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Probate & Trust Law Section Conference Manual ... - Minnesota CLE

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B. Listing Agreement<br />

1. Key terms<br />

a. Identify property and parties<br />

b. Identify base‐line transaction terms<br />

c. Identify terms of relationship with Broker<br />

2. Addendum to modify terms of relationship with Broker<br />

C. Disclosure Statement<br />

a. When is commission earned<br />

b. Dual agency discount / prohibition of dual agency<br />

c. Are there any “exclusions”?<br />

1. <strong>Minnesota</strong> Real Property Disclosure. See Minn. Stat. <strong>Section</strong>s 513.52‐.60<br />

a. Generally required for any transfer of a property that is or is intended to<br />

be occupied as a “single family residential property.” Includes<br />

condominiums and townhomes, but excludes multi‐family properties<br />

(and colorably any residential property that is intended to be used as a<br />

rental property).<br />

b. Disclosure must be made in good faith and must “include all material<br />

facts of which the seller is aware that could adversely and significantly<br />

affect:” (1) an ordinary buyer’s use of the property; or (2) an intended<br />

use of which the seller is aware. See Minn. Stat. <strong>Section</strong>s 513.55<br />

c. Exceptions include: (i) transfers to heirs or devisees of a decedent; or<br />

(ii) transfers to a spouse, parent, grandparent, child or grandchild.<br />

There is NO EXCEPTION for the Personal Representative or a <strong>Trust</strong>ee<br />

selling a property. See Minn. Stat. <strong>Section</strong>s 513.54 and .56<br />

d. There is no liability for failure to disclose unless the seller making the<br />

disclosure KNEW about an issue and failed to disclose it. Damages<br />

include civil damages and possible equitable relief (which could include<br />

rescission). See Minn. Stat. <strong>Section</strong>s 513.57‐.59<br />

2. MCIOA Disclosure. See Minn. Stat. <strong>Section</strong> 515B.4‐107‐8<br />

a. A “Resale Disclosure Certificate” is required in all sales of any property<br />

subject to MCIOA (Minn.Stat. 515B). This includes condominiums,<br />

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