Real Estate Contract A to Z

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Course Description: Real Estate Contract A to Z

3-Hours Contract,   3-Hours Agency Law CE= Total 6 Hours 

Overview

“Real Estate Contract A to Z” is a comprehensive 6-hour continuing education course designed to equip real estate professionals with a thorough understanding of the Resale Purchase Contract. This course covers the contract in detail, including agency relationships, lending, disclosure, and various other critical aspects of the real estate purchase process. Understanding the nuances of the contract and being able to articulate these to clients are pivotal for full representation in today’s dynamic market.

Objectives

  • To gain an in-depth understanding of the Purchase Contract.
  • To learn about the statutory requirements and duties of a broker under agency law as they relate to the purchase contract.
  • To understand the lending process, including working with lenders and the implications of the TRID Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure.
  • To evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and the complexities involved in short sales.
  • To navigate through the due diligence process and understand the seller and buyer’s obligations.

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Agency: Overview of real estate agency, including disclosure and election highlights, duties a broker must and may not perform, and how the agency is created.
  2. Pre-Qualification and Working with Lenders: Detailed examination of the lending process, including the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing Service, understanding of credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and loan types.
  3. Understanding the  Purchase Contract: An in-depth look at the contract sections related to property, financing, title and escrow, disclosures, warranties, and due diligence.
  4. Remedies and Terms & Conditions: Exploration of the remedies available within the contract and a comprehensive review of the terms, conditions, and seller acceptance clauses.

Interactive Learning Components

  • True/False Quizzes and Section Reviews: To reinforce key concepts and ensure understanding.
  • Real Estate Agency Scenarios: Practical scenarios to apply knowledge learned in real-world contexts.
  • Comprehensive Section Exams: To test the knowledge gained in each section of the course.

Who Should Attend

This course is essential for new and experienced real estate agents and brokers in Arizona who wish to deepen their knowledge of Contract law and ensure they are providing the best representation to their clients.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, participants will:

  • Have a detailed understanding of the Real Estate Purchase Contract
  • Be knowledgeable about the legal and statutory requirements governing real estate transactions in Arizona.
  • Be prepared to guide clients through the complexities of buying or selling residential real estate in Arizona.

Conclusion

“Real Estate Contract A to Z” provides real estate professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of the residential resale process confidently. Through detailed instruction and interactive learning, participants will be better prepared to represent their clients effectively, ensuring a smooth and compliant transaction process.

Lessons

1-Introduction To Agency: Contract A to Z

Length: 8 minutesComplexity: Standard

Warning Please Read: You must complete the fill-in-the-blanks &  any wheel of fortune Game in order to start the quiz below.  The timer is required to run out before submitting…

6-Real Estate Agency Scenarios-Contract A to Z

Length: 8 minutesComplexity: Standard

Scenarios: Scenario #1 The Seller has instructed the listing Broker not to present any offers to purchase the home unless the offer is more than $350,000. The buyer’s Broker has…

9-Closing Costs-Contract A to Z

Length: 6 minutesComplexity: Standard

Things to know about credit scores Collections do not go away by themselves Credit scores can vary from loan products and lenders Credit scores affect the rate a borrower may…

10-Pre-Qualification Form-Contract A to Z

Length: 5 minutesComplexity: Standard

The Pre-Qualification form plays a very important role in the purchase contract.  It is the Pre-Qualification form that provides the Seller with critical information about the viability of the Buyer’s…

11-Question and Answers-Contract A to Z

Length: 5 minutesComplexity: Standard

Why is the maximum total monthly housing payment indicated on the form? Why is marital status requested? What is a USDA loan?   Why are Planned Unit Development, Manufactured Home,…

14-Buyer Attachment-Contract A to Z

Length: 7 minutesComplexity: Standard

Buyer Attachment Buyer is reminded to: Read the entire contract before signing Review Section 4a (SPDS) Review the Inspection Paragraph (see Section 6a) Confirm ability to obtain insurance during the…

15-CONTRACT Section 1-Property-Contract A to Z

Length: 18 minutesComplexity: Standard

Section 1.a Lines 1-4 All parties to the contract must be named.  If you are not 100% confident of the Seller’s legal names, it is permissible to check the “as…

17-Financing-Contract A to Z

Length: 12 minutesComplexity: Standard

The financing section of the contract is one of the most difficult sections of the contract for agents to understand and clearly explain to their clients. In brief, the financing…

