Broker Disclosure to Sellers of Real Property

--- ## Page 1 The user wants me to transcribe ALL visible text on the page as clean markdown. I need to output ONLY the transcribed text - no commentary, no analysis, no preamble. I should start directly with the content. Format instructions: - Use ### for sections - Use **bold** for labels - Use markdown tables for tabular data - Use - bullets for lists - Preserve all numbers, dates, and values exactly as shown Looking at the document, I can see: 1. Header with logo "kwST PETE KELLERWILLIAMS." 2. Title: "Broker's Disclosure to Sellers of Real Property" 3. Address: "360 Central Ave #600 St. Petersburg, FL 33701" 4. Opening paragraph about acknowledging receipt 5. Section: "NOTICES TO SELLER" 6. Section: "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS" 7. Section: "HOME WARRANTY" 8. Section: "PETS" 9. Section: "SELLER'S RESPONSIBILITIES PRIOR TO & DAY OF CLOSING" 10. Section: "SELLER-PAID MARKET CENTER COMMISSION" Let me transcribe this carefully: The logo text is "kwST PETE KELLERWILLIAMS." (with the kw and ST PETE stylized, but I should transcribe the visible text) Actually looking more carefully: - "kwST PETE" appears to be the main text with "KELLERWILLIAMS." below it The header says: "Broker's Disclosure to Sellers of Real Property" Address: 360 Central Ave #600 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Then: "(Hereinafter "Property") hereby acknowledge receipt of, and agreement to the following conditions and disclosures before signing any Contract for Sale and Purchase --" Then: "NOTICES TO SELLER" Then the sections follow. Let me structure this properly with markdown. Since there are no tables in the document, I don't need to create any markdown tables. For the blank line with "$_______", I should preserve that as shown. Let me go through each section carefully: 1. SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS -- Seller represents that Seller does not know of any facts that materially affect the value of the Property, including but not limited to violations of governmental laws, rules and regulations, other than those that Buyer can readily observe or that are known by or have been disclosed to Buyer. Buyers are advised to have Inspections completed by professionals who specialize and hold applicable licenses. Inspections may include but not limited to: Property, Mold, Radon, Energy Efficiency, Septic, Pool, Roof, HVAC, Sinkhole, Permitting, Building Codes and others. Seller acknowledges that the Broker and its associates make no representations concerning the competency of any inspectors, contractors, and/or repair persons. 2. HOME WARRANTY -- A home warranty plan provides for repair or replacement of many of a home's mechanical systems and major built-in appliances in the event of breakdown due to normal wear and tear during the agreement period. Home warranty companies may provide coverage during the period your property is listed for sale. 3. PETS -- It is the responsibility of the Seller to secure all animals that may reside at the property. The Seller agrees that Keller Williams Suburban Tampa will not be liable for the loss of and/or for any injuries caused to or by the animals. 4. SELLER'S RESPONSIBILITIES PRIOR TO & DAY OF CLOSING -- Most purchase contracts state that "seller shall, at closing, have removed all personal items and trash from the property and shall deliver occupancy and possession along with all keys, garage door openers, access devices, and codes as applicable by closing. Seller is responsible to maintain utilities until the final walkthrough has been completed. Seller shall maintain property including but not limited to lawn, shrubbery, and pool in the existing condition as of the effective date. All repairs are to be completed in a workman like manor by an appropriately licensed person in accordance with all requirements of law with materials or items equal to or better than existing as of the effective date. Repair receipts should be furnished to buyers by final walk-through to validate repairs. Please bring driver's license or identifications, keys, openers, controls, and any warranty papers to closing, unless other arrangements have been made with the parties. 5. SELLER-PAID MARKET CENTER COMMISSION -- Seller(s) acknowledges and agrees that Keller Williams St Pete will collect $________ in additional commission from Seller(s) at closing. Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission is payable to the Brokerage representing the Seller(s) in this transaction for real estate services rendered. This is paid by Seller(s) in addition to any commission paid by Buyer. Now I need to format this with the proper markdown syntax. The user wants: - ### for sections - **bold** for labels - Preserve all text exactly Looking at the document structure, the main sections seem to be: - NOTICES TO SELLER (centered, all caps) - Then the subsections with the -- format Actually, looking at the document: - "NOTICES TO SELLER" appears to be a main heading - Then there are several subsections with labels like "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS --" Let me format this: I should probably make "NOTICES TO SELLER" a ### section or perhaps the title. Actually, looking at the layout: - The document title is "Broker's Disclosure to Sellers of Real Property" - Then there's the address - Then the acknowledgment paragraph - Then "NOTICES TO SELLER" - Then the specific notice sections Since the user wants ### for sections, I should identify what constitutes a section. The main sections appear to be the ones with the -- separators or the all-caps headers. Let me structure it: First, the header info with the logo and title. Then the address. Then the intro paragraph. Then ### NOTICES TO SELLER Then for each subsection, I could use **bold** for the label since those are the section headers in the document. Actually, looking at the format: - SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS -- - HOME WARRANTY -- - PETS -- - SELLER'S RESPONSIBILITIES PRIOR TO & DAY OF CLOSING -- - SELLER-PAID MARKET CENTER COMMISSION -- These look like section headers. I could format them as: ### SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS or **SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS** -- The user says "Use ### for sections". So I should use ### for the main sections. The document has "NOTICES TO SELLER" as a main heading, and then the specific topics as subsections. Actually, looking more carefully, "NOTICES TO SELLER" is centered and appears to be a major section heading. Then the others are subsections. But the user instruction says: "Use ### for sections, **bold** for labels" So perhaps the subsections like "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS" should be ### sections? Or should they be **bold** labels? Looking at the document, these are all-caps headers followed by -- and then text. They function as sections. Let me check the text again. The section "SELLER'S RESPONSIBILITIES PRIOR TO & DAY OF CLOSING" is quite long. I think the safest approach is: 1. Put the document title/header as is 2. Use ### for the main "NOTICES TO SELLER" section 3. Use **bold** for the subsection labels, or use ### for each subsection since they are distinct sections. Actually, looking at standard legal document formatting, these are distinct notice sections. I think using ### for each major notice section makes sense, or using **bold** for the labels as instructed. The user says: "Use ### for sections, **bold** for labels" This suggests that ### is for major divisions and **bold** is for labels within those sections. But in this document, the structure is: - NOTICES TO SELLER (main heading) - SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS (subsection) - HOME WARRANTY (subsection) - PETS (subsection) - etc. I think I'll use ### for each of the main notice sections since they are substantial blocks of content with headers. But wait, the user says "**bold** for labels" - the headers like "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS" are labels. Let me look at the exact wording: "FORMAT: Use ### for sections, **bold** for labels, markdown tables for tabular data, - bullets for lists." I interpret this as: - Use ### for section headings - Use **bold** for labels (like field labels, etc.) In this document, the items like "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS" are section titles. The "--" suggests they are headings. I think I'll format them as: ### SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS But the user also says "Preserve all numbers, dates, and values exactly as shown." This includes the "--" that appears after the headings. Actually, looking at the text: "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS -- Seller represents..." The "--" is part of the heading format connecting it to the text. In markdown, I can do: ### SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS Seller represents... or **SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS** -- Seller represents... Given that these are distinct topical sections, using ### seems appropriate. But the user specifically mentions "**bold** for labels". Let me reconsider. Maybe the ### is for the "NOTICES TO SELLER" part, and the subsections are just paragraphs with bold labels. Actually, looking at the visual hierarchy: 1. "Broker's Disclosure to Sellers of Real Property" - document title 2. "NOTICES TO SELLER" - section header (centered, all caps) 3. The individual notices - subsections I think I'll use: ### NOTICES TO SELLER Then for each subsection, I'll use the bold label format as it appears with the -- : **SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS** -- Seller represents... This seems to match the instruction best: "### for sections" (NOTICES TO SELLER is a section), "**bold** for labels" (the individual notice titles are labels). Wait, but the instruction says "Use ### for sections" - this could mean use ### for all section headers in the document. The items like "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS" are clearly section headers. Let me look at the text one more time to see if there are any lists that need bullet formatting. In the first paragraph under "SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS": "Inspections may include but not limited to: Property, Mold, Radon, Energy Efficiency, Septic, Pool, Roof, HVAC, Sinkhole, Permitting, Building Codes and others." This is a list but it's written inline. The user says "- bullets for lists". If there are comma-separated lists that are meant to be bullets, I should convert them? Or only if they are already bulleted? The instruction says "Preserve all numbers, dates, and values exactly as shown." This suggests I should preserve the text exactly, but format it with markdown. If a list is written inline, I should probably keep it inline unless it's clearly a bulleted list in the original. The list "Property, Mold, Radon..." is inline in the original. I should keep it inline to preserve the text exactly, or I could format it as a list for better readability, but the instruction says "Preserve... exactly as shown." Actually, looking at the original, the text says: "Inspections may include but not limited to: Property, Mold, Radon, Energy Efficiency, Septic, Pool, Roof, HVAC, Sinkhole, Permitting, Building Codes and others." This is an inline list. To preserve exactly, I should keep it inline. But wait, the user says "- bullets for lists". This suggests that if there are lists, use bullet format. But if the original has an inline comma-separated list, converting it to bullets might not be "exactly as shown." However, markdown formatting is about structure. I think the instruction means: when the document has a list, use markdown bullet format. But the document doesn't have any bulleted lists; it has inline comma-separated items. Let me check if there are any actual bulleted lists. Looking