TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: April 2023

 Please read these Terms of Use carefully before continuing on with your use of the Services. By accessing and/or using the Services (including without limitation our websites and mobile applications) You are agreeing to these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES. By registering with or accessing the Service you are acknowledging and accepting these Terms of Use (these "Terms"). Capitalized terms are defined below.THESE TERMS OF USE CONTAIN A MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION/JURY TRIAL WAIVER PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS OF USE AND THE ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER PROVISION, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO BRING A LAWSUIT IN COURT.Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC (“We”) fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.Some words used in these Terms of Use have a specific definition. You can find these definitions at the end of these Terms of Use.

1. These Terms
This is a legally binding agreement. The terms "you" and "your" refer to an individual registering with or accessing the Service. You represent that you have the full right, power, and authority to enter into and perform these Terms without the consent of any third party.We may, in our sole discretion, amend these Terms from time to time upon notice. Your continued use of the Service after any such change constitutes your acceptance of the amended Agreement. If you do not agree to any portion of these Terms at any time, you must cease your access and use of the Service.

2. Use of the ServiceA. Accounts
You may register, maintain, and create an Account for the Service. You are responsible and liable for all activities conducted in connection with your Account, for maintaining the security of your username and password, and for the accuracy of all information relating thereto, including contact, technical and payment information, and your login credentials. You will promptly (i) update any Account information when it changes, and (ii) notify us of any unauthorized use of your Account, including any security or data breach. You may only connect to the Service through your Account and in accordance with our access procedures. You will not allow an Account to be shared or used by more than one individual. By providing us with your email address you consent to us sending you Service-related notices. You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to use the Service.

B. Service Rules
You will use the Service strictly in accordance with these Terms, all Documentation, the Privacy Policy, and Applicable Law. You will not engage in any of the following activities:

(i) use the Service in violation of any third-party license or agreement;

(ii) use the Service to collect, process, or store bank account information, credit or debit card information, personally identifiable information pertaining to children under 13, or health or medical information (including 'Protected Health Information' as defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996);

(iii) sublicense, sell, transfer, assign, distribute, republish, rent, lease or transmit in any form or by any means any part of the Service;

(iv) use, modify, copy, or create derivative works from the Service or Marks without the applicable owner's written permission, including without limitation using automated or manual means to access Content from the Service;(v) frame, mirror, embed or otherwise incorporate any portion of the Service in any other service or product;(vi) scrape or use any automated means to collect data from the Service or any website;

(vii) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service, or use or access any part of the Service in connection with any other product or service using features, functions or graphics similar to any part of the Service;

(viii) remove, obscure, or alter any Intellectual Property Rights notice related to any part of the Service or Marks;

(ix) send or store unsolicited, infringing, harassing, obscene, threatening, harmful, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful Content;

(x) facilitate the transmission or use of any: (a) malicious code (including malware, viruses, worms, and Trojan horses); (b) traps, time bombs, or other code with a latent ability to disable or cripple software or services; or (c) code that would allow any party to interfere with or access any of portion of the Service;

(xi) interfere with, disrupt, or overburden the integrity or performance of the Service, or interfere with any other use of the Service;

(xii) attempt or assist others to attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems or networks; or(xiii) use the Service in any way not expressly authorized by these Terms.

C. Service Changes; Suspension
We may, without prior notice, change the Service, stop or suspend access to any or all of the Service,

or create usage limits for the Service. Your continued use of the Service after any change or limitation constitutes your acceptance thereof.

D. Monitoring; Records
We have the right, but not the obligation, to review and monitor your use of the Service at any time, with or without notice, including Communications, to ensure compliance with these Terms.

E. User Content and Behavior
Because we do not control Content, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for any Content and we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, currency, suitability, or quality of any Content. Your interactions with Users are solely between you and such Users and we are not responsible or liable with respect to any such interactions. If there is a dispute between you and any User, we are under no obligation to become involved. We reserve the right to change, condense or delete any content, information, or other materials on the Service (including your Content).

