TREC is one form of real estate contract that is used most often in Texas. It is a standard contract form promulgated and used by licensees to close residential transactions. The form has sections that can be customized based on the type and amount of sale by selecting boxes or adding addendums.
The basic form, which can be completed online by both brokers and agent is available. This contract is the most widely used contract in Texas. More than 99% percent of all real-estate sales are completed by brokers and agent.
The TREC contract structure is very important for buyers who are financing property purchases. It is important that you address a number of issues in order to make sure the transaction goes smoothly between the buyer, and seller.
1. The TREC contract has a section on Financing that does not allow any specific amount for earnest funds. It may not appear to be a problem, but the buyer could find themselves in a tough situation if their offer is accepted, and the seller doesn't have the necessary financing.
2. In general, the TREC contract doesn't provide enough room to include covenants important to either the seller or buyer. The TREC contract also limits the space available for special provisions.
3. The TREC forms does not include enough space for representations by the buyer and seller.
Negotiating the TREC should cover this topic in great detail. Representations and warranty are key parts of the contract and often cause a lot of disagreement between the parties.
4. In most cases, the property is owned by more than one person.
Buying or selling property is a highly negotiated process. Therefore, it is essential that the contract address all major issues in order to make the transaction go smoothly. In other transactions, important issues are often missed. However, a well-drafted contract can address these.
5. Specifying a "Sub2" or "Subject to" Transaction
A custom sub2 clause is almost never a better choice than the TREC/Texas Realtors sub2 clause that is part of the TREC/Texas Realtors contract. A custom sub2 addendum will allow the parties to expressly define their interest in the property and will help prevent any confusion later on.
6. Frequently, the seller will have restrictions or covenants on the property that must be observed by the buyer. It is best to use a custom special provisions addendum in order to make sure that the restrictions are clearly stated and can be requested during the option period.
TREC forms do not include extensive seller representations or warranties. As such, it is crucial that these are included in your contract. Even though there is a "survival Clause" in the TREC Contract that allows the covenants as well as representations & warranties to continue after closing, you should still add a special clause that specifies that the parties are not going to rely on the representations & warranties for determining value.
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