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Ben Clardy

You're about to download and learn how to use the most important Real Estate contract you'll ever own...

The Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement.

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You're about to download and learn how to use the most important Real Estate contract you'll ever own...

The Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement.

Now, let me just tell you - this is not your average Purchase & Sale Agreement. This particular contract has been successfully used in over 300 closings. It's been continually developed, simplified, and fine-tuned throughout a decade of continual use. It's been scrutinized & approved at an expense of over $10,000 by multiple contract lawyers. It's been through dozens of different closings offices and title companies in different States across America. It's been used to successfully close deals in as many as 17 different countries by various other students and Real Estate Investors.

Suffice it to say that this contract is SPECIAL.

Sound interesting? It definitely should because you'll also be able to use this contract for yourself.

That's right - as part of this course you'll download a copy of my PROVEN contract, but the value doesn't stop there because you'll also be taken through the entire contract, line by line, with detailed explanations so that you come out of the course with a

One problem that many investors have is that they lack confidence in their own contracts. They worry about getting sued, losing their earnest money, or having their deals fall apart. After you complete this course you'll not only be able to write offers with complete confidence, but you'll also have a firm understanding of how the contract works so that you can effectively close more deals.

My contract will help you get more offers accepted, maintain control all the way to the closing table, increase your profitability, and ensure that you are protected every step of the way.

This contract is very multi-use and lends itself to many different Real Estate investing strategies such as...

- FIX & FLIP: Buy low, add value, then sell high with my proven Purchase & Sale contract.

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- RENTALS: You can quickly grow your investment portfolio when you get more offers accepted.

* For a special bonus you'll also download a copy of my "Sell-Side Purchase & Sale Agreement" that can be used to double-close wholesale deals. This is also known as a back-to-back closing or simultaneous closing - and this special way of closing wholesale deals is only possible with this unique and powerful contract.

As you can see, regardless of what your primary investment strategy is, you will benefit by putting my contract to work in your business. You'll be able to write more offers and have more of them get accepted. You'll protect yourself from financial loss by ensuring that you never lose your earnest money deposit. You'll gain a boost of confidence that comes from having a complete understanding of the legal language of your contract and how it works to help you grow your Real Estate business.

If you really boil it down, there are 3 reasons why my Purchase & Sale Agreement is the best you can get...

- REASON #1: Unbeatable Simplicity.

This contract contains ZERO unnecessary language, but still contains

- REASON #2: Unmatched Protection.

This contract creates a legal shield around the investor so they can operate with confidence.

- REASON #3: Unequalled Effectiveness.

This contract produces 20% MORE accepted offers by not intimidating sellers with confusing language.

- REASON #4: Unequivocally Proven.

This exact same contract is what I've used to close over 300 Real Estate purchases.

Do I really need to say more?

Enroll in the course, download the contract, and take your Real Estate business to the next level.

I'll see you inside.

-Ben

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Learn how to effectively use the purchase & sale agreement!
  • Put investment properties under contract to wholesale, rent, or flip!
  • Download the contract that i've spent over $10,000 developing!
  • Personalize the purchase & sale agreement to make it your own!
  • Leverage my proven contract that i've used to close on over 300 houses!
  • Understand the true meanings of each line of contract language!
  • Unlock the ability to double-close wholesale deals for higher profits!
  • Protect yourself from liability with strategic contract language!
  • Enable yourself to get out of bad deals without losing your earnest money!
  • Write offers with confidence with my "risk-free" psa contract!

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to the course!

I’m so glad that you’ve enrolled because just the simple act of taking those little steps forward towards your goals shows that you are serious about gaining new knowledge and resources that will add value to your Real Estate business.

You’re going to get a ton of benefit from the content and resources I’ve put together for you, but really quick - I want to talk about the downloadable contract files available to you within this course.

You’ll find your downloadable contract files in the FINAL LESSON of this course. If you want you can download them now, otherwise they’ll be waiting there for you when you reach the end of the course.

The other thing I want to mention is that your downloadable files are available in both a PDF and ODT format. If you’re not familiar with those file types, let me explain what those mean.

The PDF is essentially your working copy. That’s the one that you’ll email around, use to print off, or send to someone to e-sign. It’s the “final version” you’ll use to actually get things done.

The ODT file is the one you can edit to fit your own personal uses. ODT is the file type the Open Office uses and it’s also compatible with Microsoft Word. You can use the ODT file to make any changes you need, then export it as a fresh PDF.

