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First Weber, Inc. ("First Weber") is a licensed real estate business entity in Wisconsin. First Weber and its logo are trademarks owned by First Weber, Inc., with corporate offices located at 5250 E. Terrace Drive, Suite 136, Madison, Wisconsin 53718. First Weber also holds real estate licensure in Michigan. Schwab Realty, Ltd., and Hedeman Real Estate, LLC, operate under license agreement with First Weber, d/b/a/ First Weber.
NOTICE TO BUYERS & SELLERS
First Weber, Inc. (“First Weber”) gives this Notice to you, a prospective real estate buyer or seller, to acquaint you with some common issues or practices within the real estate industry and to make you aware of some important issues to consider in your real estate transactions. This Notice also provides authorization to contact buyers and sellers with information about prospective real estate transactions and affiliate services. First Weber is a licensed real estate business entity.
Equal Opportunity/Fair Housing. First Weber, its agents, and affiliates are committed to providing equal service to all persons. Local, state, and federal Fair Housing laws prohibit discrimination against any person in violation of these laws. The parties are solely responsible for their own compliance with Fair Housing laws and will consult their own counsel with questions. Note: So-called “Buyers Letters” may be common and useful, but when including information of buyer’s personal characteristics to try to get sellers to favor buyers for who buyers are may trigger conscious or unconscious biases or preferences, resulting in discrimination or appearance of discrimination. Such letters should be avoided by buyers and disregarded by sellers. Agents are not authorized to advise on such letters and may not be asked to solicit, evaluate, or participate in such letters.
Legal & Tax Advice. State law prohibits real estate agents from giving legal or tax advice. Consistent with their licensure, agents may explain and assist you with approved contract form provisions and procedures, but cannot provide legal or tax advice. First Weber recommends you consider hiring your own attorney if you have legal questions or disputes, and consult a tax attorney or accountant about any tax issues that may arise, including questions about government-tax credit, stimulus, or related programs. In “short-sales,” First Weber’s agents may assist in facilitating a short sale or in contacting lender(s), but are not responsible for negotiating payoffs, loan modifications, or issues relating to deficiencies. If you need advice or assistance on these issues, contact the lender, your attorney, or other qualified professional debt-relief service.
MLS. First Weber is associated with various multiple listing services (MLS). Information in any MLS is provided by sellers, listing agents, and other parties, or sources, and may not have been verified. Firms and agents cannot guarantee all such information posted is current, accurate and complete, or assume responsibility for the quality of MLS information. Both sellers and buyers must verify information posted on MLS, if material, including number of bedrooms, school district, type of construction materials, square footage, age of updates, etc.
Square Footage/Measurements/Dimensions. Land, building, or room dimensions, measurements of square footage of finished or unfinished floor space, or acreage figures are often only approximations based on rounded measurements, various formulas used to calculate area, or may be provided by third parties such as municipal assessment or tax information. These sources may vary. First Weber does not guarantee or assume responsibility for the accuracy of any measurements or figures. If the size or dimensions of any part of a property, finished or unfinished square footage, or acreage, etc., is important to you, you must independently verify that information. Note: Digital or online GPS/GIS mapping apps or programs as may be utilized by agents or parties may not be accurate and are no substitute for an actual survey of lot lines.
Viewing/Verification. Pictures, video/virtual tours or live streaming may be used by agents or services to display a property, but are not representations of condition by agents or Firm, and are no substitute for viewing the property personally. Some pictures or video on MLS or on real estate websites may include virtual staging or graphic quality or lighting alteration, etc. Artificial intelligence or other programs may also allow for depictions of the property with virtual repainting, remodeling, or accessories, etc., to give ideas for potential improvements or alternatives. To avoid potential confusion between different media, there remains no substitute to viewing the property personally. Buyer is responsible for verifying any given property is satisfactory to Buyer. All walk-throughs are likewise Buyer’s personal responsibility. Agents may send pictures or make observations, but are not responsible for confirming, inspecting, or approving condition or work done.
Third-Party Providers. First Weber, or agents, may provide names of various service providers, including lenders, title insurance and home warranty companies, inspectors or testing companies, surveyors, attorneys, or other contractors and third-party providers, but First Weber does not perform and is not responsible for the services or actions of these third-party professionals or providers. You are responsible for selecting providers or third-party professionals and for determining whether they have adequate expertise and qualification to render the desired services and are instructed by you regarding specifics of any work to be done. This also applies to any referred services or products. (See First Weber’s Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure).
Financing. First Weber may assist you by providing contact with lenders and may assist in obtaining loan pre-qualification or pre-approval. But First Weber is not responsible for determining or selecting a lender or type of mortgage. You are solely responsible for choosing the lender and type of mortgage. First Weber is affiliated with Prosperity Home Mortgage Corporation. See Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure.
