Some important things you should ask yourself before signing.

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  1. Did I shop around and know exactly who I am dealing with and what my options are?
  2. Was there a chance to negotiate that I may have passed up?
  3. Did I read everything thoroughly to make sure I understood everything and didn't miss any details?
  4. Are there any hidden clauses? 
  5. Is there any way out of the contract if I am not fully satisfied?  


Remember, once your signature is on a contract, it's legal and binding.


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Make it a great day! 

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JAN
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Although I am very guilty of signing without reading the small print (or the big print), I would never do that to a client.  I always explained everything in great detail and made sure they understood exactly what they were signing.  Seems like all of you as professionals do the same thing with your clients, even if you don't do it for yourself.
5:46am • #24
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Roger, great advice as usual.  I hope you are enjoying your week...sooo cold here and colder yet next week!
6:55am • #25
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Such good advice.  It is a binding document, but a good agent should make sure that all these points are addressed with the buyer so that the fully understand the significance of that signature!
6:56am • #26
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What a simple but powerful blog post.  Well done Roger.  We always talk to your clients and let them know the exact same thing, and we make sure they understand everything.  Good job!
6:59am • #27
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I don't care if we're in my vehicle, in my home office, at a buyer's home or at the library, I READ EVERY SINGLE WORD OF A CONTRACT AND ALL APPLICABLE ADDENDA TO THE BUYER. 

Paragraph by paragraph, I read, explain, answer questions, and know that they understand. . .

BEFORE THEY SIGN. 

6:59am • #28
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Most people have the habit of not reading the documents thoroughly. Later when things go wrong they get worry. This is such a good post Roger.

John
7:01am • #29
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Good morning Roger,

The only good thing about a long contract is I can speed read through it and yes not enough people read the whole contract before signing.

Make yourself a great day.
7:03am • #30
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Roger, I'm with you. I don't read pre-printed terms on a contract. I zero in on the clauses that have fill-in blanks or are completely hand-written.

I trust our CAR (California Association of Realtors) forms. Their lawyers have gone over them word by word. I'm not trained to do that. I have to trust them. I'm not alarmed if my clients also choose to trust the form.

Bill Roberts

BTW a well derserved "feature."
7:10am • #31
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BARFF-- something we've been taught since we were old enough to read but often forget!  congrats on the feature.

 
7:54am • #32
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Roger~ I love how simple you put things, you really are magical with your words~
8:27am • #33
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Roger. Sweet and simple and to the point...I am putting your post on an index card for all to read in my office. :)
8:59am • #34
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Thank you for sharing read and read some more.
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Roger ~ excellent information we all should think about before we sign anything.
11:38am • #36
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As many of you know, I can get pretty wordy when i write a post, but that is more when I write about personal stuff.  When it comes to business, the simpler it is, the better it is for most people.  Nothing to get wordy about here.  Read what you are signing and have it explained, if you don't understand something, ask questions, that's what professionals get paid to do..............make sure you understand the contracts you are signing.

Whether you do it yourself when signing a contract, that's up to you, but as a professional, I would advise everyone to make sure that your clients understand everything before they sign on the bottom line.

From what I've read here, it seems like that is exactly what most of you do.

Thanks so much for your comments, thoughts and opinions.  This is such a great place to share our knowledge.
3:15pm • #37
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Making sure the buyer understands the contract is key. Of course when it comes to interpretation...I refer to an attorney. But I do caution to never sign until they are ready.
3:27pm • #38
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Hi tateleh, congrats on the feature and yes, you are so right! Short and sweet-and right to the point-BINGO!
4:45pm • #39
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Roger, Just the way I like advice, short and sweet and to the point. Thank you for that!
6:24pm • #40
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People hate to sign contracts and initial paragraphs however it's in their best interests to read the contract before signing. I can count on one hand how many people have read the entire contract before they sign it. That's pretty sad... 
6:40pm • #41
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I tell all my clients that they can never ask too many questions or any dumb questions. They should thoroughy understand what it is they are being asked to sign and if they don't understand ask to have it read or explained a different way.
6:40pm • #42
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My mantra is this: no one will ever be able to say that I did not go over the contract paragraph by paragraph and ensure that they understood the terms and conditions. NO ONE. EVER.
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