FAR/BAR 4/17 CONTRACT ISSUE

Imagine for a moment that you are working with a buyer. You find them a home. Buyer and seller agree on price and terms and go under contract. In this hypothetical your buyer also has to sell their current home, therefore you use the V. SALE OF BUYER’S PROPERTY addendum, which is the correct addendum […]

Agent Tip of the Week: March 8, 2017

As you may be aware, the changes to the FAR/BAR Residential Contract (both the “AS-IS as well as “NON-AS-IS” versions) will go into effect April 4, 2017. While full redline versions are attached below: Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase “AS IS” Residential Contract For Sale And Purchase The change which will have the most […]

Agent Tip of the Week: Open Permits and Title Insurance

One of the hallmarks of Association Title Services is our Real Estate Agent Educational Enhancement Program. This program was developed for our loyal following of real estate agents who are continuously seeking to enhance their customer base through the educational enhancement offered by our attorneys. As part of our program, we present you with the […]

Agent Tip of the Week: Residential Contracts and Special Assessments

One of the hallmarks of Association Title Services is the educational assistance we provide to our real estate agents. Below is your “Agent Tip of the Week”. The Special Assessments referred to in Section 9(f) of the FAR / BAR AS IS Residential Contract refers to municipal assessments, not condominium or home owner association assessments. […]