Homeowner’s Insurance. Homeowner’s insurance carriers may not insure certain properties or certain buyers. First Weber and its agents are not insurance experts and cannot advise on whether any particular property or buyer is insurable. Buyer should consult buyer’s insurance agent and lender. Buyer may consider an insurability contingency in any offer, if uncertain. Buyer should confirm insurability with buyer’s insurer and lender before authorizing delivery of any financing loan commitment. First Weber is affiliated with HomeServices Insurance, Inc. See Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure.
Title Insurance. First Weber recommends title insurance, including GAP coverage, on all transactions. Title companies may assist in obtaining mortgage payoffs, tax prorations, and closing statements, but the parties are responsible for reviewing any title commitment for any potential issues or exceptions on title, and reviewing closing or settlement statements. If you have questions about any title-related issues or exceptions, you may ask the title company and/or your own counsel, First Weber is affiliated with several area title companies. See Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure.
Home Warranty. Sellers may purchase a home warranty to provide coverage during the listing and for a period after closing, or buyers may purchase a home warranty to apply after purchase. Coverage depends on the company and program and is limited to policy terms. Note: A home warranty may not cover mobile homes.
Inspections & Testing. Buyers are responsible for including any inspections or testing to confirm property condition and if property is satisfactory for buyers’ purposes. All buyers should consider having any property professionally inspected by a State of Wisconsin registered home inspector, and buyers should include any testing contingency if wishing to test any substance, whether drinking water, soil, air, or other elements on the property. Inspection(s) should cover all material property features, including structural, mechanical, heating, electrical, plumbing, etc. Some items such as wells, septic systems, etc., may require specialized inspectors or professionals. Buyers should consider any follow-up inspections as may be recommended by inspector, and include provision for follow-up testing, if desired. Even in highly competitive markets, it is not advised to “waive” inspections or testing, but to consider a limited remedy inspection or testing provisions instead.
Electrical Service. Tube or aluminum wiring, fuses, or service less than 100 amps may be considered a defect or require upgrade by lenders or insurers to no less than 100 amp service. Certain breaker boxes, e.g., Federal Pacific, may be a safety concern.
Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Disclosure. Federal law requires sellers/landlords of most residential housing built before 1978 to disclose any known lead-based paint (“LBP”), to provide any records or reports of LBP, and to provide buyers/tenants with a federally approved lead-hazard-information pamphlet. https://www.epa.gov/lead. Offers/leases must contain lead disclosures and acknowledgments. The regulations do not require removal of LBP hazards, but buyers have the right to include a contingency to inspect for LBP.
Hazardous Substances. Asbestos, vermiculite, lead in drinking water, radium, radon gas, mold, lead-based paint, PFAS, formaldehyde and other toxic substances or chemicals in structures, soils or water supplies can cause serious health hazards. Certain construction materials may be more prone to failure, e.g. some synthetic stucco, and others may cause contamination in some products. Contact the Wisconsin DNR and each specific municipality about possible substances of concern in each community. Water testing is recommended if there is any safety concern. Buyer may negotiate a provision to terminate an offer if testing reveals safety issues and/or may negotiate a desired remediation, including specification of what type of system or filter to be installed, and whether to remediate point-of-entry or point-of-use, etc. Buyer should consult a water quality professional or equipment service provider about options and effectiveness and costs of installation and operation, etc. For radon see Wisconsin Department of Health Services pamphlet Wisconsin Home Buyers and Sellers Brochure and/or the EPA’s U.S. EPA Home Buyers and Sellers Guide to Radon. You must arrange inspection or testing of any substances or materials of concern to you. Also see www.firstweber.com/info for more information.
Land-Use Restrictions, Regulations, Bedrooms & Nonconforming Uses. Both public and private land-use restrictions may affect a property’s use and value, including zoning, building codes, deed restrictions, covenants, nonconforming properties and uses, subdivision regulations, and homeowner association (HOA) rules and regulations, etc. An HOA may impose rules and restrictions limiting what may be built, including fences, accessory structures, landscaping, building components, etc., and may impose fees or assessments.
See https://dfi.wi.gov/Pages/ConsumerServices/HomeownersAssociation/GeneralInformation.aspx. Buyer should confirm whether/how any applicable restrictions may impact buyer’s’ intended use, and cost, including ability to build, rebuild, remodel, replace, or enlarge improvements, particularly nonconforming structures or uses, and confirm access, utilities, and services. Do not assume access, especially on vacant or undeveloped land. Do not assume you can install a fence or outbuilding, or other such improvement without confirmation from regulating authorities. Buyer should confirm number of usable bedrooms with the municipal assessor or building inspector (See POWTS regarding confirming sizing to number of bedrooms/occupancy), if material. Buyer to verify intended uses are permissible. Future uses may not be guaranteed and are not represented by Firm or agents. Governmental regulations (e.g., zoning laws, building codes, regulatory restrictions, etc.), special-purpose districts, and private restrictions (e.g., HOA rules, covenants, condominium rules, etc.) may change or may require approvals or permits, and may impact intended or future uses.
