TERMS & CONDITIONS

The Terms and Conditions of Sale are set forth in the Buyer’s Prospectus and the Earnest Money Receipt and Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”). The information set forth is believed to be accurate. However, the owner of the properties and Steffes Group make no warranties or guaranties expressed or implied. Information contained in this document was collected from sources deemed to be reliable and is true and correct to the best of the writer’s knowledge. Auctioneers and owners will not be held responsible for advertising discrepancies or inaccuracies.

All ANNOUNCEMENTS ON AUCTION DAY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED INFORMATION. Prospective buyers are advised to consult with an attorney of their choice with respect to the purchase of any real property including
but not limited to, seeking legal advice from their own attorney regarding disclosures and disclaimers set forth below.

 Steffes Group along with their employees are seller’s agents and are licensed in the state where the property is located. We strongly recommend buyers secure buyer representation, at their expense, in all real estate transactions.

The sale of this property IS NOT contingent on the Buyer securing financing or any other Buyer contingencies.

The auction begins on Wednesday, February 28 and will end at 10AM Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

All bidders must register their name, address, and telephone number in order to receive a bidding number, or all bidders must register with SteffesGroup.com as an online bidder to participate in the auction sale online.

The successful bidder will be required to sign an Earnest Money Receipt and Purchase Agreement at the close of the real estate auction. A total deposit of 10% of the contract sale price will be required. Those funds will be placed in a Real Estate Trust Account as good faith money until closing. 

Down payment is due on the day the bidding closes and signing of the contracts will take place through email and electronic document signatures. In the event the auction bidding closes after 3:00pm, the earnest money will be due the following business day.

The contract signing will take place at Steffes Group, 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078  

If the winning bidder is unable to come to the Steffes office for signing of the contract, arrangements will be made to email or fax a copy of the contract for signature. The buyer would fax the signed copy back to 701.237.9173 or send a scanned copy by email. 

Purchasers who are unable to close because of insufficient funds will be in default and the deposit money will be forfeited. Balance of the purchase price must be paid in full at closing on or before: Friday, April 19, 2024.

Closing will take place at Seller’s closing attorney office, or a professional closing company agreeable to both buyer and seller.

Seller will provide up-to-date merchantable abstract(s) or (ii) an ALTA title insurance commitment (“Title Commitment”) for issuance to Buyer of an ALTA Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance (“Title Policy”) in the amount of the purchase price. In the event Seller elects to furnish a Title Commitment, Seller shall pay for 50% of the cost of the premium for the Title Policy, and Buyer shall pay for 50% of the cost of the premium for the Title Policy.

Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed.

2024 Taxes: Paid by BUYER

Subsequent taxes and or special assessments, if any, to be paid by buyer. Real Estate Taxes are subject to reassessment under new owner. 

Closing Agent Fee will be shared equally between Buyer and Seller. 

The auction sale is for registered bidders and their guests. All bidding is open to the public and the property is offered for sale to qualified purchasers without regard to sex, race, color, religion, natural origin or handicap.

Please note the bidding will not close and property will not be sold until everyone has had the opportunity to make his or her highest and best bid. 

THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. 

THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD UPON SELLER CONFIRMATION.

PROPERTY SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY
All dimensions and descriptions are approximations only based upon the best information available and are subject to possible variation. Sketches may not be drawn to scale and photographs may not depict the current condition of the property. Bidders should inspect the property and review all the pertinent documents and information available, as each bidder is responsible for evaluation of the property and shall not rely upon the Seller, Broker or Auctioneer, their Employees or Agents. The property will be sold AS IS and without any warranties or representations, expressed or implied.

SUCCESSFUL BIDDER
The successful bidder of the property shall be determined by competitive bidding. Should any dispute arise between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the right to make the final decision either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the property that is in dispute. The auction will be recorded and the auctioneer’s records shall be conclusive in all respects.

SELLER’S PERFORMANCE
The Seller has agreed to the terms of the sale as published. However, the Broker and Auctioneer make no warranties or guarantees as to the Seller’s performance.

AGENCY DISCLOSURE
Steffes Group, Inc. is representing the Seller.

POSSESSION
Possession will be at closing or completion of current crop harvest, whichever is later, unless otherwise agreed to in writing and agreeable by buyer and seller.

MINERAL RIGHTS
All mineral rights, if any, held by Seller will be transferred upon closing. However, the Seller does not warrant the amount or adequacy of the mineral rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLAIMER
The Seller, Broker and Auctioneers do not warrant with respect to the existence or nonexistence of any pollutants, contaminants or hazardous waste prohibited by federal, state or local law. Buyer is responsible for inspection of the property prior to purchase for conditions including but not limited to water quality, and environmental conditions that may affect the usability or value of the property. No warranties are made as to the existence or nonexistence of water wells on the property, or the condition of any well.

EASEMENTS AND SURVEY
This real estate is selling subject to any and all covenants, restrictions, encroachments and easements, any results that an accurate survey may show, as well as all applicable zoning laws.

BUYER DEFAULT
When using our online auction services, you are making a firm commitment to purchase said item(s) and are entering into a legal and binding contract. Bids may not be cancelled or retracted for any reason. 

Non-paying bidders or fraudulent bidding will subject you to legal recourse and possible criminal charges including any fraud and/or interstate commerce violations. 

INTERNET RISK
You acknowledge that the internet may be an unreliable and error-prone network. Steffes Group will not guarantee that bids placed online will always be transmitted to or received by the auctioneer in a timely fashion. You agree to hold Steffes Group, Inc. and its employees harmless for any interruptions in online bidding. At the sole discretion of the Company, the auction may be suspended, postponed, or cancelled if internet service is unstable or disrupts the online portion of any event that is simulcast as an Internet Auction. 

Further, the auctioneer has the sole discretion to accept or refuse any bid. Steffes Group retains the right, at our sole discretion, to add, delete, or change some or all of our online services and the terms and conditions governing their online auctions at any time without notice. 

BIDDING PROCEDURE
As a buyer you have two objectives to accomplish:

1.     Purchasing the property.

2.     Purchasing the property at a price you can afford.

How is this accomplished?

1.     Estimate comparative value.

2.     Experienced buyers always decide what to pay before the bidding begins.

3.     Inspect the property carefully. 

4.     Compare with other properties available in the area. 

5.     Check the selling price of previously sold properties.

6.     Discuss your buying plans with a lender.  Have your financing arrangements made in advance.  

7.     This sale is not subject to financing.

 

AVOID OVER OR UNDER BIDDING

·         Always bid on a property toward a price.  

·         Establish that price before the bidding begins. By doing this you will avoid getting caught up in the auction excitement and pay a price that is too high for the market or one that you cannot afford. It will also make you confident to bid to your established fair market value. Many bidders who do not plan ahead end up with regrets after the auction because they were too nervous or uncertain about their judgment to bid.

 

THE BIDDING STRATEGY

·         Research and know the value of the property.

·         Have your financing arranged before the auction.

·         Establish your highest and best bid before the bidding begins.

·         Make your bids promptly to force other bidders up or out without delay.