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Guidance

The Purchase Contract

The Sibcy Cline purchase agreement contains many standard clauses, terms and provisions needed for a successful and satisfactory sale. Your agent will review and discuss every clause in the contract to ensure all your concerns are answered and your best interests are protected.

Major Components of Any Purchase Contract

Offered sale price. And in a competitive market, an escalation clause may be an option to consider.

Amount of earnest money. The earnest money is a portion of your down payment which is placed in a trust account and held by the broker. This deposit serves as assurance to the seller that you are a true, “earnest” buyer.

Type of financing. Any closing costs or points you expect the seller to pay, the amount of down payment, and the time period for you to obtain and provide a "letter of intent to proceed" and secure financing.

A proposed closing date, and when possession will take place.

Personal property inclusions and exclusions.

Any contingencies and the time frame within which they must be met.

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5 Common Contingencies in the Purchase Contract

  1. Financing

  2. Inspections

  3. Sale of Current Home

  4. Appraisal

  5. Offer Expiration

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To help you perform in accordance with the contract on your home, your agent will:

  • Explain all the procedures and deadlines to meet the various terms and contingencies in the purchase contract, including the financing and inspection processes.

  • Ensure that you understand all the terms and conditions of the purchase contract and all other written documents.

  • Perform all the detail work and negotiations that arise after submitting your contract to the seller.

  • Communicate with and ensure that all the parties involved are performing their roles to bring about a smooth purchase transaction all the way through to closing.

What does a licensed agent bring to the table?

The short answer is: extensive experience in our market. The long answer can be found in this guide. By understanding the ins and outs, you can feel even more confident in how to choose a real estate agent who's right for you. Search our agent directory or contact a Sibcy Cline office near you to connect with agents in your market.

Corporate
Corporate8044 Montgomery Road Suite 300
Cincinnati, OH 45236-2922
513-984-4100
Anderson
Anderson8145 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45255-4241
Email513-474-4800
Campbell County
Campbell County34 Martha Layne Collins Blvd.
Cold Spring, KY 41076-1790
Email859-781-4400
Dayton Regional
Dayton Regional8353 Yankee Street
Centerville, OH 45458-1809
Email937-432-3700
Fairfield
Fairfield600 Wessel Drive
Fairfield, OH 45014-3600
Email513-829-0044
Florence
Florence4885 Houston Rd.
Florence, KY 41042-4894
Email859-525-8888
Green Township
Green Township6291 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
Email513-662-8800
Harrison
Harrison10545 Harrison Ave.
Harrison, OH 45030-1943
Email513-367-1900
Hyde Park
Hyde Park2650 Erie Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208-2017
Email513-321-9922
Kenwood
Kenwood8040 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236-2903
Email513-793-2121
Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg19704 Stateline Rd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Email812-539-2233
Lebanon
Lebanon103 Oregonia Rd.
Lebanon, OH 45036-1915
Email513-932-6334
Metropolitan
Metropolitan30 E. Central Parkway Suite 101
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Email513-381-3338
Miami Township
Miami Township5695 Romar Drive Suite 200
Milford, OH 45150
Email513-248-0800
Monroe/Middletown
Monroe/Middletown30 Overbrook Drive Suite F
Monroe, OH 45050
Email513-360-0110
Montgomery
Montgomery9979 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242-5311
Email513-793-2700
Northern Hills
Northern Hills9250 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45231-3936
Email513-931-7700
Northwest
Northwest9940 Colerain Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45251
Email513-385-0900
Ross Township
Ross Township3825 Kraus Lane Suite E
Fairfield, OH 45014
Email513-385-3330
Springfield
Springfield137 E. Main Street Suite 125 B
Springfield, OH 45502
Email937-323-2200
Vandalia
Vandalia422 W. National Road
Vandalia, OH 45377
Email937-898-1234
Voice of America
Voice of America7677 Voice of America Centre Dr
West Chester, OH 45069-2795
Email513-777-8100
Western Hills
Western Hills5500 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45248
Email513-574-9100