at the text, I don't see any bullet points (• or - or *). Everything is paragraph text. So I won't need to use bullet lists unless I interpret the comma-separated items as lists that should be bulleted. But "Preserve... exactly as shown" suggests I should keep the text as is, just apply markdown formatting for structure (headers, bold, etc.). Let me proceed with this structure: kwST PETE KELLERWILLIAMS. Broker's Disclosure to Sellers of Real Property 360 Central Ave #600 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (Hereinafter "Property") hereby acknowledge receipt of, and agreement to the following conditions and disclosures before signing any Contract for Sale and Purchase -- ### NOTICES TO SELLER **SELLER'S PROPERTY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND HOME INSPECTIONS** -- Seller represents that Seller does not know of any facts that materially affect the value of the Property, including but not limited to violations of governmental laws, rules and regulations, other than those that Buyer can readily observe or that are known by or have been disclosed to Buyer. Buyers are advised to have Inspections completed by professionals who specialize and hold applicable licenses. Inspections may include but not limited to: Property, Mold, Radon, Energy Efficiency, Septic, Pool, Roof, HVAC, Sinkhole, Permitting, Building Codes and others. Seller acknowledges that the Broker and its associates make no representations concerning the competency of any inspectors, contractors, and/or repair persons. **HOME WARRANTY** -- A home warranty plan provides for repair or replacement of many of a home's mechanical systems and major built-in appliances in the event of breakdown due to normal wear and tear during the agreement period. Home warranty companies may provide coverage during the period your property is listed for sale. **PETS** -- It is the responsibility of the Seller to secure all animals that may reside at the property. The Seller agrees that Keller Williams Suburban Tampa will not be liable for the loss of and/or for any injuries caused to or by the animals. **SELLER'S RESPONSIBILITIES PRIOR TO & DAY OF CLOSING** -- Most purchase contracts state that "seller shall, at closing, have removed all personal items and trash from the property and shall deliver occupancy and possession along with all keys, garage door openers, access devices, and codes as applicable by closing. Seller is responsible to maintain utilities until the final walkthrough has been completed. Seller shall maintain property including but not limited to lawn, shrubbery, and pool in the existing condition as of the effective date. All repairs are to be completed in a workman like manor by an appropriately licensed person in accordance with all requirements of law with materials or items equal to or better than existing as of the effective date. Repair receipts should be furnished to buyers by final walk-through to validate repairs. Please bring driver's license or identifications, keys, openers, controls, and any warranty papers to closing, unless other arrangements have been made with the parties. **SELLER-PAID MARKET CENTER COMMISSION** -- Seller(s) acknowledges and agrees that Keller Williams St Pete will collect $________ in additional commission from Seller(s) at closing. Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission is payable to the Brokerage representing the Seller(s) in this transaction for real estate services rendered. This is paid by Seller(s) in addition to any commission paid by Buyer. Wait, I need to check the exact spelling and punctuation. Let me look again. In the last paragraph: "Buyer- Paid" - there's a space after the hyphen? It looks like "Buyer- Paid" in the text. Actually, looking closely: "Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission" - yes, there's a space after the hyphen in the image? Let me check. Looking at the image: "Buyer- Paid" - it appears there might be a space, or it might be "Buyer-Paid". The text is a bit blurry but looks like "Buyer- Paid" with a space, or it could be a hyphenation at line break. Actually, looking at the line: "Williams St Pete will collect $________ in additional commission from Seller(s) at closing. Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission is payable to the Brokerage representing the Seller(s) in this transaction for" Ah, "Buyer- Paid" appears at the end of a line and "Paid" starts the next line? No, looking again: "at closing. Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission is payable" Actually, looking at the PDF: "Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission" It seems to be hyphenated. I should preserve it as shown: "Buyer- Paid" or "Buyer-Paid". Looking very carefully at the image, it says "Buyer- Paid" (with a space after the hyphen). But this might be a line break artifact in the scan. The text appears to be: "Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission" I think it's safer to transcribe exactly what I see: "Buyer- Paid" with a space. Actually, looking more carefully at the original image: The line reads: "in additional commission from Seller(s) at closing. Buyer- Paid" Then next line: "Market Center Commission is payable..." Wait, that doesn't make sense. Let me look at the cropped sections or the full image again. Looking at the text: "SELLER-PAID MARKET CENTER COMMISSION -- Seller(s) acknowledges and agrees that Keller Williams St Pete will collect $________ in additional commission from Seller(s) at closing. Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission is payable to the Brokerage representing the Seller(s) in this transaction for real estate services rendered. This is paid by Seller(s) in addition to any commission paid by Buyer." The phrase is: "Buyer- Paid Market Center Commission" It appears to be written as "Buyer- Paid" with the hyphen and space. This might be a typo in the original or it might be "Buyer-Paid" and the scan is just showing a space. Given the section title is "SELLER-PAID" with no space, and this says "Buyer- Paid", I should transcribe it as "Buyer- Paid" to be exact, or "Buyer-Paid" if that's what it actually is. Looking at the zoomed image: "Buyer- Paid" - there's definitely a space after the hyphen. I'll preserve it as "Buyer- Paid". Also in the text: "workman like manor" - should be "work --- ## Page 2 ### AFFILIATED BUSINESS DISCLOSURE -- To Buyer(s) from Keller Williams St Pete for Property as described above. This is to give you notice that Keller Williams St Pete has a business relationship with Cross Country, VanDyk Mortgage and Tampa Bay Title each of which has a "0% Interest" in the operating division known as Keller Williams St Pete,. Because of this relationship, this referral may provide Keller Williams St Pete a financial or other benefit. As required by Federal Law, you will be provided an estimated charge or range of charges prior to engaging the services of the listed provider(s). You are NOT required to use the listed provider(s) as a condition for settlement of your loan on or purchase/sale of the subject property. THERE ARE FREQUENTLY OTHER SETTLEMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS AVAILABLE WITH SIMILAR SERVICES. YOU ARE FREE TO SHOP AROUND TO DETERMINE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE BEST SERVICES AND THE BEST RATE FOR THESE SERVICES. Buyer(s) hereby acknowledges having read this disclosure and understands that Keller Williams St Pete may receive a financial or other benefit as the result of a referral to Cross Country, VanDyk Mortgage and Tampa Bay Title Per 12 USC 2602 "Definitions" (7) – 12 USC2607 (c) (4) and 24 CFR Part 3500 Final Rule Appendix D do not apply. ### NEVER TRUST WIRING INSTRUCTIONS VIA EMAIL -- Criminals/hackers are targeting email accounts of various parties involved in real estate transactions (e.g., lawyers, title agents, mortgage brokers, real estate agents). These emails are convincing and sophisticated. Among other concerns, this has led to fraudulent wiring instructions being used to divert funds to the criminal's bank account. These emails may look like legitimate emails from the proper party. If you receive an email regarding instructions that contains any suspicious information, do not click on any links that may be in the email and do not reply. Broker strongly recommends that Buyer, Seller, and their respective attorneys and others working on a transaction, refrain from placing any sensitive personal and financial information in an email, directly or through an email attachment. When there is a need to share Social Security numbers, bank accounts, credit card numbers, wiring instructions or similar sensitive information, Broker strongly recommends using more secure means, such as providing the information in person, over the phone, or through secure mail or package services, whenever possible. *In addition, before Buyer or Seller wires any funds to any party (including Buyer or Seller's attorney, title agent, mortgage broker, or real estate broker) personally call them to confirm the information is legitimate (i.e., confirm the ABA routing number or SWIFT code and credit account number).* Buyer and Seller should call them at a number that is independently obtained (e.g., from this Contract, the recipient's website, etc.) and not use the number in the email to be sure that the contact is a legitimate party. ### ESCROW DEPOSIT: All escrow deposits will be deposited with the title company closing the transaction within one business day or receipt. Any requests to return said deposits will be honored only after the check has cleared the correspondent bank account and all necessary releases have been signed by all applicable parties. ### XLIST: If opting to market the property on the Xlist instead of the open market MLS seller understands that this option is intended to be a convenience factor. This marketing option may limit the amount of traffic through the property and consolidate the number of showings and may or may not result in a lower offer price due to these factors. If the objective is to obtain the highest possible sales price seller should consider marketing on the MLS as well as the Xlist. ### SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT: _____________________________(Name of District) Imposes taxes or assessments, or both taxes and assessments, on this property through a special taxing district. These taxes and assessments pay the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of certain public facilities of the district and are sent annually by the governing board of the district. These taxes and assessments are in addition to county and all other taxes and assessments provide for by law. $________________Annual amount included in property taxes. (Amount can be verified through the county tax collector's office.) ### THIRD PARTY VENDORS: As a courtesy, KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY and its agents may provide you with one or more names of service providers including, but not limited to home inspectors, engineers, contractors, --- ## Page 3 licensed repair persons, handyman or attorneys other consumers have used or of whom we are aware. The provision of these service providers shall not in any way be construed to be a warranty, recommendation or endorsement by Keller Williams or its licensee's. The sellers' choice of any service provider rests solely with the seller. Seller agrees to hold KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY and its agents harmless from and all claims or losses that in any way arise out of, or relate to, the Seller's selection or the Seller's use of any such service provider. Third party vendors may or may not provide rebates and/or financial incentives to our customers and agents. | **Seller's Signature** | **Date** | |:-----------------------|:---------| | | | | **Seller's Signature** | **Date** | |:-----------------------|:---------| | | | Revised 3/2022