Terms and Conditions

We welcome your questions. For more details and information related to any of our Special Offers or Guarantees on our website, please review the general terms and conditions below and then feel free to contact us via telephone, email or simply click the button directly below so that we can go over any questions that you may have in more detail.

• The Seller, you, agrees to grant Costera Luxury Properties, Broker, the exclusive and irrevocable right to sell your Property, subject to a valid and binding California Residential Listing Agreement.
• The Seller agrees to a minimum 180-day (6-month) listing period.
• The Listing Price is set at a mutually agreed market value determined on the basis of market conditions and comparable homes. The Property must be sold as a standard/traditional sale, with no exceptions, and must close escrow at a minimum Purchase Price amount of $500,000.
• The Seller agrees to pay to Broker as compensation for services, irrespective of agency relationship(s), 3.50% of the total real estate commission of the Listing/Purchase Price, saving you thousands of dollars!
• The Seller agrees to permit Broker to place a FOR SALE/SOLD sign on the Property.
• The Seller authorizes Broker to install a KEYSAFE/LOCKBOX and agrees to permit sales representatives reasonable access to the Property on a daily basis for the purpose of showing it to prospective Buyers.
• The Seller agrees to permit Broker to list the Property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
• The Seller agrees that Broker or others may photograph or otherwise electronically capture images of the exterior and interior of the Property for static and/or virtual tours of the Property by buyers and others for use on Broker's website, the MLS, and other marketing materials and sites. Seller further assigns any rights in all images to the Broker and agrees that such images are the property of Broker and that Broker may use such images for advertising, including post sale and for Broker's business in the future.
• The Seller agrees to enter into a firm and binding agreement to purchase a replacement property of equal or greater value, represented exclusively by Broker, and upon Seller completing such purchase concurrently with Seller's Property. As designated by law, we are obligated to act as a fully disclosed dual agent when negotiating for replacement properties listed by Costera Luxury Properties. For these properties, our goal will be to do our best to bring the Buyer and Seller together to find a price with terms and conditions which is fair to both. Please note that you will pay Broker absolutely NO fees for our Home Buyer Services on the purchase of your replacement property, irrespective of agency relationship(s).
• This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers, discounts or referrals.
• If you do not see an actively advertised percentage or dollar amount for a Limited Time Special Offer on our Home Page, then any such previously known offer has expired.

To get more information on how you can receive our currently advertised Online Home Seller Commission Special, simply click the button directly below to complete the Home Seller Special Request Form so that we can go over this Limited Time Special Offer with you in more detail.

• The Buyer, you, will obtain and submit to Costera Luxury Properties, Broker, official Proof-of-Funds (POF) documentation providing evidence that you have the money for the down payment and closing costs, including and if applicable, a written pre-approval for a home loan / mortgage from a lending institution or licensed mortgage broker, within 14 calendar days of the date of the written guarantee.
• The listed price of the Property the Buyer purchases will be at least $500,000.
• The Buyer will pay Broker absolutely NO fees for our Home Buyer Services. The Seller will pay the Broker's entire commission on the Property the Buyer purchases.
• This guarantee applies to properties listed by real estate brokerages other than ours. As designated by law, we are obligated to act as a fully disclosed dual agent when negotiating for properties listed by Costera Luxury Properties. For these properties, our goal will be to do our best to bring the Buyer and Seller together to find a price with terms and conditions which is fair to both.
• If we fail to negotiate a price for you of at least $5,000 below the listed price, we will pay you the $500 GUARANTEED CASH SAVINGS at the closing of the sale (COE) of the Property you purchase.
• This guarantee cannot be combined with any other special offers, discounts or referrals.

To get more information on how you can become one of our VIP Buyers, and receive our $5,000 Home Purchase Savings Guarantee, simply click the button directly below to complete the VIP Home Buyer Request Form so that we can go over this guarantee with you in more detail.

