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These terms and conditions represent an agreement by and between "Exchangor",
and Greater Illinois Tax Deferred Exchange Corporation, hereinafter "Intermediary".
Recitals WHEREAS, Exchangor is the owner of certain property located in the United States of America, and WHEREAS, a Purchaser desires to acquire the relinquished property, pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between Purchaser and Exchangor for the acquisition thereof; and WHEREAS Exchangor desires to effect a tax deferred exchange pursuant to Section 1031(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; and WHEREAS Intermediary is a corporation in good standing doing business under the laws of the State of Illinois and is regularly engaged in the business of acting as an intermediary in tax deferred exchanges; and NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows: Agreement 1. Closing Instructions. The terms and conditions set forth herein shall constitute both an agreement between the parties hereto and supplemental closing instructions for the parties with a closing entity; for the transfer of the relinquished property to Purchaser for the consideration and on the terms and conditions provided. 2. Exchange. Exchangor intends to effect a tax-deferred exchange pursuant to the provisions of Section 1031(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, the regulations promulgated thereunder, applicable court cases, and to the extent applicable, state franchise tax statutes. To permit Exchangor to be entitled to the benefits of a tax deferred exchange, the parties hereto agree as follows:
3. Closing. The closing shall occur by closing entity delivering the proper deed of the relinquished property to Purchaser when closing entity obtains the appropriate purchase price and showing title to the property vested in Purchaser. 4. Offer. A condition of this Agreement is the delivery to Exchangor of an executed copy hereof on or before closing. This condition is solely for the benefit of Exchangor. 5. Possession. Subject to the provisions hereof, possession of the relinquished property shall be given to Purchaser as of the date of closing. 6. Deposits. All documents and funds to be deposited by Exchangor with closing entity shall include:
All documents to be deposited by Intermediary with closing entity shall include:
All documents to be deposited by Purchaser with closing entity shall include:
7. Prorations. Prorations, if any, are those set forth in the closing instructions approved by Exchangor and Intermediary. 8. Costs. Exchangor shall pay for only those costs previously agreed to with Purchaser and set forth in the closing instructions approved by Exchangor and Intermediary. 9. Intermediary's Fees. Exchangor agrees to compensate Intermediary for the performance of the services of such as described herein in an amount agreed to by both parties upon closing. Exchangor and Intermediary expressly agree that any cash proceeds received from the disposition of the relinquished property shall be held and invested in certificates of deposit, cash management, working capital or money market accounts, bankers acceptance or U.S. obligations in the discretion and through financial institutions of Intermediary. Said investment account shall be in the name of Intermediary and shall require the signature of an authorized officer of Intermediary to permit the withdrawal of any portion thereof. By the terms hereof, Intermediary shall only be required to participate in the withdrawal of funds when instructed by Exchangor and only when the instructions involve the acquisition of the replacement property or the disposition of said proceeds by Intermediary to Exchangor pursuant to the terms of paragraph 2(c) above. 10. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence hereof. 11. Notices. Any notice to be given hereunder shall be given by personal delivery or by depositing such notice in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Intermediary
Exchangor
Purchaser
Any party hereto may, from time to time, by written notice to the other, as applicable, designate a different address which shall be substituted for the one specified above. If any notice or other document shall be sent by certified mail as aforesaid, the same shall be deemed to have been effectively served or delivered at the expiration of 24 hours following deposit of said notice in the United States Mail in the manner set forth above. 12. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein shall be assignable by any party hereto without the prior written consent of the others, as applicable. 13. Indemnity. Exchangor does hereby indemnify Intermediary and hold it harmless from any loss, costs, expenses or liability it may incur subsequent to the closing which results from Intermediary's participation in the exchange of property as described herein, to the extent such loss, cost, expenses or liability arise out of Intermediary's transfer of said relinquished property or any property involved in the exchange, or arising out of any challenge by any duly constituted legal authority as to the tax ramifications of this exchange transaction. The indemnity provided for herein shall include any liability, directly or indirectly caused by the presence on, under, or about the relinquished property, of any hazardous materials and any costs or expenses for repair, clean-up, or detoxification of any of said property. Exchangor acknowledges that Intermediary has made no representation as to the tax consequences of the exchange transaction, except as those set forth in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, and that Intermediary has participated in this transaction solely for independent business reasons. This indemnity, however, does not extend to the remaining contractual obligations set forth herein pertaining to the acquisition and disposition of the personal property referred to above and any subsequent replacement property or properties of this contemplated exchange. 14. Reporting Requirements. Exchangor agrees that to the extent required, Exchangor shall satisfy any and all reporting requirements of any Federal, State, Municipal, or other governing authority for recipients of funds paid to or by Intermediary on behalf of and at the direction of Exchangor. 15. Independent Tax and Legal Advice. Intermediary has advised Exchangor to seek independent tax and legal advice both as to the income tax consequences of the exchange as contemplated by Exchangor and as to the legal effect of this agreement. 16. Governing Law. All questions with respect to the construction of this Agreement and the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. 17. Inurement. Subject to the restrictions against assignment as herein contained, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding on, the assigns, successors in interest, personal representative, estates, heirs, and legatees of each of the parties hereto, as applicable. 18. Attorney's Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim, or dispute between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to this Agreement or to the breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party, or parties, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs. These terms and conditions represent the best estimate of the terms and conditions applicable to most tax deferred exchanges by Greater Illinois Tax Deferred Exchange Corporation. This terms and conditions outline is to be used solely for the due diligence purposes of those individuals or entities utilizing the Greater Illinois Tax Deferred Exchange Corporation Express Exchange. |