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What is an Arkansas Real Estate Contract?

An Arkansas real estate contract is contract that is drafted when a buyer wants to make an offer on a property listed for sale. If the seller accepts the offer, both parties will sign the contract and create a legally binding agreement that will facilitate the transfer of property from party to the other.

Common Arkansas Real Estate Contracts

The most common real estate contract is a purchase agreement which is used when buying and selling a residential or commercial property. This agreement lays out details of the sale like property description, sale price, and closing date.

Other real estate contracts you may find in Arkansas include:

  • Real estate assignment contract. Used as a wholesale investment strategy and allows the buyer to assign the contract to a second buyer.
  • Lease agreement. Used when a property owner wants to rent the property to a tenant in exchange for a monthly rent.
  • Commercial purchase agreement. Used for the sale of commercial property that is zoned for running a business.

4 Essential Elements of an Arkansas Real Estate Contract

Four essential elements required under Arkansas real estate regulations to make a contract legally enforceable include:

  1. Legal purpose
  2. Legally competent parties
  3. A valid offer and acceptance
  4. Consideration

Can a Seller Back Out of a Real Estate Contract in Arkansas?

Yes. A seller in Arkansas can back out of a real estate contract under certain circumstances. Real estate contracts include contingencies that must be met by each party to complete the sale. Common contingencies that buyers must meet include:

If the buyer fails to meet any of these contingencies, the seller can back out of the contract.

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Asked on Dec 26, 2021

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.

Jane C.

Answered Jan 11, 2022

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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Asked on Mar 18, 2022

WHAT ARE YOUR FEES TO PERFORM QUIT CLAIM DEED COMPLETE BUTTS COUNTY GEORGIA 30233

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Answered Mar 29, 2022

Hi. The cost for my practice to prepare a Quit Claim Deed is $99. The Cost for me to handle the closing is $250 plus recording fees. These costs apply for any county within the state of Georgia. Let me know if you have any more questions. Meghan K Thomas

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what is better to buy land or rent for construction in US?

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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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Asked on Mar 24, 2022

How many years does a quick claim become effective?s

Number of years for quick claim to be effect ive

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Answered Mar 29, 2022

A quit claim deed is effective upon execution so long as the deed is dated as of the date of signature. Execution means that the deed is signed, in front of a witness and a notary. The witness and notary must also sign the deed. Finally, the deed must be recorded. This means that the deed must be submitted to the Superior Court recording office of the County in which the property sits. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Meghan K Thomas

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