Reassessment & Revaluation. Buyer should contact the assessor or municipality to inquire if there are any area-wide reassessments or other assessments that may affect the property. For new construction, remodeling, rehabilitation, or if any property tax increase is expected due to revaluation or reassessment, consider using the re-proration provision in any offer.
Community Attributes & Facilities. If existence or proximity of community amenities (e.g., school districts, parks, green spaces, conservancy districts, cable & internet access and similar services or facilities) is important to buyer’s decision to purchase, buyer should confirm such directly with the municipality, school district, or other community-entity, public-information sources, or specific service providers. If availability of specific capabilities or capacity are important in any service or product, buyer should confirm directly with the potential providers. For example, terms like “high speed” internet often do not correspond to any particular or identified performance capability. If material to buyer, buyer should verify directly with any service providers about any technical requirement, capability, or cost.
Area Conditions. Existing and proposed developments, public projects, and nearby construction may affect the property. If concerned about existing or future conditions of an area or neighboring properties, you may investigate, including contacting state and local municipal officials about any projects or issues, including planned roadways, commercial developments, utilities infrastructure or transmission lines, airport expansion or utilization, wind turbines, etc. Some commercial, industrial, or certain agricultural operations, such as concentrated animal-feeding farms, may create noise and odor. You should inquire with governmental and private authorities about the condition of natural features in the area, including potential infestations or diseases. For waterfront or riparian property, you should contact the DNR and local-governmental officials about lake and river information and boating access/usage rights and restrictions, docks and piers, stocking, existence of invasive species, and shoreland zoning, and confirm you can use the property for your intended purposes. For properties requiring access on or through any State lands or Tribal or Native American sovereign lands consult with all relevant governing authorities about all applicable regulations and confirm access with the title company and/or your own legal counsel.
Floodplains & Wetlands. Floodplain and wetland maps may not be complete or updated and may require a surveyor or other professional to interpret. Contact your lender, applicable governmental officials, and your insurance agent with questions about floodplain designations, insurance requirements, and rates. Property bordering navigable waters should be presumed to be within a floodplain or subject to special restrictions such as shoreland zoning or other governmental regulations. Floodplain designations change and site elevations may need verification. Floodplain insurance premiums may be expected to increase. For further information contact FEMA, DNR, your insurer and lender. See also www.firstweber.com/info.
Special-Purpose Districts. If all or part of a property is in a special-purpose district (e.g., sanitary, drainage, or lake district) you should contact the applicable authorities to identify what restrictions and potential assessments may apply. Property in a sanitary district may be subject to taxes, special assessments, or other charges for sewer planning or construction, user fees, and related costs. Property in a drainage district may be subject to special assessments and other requirements.
POWTS (“Private onsite wastewater treatment systems”). Properties served by POWTS, commonly known as septic systems, may be subject to state and local regulation, and some counties require a maintenance plan and may impose notification, inspection, or testing requirements when property ownership is transferred. Replacing a POWTS may require you to install a different type of system. If material, confirm POWTS sizing to number of bedrooms/occupancy, particularly if there has been remodeling or additions to the property.
Use-Value Assessments/Managed-Forest Land/Conservation Reserve/Farmland-Preservation Programs. Rural, agricultural, forest, vacant, cropland, or similar property may be subject to conservation, farmland, environmental, or other land-use programs, agreements, or restrictions affecting the property’s use and taxation.
There may be penalties, assessments, or payback obligations pending or deferred, or which accrue upon change in use or sale of the property. Under Use-value assessment law, sellers must disclose if some or all the property being sold is subject to use-value assessment and if a conversion charge has been assessed or deferred. Buyers/owners may be assessed substantial penalties if they change use of property subject to use-value taxation. Managed Forest Law requires sellers to disclose if property is enrolled. Buyers should contact DNR Division of Forestry. Conservation Reserve Program buyers should contact USDA Farm Service Agency. For property in a farmland-preservation-zoning district, or under a farmland-preservation agreement, contact Agricultural Resource Management in the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. For shoreland zoning, contact county zoning and DNR regarding mitigation plans, and check applicable city, town, or village regulations. Note: Some programs impose fees, penalties, or costs upon change of use or early termination. Consult each program and address whether the parties intend to continue a program, and address who will be responsible when a given program terminates.