F. Your Representations You represent and warrant that you:

(i) are entitled to grant the rights and licenses to your Content under these Terms and none of your Content will infringe any party's Intellectual Property Rights or violate Applicable Law;


(ii) will not sublicense, sell, license, assign, or transfer to any party any information obtained through the Service or engage in any other commercial exploitation of the Service;

(iii) have the right and authority to enter into these Terms, and that by entering into or executing your obligations under these Terms, you will not be in breach or violation of the terms of any agreement with or obligation to any third party;


(iv) are a prospective purchaser or seller of real property in the geographic areas where we are licensed and operating with a bona fide interest in the purchase or sale of such real property;

(v) have not signed any agreement with a real estate broker or agent that would prevent you from using one of our offices as your sole and exclusive broker or agent, and you do not have a contract or agreement with any third party that would interfere with our representation of you;


(vi) will limit your search on the Service to properties within your anticipated purchase ability or price range and to the properties that meet your other criteria;

(vii) will not (a) contact the owner or seller of any property from information gained through the Service or (b) attempt to enter the property or speak with an owner or seller without an appointment set by us;

(viii) will abide by all copyright restrictions placed on the content of the Website including, but not limited to, any material or data compilations where we or others may hold the copyright;

(ix) agree that we may also represent other prospective buyers seeking to purchase properties that may meet your criteria;

(x) authorize us to review and provide copies of various documents in any of your transactions relating to the Service, including without limitation home inspection reports and closing papers;

G. Agent Users
Any User that holds any type of real-estate license, including, but not limited to a brokers, associate brokers or salespersons license other than Agents must immediately advise us before that User may access any password protected material including, without limitation, house listing data or other data compilations. We reserve the right to deny or terminate access to any real-estate agent who is not an Agent, except for the real-estate agent's limited purpose of accessing the Website for verifying compliance with MLS rules.

H. Property Data Restrictions
In addition to other restrictions herein, for the avoidance of doubt, all property data provided on the Service is for your personal, sole and private, non-commercial use and not available for redistribution, retransmission or copying. You may not sell or use such data for any purpose, other than the purpose of attempting to evaluate properties or properties for sale or purchase. You acknowledge that the MLS data on the Service is owned by the respective MLS, and you acknowledge the validity of the MLS's copyright to such data.

3. Licenses

A. License to You
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, nontransferable, limited

right, solely during the term of the Agreement, to access and use the Service solely for your non- commercial purposes related to searching for real estate for personal use.

B. License to Us
You grant to the us a non-exclusive, sublicensable, transferable, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, develop, transmit, distribute, modify, reproduce, publicly display, and create derivative works of any of your Content to provide, develop, maintain, support, and improve the Service and the Affiliated Entities services.

C. Maps
The Service may feature Microsoft Bing Maps and Google Maps. Use of Microsoft Bing Maps is subject to the Bing Maps Terms of Use and use of Google Maps is subject to the Google Maps Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Such services are not under the control of Affiliated Entities. Please review the terms of use or privacy policies of these services for rights and restrictions.

4. Ownership Rights

A. Our Ownership Rights
As between you and us, (i) we solely and exclusively own and will continue to own all right, title and interest in and to the Service and Marks; (ii) you will do nothing inconsistent with such ownership, including by challenging title or registering or attempting to register Marks or any similar trademarks; (iii) no title to or ownership in the Service or Marks, or any associated Intellectual Property Rights embodied therein, is transferred by implication to you under these Terms; and (iv) any use of Marks by you that is permitted under these Terms will inure to the benefit of and be on behalf of the applicable owner. You will promptly notify us of any use of the Service or Marks by any party that is not authorized by these Terms. If you provide us or any affiliate with Feedback, you assign to such entity all right, title and interest in and to such Feedback, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein, waiving all claims thereto, including claims of payment and credit.

B. Your Ownership Rights
As between you and us, and subject to Sections 3(B) and 4(A) above, you own all right, title and interest in and to your Content.

5. Data
You agree that the Affiliated Entities, including us, may collect, store, use, and distribute information in accordance with the Privacy Notice, including in respect of your information and data. You will comply with the Privacy Notice. Without limiting the rights contained in the Privacy Notice, You understand and agree that we may use both the data you input into as well as usage data (such as search criteria) to provide and improve our real estate services.

6. Compliance
We do not provide compliance services.You agree that the Service is provided for your convenience only, and not for purposes of enabling you to meet your obligations under Applicable Law and third-party agreements. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with such obligations.

7. Payment
If any amounts are due hereunder, you will pay us in accordance with statements issued by us or otherwise as agreed within the Service. Pricing for any portion of the Service is subject to change upon our notice. Pricing excludes, and you will pay, all taxes, but neither party will pay income taxes of the other party. For any amount you fail to pay by its due date, we may charge you a late penalty on the amount overdue each day it is overdue until it is paid, equal to the lesser of (a) the maximum legally permissible interest rate, and (b) an interest rate of five percent (5%), which reflects the cost of our efforts to collect your payment. You will pay amounts through the means determined by us, including without limitation through a payment service provided by us or a PSP. If a PSP is used, you may also be required to register with the PSP, agree to the PSP's terms of service and privacy policies, and go through a vetting process at the request of the PSP. Please note we are not a party to the PSP's terms of service and privacy policies and we have no obligations or liability to you under any such terms or policies.

