What is an Arizona Real Estate Contract?
An Arizona real estate contract, commonly known as a real estate purchase and sale agreement, is a legally binding contract entered into by a buyer and seller for the sale of property.
A typical real estate contract includes the basic terms of the sale which often include a description of the property, sale price, closing date, required disclosures, and contingencies. Contingencies are the actions that both parties must take to facilitate the deal and can include home inspections and securing financing for the purchase.
Real estate contracts are a type of contract covered by the Arizona statute of frauds so this contract must be in writing to be legally enforceable.
Common Arizona Real Estate Contracts
There are several types of real estate contracts that are used in Arizona including:
- Purchase agreement. The most common type of real estate contract that is used for the transfer of property between a buyer and a seller.
- Real estate assignment contract. Used when purchasing “distressed properties” as a wholesale investment strategy. This contract allows the buyer to assign the contract to a second buyer.
- Lease agreement. Use when a landlord wants to rent their property to a tenant for use.
4 Essential Elements of an Arizona Real Estate Contract
The four essential elements of an Arizona real estate contract to make the contract valid and enforceable under Arizona property laws include:
- The contract must be in writing and include a legal description of the property
- There needs to be mutual assent and legal consideration
- The parties must both be legally competent
- The contract cannot violate any laws
What Must Be Included in an Arizona Real Estate Contract?
Under Arizona law, several different required disclosures must be included in all real estate contracts. Disclosures contain important information about the conditions of a property that could affect the property value.
Required disclosures include:
- Property disclosure statement. A form used by a seller to disclose what they know about the property’s condition and issues.
- Buyer inquiry. Seller must disclose all information relating to any inquiries made by the buyer.
- Comprehensive loss underwriting exchange (CLUE). Sellers must provide buyers with a report showing the past five years of insurance claims filed on the property.
- Condo disclosure information. Required only when the property is managed by an HOA or condominium community.
- Notice of soil remediation. Written notice of any soil remediation.
- Disclosure affidavit for land in unincorporated areas. A written affidavit provided by the buyer for property on unincorporated land.
- Military airport disclosure. Required when the property is located within the vicinity of a military airport.
- Lead-based paint disclosure. Only applicable for houses built before 1978
- Swimming pool disclosure. If the property has a swimming pool, the seller needs to provide a department of health services notice to the buyer.
Sellers do not have to disclose if the property was the location of a death, homicide, or any other felony crimes or if the property is in the vicinity of a sex offender.
Can a Buyer Back Out of a Real Estate Contract in Arizona?
Yes. A buyer can back out of a real estate contract in Arizona but there will be consequences. One way for a buyer to back out of a real estate deal is if the seller fails to meet a contingency or breaches the contract in some way like failing to provide a required disclosure.
If a buyer doesn’t have any contingencies available, they can breach the real estate contract to the end the deal. Breaching the contract however could have legal ramifications and the buyer will lose their deposit and any money spent on inspections and surveys throughout the process.
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G'day, my name is Michele! I work with startups, entrepreneurs and small/medium-sized businesses across the country in a wide array of industries. I help them with all of their ongoing, daily legal needs. This includes entity formation, M&A, contract drafting and review, employment, asset sale & acquisition, and business sales or shareholder exits. I'm half-Australian, half-Italian, and I've lived the last 20+ years of my life in America. I've lived all over the USA, completing high school in the deep south, graduating cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis, and then cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. After law school I worked for the Los Angeles office of Latham & Watkins, LLP. After four intense and rewarding years there, I left to become General Counsel and VP of an incredible, industry-changing start-up called Urban Mining Company (UMC) that manufactures rare earth permanent magnets. I now work for Phocus Law where I help run our practice focused on entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. I love what I do, and I'd love to be of help! My focus is on providing stress-free, enjoyable, and high-quality legal service to all of my clients. Being a good lawyer isn't enough: the client experience should also be great. But work isn't everything, and I love my free time. I've been an avid traveler since my parents put me on a plane to Italy at 9-months old. I'm also a music nut, and am still looking for that perfect client that will engage me to explain why Dark Side Of The Moon is the greatest album of all time. Having grown up in a remote, and gorgeous corner of Australia, I feel a strong connection to nature, and love being in the elements.
