Franklin County Real Estate Contract Form

Franklin County Real Estate Contract Form
Fill in the blank Real Estate Contract form formatted to comply with all Washington recording and content requirements.

Franklin County Real Estate Contract Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Real Estate Contract form.

Franklin County Completed Example of the Real Estate Contract Document
Example of a properly completed Washington Real Estate Contract document for reference.

Franklin County Sellers Disclosure Form
Required form for residential property.

Franklin County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form
Required for residential property built before 1978

Franklin County Protect your family from lead based paint
Issue to buyer if applicable.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Franklin County Auditor: Recording
Pasco, Washington 99301
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F
Phone: (509) 545-3502
Recording Tips for Franklin County:
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
Cities and Jurisdictions in Franklin County
Properties in any of these areas use Franklin County forms:
- Connell
- Eltopia
- Kahlotus
- Mesa
- Pasco
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Franklin County
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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Franklin County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Franklin County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Franklin County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Franklin County?
Recording fees in Franklin County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (509) 545-3502 for current fees.
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This Real Estate Contract, often referred to as a Land Contract or Contract for Deed allows for the sale of real property with seller financing. Financing can be with traditional installment payments or with a balloon payment. Use on residential, rental property, vacant land and condominiums. Listed below are paragraph subjects that are addressed in the document. A contract with stringent default terms can be beneficial. For use in the State of Washington only.
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
1. THE SELLER AGREES TO SELL, subject property
2. PURCHASE PRICE IS $
3. THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
4. MATURITY DATE
5. LATE CHARGE FEES:
6. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER REMEDIES. available to Lender if this Note is not paid in full at the Maturity Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender an Overdue Loan Fee, which fee shall be due at the time this Note is otherwise paid in full. The "Overdue Loan Fee" shall be determined based upon the outstanding principal balance of this Note as of the Maturity Date and shall be:
(a) one percent (1.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after thirty (30) days after the Maturity Date but less than sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date, or
(b) two percent (2.0%) of such principal balance if the Note is paid in full on or after sixty (60) days after the Maturity Date.
7. RIGHT TO PREPAY
8. TITLE AND TITLE INSURANCE. Seller shall provide Buyer with a standard form owner’s
9. PURCHASER’S CONTINGENCIES
10. DEED Of CONVEYANCE
11. NO ADVERSE EFFECT ON PRIOR ENCUMBRANCES
12. TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND UTILITY LIENS. Buyer agrees to pay by the date due all
13. INSURANCE.
14. NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES, INSURANCE AND UTILITIES CONSTITUTING LIENS.
15. WASTE. Buyer shall keep the property in good repair and shall not commit or suffer waste or
16. CONDEMNATION. Seller and Buyer may each appear as owners of an interest in the property in any action concerning condemnation of any part of the property.
17. DEFAULT. If Buyer fails to observe or perform any term, covenant or condition
of this contract, Seller may:
a. Suit of installments. Sue for any delinquent periodic payment; or
b. Specific performance. Sue for specific performance of any Buyer's obligations pursuant to this Contract; or
c. Forfeit buyer's interest. Forfeit this Contract pursuant to Ch.61.30, RCW, as it
presently enacted and may hereafter be amended. The effect of such forfeiture includes:
(i) all right, title and interest in the property of the Buyer and all persons claiming through the Buyer shall be terminated; (ii) the Buyer's rights under the Contract shall be canceled; (iii) all sums previously paid under the Contract shall belong to and be retained by the Seller or other person to whom paid and entitled thereto; (iv) all improvements made to the property shall belong to the Seller; and (v) Buyer shall be required to surrender possession of the property, improvements, Seller10 days after the forfeiture.
d. Acceleration of balance due. Give Buyer written notice demanding payment of said delinquencies and payment of a late charge of 5% of the amount of such delinquent payments and payment of Seller's reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred for services in preparing and sending such Notice and stating that if payment pursuant to said Notice is not received within 30 days after the date said Notice is either deposited in the mail addressed to Buyer or personally delivered to the Buyer, the entire balance owing, including interest, will become immediately due and payable. Seller may thereupon institute suit for payment of such balance, interest, late charge and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
e. Judicial foreclosure. Sue to foreclose this contract as a mortgage, in which
event Buyer may be liable for a deficiency
18. RECEIVER
19. BUYER'S REMEDY FOR SELLER'S DEFAULT.
20. RIDERS TO THIS SECURITY INSTRUMENT. If one or more riders are executed by Buyer and recorded together with this Security Instrument, the covenants and agreements of each such rider shall be incorporated and shall amend and supplement the covenants and agreements of this Security Instrument as if the Rider(s) were part of this Security Instrument.[check box as applicable]:
Condominium Rider Mortgage Ins. Rider
Escrow Rider Planned Unit Development Rider
1-4 Family Rider Other(s) [specify]:
21. NON-WAIVER. Failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of the other party's obligations hereunder shall not be construed as a waiver of strict performance thereafter of all of the other party's obligations hereunder and shall not prejudice any remedies as provided herein.
22. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS.
23. NOTICES. Notices shall be either personally served or shall be sent certified mail, return receipt requested and by regular first-class mail to
24. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in performance of any Obligations pursuant to this Contract.
25. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
26. ALTERATIONS. Buyer shall not make any substantial alteration to the improvements on the property without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
27. DUE ON SALE. If Buyer, without written consent of Seller, (a) conveys, (b) sells, (c) leases,
28. SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
29. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed according to the laws of the State of Washington
30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
Important: Your property must be located in Franklin County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Real Estate Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Franklin County.
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