Farm & Ranch Contract
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What this form is for
Designed for sales of existing farms or ranches. Not to be used for complex transactions or transactions known as "contracts for deed," "wraps," or "lease purchases."
Key sections and how to complete the form
Use the form in order. The sections below explain the main decisions, blanks, disclosures, or deadlines the form is designed to address. Complete the actual form from the transaction facts and the instructions printed on the current version.
1. Parties
The parties to this contract are (Seller) and (Buyer). Seller agrees to sell and convey to Buyer and Buyer agrees to buy from Seller the Property defined below.
2. Property
The land, improvements, accessories and crops except for the exclusions and reservations, are collectively referred to as the Property (Property). A. LAND: The land situated in the County (or Counties) of , Texas, described as follows: or as described on attached exhibit, also known as (address/zip code), together with all rights, privileges, and appurtenances pertaining thereto. B. IMPROVEMENTS: (1) FARM and…
3. Sales Price
A. Cash portion of Sales Price payable by Buyer at closing ................... $ The term “Cash portion of the Sales Price” does not include proceeds from borrowing of any kind or selling other real property except as disclosed in this contract. B. Sum of all financing described in the attached: q Third Party Financing Addendum, q Loan Assumption Addendum, q Seller Financing Addendum .. $ C. Sales Price (Sum of A…
4. Leases
Except as disclosed in this contract, Seller is not aware of any leases affecting the Property. After the Effective Date, Seller may not, without Buyer's written consent, create a new lease, amend any existing lease, or convey any interest in the Property. (Check all applicable boxes) q A. RESIDENTIAL LEASES: The Property is subject to one or more residential leases and the Addendum Regarding Residential Leases…
5. Earnest Money And Termination Option
A. DELIVERY OF EARNEST MONEY AND OPTION FEE: Within 3 days after the Effective Date, Buyer must deliver to (Escrow Agent) at (address): $ as earnest money and $ as the option fee. The earnest money and option fee shall be made payable to escrow agent and may be paid separately or combined in a single payment. (1) Buyer shall deliver additional earnest money of $ to Escrow Agent within days after the Effective…
6. Title Policy And Survey
A. TITLE POLICY: Seller shall furnish to Buyer at q Seller’s q Buyer’s expense an owner policy of title insurance (Title Policy) issued by: (Title Company) in the amount of the Sales Price, dated at or after closing, insuring Buyer against loss under the provisions of the Title Policy, subject to the promulgated exclusions (including existing building and zoning ordinances) and the following exceptions: (1) The…
7. Property Condition
A. ACCESS, INSPECTIONS AND UTILITIES: Seller shall permit Buyer and Buyer’s agents access to the Property at reasonable times. Buyer may have the Property inspected by inspectors selected by Buyer and licensed by TREC or otherwise permitted by law to make inspections. Any hydrostatic testing must be separately authorized by Seller in writing. Seller at Seller's expense shall immediately cause existing utilities…
8. Broker Or Sales Agent Disclosure
Texas law requires a real estate broker or sales agent who is a party to a transaction or acting on behalf of a spouse, parent, child, business entity in which the broker or sales agent owns more than 10%, or a trust for which the broker or sales agent acts as a trustee or of which the broker or sales agent or the broker or sales agent’s spouse, parent or child is a beneficiary, to notify the other party in…
9. Closing
A. The closing of the sale will be on or before ___________________, 20_____, or within 7 days after objections made under Paragraph 6D have been cured or waived, whichever date is later (Closing Date). If either party fails to close the sale by the Closing Date, the non-defaulting party may exercise the remedies contained in Paragraph 15. B. At closing: (1) Seller shall execute and deliver a general warranty…
10. Possession
A. BUYER’S POSSESSION: Seller shall deliver to Buyer possession of the Property in its present or required condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted: q upon closing and funding q according to a temporary residential lease form promulgated by TREC or other written lease required by the parties. Any possession by Buyer prior to closing or by Seller after closing which is not authorized by a written lease will…
11. Special Provisions
(This paragraph is intended to be used only for additional informational items. An informational item is a statement that completes a blank in a contract form, discloses factual information, or provides instructions. Real estate brokers and sales agents are prohibited from practicing law and shall not add to, delete, or modify any provision of this contract unless drafted by a party to this contract or a party's…
12. Settlement And Other Expenses
A. EXPENSES: The following expenses must be paid at or prior to closing: (1) Seller shall pay the following expenses (Seller's Expenses): (a) releases of existing liens, including prepayment penalties and recording fees; release of Seller’s loan liability; tax statements or certificates; preparation of deed; one-half of escrow fee; and other expenses payable by Seller under this contract; (b) an amount not to…
13. Prorations And Rollback Taxes
A. PRORATIONS: Taxes for the current year, interest, rents, and regular periodic maintenance fees, assessments, and dues (including prepaid items) will be prorated through the Closing Date. The tax proration may be calculated taking into consideration any change in exemptions that will affect the current year's taxes. If taxes for the current year vary from the amount prorated at closing, the parties shall adjust…
14. Casualty Loss
If any part of the Property is damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty after the Effective Date of this contract, Seller shall restore the Property to its previous condition as soon as reasonably possible, but in any event by the Closing Date. If Seller fails to do so due to factors beyond Seller’s control, Buyer may (a) terminate this contract and the earnest money will be refunded to Buyer, (b) extend…
Related forms and resources
This is a main contract. Review the related forms below by transaction fact—financing, leases, possession, testing, statutory notices, property associations, mineral rights, and other negotiated terms. Attach only what applies.
This page explains the form; complete the current official TREC version for the transaction. Form shown in this resource: TREC 25-17.
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