Proposed Use/”Buildability”. A property represented as “buildable” may have unknown issues preventing/limiting building. Buyer should verify any contemplated building or improvements, including items like fencing or sheds, etc., with buyer’s builder, and contact local land use/zoning authorities about any required permits or approvals, what restrictions apply, and any deed restrictions, covenants, subdivision or HOA regulations or rules Buyer should consider proposed use, subsoil, perk testing, access, or other such contingencies to confirm suitability, and confirm building requirements or limitations such as set-back requirements, utility hook-up, wetlands, etc., as may be applicable. Buyer should confirm desired access, if not already established. Buyer should verify the availability, functionality, and cost of any specific features or services desired or intended, including internet, cable or Wi-Fi quality. Buyer should verify permissibility of any intended present or future use, including permits or authorizations, particularly for any contemplated commercial or regulated activities, e.g. short/long-term or vacation rental.
Real Property Wholesalers. Real property wholesalers are themselves responsible for all required notifications under Chapter 710 of the Wisconsin Statutes or otherwise.
Leases. Any leases should be reviewed by counsel, particularly if involving any business or commercial uses. Parties are themselves responsible for all landlord-tenant issues and operations, including but not limited to landlord or tenant improvements, property management, any notices, applications, credit or financial evaluations, and should review all material issues, including maintenance responsibilities/costs, utilities, insurance, common areas, and all laws, covenants, or rules regulating usage, and any required permits or approvals for intended improvements or usage, etc..
Closing & Reporting Information: The title company or closing agent will require certain information or documentation from the parties for closing or certain governmental reporting requirements, e.g., verification of identity, authorization for signing, social security or tax identification numbers, etc. NOTE: All such information or documentation is to be provided directly to the title company or closing agent, by secure means, and not sent, copied, or forwarded to agents or Firm. Agents and Firm cannot advise on any such governmental programs or requirements. Any questions should be directed to the title company, closing agent, or parties’ counsel.
FinCEN: The U.S. Treasury Department Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requires some real estate sales be reported. A sale is reportable if involving (a) residential property (including mixed use with residential and vacant land if intended for residential construction), (b) if the purchase is all-cash (no loan from a bank or other institutional lender), and (c) at least one buyer/transferee is a trust or is a legal entity (e.g., LLC, corporation, partnership, or estate).
FIRPTA: The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) applies to real estate sales by “foreign persons” as defined per FIRPTA, and may require withholding of up to 15% of the amount realized for payment to IRS unless an exemption applies. Buyers can be held liable and may have a tax lien put on the property for failing to comply with FIRPTA.
Subagent Compensation/Buyer Agency Fees. Each firm has its own commission and compensation policies. There is no “standard” commission or compensation rate, each being negotiable. The Firm cannot comment on other companies’ policies or overall commission or co-brokerage market or offerings. Offers of compensation are recommended as incentive for subagents (agents working with Customer buyers) to participate in sale of a given listing, and as incentive for Buyer Agents (as may be negotiated in an offer). No brokerage services are considered free,” but are in contemplation of allowable and negotiated compensation. First Weber commission is a percentage of purchase price plus a fee per transaction (transaction fee), which is additional commission.
Buyer Agency Fee Payment. Buyers under Buyer Agency may submit offers requesting seller payment of buyer agency compensation directly at closing or may request a concession or credit. Buyers may choose to request this if unable to pay that fee out-of-pocket or if wanting that to be included in buyers’ financed loan amount. This may apply particularly to first-time homebuyers or those saving for down payment. Sellers should be prepared to consider such requests in negotiation. If requested fee is greater than any offer of compensation, it is recommended sellers calculate desired net proceeds and consider countering on price to retain desired net and yet accommodate the buyer’s agency fee.
Digital Communications Security Advisory. First Weber and its agents are not involved in wiring funds and will never request such financial or nonpublic information by email or digital media. If you receive an email or digital message directly, copied, or forwarded, that requests you send funds or provide financial or nonpublic information, do not respond. Never trust wiring instructions sent via email or digital media. Email and digital media may be vulnerable to hacking and phishing scams where criminals pretend to be service providers or pretend to be a person or entity involved in a transaction and request financial and nonpublic information such as credit or debit card numbers, bank account information, or ask you to send or wire money. Report any suspicious communication to your provider and/or authorities, and always verify personally and directly, using trusted contact information. You may also notify us at [email protected].
Management/Maintenance. First Weber does not warrant condition of any property and does not do property management or maintenance. Owners/sellers are responsible for all management/maintenance, including preventive and seasonal maintenance (e.g., winterization and ice/snow removal), and are responsible for safety and security on their property while listed.
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