In simpler terms, the ODT is the one you can edit, the PDF is the one you work with.

I hope all that makes sense.

Okay - without further ado - let's move on.


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Just a little about "your's truly" before we get into the course material!

Alright, disclaimer time. I know that might be a creepy thing to hear, but I’ve got to get this out of the way.

So here’s the disclaimer:

I take no responsibility for the outcome you may experience by using my contracts or otherwise concerning any of the content within my Real Estate courses.

That’s it. I hate that I have to say that, because it kinda feels like it undermines my credibility, but it’s one of those things that I just have to mention.

While none of my contracts has ever given me a hint of legal trouble over the years, I simply can’t make any specific promises that you’ll have the same experience. No contract can guarantee with absolute certainty that you’ll stay out of hot water. Ultimately it’s up to you to conduct yourself in a professional manner and not make moves that will put you at risk. I think what it really comes down to is that if you take good care of the people you’re working with and operate with integrity then things will generally be just fine.

With that said, my contracts do provide the user with a substantial level of legal protection. They’re purposefully designed to give you the horsepower to control deals, get offers accepted, and generally be able to successfully maneuver deals to the closing table - while simultaneously giving the user the ability to get out of deals if that turns out to be the best course of action.

So while I can’t make any specific promises concerning my contracts, what I can tell you is that I’m extraordinarily pleased with how well they’ve served me over the years and I just can’t see why you wouldn’t experience the same level of success by using them for yourself.

I’ll close this lesson by giving you some valuable advice.

Always have any contracts you intend to use approved first by your attorney or title company before putting them to use. They may simply approve them just the way they are or perhaps they'll suggest some edits. Either way it’s a good idea to follow their advice because they are very in tune with the nuances of your investment market.

So that’s it, that’s the disclaimer. With that out of the way, let’s get into the meat and potatoes of this course and let’s dive into the Purchase & Sale Agreement.

In this section, we’ll be going through the contract line by line with simple explanations so that you come out of this section with a good grasp of how the contract works so that you can effectively put it to use in your business.

Buckle up, pay close attention, and let’s dive into the details of the Purchase & Sale Agreement.

This section details the nuances of what I call the "Sell-Side" Purchase & Sale Agreement.

This contract is used when double-closing a wholesale deal.

It's a VERY IMPORTANT contract to have in this particular case.

Let go through the contract line by line and learn how to use it effectively.

In this lesson, we’ll go through the contract files that are downloadable as part of this course. There is a PDF file and also an ODT file.

The PDF is the one that I call the “working copy”. It’s the one you’ll use to print, email, or otherwise use to get business done.

The ODT file is the one that you can personalize, edit, export, and modify. It’s the one you can use to make any changes you need in order to make the document your own.

Remember, your downloads are available in the final lesson of this course.

Another important thing to remember is that I am using a Macbook Pro computer running Open Office during these videos. If you’re on a different machine, your screen is going to look different, but the general functionality should be very similar.

The primary function of the Purchase & Sale Agreement is to establish equitable interest in a piece of property you intend to purchase, but as the name would suggest, it’s also commonly used to sell property.

Now, within this course we cover 2 different versions of the Purchase & Sale agreement and I want to make an important clarification as to why there are 2 different versions.

The reason for this is specifically if you intend to wholesale Real Estate by means of a double closing.

During a double closing - or a simultaneous closing (as it’s also known by), you will be acting as both the buyer & seller at the same time.

On the 1st transaction you’re the buyer (which requires a contract between you and the Seller), and on the 2nd transaction you’re the seller (which requires a contract between you and your Buyer).

The reason for 2 different contracts, instead of just using the same contract on both closings, is because each one is strategically written in order to give YOU the power, leverage, and protection needed to effectively close the deal without taking risk, and without potentially losing your earnest money if the deal falls through.

In other words, each contract gives special considerations and power for the specific role you are in. In this way you are always in control and not at risk, even though you are simultaneously the BUYER and SELLER when closing a wholesale deal by means of a double closing.

While the SELLING version of this contract is really only useful for double closings, the BUYING version, also known by myself as the “standard version”, is the one that you’ll want to use when simply buying a property for any other reason, such as for rental property or to fix-&-flip.