Samuel R.
My career interests are to practice Transactional Corporate Law, including Business Start Up, and Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as Real Estate Law, Estate Planning Law, Tax, and Intellectual Property Law. I am currently licensed in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Utah, after having moved to Phoenix from Philadelphia in September 2019. I currently serve as General Counsel for a bioengineering company. I handle everything from their Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Placement Memorandums, and Corporate Structures to Intellectual Property Assignments, to Employment Law and Beach of Contract settlements. Responsibilities include writing and executing agreements, drafting court pleadings, court appearances, mergers and acquisitions, transactional documents, managing expert specialized legal counsel, legal research and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the Company. Conducted an acquisition of an entire line of intellectual property from a competitor. In regards to other clients, I am primarily focused on transactional law for clients in a variety of industries including, but not limited to, real estate investment, property management, and e-commerce. Work is primarily centered around entity formation and corporate structure, corporate governance agreements, PPMs, opportunity zone tax incentives, and all kinds of business to business agreements. I have also recently gained experience with Estate Planning law, drafting numerous Estate Planning documents for people such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, and Trusts. I was selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers Southwest Rising Stars list. Each year no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico are selected to the Rising Stars. I am looking to further gain legal experience in these fields of law as well as expand my legal experience assisting business start ups, mergers and acquisitions and also trademark registration and licensing.
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Amber Masters has over 9 years of experience as a contracts attorney, helping small businesses with an array of agreements, such as purchase agreements, master service agreements, and employment contracts. She has an extensive background in employment agreements for dentists, doctors, and other health care professionals. She is a highly rated and acclaimed estate planning attorney and personal finance expert, who has been featured on CNBC, NBC, and Yahoo Finance. She successfully launched and sold a fintech startup and can empathize with the issues small and mid-size businesses face. Licensed in Oklahoma and Arizona.
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My legal practice is focused on business transactions like general corporate matters, fundraising, technology contract negotiation, blockchain, crypto or token analysis, and others. I hope to be a good asset to you and looking forward to finding out how I can be of help!
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I advise clients in the areas of business, trademarks, real estate, employment, and finance. My overarching goals are to unite creative people and companies to assist them in making sound legal and business decisions. I have been fortunate enough to build a fast-growing, 21st-century law firm with an amazing staff by my side. Our focus is not just on providing invaluable legal insight but creating a better all-around client experience. We provide unique subscription pricing and flat-fee options for our clients, providing billing transparency and enhanced value to all of our wonderful clients. Focus areas: contract drafting, negotiations, research, trademarks international law, entertainment, business development, entity choice; business: manager, team builder, leader, motivator. Speaking Engagements: National Business Institute (NBI) - "Business Contracts 101"
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I am a lawyer in Glendale, Arizona. I have practiced in contract work including buy/sell agreements, contracts for the purchase of goods and services and real estate. I also practice in bankruptcy law and sports and entertainment law.
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Can you purchase or refinance under a land contract?
I’ve been living here for 2 years. Currently have been working with my credit union and they are having a terrible time trying to understand the legalities of my land contract first off, and secondly they just don’t seem to know what they are doing. It’s been over 8 months, 4 different loan officers and I’m once again waiting for someone else to help finish this thing out. It’s only $60,000 with a $120,000 appraisal. So, as of now I am stuck paying 2.5x monthly under this land contract than I was promised would be an easy mortgage process. So any guidance in the right direction would be very helpful. It’s a New York home. 20 yr fixed, no balloon, with a (brace yourself) 12% apr. HELP ME PLEASE! One month I’m being told to authorize a credit check for a first time homebuyer grant method of mortgaging this property. The next it’s authorizing it for a refinance. I do have earnest money deposits for over $3,000 and another $3000 paid towards principal under this land contract also.
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I suggest you speak with a New York real estate attorney. That attorney needs to review the documents related to the transaction.
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I suppose it doesn't matter if you have the lease giving you permission and the lease is long enough to justify the building expense when you won't own it. But I'd buy the land so you could eventually sell the property with the building on it.
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