8. NO WARRANTIES
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. USE OF THE SERVICE HEREUNDER IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY , FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON- INFRINGEMENT, AS WELL AS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, NO AFFILIATED ENTITY, INCLUDING US, AND EACH OF THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE, CONTENT THEREIN OR MLS FEED IS ACCURATE, RELIABLE OR CORRECT; THAT THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR COMPLY WITH LAWS APPLICABLE TO YOU; THAT ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION, UNINTERRUPTED, BACKED UP, SECURE, OR FREE FROM BREACH OR INTERCEPTION OF DATA OR YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY INFORMATION; THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. ANY CONTENT DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICE IS DOWNLOADED AT YOUR OWN RISK. NEITHER US NOR ANY AFFILIATED ENTITY WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT, SERVICE, LINK OR ADVERTISEMENT OFFERED BY ANY THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICE OR ANY LINKED WEBSITE OR SERVICE, AND NEITHER US NOR ANY AFFILIATED ENTITY WILL BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY MONITOR ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT WILL ANY AFFILIATED ENTITY, INCLUDING US, OR ANY OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS, OR DIRECTORS, BE LIABLE FOR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, LOSS OF REVENUES, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, ERRORS, OMISSIONS, MISCALCULATIONS, MISREPRESENTATIONS OF VALUE, OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR OTHER DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF ANY AFFILIATED ENTITY, INCLUDING US, HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. THIS LIMITATION ON LIABILITY DOES NOT APPLY TO PERSONAL INJURY. OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR USE OF AND/OR ACCESSING THE SERVICES OR WEBSITES SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE GREATER OF THE FEES, IF ANY, YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE SERVICES OR TEN(10)DOLLARS. THEREFORE GOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

10. Indemnification
You will indemnify, defend and hold us, including any Affiliated Entity, harmless from and against any and all Claims to the extent arising out of or in connection with your (i) breach of these Terms; (ii) conduct involving fraud, negligence, omissions, or willful misconduct; and (iii) misuse of the Content or any other misuse of the Service.

11. Third Parties
We may, in our sole discretion, (a) delegate or subcontract the performance of any portion of the Service to third party service providers, and (b) make available one or more Third Party Products to you in connection with the Service. Third-Party Products may be separately licensed to you by their respective providers. If you access a Third-Party Product from the Service, you do so at your own risk, and the User understands that these Terms and the Privacy Notice do not apply to your use of such sites. You expressly relieve us from any and all liability arising from your use of any Third-Party Product, and we make no representations or warranties of any kind in respect thereof. PLEASE ALSO VISIT THIRD PARTY WEBSITES TO REVIEW THEIR TERMS OF USE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE MAY BE LINKS TO THIRD PARTY SITES WHICH ARE NOT UNDER OUR CONTROL AND WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENTS OF ANY LINKED SITE.

12. Confidentiality
Recipient may use Disclosing Party's Confidential Information solely to perform Recipient's obligations or exercise its rights hereunder. Recipient will not knowingly disclose, or permit to be disclosed, Disclosing Party's Confidential Information to any third party without Disclosing Party's prior written consent, except that Recipient may disclose Disclosing Party's Confidential Information solely to Recipient's employees and/or subcontractors who have a need to know and who are bound in writing to keep such information confidential pursuant to confidentiality agreements containing nondisclosure obligations substantially similar to those in these Terms. Recipient agrees to exercise due care in protecting Disclosing Party's Confidential Information from unauthorized use and disclosure, and in any case will not use less than industry standard security measures and the degree of care a reasonable person would use. The foregoing will not apply to any information that: (i) is in the public domain through no fault of Recipient; (ii) was properly known to Recipient, without restriction, prior to disclosure by Disclosing Party; (iii) was properly disclosed to Recipient, without restriction, by another person with the legal authority to do so; (iv) Recipient independently develops without use of Disclosing Party's Confidential Information; (v) is expressly permitted to be disclosed pursuant to the terms of these Terms; or (vi) is required to be disclosed pursuant to a judicial or legislative order or proceeding; provided that, where possible, Recipient provides to Disclosing Party prior notice of the intended disclosure and an opportunity to respond or object thereto. Our Confidential Information includes these Terms, our pricing, our Intellectual Property Rights, and the Service. Notwithstanding the foregoing, our obligations under this section are subject to the disclaimers set forth in Section 8 above.

