Real Estate Closing Statement Agreement An agreement detailing the financial aspects of a real estate transaction, specifying closing costs, payments, and distribution of funds.
This Real Estate Closing Statement Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on this [Date], by and among the Seller(s) [Seller's Full Name(s)], with a mailing address at [Seller's Address] (the "Seller"); the Buyer(s) [Buyer's Full Name(s)], with a mailing address at [Buyer's Address] (the "Buyer"); and the Escrow Agent [Escrow Agent's Full Name], with a mailing address at [Escrow Agent's Address] (the "Escrow Agent"). Collectively, the Seller, Buyer, and Escrow Agent are referred to herein as the "Parties."
The property subject to this Agreement is commonly known as [Property Address], and is legally described as [Legal Description of Property] (the "Property").
The total purchase price for the Property is [Purchase Price Amount] USD (the "Purchase Price"), as agreed upon between the Seller and the Buyer in the executed Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (the "Purchase Agreement") dated [Purchase Agreement Date].
4.1. Initial Deposit
The Buyer has previously delivered to the Escrow Agent an earnest money deposit in the amount of [Deposit Amount] USD (the "Initial Deposit") via [Method of Deposit].
4.2. Additional Deposit
Upon the satisfaction or waiver of any applicable contingencies set forth in the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer shall deliver to the Escrow Agent an additional deposit in the amount of [Additional Deposit Amount] USD (the "Additional Deposit") via [Method of Additional Deposit].
4.3. Closing Payment
At least [X] days prior to the Closing Date, as defined in the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer shall deliver to the Escrow Agent the balance of the Purchase Price, less the sum of the Initial Deposit and Additional Deposit, as well any applicable financing, if any (the "Closing Payment"), via [Method of Closing Payment].
4.4. Payment Distribution
Upon the satisfaction of the terms of the Purchase Agreement and this Agreement and the authorization of the Parties, the Escrow Agent shall distribute the funds held in escrow as follows:
a) Payment in the amount of [Closing Payment Amount] USD to the Seller.
b) Payment in the amount of [Escrow Agent's Fee] USD to the Escrow Agent for services rendered in connection with this Agreement.
c) Payment in the amount of [Any Additional Payments, Recipients, and Reasons.]
5.1. Allocation of Closing Costs
Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, or specified in the Purchase Agreement, the closing costs shall be allocated as follows:
a) The Seller shall be responsible for the payment of the real estate commission, state and local transfer taxes, and the seller's attorney's fees.
b) The Buyer shall be responsible for the payment of loan origination fees, appraisal fees, document preparation fees, buyer's attorney's fees, and any other costs and expenses as agreed upon in the Purchase Agreement.
5.2. Proration of Expenses
Real estate taxes, insurance premiums, and any other expenses relating to the Property shall be prorated between the Seller and the Buyer as of the Closing Date.
6.1. Escrow Agent Responsibilities
The Escrow Agent shall hold the Initial Deposit, Additional Deposit, Closing Payment, and any other funds, documents, or items delivered to Escrow Agent in connection with this Agreement, in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement and this Agreement. The Escrow Agent shall distribute the escrowed funds and deliver any documents or items in its possession as directed in this Agreement, subject to satisfaction of all applicable conditions and instructions.
6.2. Escrow Disputes
In the event of a dispute between the Parties regarding the disbursement of escrowed funds or documents, the Escrow Agent may retain possession of the funds, documents, or items in question until the dispute is resolved, and may seek appropriate legal remedies to resolve the dispute, such as interpleader.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which the Property is located, without regard to any conflicts of law principles.
This Agreement, together with the Purchase Agreement and any other relevant agreements or documents referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, between the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties to be bound thereby.
SELLER
___________________________
[Seller's Full Name]
BUYER
___________________________
[Buyer's Full Name]
ESCROW AGENT
___________________________
[Escrow Agent's Full Name]
In this Real Estate Closing Statement Agreement, you will see the following sections:
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