How do you ensure a contract is valid and enforceable?

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Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Simple - should be fully executed, signed by all parties.

Apr 04, 2017 10:40 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA
Praful Thakkar

Burlington, MA

Rainmaker
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John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Very good legal question.

Apr 05, 2017 12:00 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Tony and Suzanne Marri...

Scottsdale, AZ

Rainmaker
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Signed and filled out completely

Apr 04, 2017 10:42 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

Rainmaker
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Paul Antonelli

Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL

Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

Hey Anonymous is back again. Tell me are you getting these questions from a training guide? Are you looking on here to see who knows what and who dosent?

Apr 05, 2017 04:59 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Rainmaker
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Valeria Mola

SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No idea.

Jun 19, 2019 08:23 AM

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Rainmaker
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya

SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

No idea.

Jun 14, 2019 10:21 AM

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Rainmaker
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687

Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA

Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

This sounds like a law question or a google me this question

Mar 17, 2018 08:37 AM

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Rainer
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Mick Michaud

Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX

Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

Sounds like a legal question to me.

May 04, 2017 07:23 PM

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Ambassador
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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Ask a lawyer.

Apr 08, 2017 10:11 PM

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Rainmaker
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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Make sure it is complete, legally signed and delivered.

Apr 08, 2017 02:59 AM

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Rainmaker
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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Sign by all parties and earnest money given.

Apr 06, 2017 08:49 AM

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Rainmaker
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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Fill it up according to your client terms, check, sign( by all involved parties).

Apr 05, 2017 10:22 PM

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Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Include all the elememts that are require for contract validity and if it is for real estate, make sure it is in writing.

Apr 05, 2017 07:16 PM

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Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Looks like you have your answer. Also ask your Agent Professor

Apr 05, 2017 09:45 AM

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Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Follow my state's laws.

Apr 05, 2017 09:08 AM

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Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Others have answered.

Apr 05, 2017 08:28 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Check with your legal team.

Apr 05, 2017 08:13 AM

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Rainmaker
809,258

Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

If you are unsure a contract is valid and enforecable the way to ensure that it is is to have an attorney review it.-Kasey

Apr 05, 2017 08:04 AM

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Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Fill it out correctly and follow the rules!

Apr 05, 2017 06:41 AM

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Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Do it legally.

Apr 05, 2017 06:37 AM

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Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Have a real name signing it and dated.

Apr 05, 2017 06:33 AM

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Rainmaker
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Michael J. Perry

KW Elite - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

That it is correctly signed

Apr 05, 2017 06:31 AM

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Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

Pretty much there is a standard agreement for just about anything. The danger comes when you do your own. Why? There are basic musts necessary for a contract to be valid....

Apr 05, 2017 06:30 AM

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Rainmaker
902,528

Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

In our state, a legal review is required.

Apr 05, 2017 06:21 AM

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Rainmaker
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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Put it in writing!

Apr 05, 2017 06:13 AM

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Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

For real estate you need mutual agreement, a legal description of the property, identify the parties, consideration, in writting, and signed.

And most important it cannot be anonymous.

Apr 05, 2017 06:05 AM

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Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

signed by all parties....

Apr 05, 2017 05:57 AM

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Rainmaker
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Harry F. D'Elia III

WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

all parties signed and earnest money has been delivered to escrow

Apr 05, 2017 05:56 AM

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Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk

Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH

One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That it is in writing, is filled out correctly, is signed and is accompanied by a deposit.

Apr 05, 2017 05:54 AM

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Rainmaker
4,800,132

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Signatures and properly prepared.

Apr 05, 2017 05:51 AM

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Rainmaker
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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Many people go to court to find out the answer.

Apr 05, 2017 05:35 AM

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Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Make sure no one signs it anonymously.

Apr 05, 2017 05:25 AM

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Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Properly filled out and signed... but ask an attorney. This is a legal question. And why does this question require an anonymity?

Apr 05, 2017 05:22 AM

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Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Coldwell Banker Realty

John Pusa nailed this one!

Apr 05, 2017 04:44 AM

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Rainmaker
7,871,264

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Make sure it accurately states the agreement and is properly executed. Use the forms provided by your MLS.

Your class notes should tell you that you need an offer, acceptance and consideration.

Apr 05, 2017 04:43 AM

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Rainmaker
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Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro

PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL

Call me at 850-517-7098

Prepared correctly, reviewed for mistakes and fully executed.

Apr 05, 2017 03:09 AM

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Rainmaker
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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826

White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL

When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

Make sure all the information is accurate and has been fully executed.

Apr 05, 2017 02:09 AM

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Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Praful Thakkar has the answer.

Apr 04, 2017 11:30 PM

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Hey Anonymous is back again. Tell me are you getting these questions from a training guide? Are you looking on here to see who knows what and who dosent?
This sounds like a law question or a google me this question
Fill it up according to your client terms, check, sign( by all involved parties).
Include all the elememts that are require for contract validity and if it is for real estate, make sure it is in writing.
Looks like you have your answer. Also ask your Agent Professor
If you are unsure a contract is valid and enforecable the way to ensure that it is is to have an attorney review it.-Kasey
Pretty much there is a standard agreement for just about anything. The danger comes when you do your own. Why? There are basic musts necessary for a contract to be valid....
For real estate you need mutual agreement, a legal description of the property, identify the parties, consideration, in writting, and signed.

And most important it cannot be anonymous.
all parties signed and earnest money has been delivered to escrow
That it is in writing, is filled out correctly, is signed and is accompanied by a deposit.
Properly filled out and signed... but ask an attorney. This is a legal question. And why does this question require an anonymity?
Make sure it accurately states the agreement and is properly executed. Use the forms provided by your MLS.

Your class notes should tell you that you need an offer, acceptance and consideration.
Prepared correctly, reviewed for mistakes and fully executed.
Make sure all the information is accurate and has been fully executed.