• The Seller, you, agrees to grant Costera Luxury Properties, Broker, the exclusive and irrevocable right to sell your Property, subject to a valid and binding California Residential Listing Agreement.
• The Seller agrees to a minimum 90-day (3-month) listing period.
• The Listing Price is set at a mutually agreed market value determined on the basis of market conditions and comparable properties. The Property must be sold as a standard/traditional sale, with no exceptions.
• The Seller agrees to pay to Broker as compensation for services, irrespective of agency relationship(s), a minimum of six percent (6.00%) of the total real estate commission of the Listing/Purchase Price.
• The Seller agrees to permit Broker to place a FOR SALE/SOLD sign on the Property.
• The Seller authorizes Broker to install a KEYSAFE/LOCKBOX and agrees to permit sales representatives reasonable access to the Property on a daily basis for the purpose of showing it to prospective Buyers.
• The Seller agrees to permit Broker to list the Property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
• The Seller agrees that Broker or others may photograph or otherwise electronically capture images of the exterior and interior of the Property for static and/or virtual tours of the Property by buyers and others for use on Broker's website, the MLS, and other marketing materials and sites. Seller further assigns any rights in all images to the Broker and agrees that such images are the property of Broker and that Broker may use such images for advertising, including post sale and for Broker's business in the future.
• The Seller represents and warrants that there are no outstanding work orders, mechanics liens, non-compliance issues, or code violations on file or held against the Property with any competent authority, whether recorded, reported and/or anticipated.
• The Seller represents and warrants that there are no known easements, rights-of-ways, or encroachments of any buildings, structures, fences, walls, swimming pools, etc., onto or from adjoining properties or onto registered easements, other than those mentioned on the Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS). The Seller agrees to complete and submit the TDS to the Broker within three (3) days of the date of the written guarantee. The Property must comply with all municipal zoning by-laws and all structures on the Property must be located wholly within the lot lines legal setbacks as described in the Transfer/Deed thereto.
• The Seller represents and warrants that there are no known derogatory/delinquent tax liens on the Property. The Seller authorizes Broker to order a Preliminary Title Report within three (3) days of the date of the written guarantee. The Seller agrees to pay for the cost of the Preliminary Title Report at the Close of Escrow (COE).
• The Seller represents and warrants that the chattels and fixtures (e.g., solar panels, water filtration/softener systems, home security systems, personal property, etc.) remaining with the Property are the property of the Seller, are free-and-clear of encumbrances (seller-owned) and will be in good working order at the Close of Escrow (COE).
• The Seller represents and warrants that there are no known problems with the electrical, plumbing, irrigation, pool/spa, and/or mechanical heating/cooling (HVAC) systems.
• The Seller represents and warrants that there are no structural or mold problems.
• The Seller represents and warrants that there is no known damage to the slab, basement, crawlspace, attic, roof, or elsewhere caused by water leaks, seepage or flooding.
• The Seller represents and warrants that there are no known insurance concerns or claims affecting the Property and that the Property is not located within any environmental hazard zones/areas. Such environmental hazard zones/areas include the following: Special Flood Hazard Area (designated by FEMA); Dam Inundation Area (area of potential flooding); Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; Wildland Fire Area; Earthquake Fault Zone; or Seismic Hazard Zone (landslide and/or liquefaction zone). The Seller authorizes Broker to order the Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) Report, including tax and environmental information, within three (3) days of the date of the written guarantee. The Seller agrees to pay for the cost of the NHD Report at the Close of Escrow (COE). NHD title company to be Broker's choice.  
• The Seller represents and warrants that, by law, all required smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and water heater bracing, are to be in place and in good working order, within seven (7) days of the date of the written guarantee. The Seller agrees to pay for any related costs for compliance.
• The Seller agrees to pay for Owner's Title Insurance Policy at the Close of Escrow (COE). Title company to be Broker's choice.
• The Seller authorizes Broker to order the Structural Wood/Pest Control inspection report (Termite Report) within five (5) days of the date of the written guarantee. The Seller agrees to pay for the cost of related Section-1 items on the Termite Report, clearance and fumigation, if applicable. Structural Wood/Pest Control company and licensed California General Contractor, if applicable, to be Broker's choice.
• Both, Seller and Broker, are to each pay their own escrow fees. Escrow Holder to be Broker's choice.
• The Seller authorizes Escrow Holder to order Homeowner Association (HOA) documents, if applicable, within five (5) days of the date of the written guarantee. The Seller agrees to pay for the cost of any-and-all related HOA fees at the Close of Escrow (COE).
• The Seller agrees to pay for any applicable private transfer fees, loan payoffs, including City and/or County transfer tax fees at the Close of Escrow (COE).
• The Seller authorizes Broker to order a one (1) year Home Warranty (HW) plan within ten (10) days of the date of the written guarantee. The Seller agrees to pay for the cost of the HW plan, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), at the Close of Escrow (COE). HW company to be Broker's choice.
• The Seller agrees to enter into a firm and binding agreement to purchase a replacement property of equal or greater value, represented and listed exclusively by Broker, and upon Seller completing such purchase concurrently with Seller's Property. As designated by law, we are obligated to act as a fully disclosed dual agent when negotiating for properties listed by Costera Luxury Properties. For these properties, our goal will be to do our best to bring the Buyer and Seller together to find a price with terms and conditions which is fair to both. Please note that you will pay Broker absolutely NO fees for our Home Buyer Services on the purchase of your replacement property, irrespective of agency relationship(s).
• This guarantee cannot be combined with any other special offers, discounts or referrals.

To get more information on how you can get a GUARANTEED written offer on your home within 24 hours of your listing, simply click the button directly below to complete the Home Seller Guarantee Request Form so that we can go over this guarantee with you in more detail.