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In a licensing seminar in Scottsdale, a buyer claims there is a binding purchase contract for an unsubdivided vacant parcel based solely on an unrecorded oral promise. Which statement should the broker communicate?

Correct Answer

D) real estate sale agreements generally need written evidence and signatures sufficient to satisfy the statute of frauds

Under Arizona contract law; current AAR contract practice, real estate sale agreements generally need written evidence and signatures sufficient to satisfy the statute of frauds.

Answer Options
A
the statute of frauds applies only to leases and not sales in that Arizona transaction
B
the statute of frauds disappears if earnest money was discussed
C
a recorded deed is required before any contract can exist under current Arizona law
D
real estate sale agreements generally need written evidence and signatures sufficient to satisfy the statute of frauds

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Related Concepts

Specific performance is a court-ordered remedy that compels the breaching party to fulfill their obligations under the contract rather than simply paying monetary damages. It is an equitable remedy used when monetary damages would be inadequate.

The Statute of Frauds is a legal requirement that certain types of contracts must be in writing and signed to be enforceable. In real estate, all contracts for the sale of land or interests in land must be in writing.

A time is of the essence clause in a contract means that all deadlines and dates specified in the agreement are strictly enforceable, and failure to meet them constitutes a material breach.

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