If you are simply pursuing a “typical” Real Estate purchase, the standard Purchase & Sale agreement that I’ve provided is the one you’ll want to use.

Don’t let its simplicity fool you.

It’s intentionally designed to be as simple as possible so that it’s very easy to understand without intimidating sellers with a bunch of fancy legal language, but even though it’s short & simple it still packs in features that you want to have in order to establish and maintain control of your Real Estate purchases.

With this contract you’ll be able to secure houses, maintain control, and also protect yourself from potentially losing your earnest money or even exposing yourself to greater liabilities.

The Purchase & Sale Agreement has allowed me to successfully close over 300 Real Estate deals thus far. It’s been a very handy contract to have, and I know you’ll get a ton of value putting it to work in your own business.

So from here there’s only 1 more lesson left, but it’s one that you definitely don’t want to miss!

YOUR CONTRACT DOWNLOADS:

Within this bonus lecture, you'll find both a PDF and ODT version of the contract.

Go ahead and download them to your computer, personalize them as you see fit, and start putting them to use.

SPECIAL BONUS:

Download your free copy of my Repair Estimate worksheet! This is a very handy for that you can use to help accurately size up repair estimates, which will ultimately result in getting more offers accepted.

EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS:

I'd like to extend an invitation for you to download a complete set of my own personal Real Estate contracts. This set of contracts has been painstakingly developed over the last 15 years of active use. They've been scrutinized at a cost of over $10,000 by multiple Real Estate attorneys. All together this contracts package puts you in. a position to profit from a WIDE range of investment opportunities such as rentals, flips, and wholesale deals.

Download the complete set for just $7 by visiting my website ContractsFor7.com.

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Provides a contract that has been used in over 300 closings, suggesting it is practical and effective for real-world transactions
Offers a "Sell-Side Purchase & Sale Agreement" for double-closing wholesale deals, a specific strategy for experienced investors
Teaches how to personalize the Purchase & Sale Agreement, enabling investors to adapt it to their specific needs and local regulations
Requires learners to review contracts with their attorney or title company before use, indicating the need for professional guidance
Uses Open Office in the videos, so learners using other software may find that their screen looks different, but the functionality should be similar
Includes a disclaimer that the instructor takes no responsibility for outcomes experienced by using the contracts, which may concern some learners

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Practical real estate contract guide with templates

According to learners, this course offers a highly practical contract download and guide specifically for real estate investors. Students appreciate the clear, line-by-line explanation of the provided Purchase & Sale Agreement templates (both standard and 'sell-side' for double closings). Many report gaining confidence in writing offers and understanding contract language, finding the templates simple yet effective and designed for strong protection. Some reviewers mention successfully using the contract in deals, highlighting its proven effectiveness. While the core value is the contract and its explanation, a minority note the upsell to the full contract package at the end.
Course includes an upsell for additional contracts.
"Be aware that the course promotes buying the full contract package."
"There is a pitch at the end to purchase other contracts for $7."
"While the provided contract is great, they push the upsell a bit."
Contracts support wholesaling, flipping, and rentals.
"The contract is versatile for different investment strategies like double closings."
"Helpful for both standard purchases and wholesale deals."
"Good fit whether you are wholesaling, flipping or buying rentals."
Course offers significant value for real estate investors.
"Definitely worth the time and small investment."
"Inexpensive access to a proven contract and expert guidance."
"Great value for anyone serious about real estate investing."
"The knowledge and the contract are invaluable for my business."
Learners feel more confident in writing offers.
"I now feel much more confident in writing offers and understanding the terms."
"Gave me the confidence to start putting offers on properties."
"Writing offers feels much less intimidating after this course."
"My confidence level in using a P&S agreement has significantly increased."
Instructor provides clear, line-by-line guidance.
"The line by line explanation is worth the price of admission alone."
"Ben does a great job of breaking down the contract line by line making it easy to understand."
"The walkthrough of the contract helped me understand every clause and how to use it."
"Instructor's explanations are easy to follow and very informative."
Template is practical, effective, and provides protection.
"This contract is truly unique and has allowed me to gain control of my deals."
"I was able to use this contract successfully in my real estate wholesale deal."
"Provides a solid, simple, yet powerful contract to use in my business."
"I finally feel confident using a purchase agreement that is simple, understandable, and protects me."
"The template provided is a great starting point and covers all the necessary aspects."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in The Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement Download & Guide with these activities:
Review Real Estate Terminology
Familiarize yourself with common real estate terms to better understand the contract language.
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  • Create a list of common real estate terms.
  • Define each term in your own words.
  • Find examples of how each term is used in practice.
Review 'Real Estate Investing For Dummies'
Gain a broader understanding of real estate investing principles to contextualize the Purchase & Sale Agreement.
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  • Read the book, focusing on sections related to buying and selling property.
  • Take notes on key concepts and strategies.
  • Relate the book's content to the course material.
Discuss Contract Scenarios with Peers
Reinforce your understanding of the contract by discussing hypothetical scenarios with other students.
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  • Form a study group with other students from the course.
  • Create hypothetical real estate transaction scenarios.
  • Discuss how the Purchase & Sale Agreement would apply in each scenario.
  • Debate different interpretations of the contract language.
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Create a Contract Checklist
Solidify your understanding of the contract by creating a checklist to ensure all necessary steps are followed.
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  • Review the Purchase & Sale Agreement thoroughly.
  • Identify all the key steps and clauses.
  • Create a checklist to ensure each step is completed correctly.
  • Share your checklist with other students for feedback.
Analyze Local Purchase Agreements
Deepen your understanding by comparing the course contract with publicly available purchase agreements in your local area.
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  • Research and obtain sample purchase agreements used in your local real estate market.
  • Compare the local agreements with the contract provided in the course.
  • Identify any key differences and similarities.
  • Analyze the potential implications of these differences.
Review 'The Complete Guide to Real Estate Contracts'
Expand your knowledge of real estate contracts with a comprehensive guide.
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  • Read the book, focusing on sections related to purchase agreements.
  • Compare the book's content to the course material.
  • Identify any areas where the book provides additional information or clarification.
Answer Questions in Online Forums
Reinforce your understanding by helping other students with their questions about the Purchase & Sale Agreement.
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  • Monitor online forums related to real estate investing.
  • Identify questions related to purchase agreements.
  • Provide clear and concise answers to the questions.
  • Cite relevant sections of the course material to support your answers.