Our obligations with respect to your Confidential Information under these Terms are subject to the Privacy Notice. Please review our Privacy Notice.

13. Termination
These Terms will continue in full effect unless and until your Account or these Terms is terminated as described herein. We may terminate these Terms for convenience upon notice. Upon termination of the Agreement, the rights and licenses granted to you hereunder will immediately terminate. Upon termination of these Terms, you grant to us a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-transferable, irrevocable, and perpetual license to use the data and information collected by the Service under your Account during the term of these Terms, and to use such data and information in accordance with the Privacy Notice.

14. Third Party Beneficiary
You expressly acknowledge and agree that we have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms against you as a third-party beneficiary thereof, and that we will have the full benefits of these Terms. These Terms do not and are not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties and as otherwise expressly stated herein.

15. Assignment
These Terms, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by

you without our prior written consent, but may be assigned by us without restriction. Any attempted transfer or assignment in violation hereof will be nil and void.

16. General

A. Nature of Relationship
The relationship of the parties under these Terms will be that of independent contractors. Neither these Terms as a whole or any part of these Terms will render either party the agent, representative, servant, or employee of the other party. Neither party has the power, express or implied, to bind the other party in any manner or to make representations on behalf of the other party regarding any matter. Except as stated in the Agreement, we will in no way be restricted from using or commercializing all or any portion of the Service or performing or receiving any services from any third-party including services the same as or similar to the Service provided or received in connection with these Terms.

B. MODIFICATION
We may modify any of these terms and conditions at any time, in our sole discretion, by posting the updated Terms. The changes will become effective no sooner than 30 days after posting, please check the Terms from time to time for updates. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF AND/ACCESS OF THE SERVICES OR THE WEBSITES FOLLOWING A CHANGE WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR ACCEPTANACE OF THE CHANGE.

C. AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE DISPUTES
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY - IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT AND TO HAVE A JURY HEAR YOUR CLAIMS. ARBITRATION IS A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT TO BRING SUIT IN COURT.

THIS SECTION CONTAINS PROCEDURES FOR MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER. IF YOU ARE A U.S. RESIDENT, YOU ALSO AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISIONS:

WE BOTH AGREE TO ARBITRATE:

You and all Affiliated Entities agree to resolve any claims relating to these Terms through final and binding arbitration, except that, to the extent you have in any manner violated or threatened to violate our intellectual property rights (for example, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or patent rights). Under such circumstances, any Affiliated Entities may bring a lawsuit solely for injunctive relief to stop unauthorized use or abuse of the Site, or intellectual property infringement (for example, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or patent rights) without first engaging in arbitration or the informal dispute resolution process described above.

WHAT IS ARBITRATION: Arbitration is more informal than a lawsuit in court and seeks to resolve disputes more quickly. Instead of a judge or a jury, the case will be decided by a neutral arbitrator who has the power to award the same damages and relief that a court can. Thus, you agree that you are waiving your right to sue or go to court to secure relief, and instead agree to the arbitration process as stated in this provision. If any provision of this arbitration agreement is found unenforceable, the unenforceable provision shall be severed, and the remaining arbitration terms shall be enforced.

ARBITRATION PROCEDURES: The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this dispute resolution provision. Arbitration shall be initiated through JAMS. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be referred to and finally determined by arbitration in accordance with the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures.If there is a conflict between JAMS Rules and the rules set forth in this Agreement to Arbitrate, the rules set forth in this Agreement to Arbitrate will govern. The JAMS Rules and instructions for how to initiate an arbitration are available from JAMS at http://www.jamsadr.com or 1-800-352-5267. To initiate arbitration, you or we must do the following things:

• (1) Write a demand for Arbitration. The demand must include a description of the Claim and the amount of damages sought to be recovered. You can find a copy of a Demand for Arbitration at www.jamsadr.com.

• (2) Send three copies of the Demand for Arbitration, plus the appropriate filing fee to your local JAMS office.

• (3) Send one copy of the Demand for Arbitration to the other party.