18-Financing Q & A-Contract A to Z

Length: 8 minutesComplexity: Standard

QUESTION #1 Line 69 of the Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract now requires that an AAR Pre-Qualification Form be attached to the Contract. What should the Buyer do if…

20-Title and Escrow-Contract A to Z

Length: 12 minutesComplexity: Standard

The title and escrow section of the contract is important because it sets forth the instructions for the title company, which bears the responsibility for correctly accounting for all of…

21-Working with the Title Company-Contract A to Z

Length: 9 minutesComplexity: Standard

What is the difference between title and escrow? What risks are associated with the Commitment for Title? What is the significance of the Title Commitment? What risks for licensees and…

23-Disclosures-Contract A to Z

Length: 14 minutesComplexity: Standard

  The Disclosure section addresses the disclosures that the seller is obligated to deliver to the buyer according to the terms of the contract. Section 4.a Lines 154-156 The seller…

24-Disclosures Scenarios-Contract A to Z

Length: 8 minutesComplexity: Standard

Scenario #1 The seller is an investor who does not want to provide a SPDS to the buyer and is demanding that lines 154-156 of the contract, requiring a SPDS,…

25-Disclosures Scenarios Part 2-Contract A to Z

Length: 6 minutesComplexity: Standard

Scenario #13 The seller’s next-door neighbor has an adult son who has exhibited intimidating and criminal behavior. The next-door neighbor’s son chases and threatens neighborhood children without any reason, and…

28-Warranties-Contract A to Z

Length: 7 minutesComplexity: Standard

The risks associated with the warranties section of the contract include: Disputes arising from the seller’s failure to understand/comply with their obligations Disputes due to the buyer failing to understand…

29-Due Diligence-Contract A to Z

Length: 12 minutesComplexity: Standard

Introduction Due diligence is one of the areas where the professionalism of an agent has a chance to shine.  It’s also where the inexperience or unprofessionalism of the agent can…

30-Conventional septic system-AAR PC

Length: 7 minutesComplexity: Standard

Section 6.f Lines 241-246 Conventional septic system is most commonly a septic system  however, other alternative systems do exist The buyer indicates what their belief is as it relates to…

31-NOTICE ABOUT POOL SAFETY-Contract A to Z

Length: 7 minutesComplexity: Standard

Section 6.g Lines 247-251 Buyer is tasked with investigating all state, county, and municipal pool barrier regulations. Buyer acknowledges receipt of Arizona Department of Health Services approved private pool safety…

32-Due Diligence-Contract A to Z

Length: 5 minutesComplexity: Standard

 Section 6.h Lines 252-259 Buyer acknowledges that Brokers are not qualified or licensed to conduct due diligence with respect to the premises or the surrounding area Buyer is advised to…

33-Due Diligence Scenarios: Contract A to Z

Length: 4 minutesComplexity: Standard

Scenarios Scenario #1 The seller and the buyer sign a Contract to purchase an old “tear down” home. In the backyard, there are several broken-down cars and oil drums that…

35-Remedies-Contract A to Z

Length: 10 minutesComplexity: Standard

Section 7.a Lines 310-314 The basic intention of Section 7a. is to provide a party with an opportunity to cure a potential breach of the contract. If a party fails…

36-Remedies Scenarios-Contract A to Z

Length: 11 minutesComplexity: Standard

Scenario #1 After the close of escrow, the buyer discovers that the seller has removed the built-in range/oven. The cost to replace the built-in range/oven will be $1,500. Can the…

38-Terms and Conditions & Seller Acceptance-Contract A to Z

Length: 14 minutesComplexity: Standard

What are the risks associated with the Additional Terms and Conditions Section of the agreement? Improper calculation of time periods Improper notice Ineffective cancellation notice  Section 8.a Lines 344-389  Section…

39-Purchase Contract FAQs-Contract A to Z

Length: 4 minutesComplexity: Standard

Why did the Risk Management Committee elect to revise the Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract (“Purchase Contract”)? Line 11 asks the parties to identify the amount of Earnest Money.…

42-Standard Forms-Contract A to Z

Length: 4 minutesComplexity: Standard

AAR Brings You Standard Forms! Below is a list of AAR’s forms accompanied by a short description. A sample of each form can be found by clicking on the name…

43-Standard Forms Part 2:Contract A to Z

Length: 4 minutesComplexity: Standard

Notice of Nonrenewal of Lease Agreement – Use this form to notify tenant(s) that the lease will not be renewed and that the tenant(s) must vacate the Premises upon a…

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