Career center

Learners who complete The Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement Download & Guide will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Real Estate Investor
A real estate investor identifies, analyzes and purchases properties to generate profit. This course directly provides a purchase and sale agreement that has been used in hundreds of successful real estate transactions. The contract is designed to be simple, protective, and effective, key qualities for a real estate investor, who must be confident while making offers. The course explains the contract line by line, which is essential to the investor's success. The course also explores both the buy side and the sell side purchase and sale agreement, useful for various investment strategies such as fix and flip, rentals, and wholesale deals. This course is especially useful to someone who wants to make well-informed offers.
Real Estate Wholesaler
A real estate wholesaler finds properties, puts them under contract, and then assigns the contract to another buyer for a fee. This course provides two versions of a purchase and sale agreement. The course specifically details a contract for double closings, which are a key tool in wholesaling, wherein the wholesaler acts as both buyer and seller. A real estate wholesaler will be confident using these contracts to secure deals by understanding the fine points of every line of the legal language. They will also be able to protect their earnest money deposits. As these contracts are intended to get more offers accepted, this course is valuable for anyone in the wholesaling business.
Real Estate Agent
A real estate agent represents buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. While agents typically use standardized contracts, understanding the nuances of purchase and sale agreements is crucial. This course helps an agent write offers with confidence because it provides a deep dive into the legal language of a proven real estate purchase and sale contract. Understanding how the contract works will help a real estate agent to achieve smoother transactions. This practical knowledge, along with the ability to explain the contract to clients, makes this course very useful.
Real Estate Consultant
A real estate consultant provides guidance and advice to clients on various real estate matters. This course may give a real estate consultant an introduction to the specifics of real estate contracts that are useful in the consulting practice. By studying a real-world contract, the consultant can add to their understanding of the steps involved in a real estate deal. The consultant can use this knowledge to give well-informed advice. This course gives a practical viewpoint that can be very helpful for a consultant.
Real Estate Broker
A real estate broker supervises real estate agents and ensures ethical and legal compliance. This course offers insights into the intricacies of a real estate purchase agreement, which is essential for any real estate broker. A broker who has an understanding of the details of a contract will be better able to guide their agents and guarantee they are representing clients effectively. The course offers a detailed understanding of the contract, and provides a strong basis for a broker to understand the critical elements in a successful real estate transaction. This is helpful for any broker who does not regularly perform sales transactions.
Commercial Real Estate Agent
A commercial real estate agent helps clients buy, sell, or lease commercial properties. This course, which focuses on residential real estate contracts, may be helpful as it provides a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts. By understanding the specific legal language of the contract, a commercial agent may better grasp the structure of real estate deals, which will help them better serve their clients. While the specific contracts in this course might not be used for commercial deals, the foundational knowledge will be useful.
Real Estate Attorney
A real estate attorney specializes in the legal aspects of real estate transactions. This course, while not a substitute for legal training, provides practical insight into the structure and language of a real estate purchase agreement. The course offers a line-by-line breakdown of the contract, showing how legal language is practically applied. A real estate attorney will find the discussion on how a contract is designed to protect the parties involved particularly useful. A practicing attorney may find that this course provides an investor's perspective that is useful for their practice.
Property Manager
A property manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a rental property. Although they may not directly use purchase and sale agreements regularly, they can gain a better understanding of how properties are acquired. This course provides a line-by-line analysis of a purchase and sale agreement, which may be useful when a property manager is involved in the sale or purchase of a building. A property manager who wishes to be more involved in the investment side of their business may find this course helpful by learning more about how purchase agreements work.