Payment of all filing, administration and arbitrator fees will be governed by the JAMS Rules, except that for claims of less than $1,000, you will be obligated to pay $25 and we will pay all other administrative costs and fees. In addition, for claims of less than $1,000, we will reimburse you for the $25 fee if the arbitrator rules in your favor. Arbitration under this agreement shall be held in the United States county where you live or work, New Jersey, or any other location we mutually agree to, subject to New Jersey law. The arbitration may award on an individual basis the same damages and relief as a court (including injunctive relief). Any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATOR: The arbitrator will decide the rights and liabilities, if any, of you and us, and the dispute will not be consolidated with any other matters or joined with any other cases or parties. The arbitrator shall have the authority to grant motions dispositive of all or part of any claim. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award monetary damages and to grant any non-monetary remedy or relief available to an individual under applicable law, the Arbitration Rules, and the Terms. The arbitrator shall issue a written award and statement of decision describing the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based, including the calculation of any damages awarded. The arbitrator has the same authority to award relief on an individual basis that a judge in a court of law would have. The award of the arbitrator is final and binding upon you and us. The arbitrator's decision may be entered as a judgment in a court of competent jurisdiction.

NO CLASS ACTIONS: You may only resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and may not bring a claim as a plaintiff or a class member in a class, consolidated, or representative action. Class arbitrations, class actions, private attorney general actions, and consolidation with other arbitrations are not allowed.

WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A JURY, instead electing that all claims and disputes shall be resolved by arbitration. Arbitration procedures are typically more limited, more efficient and less costly than rules applicable in court and are subject to very limited review by a court. In the event any litigation should arise between you and the Affiliated Entities in any state or federal court in a suit to vacate or enforce an arbitration award or otherwise, BOTH PARTIES HEREBY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL, instead electing that the dispute be resolved by a judge. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT YOU MAY CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY IN DECIDING TO ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE.

 OPT-OUT OF AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE: You can decline this agreement to arbitrate by emailing us at [email protected] and providing the requested information as follows: (1)Your Name; (2) the URL of Terms of Use and Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes; (3) Your Address; (4) Your Phone Number; (5) and clear statement that you wish to opt out of this arbitration provision in the Terms of Use. The Opt-Out Notice must be emailed no later than 30 days after the date you first accept the Terms of Use by using the website.

Choice of Law/Forum Selection In any circumstances where the Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes permits the parties to litigate in court, these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, excluding its conflict of law rules. You further expressly consent and agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey or in state court in Morris County, New Jersey.

D. Notices

All notices and other communications to be given to any party hereunder will be sufficient for all purposes hereunder if in writing, properly addressed as set forth below in this section and delivered (a) by hand or courier (delivery of notice deemed to occur upon delivery), (b) if sent electronically on the date delivered to the authorized email address, (c) by overnight delivery service (delivery of notice deemed to occur upon delivery and written confirmation thereof by such service), (d) by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, with appropriate postage prepaid (delivery of notice deemed to occur upon signature of the receipt by the recipient), or (e) if from us to you, posted to your Account on the date posted. If to us, notices may be sent to [email protected]. If to you, your email and mailing address as identified in our records.

E. Headings; Interpretation
Section headings used in these Terms are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting these Terms. As used herein, "including" means "including without limitation."

F. Severability
The provisions of the Terms are intended to be interpreted in a manner which makes them valid, legal, and enforceable. In the event any provision of the Terms is found to be partially or wholly invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified or restricted to the extent and in the manner necessary to render it valid, legal, and enforceable. It is expressly understood and agreed between the parties that such modification or restriction may be accomplished unilaterally by us, or alternatively, by disposition of an arbitrator or a court of law. If such provision cannot under any circumstances be so modified or restricted, it shall be excised from the Terms without affecting the validity, legality or enforceability of any of the remaining provisions.

G. Waiver
A waiver of any provision of these Terms must be made in writing to be effective, and our waiver of a

breach of any provision or right contained in these Terms will not constitute a continuing waiver or waive any subsequent breach or right.

H. Force Majeure
Except with respect to your payment obligations, neither party will be liable for failures or delays in the performance of its obligations hereunder due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, in respect of the provision of the Service, failures or delays caused by our service providers, any act of God, sabotage or terrorist attacks, inclement weather, accidental damage, vandalism, failure or shortage or power supplies, flood, drought, lightning or fire, strike, lock-out, trade dispute or labor disturbance, or any act or omission of government or other competent authorities, including those related to communicable diseases, epidemics, pandemics or other dangers to public health.

I. Entire Agreement
These Terms, and documents incorporated herein, comprises the entire agreement between us and

you and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, discussions, or agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties regarding its subject matter.

J. Survival
Sections 1, 2(E), 2(F), 2(G), 2(I), 3(B), 4-17 will survive any termination or expiration of these Terms.

Definitions.

