. All treatment required shall b: paid for by <br /> purchased by Buyer. Seller and completed prior to closing, unless otherwise agreed <br /> 3. PROMISSORY NOTE AND DEED OF TRUST: In the upon in writing by the parties. If any structural repairs are <br /> event a promissory note secured by a deed of trust is given by necessary. Seller shall have the option of (a) completing them, <br /> Buyer to Seller as part of the payment of the purchase price, the (b■ providing for their completion, or.(c) refusing to complete <br /> promissory nice :nil deed of trust shall be in the form of and them. If Seller sleets not to complete or provide for the <br /> cumin the provisions of the currently approved N. C. Ilan completion of structural repairs. then Buyer shall have the <br /> Association Forms 4 and 5, as modified in paragraph 3(c) on the option of (d) accepting the Property in its present condition, or <br /> reverse side hereof. (e) terminating this contract, in which case the earnest money <br /> shall be refunded. The Buyer is advised tna. the inspection and <br /> 4. PRORATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS: Unless otherwise report described in this paragraph mar not always reveal either <br /> provided, the following items shall he prorated and either structural damage or damage caused by arena or organisms ocher <br /> adjusted between the parties or paid at chasing. than wood•destroving insects. If new construction, Seller shall <br /> (a) Ad valorem taxes on real property shall be prorated on a provide a new construction termite guarantee. <br /> calendar year basis to the date of closing: IF BUYER OBTAINS A VETERANS ADMINISTRATION (VA) <br /> 411111 <br /> (b) Ad valorem taxes on personal property for the entire year LOAN, SELLER SHALL PAY THE COST OF THE WOOD- <br /> shall be paid by Seller; DFSTRO\ING INSECT REPORT. <br /> (c) All late listing penaltir,. if any,shall be paid by Seller: 10. LABOR AND MATERIAL Seller shall furnish at <br /> (d) Rents, if any, for the Property shall be prorated to the closing an affidavit and indemnification agreement in form <br /> date of closing; <br /> (c) Accrued, but unpaid ;purrs: and other charges to Seller. if satisfactory to Buyer showing that all labor and materials, if <br /> any, furnished to the if_ within 120 days prior to the date <br /> any, shall be computed to the date of closing and paid by Seller. of closing ave been paid for and agreeing to pndemnif Buyer <br /> Interest and other charges prepaid b. Seller shall be credited to g P g indemnify y <br /> Scllcr a: closing and paid by Buyer (Other charges may include against all loss from any cause or claim arising therefrom. <br /> I1. FUEL: Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller the fuel, if <br /> FHA mortgage insurance premiums. private mortgage insurance any situated in a tank on the Property at the prevailing rate, <br /> premiums and homeowner's association dues.) with the cost of measurement thereof, if any, being paid by <br /> 5. FIRE AND OTHER CASUALTY': The risk of loss or Saha, <br /> damage by fire or other casualty prior to closing shall be upon 12. CLOSING EXPENSES: Seller shall pay for the <br /> Seller• preparation of a deed and for the excise tax (revenue stamps) <br /> 6. CONDITIONS: required by law. Buyer shall pay for recording the deed and for <br /> (a) The Property must be in substantially the same condition at preparation and recording of all instruments required to secure <br /> closing as on the date of this offer, reasonable wear and tear the balance of the purchase price unpaid at closing. <br /> excepted. 13. EVIDENCE OF TITLE: Seller agrees to use his best <br /> (b) All deeds of trust. lien. and other charges against the efforts to deliver to Buyer as soon as reasonably possible after <br /> Property. not assumed by Buyer. must be paid and cancelled by the acceptance of this offer, copies of all title information in <br /> Seller prior to or at closing. possession of or available to Seller, including but not limited <br /> (c) Title must be delivered at closing by general warranty deed to: title insurance policies, attorney's opinions on title, <br /> and must be lar simple marketable title. free of all encumbrances surveys, covenants, deeds, notes and deeds of trust and - ' <br /> except ad valorem taxes for the current year (prorated to the date casements relating to the Property. <br /> of closing), utility easements and unviolated restrictive 14. ASSIGNMENTS: This contract may not be assigned <br /> covenants that do not materially affect the value of the Proper y without the written agreement of all parties, but if assigned by <br /> and such other encumbrances as may be assumed or specifically agreement, then this contract shall be binding on the assignee <br /> approved by Buyer. The Property must have legal access to a and his heirs and successors. <br /> public right of way. 15. PARTIES: This contract shall be binding upon and shall <br /> 7. NEW LOAN: Buyer shall be responsible for all costs inure to the benefit of the parties and their heirs, successors and <br /> with respect to any new loan obtained by Buyer. Seller shall assigns. As used herein, words in the singular include the plural <br /> have no obligation to pay any discount fee or other charge in and the masculine includes the feminine and neuter genders, as <br /> connection therewith unless specifically set forth in this appropriate. <br /> contract. 16. SURVIVAL: If any provision herein contained which by <br /> 5. INSPECTIONS: Unless otherwise stated herein: (i) the its nature and effect is required to be observed, kept or performed <br /> electrical. plumbing, heating and cooling systems and built•in after the closing, it shall survive the closing and remain <br /> appliances, if any, shall be in good working order at closing: binding upon and for the benefit of the parties hereto until fully <br /> 4110 <br /> (ii) the roof. gutters, structural components, foundation. observed,kept or performed. <br /> fireplace(s) and chimney(s) shall be performing the function for 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: Buyer acknowledges that he has <br /> which intended and shall not be in need of immediate repair; inspected the Property. This contract contains the entire <br /> (iii) there shall he no unusual drainage conditions or evidence of agreement of the parties and there arc no representations, <br /> excessive moisture adversely affecting the structure(s)•. and (iv) inducements or other provisions other than those expressed in <br /> the well/water and septic/sewer systems if any, shall be writing. All changes, additions or deletions hereto must be in <br /> adequate, not in need of immediate repair and performing the writing and signed by all parties. Nothing contained herein <br /> function for which intended. Buyer shall have the option to shall alter art. agreement between a REALTORe' or broker and <br /> have the above listed systems. stems and conditions inspected Seller as contained in any listing contract or other agreement <br /> 2 :rn'...:..._ CO0tCtC:... :. .rite,... e,.nerl^ Get ern ....... <br />