Things You or Your Agent Should Know

THE TRANSACTION

The Owner/Seller is offering this property on a For Sale By Owner basis only. 

The Owner/Seller has an INACTIVE/EXPIRED California Real Estate Agent License issued with CA. D.R.E. and is self-representing the transaction. 

The MLS is provided Listing Service only, with no transactional help. 

There is and will not be a Listing Agent on the transaction. Please do not ask for the listing.

COMPENSATION/COMMISSION

The Seller will pay 2.25% of the sale price up to the asking price and 2.50% of all amounts over the asking price measured in $25,000.00 increments.  

The Owner/Seller has sold multiple properties in California without issue on either side of the transaction. 

ESCROW

Escrow/Title is established at CV Escrow, Agent is Gina Malloch who has handled FISBO transactions in Sonoma including the FISBO transaction when purchasing this home which closed in 6 days. Happy to consider local escrow. 

The Escrow number is:

Buyer and Seller cover the standard Escrow/Title/Transfer Fees as customary in Sonoma County.

If the Buyer chooses to use another Escrow company the buyer will pay for all fees for both parties.

OFFERS

Agents bring your offers on a standard CAR Offer form in a standard Offer format including all terms as well as Proof of Funds as well as standard Earnest Money amounts.

Furnishings are available outside of escrow. 

Buyer and Seller cover the standard Escrow/Title/Transfer Fees as customary in Sonoma County.

Owners Bring Offers by email or in writing to be translated into a California Contract OF Sale with sis the standard for person to person real estate transactions in California.

AS IS CLAUSE/INSPECTIONS

The Seller's Inspections are at their pleasure and for informational purposes only.

Many inspections have been done and are included here. Ask for what you need.  

The home is SOLD AS IS stats with no other warranties or representations. 

Buyers are encouraged to verify all or some of the information presented for accuracy.

Seller has offered all representations as accurate to the best of his knowledge.

No other representations are made by the Seller. 

MORE

The Seller was the Tenant for 9-months before purchasing the home FISBO from the Landlord/Owner through the above Escrow company. There were no Agent involved in the transaction.

SERVICE HISTORY/WARRANTY

While renting the home was under the maximum Home Warranty with Fidelity Home Warranty. Upon the sale of the home the Owner changed policies to Old Republic covering from the roof to the foundation. There is no system in the home that is not covered with a simple $100.00 service call. There is no issue that was not addressed withing 72-hours ever. Most repairs.upgrades were covered under the Home Warranty and done to the professional standards, managed and verified by the Warranty, not the owner providing an extra layer of confidence in the quality of repairs. 

WHY SELL

The Owner/Seller has suffered a major spine injury resulting in a surgery one year ago and can no longer safely navigate the stairs in the home without further risk of partial paralization. Upgrades to the home were made with the intention of staying forever.

11. CONDITION OF PROPERTY: Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

(i)the Property is sold (a) “AS-IS” in its PRESENT

physical condition as of the date of Acceptance and (b) subject to Buyer's Investigation rights; (ii) the Property, including pool, spa,

landscaping and grounds, is to be maintained in substantially the same condition as on the date of Acceptance; and (iii) all debris

and personal property not included in the sale shall be removed by Close Of Escrow.

A. Seller shall, within the time specified in paragraph 14A, DISCLOSE KNOWN MATERIAL FACTS AND DEFECTS affecting the

Property, including known insurance claims within the past five years, and make any and all other disclosures required by law.

B. Buyer

has the right to conduct Buyer Investigations of the Property and, as specified in paragraph 14B, based upon information

discovered in those investigations: (i) cancel this Agreement; or (ii) request that Seller make Repairs or take other action.

C. Buyer is strongly advised to conduct investigations of the entire Property in order to determine its present condition.

Seller may not be aware of all defects affecting the Property or other factors that Buyer considers important. Property

improvements may not be built according to code, in compliance with current Law, or have had permits issued.

12. BUYER'S INVESTIGATION OF PROPERTY AND MATTERS AFFECTING PROPERTY:

A. Buyer's acceptance of the condition of, and any other matter affecting the Property, is a contingency of this Agreement as specified in

this paragraph and paragraph 14B. Within the time specified in paragraph 14B(1), Buyer shall have the right, at Buyer's expense unless

otherwise agreed, to conduct inspections, investigations, tests, surveys and other studies (“Buyer Investigations”), including, but not

limited to: (i) a general physical inspection; (ii) an inspection specifically for wood destroying pests and organisms. Any inspection for

wood destroying pests and organisms shall be prepared by a registered Structural Pest Control company; shall cover the main building

and attached structures; may cover detached structures; shall NOT include water tests of shower pans on upper level units unless the

owners of property below the shower consent; shall NOT include roof coverings; and, if the Property is a unit in a condominium or other

common interest subdivision, the inspection shall include only the separate interest and any exclusive-use areas being transferred, and

shall NOT include common areas; and shall include a report (“Pest Control Report”) showing the findings of the company which shall be

separated into sections for evident infestation or infections (Section 1) and for conditions likely to lead to infestation or infection (Section

2); (iii) inspect for lead-based paint and other lead-based paint hazards; (iv) satisfy Buyer as to any matter specified in the attached

Buyer's Inspection Advisory (C.A.R. Form BIA); (v) review the registered sex offender database; (vi) confirm the insurability of Buyer

and the Property including the availability and cost of flood and fire insurance; and (vii) review and seek approval of leases that may

need to be assumed by Buyer. Without Seller's prior written consent, Buyer shall neither make nor cause to be made: invasive or

destructive Buyer Investigations, except for minimally invasive testing required to prepare a Pest Control Report; or inspections by any

governmental building or zoning inspector or government employee, unless required by Law.

B. Seller shall make the Property available for all Buyer Investigations. Buyer shall (i) as specified in paragraph 14B, complete

Buyer Investigations and either remove the contingency or cancel this Agreement, and (ii) give Seller, at no cost, complete

Copies of all such Investigation reports obtained by Buyer, which obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

C. Seller shall have water, gas, electricity and all operable pilot lights on for Buyer's Investigations and through the date possession

is made available to Buyer.

D. Buyer indemnity and seller protection for entry upon property: Buyer shall: (i) keep the Property free and clear of liens; (ii) repair

all damage arising from Buyer Investigations; and (iii) indemnify and hold Seller harmless from all resulting liability, claims, demands,

damages and costs. Buyer shall carry, or Buyer shall require anyone acting on Buyer's behalf to carry, policies of liability, workers'

compensation and other applicable insurance, defending and protecting Seller from liability for any injuries to persons or property occurring

during any Buyer Investigations or work done on the Property at Buyer's direction prior to Close Of Escrow. Seller is advised that certain

protections may be afforded Seller by recording a “Notice of Non-Responsibility” (C.A.R. Form NNR) for Buyer Investigations and