"Account" means the account provided by us that you to manage and access the Service."Affiliated Entities" means, collectively, us, and our parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, and, where applicable, our and their service providers and licensors.


• "Agent" means a real estate-broker, salesperson, agent, associate broker, or similar state licensed real-estate professional licensed with one of our franchisees."App" means a mobile application that may be provided as part of the Service."Applicable Law" means any statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or requirement of a governmental entity that applies to a party or its business.


• "Claim" means, collectively, claims, costs, damages, losses, liabilities, Fines, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs).


• "Communications" means parts of the Service that includes electronic communications services, and document storage and management services, all as provided by us (or, at your selection, by a third party through a Third-Party Product) for your use.


• "Confidential Information" means any information that (i) a party ("Disclosing Party") discloses to the other party ("Recipient"), either directly or indirectly, in writing or orally or by inspection of tangible objects, and (ii) identified as confidential at the time of its disclosure or that should reasonably be understood to be confidential in nature.


• "Content" means any content, data or information provided by a party for inclusion in the Service or uploaded to, transmitted or submitted by a party through the Service, including Communications.


• "Documentation" means the technical and operational documentation made available to you by us regarding any portion of the Service."Feedback" means ideas, suggestions, or recommendations on the Service provided by you."Fine" means any and all fines, penalties, refunds, charges, debits, deductions, legal fees and costs incurred by or other sums payable to any party.


• "Intellectual Property Rights" means all patent rights, copyright rights, mask work rights, moral rights, rights of publicity, rights of privacy, trademark, trade dress and service mark rights, goodwill, trade secret rights, and other intellectual property rights as may now exist or hereafter come into existence, and all applications therefore and registrations, renewals and extensions thereof, under the laws of any state, country, territory, or other jurisdiction.


• "Marks" means an Affiliated Entity's proprietary trademarks, trade names, and service marks, including registrations and applications for registrations thereof and all renewals, modifications and extensions thereof."MLS Feed" means a local listing service ("MLS") feed(s) provided through the Service."Privacy Notice" means the Privacy Notice for a Website or App and other portions of the Service, as provided and modified by us from time to time in our discretion.

• "PSP" means a third-party payment service provider selected by us.

• "Service" means our hosted service (including Websites and Apps), software, Documentation, and any services made available to you by us hereunder, all as may be modified by us from time to time in our discretion.


• "Third Party Products" means the third-party applications and/or services, if any, which may be offered, made available or integrated by us to you for use as part of, or in connection with the Service.

"User" means users of the Service.

"We," "our," and "us" means Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.

"Website" means a website that may be provided by us as part of the Service.

"You" and "your" means the individual entering into these Terms with us.

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Homes for Sale Under $500k in Queen Creek: Where Buyers Still Have Options

Homes for Sale Under $500k in Queen Creek: Where Buyers Still Have Options

August 31, 202616 min read

Finding a home in Queen Creek for under $500,000 can feel a little different than it did a few years ago, but that does not mean buyers have run out of choices. There are still homes in this price range, and for the right buyer, there can be some genuinely good opportunities. The key is knowing what you are looking at before you fall in love with the kitchen, the backyard, or the freshly painted walls.

That matters because a $500,000 budget in Queen Creek does not always mean the same thing from one neighborhood to another. One home may give you more square footage but need some updating. Another may be smaller but move-in ready and located in a neighborhood you really like. You might find a home with a great lot and older finishes, or a newer property with less space and a higher monthly payment because of the community fees.

So if you are searching for homes for sale under $500k in Queen Creek, the goal should not be to find the biggest house you can possibly get for your money. It should be to figure out where your budget gives you the best overall fit for the way you actually live.

And yes, there are still options.


Start With What Your $500k Budget Really Means

Before you start saving every Queen Creek listing that looks good online, take a step back and think about what you actually need from the house.

For some buyers, $500,000 means a three-bedroom home with enough room for a growing family. For someone else, it might mean a smaller home with a better location, a larger yard, or a neighborhood with amenities they will actually use. A buyer working from home may care more about having a dedicated office than having an extra bedroom, while another buyer may be willing to give up some interior space if it means having a pool or a larger backyard.

This is where getting clear on your priorities can save you a lot of time.

If you have not bought in Queen Creek before, it helps to understand the local market before deciding whether a home is actually a good deal. Knowing what to look for when buying in Queen Creek can make it easier to compare neighborhoods, pricing, home conditions, and the overall cost of making a move.