Escrow Officer
An escrow officer manages the financial transactions involved in a real estate deal. Although not directly involved in contract drafting, an escrow officer could benefit from the line-by-line analysis of a purchase agreement that is provided in this course. The course helps develop a greater understanding of the contractual aspects of a deal, which will help in understanding the documentation that is part of the escrow process. An escrow officer may find that this course provides valuable context to the transactions that they manage.
Title Officer
A title officer examines property titles to ensure they are clear for real estate transactions. This course, focusing on a specific purchase and sale agreement, can provide context for a title officer's work. Understanding how contracts are written and used is beneficial when working with property titles, and will give context to the deals they are reviewing. A title officer could gain valuable insight into the practical application of purchase agreements by taking this course.
Property Appraiser
A property appraiser evaluates the value of real estate. This course, which deals with the purchase and sale agreement, may inform a property appraiser, giving them a more complete picture of the full transaction. When valuing a property, a property appraiser can benefit from understanding the contracts involved in a deal. A property appraiser may find that a detailed examination of a real-world contract adds to their knowledge of the industry, and may help in understanding why a property transacted at a specific price.
Land Developer
A land developer purchases land, develops it, and sells it. This course may help a land developer better understand the legal details of real estate purchase contracts. In the course, there is a discussion of the importance of contract language. This knowledge may help a developer secure good deals. A land developer who works with raw land may not commonly encounter purchase and sale agreements, but may find that this course provides a basic understanding of the most essential real estate contract.
Mortgage Broker
A mortgage broker acts as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders, assisting in securing home loans. This course provides useful background knowledge even though purchase and sale agreements are not a mortgage broker's primary focus. A mortgage broker who grasps the purchase and sale process will be able to better understand the steps involved in a transaction. Understanding how the contract is used in a real estate deal may provide a more comprehensive view for mortgage brokers. This may enable them to better serve their clients.
Construction Project Manager
A Construction Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. This course may be helpful as understanding contracts and legal agreements for construction projects involves some similar principles. Construction project managers may find it useful to understand the nuances of purchase and sale agreements in real estate when dealing with property acquisitions or development. This course may broaden their understanding of the real estate side of the construction industry.
Lease Administration Analyst
A lease administration analyst manages and tracks lease agreements for properties. This course focuses on purchase and sale agreements, but will help build a baseline understanding of real estate contracts. A lease analyst could understand the concepts behind contracts, and how they are designed to protect the parties involved. This course can provide a foundation in the fundamentals of real estate agreements, which may be helpful in their role.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in The Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement Download & Guide.
Provides a comprehensive overview of real estate contracts, including purchase agreements. It serves as a useful reference tool for understanding the legal aspects of real estate transactions. It can add more depth to the existing course by providing additional examples and explanations of contract clauses. This book is commonly used as a reference by industry professionals.
Provides a broad overview of real estate investing, covering various strategies and concepts. It's a good resource for beginners to gain a foundational understanding of the industry. While it doesn't delve deeply into specific contract details, it offers valuable context for understanding the purchase and sale agreement within the larger real estate landscape. It is more valuable as additional reading than as a current reference.

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