38 Acres + - Congo Road Wilkesboro, NC Owner: Barnes, et al Online & Live Bidding Important - Read these Terms: Please take the time to read the following set of terms and conditions for the online auction. When you register to bid, you will be acknowledging that you have read these terms and conditions. If you intend to register, the following items will pertain to you. Buyer's Premium: There will be a Ten Percent (10%) Buyer’s Premium added to the final bid price to determine the final contract purchase price. For example, a bid of $1,000,000 is a contract price of $1,100,000. Phase I Environmental Study Owner has owned and operated a sawmill at the subject property for approximately 27 years. To provide confidence for bidders and ensure finance ability, the seller, at seller’s expense agrees to hire Brandon Moore with Paragon Environmental to provide a report to the high bidder. If the financing is rejected due to any report on the phase 1, seller agrees to either (A) provide a satisfactory remedy, (B) if seller chooses not to make for a remedy for the identified issue, buyer may terminate their contract and have full refund of deposit. Acreage, Subdivision & Survey: Auctioneer reserves the right, on behalf of the seller, to accept either (A) the high bid on the real estate as an entirety (Lot 1) or (B) the two high bids combined on Lots 2 and 3, whichever is deemed in the seller’s estimation to be most advantageous to the seller. (see maps provided) If any survey is required, it is to be ordered and paid for by the buyer. If the property is sold in two tracts the survey cost is to be divided among the two buyers with half of the survey cost paid by each buyer. Agency: The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC is acting as an agent of the Seller and at no time acting on behalf of the Buyer. By accepting these terms, you acknowledge you have reviewed the North Carolina Real Estate Commission's "Working with a Real Estate Broker" form and will sign if you are the winning bidder. (See form below) Seller’s Closing Attorney: TBD Property Information & Inspection: The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC is not responsible for any missing or incorrect listing information. The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC has attempted to provide accurate descriptions; however, it is the Bidder's responsibility to conduct inspections to determine the condition and feasibility of the Bidder’s intended use. Descriptions that are provided by The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. It is automatically acknowledged by registering that you have personally inspected the property, hired an agent to inspect the property, or waived your right to inspect the property. Placing a bid creates a contractual agreement to purchase the property at the high bid price plus a Buyer’s Premium and any additional fees included in the closing of real estate. Auctioneer's Discretion: The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC has full discretion to modify the date and time, order, and details of the auction for any reason or no reason at all, including but not limited to technical issues, emergencies, and the convenience of The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC or the Seller. Auctioneer does not preclude the right of any employee, stockholder, or subcontractor the right to bid on any auction. Server & Software Technical Issues: In the event there are technical difficulties related to the server, software or any other online auction-related technologies, The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC and the Seller reserves the right to extend bidding, continue the bidding, or close the bidding. Neither the company providing the software nor The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC, or the Seller shall be held responsible for a missed bid or the failure of the software to function properly for any reason. The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC may send email notifications to registered Bidders with updated information as deemed necessary. Payment Terms: A deposit of 10% of the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium is required as an earnest money deposit in the form of a certified check or wire transfer. The earnest money deposit is a credit towards purchase price only at closing and is due within 24-hours of contract execution date with time being of the essence. The balance of the contract purchase price is due at closing, which shall be in thirty days to no more than forty-five days or upon delivery of the deed. In the event the Seller cannot produce a deed with an insurable title, the earnest money deposit will be refunded to the Buyer. Closing will be as specified in the Auction Purchase Contract. Financing is welcome however, the auction sales contract is not contingent on or subject to financing, appraisal, survey or inspections of any kind, as agreed to by the Bidders and/or Buyers at registration and specified in the Auction Purchase Contract. Auction Purchase Contract: The contract is required to be fully and correctly executed, without any modifications within 24-hours of the close of the auction and/or Seller’s confirmation, with time being of the essence. A contract that is incomplete, incorrect, or modified in any respect, is considered to be in default. By bidding on the property, the Buyer agrees to all terms and conditions set forth. Closing: Property is to be closed within 60 days (per contract) with a 15-day automatic extension. Closing Costs: Buyer’s closing costs can include new boundary survey (if necessary), title search fees, title insurance premiums, recording fee of documents, Buyer’s prorated items, and any other fees required for closing. Seller’s closing costs are limited to their portion of the prorated tax/HOA, revenue stamps, and the cost of deed preparation. All parties will be responsible to pay their own closing costs. Property Condition: All property in this auction is selling “AS-IS, WHERE IS” with all faults if any. The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the property. Descriptions of the property are believed to be correct but are not guaranteed. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to conduct any inspection prior to the auction. All due diligence periods end the date the auction is scheduled to end, and prior to the end of the auction. It is possible that the property being sold is subject to restrictive covenants and association rules, regulations and dues. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to inspect all aspects of the property before placing a bid. No sale shall be invalidated by the Buyer as a result of he/she not conducting their own inspection prior to placing a bid or doing due diligence. It is automatically acknowledged by placing a bid that you have personally inspected the property, hired an agent to inspect the property or waived your right to inspect the property. Legal Interpretations: The laws of the State of North Carolina shall interpret this document. Disputes: Any and all causes of action resulting from this auction shall be heard in the General Court of Justice of Davie County, North Carolina as the sole and exclusive venue for North Carolina properties. Auction Bidder and/or Buyer Default: The successful Bidder/Buyer whose bid is confirmed and who does not execute and return the contract with the earnest money deposit within 24 hours of the conclusion of the auction and/ or Seller’s confirmation notice, will be considered in default and will be black-flagged in our database as a Non-Paying Bidder and will no longer be allowed to participate in our auctions and the Seller has the right to exercise all legal remedies for such breach of contract. The Swicegood Group, Inc. reserves the right to sell to the next highest qualified Bidder. By registering and placing a bid, you agree that if you become a Bidder in default as specified above, The Swicegood Group, Inc. has the right to charge your credit card a penalty of up to one-half of the required earnest money deposit. Auction Cancellation – Bid Rejection: The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason. The Seller and/or The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC as Seller's representative reserves the right to cancel this auction or remove any item or lot from this auction prior to the close of bidding even if a bid has been placed, unless the auction is advertised Without Reserve or Absolute. Deed: Special Warranty Deed, as specified in the Auction Purchase Contract. Possession: Possession delivered at closing. Real Estate Taxes and Closing Cost: Taxes will be prorated to the day of closing using the most current available year’s tax amount. HOA fees and condominium assessments, if applicable, will be prorated up to the date of closing. The Buyer will pay as elected, other closing costs associated with their side of the sale such as title search, title insurance, including local and state recording fees. Easements & Zoning: Subject to an and or all easements recorded or unrecorded. Acreage & Aerial Photos: Parcel dimensions and acreages are based on legal descriptions. Aerial photos are for illustration purposes only and not surveyed boundary lines. Bidder Responsibilities: Bidder responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Bidders agree to keep their username and password confidential, as they are responsible for ANY and ALL activity involving their account. When using the website, you must obey any and all local, state, and federal laws. Violations will result in the termination of website use privileges. The Swicegood Group, Inc. and Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC gathers aggregate information from the website, which may include but is not limited to, the number of page visitors, most visited pages, and any and all correspondence. Bidder agrees that the email address provided may be used for correspondence during the auction and possibly future auction announcements. Guaranty Agreement: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment in full to The Swicegood Group, Inc. as fiduciary. Age Requirement: All Bidders must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