The house that looks like the best value on a listing page is not always the home that makes the most sense once you look at everything together.


What Can You Expect to Find Under $500,000?

The inventory changes all the time, so you should not expect every home under $500,000 to have the same features or even feel like it belongs to the same part of the market.

Still, buyers shopping in this range will often come across a mix of single-family homes, smaller newer properties, homes that have been around for a while, and houses where the seller has already taken care of some of the updating. Depending on the neighborhood and current inventory, you may also find properties that are priced under $500,000 but need a little work before they feel completely finished.

That last category can actually be worth looking at.

A home with older flooring, dated paint, or a kitchen that has not been remodeled recently may not photograph as well as a fully renovated property, but cosmetic updates are very different from major structural or mechanical problems. If the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, and other major systems are in reasonable condition, a buyer may be able to make the house feel much more like their own over time without taking on a massive renovation.

Of course, you need to know what you are getting into before making that decision. There is a big difference between replacing carpet and discovering that the home needs a new roof, new air-conditioning system, and major plumbing work.

That is why the inspection and due diligence period matter so much.


Do Not Assume Newer Always Means Better

Queen Creek has experienced a lot of growth, and buyers naturally tend to gravitate toward newer homes because they like the finishes, layouts, energy efficiency, and overall feeling of buying something that has not been lived in for very long.

There is nothing wrong with that.

But if your budget is capped at $500,000, focusing only on newer construction can make your search unnecessarily narrow. You may end up passing over a home that has a great location, a larger lot, mature landscaping, or a layout that fits your household better simply because the cabinets and flooring are not brand new.

Sometimes the older home is the more interesting opportunity.

You might find a house where the previous owner has already handled some of the improvements that matter most, leaving you with mostly cosmetic work. You may also find that an established neighborhood gives you something that a newer development cannot provide yet, such as mature trees, a more settled feel, or a location that puts you closer to the parts of Queen Creek you use most often.

The trick is learning to separate what you dislike from what actually matters.

Ugly paint can be changed. A dated light fixture can be replaced. A kitchen can eventually be remodeled. Moving a house to a better location is another story.


Location Still Matters More Than the Listing Photos

When you are shopping under $500,000, it is tempting to compare homes based on bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, and upgrades because those are easy things to see on a listing.

But spend some time thinking about where the house is located and what your normal week will look like.

Where will you drive for work? How long will it take to get groceries? Are you close to the schools, parks, restaurants, and services your household uses? What does the commute look like during the times you actually travel instead of the middle of a quiet Saturday afternoon?

Those questions become especially important in a growing community like Queen Creek because different parts of the area can give you a very different day-to-day experience.

A home that saves you $20,000 may not feel like a bargain if you spend significantly more time commuting every week. On the other hand, a home that is slightly smaller but fits your routine better can end up feeling like the better purchase for years.

If you are still deciding whether Queen Creek is the right fit for you, weighing the pros and cons of living in Queen Creek can help you compare the area with other East Valley communities and get a better sense of what everyday life might actually feel like.


You May Have to Make a Tradeoff

This is probably the biggest thing to understand when shopping for homes under $500,000.

You may not get everything.

That does not mean you are settling. It means you need to decide which features actually deserve the biggest part of your budget.

Maybe you want four bedrooms, but you are willing to accept a smaller backyard. Maybe you want a newer home, but you are comfortable with a smaller floor plan. Maybe you care about having a three-car garage, so you are willing to live with older finishes inside. Or maybe you care most about having a home that is already updated and would rather give up some square footage to avoid taking on projects.

There is no single right answer.

The mistake is trying to find a home that checks every box when your budget may work better if you identify the two or three things you care about most and become flexible on the rest.

That is often how buyers find the homes that other people overlook.


Look Beyond the Kitchen

A beautiful kitchen gets attention. It is one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a house, and there is nothing wrong with wanting a home that looks good.

But when you are shopping under $500,000, you need to look beyond the obvious updates.

Pay attention to the roof's age and condition, the HVAC system, windows, water heater, electrical panel, plumbing, insulation, and the general condition of the exterior. Ask about recent repairs and improvements. Look at the age of the major systems rather than assuming that a freshly remodeled interior means the entire house has been updated.

A house with a gorgeous kitchen and an aging air-conditioning system may require more cash after closing than a less glamorous home with a solid HVAC system and an average kitchen.

That does not mean you should avoid the first house. It simply means you should know what you are buying.

The same goes for the lot.

A backyard that looks great in a listing photo may require a lot of maintenance, while a smaller yard with simple landscaping might be much easier to manage. Think about whether you want a pool, whether you will actually use it, and whether you are comfortable with the ongoing cost of maintaining it.

The purchase price is only part of the equation.


Think About the Monthly Payment, Not Just the Price

Two homes can both be listed under $500,000 and still create very different monthly expenses.

Your mortgage payment is only one piece of the picture. Depending on the property, you may also have property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, maintenance costs, and possibly additional community or special assessments.

This is where buyers sometimes get caught off guard. They see a home listed at $475,000 and assume it is comfortably within a $500,000 budget, but after adding everything together, the monthly payment may be much higher than they expected.

Before you make an offer, make sure you understand the full cost of owning the home.

That also means thinking about what happens after you move in. You do not want to spend every dollar you have getting the keys and then realize you have nothing left for a broken water heater, an unexpected repair, furniture, or the smaller expenses that always seem to show up after a move.

Having some breathing room in your budget is a good thing.


HOA Fees Deserve a Closer Look

If you are buying in a planned community, make sure you understand the HOA before you get too attached to the house.

The monthly fee may be reasonable, but you should know what it covers and whether there are additional community fees. You should also look at the rules that could affect the way you want to use the property.

Maybe you want to park an RV or trailer on the property. Maybe you have plans for a backyard project. Maybe you want to install a specific type of landscaping, add a structure, or make changes to the exterior.

These things can become frustrating if you discover the restrictions after you move in.

A good buyer does not just ask, "Can I afford this house?"

They also ask, "Will I enjoy living here?"

Those are two different questions.


Do Not Automatically Reject a Home That Has Been Sitting

A listing that has been on the market longer than the homes around it can make buyers nervous, and sometimes there is a good reason for that.

But sometimes the explanation is much simpler.

Maybe the home needs cosmetic work. Maybe the seller started too high and had to adjust the price. Maybe the photos are not very good. Maybe the home has an unusual floor plan that does not appeal to everyone but would work perfectly for your household.

If you find a home that has been sitting, do not automatically assume there is something seriously wrong with it.

Look at the property carefully, ask questions, review the disclosures, and let the inspection tell you what you need to know.

There are times when a home that other buyers have passed over turns out to be exactly what someone else has been waiting for.


Be Careful About Buying a Home Just Because It Is Under $500k

This sounds obvious, but it is surprisingly easy to get caught up in the idea of staying under a certain price.

A $490,000 house is not automatically a better deal than a $515,000 house.

If the $490,000 home needs $40,000 in repairs and the $515,000 home is in much better condition, the cheaper house may actually cost you more. That does not mean the $515,000 home is the right choice either, especially if the higher price stretches your budget too far.

The point is that price should be considered alongside condition, location, monthly costs, future maintenance, and how well the home fits your needs.

Sometimes paying a little more makes sense. Sometimes buying for less and doing a few improvements over time is smarter.

You need to look at the whole picture.


There Are Still Opportunities for Buyers Who Stay Flexible

The biggest advantage you can have in this price range is flexibility.

If you are willing to consider different neighborhoods, slightly different floor plans, homes with cosmetic updates needed, or properties that do not have every feature on your wish list, your search can open up quite a bit.

That does not mean lowering your standards.

There are things you should be firm about. If you need a certain commute, a specific number of bedrooms, a particular school boundary, or a home without major repair concerns, those requirements should stay on your list.

But not every preference needs to be a deal breaker.

Maybe the countertops are not your favorite. Maybe the paint colors are dated. Maybe the backyard is smaller than you imagined.

Those things can be weighed against everything the home does right.


What About Buyers Who Are Selling Another Home?

If you already own a home and are looking to move into Queen Creek, your situation can be a little different because you are not just shopping for a new property. You are also trying to figure out what to do with the home you already own.

That can affect your timing, financing, offer strategy, and overall budget.

If your current home no longer fits your household, you may feel tempted to stay simply because selling can seem like a hassle, especially if you have a low mortgage rate or have been there for years. But holding onto a home that no longer works for your family can create its own financial and lifestyle costs, so looking at the hidden costs of staying in a home that no longer fits your needs can help you decide whether staying put really makes the most sense.

For some homeowners, selling creates the flexibility they need to make the next move.

For others, staying may still make sense.

It comes down to the numbers and the reason you are moving in the first place.


Working With the Right Realtor Can Make a Difference

Buying under $500,000 in Queen Creek is not just about searching online and waiting for the right listing to appear.

A good local Realtor can help you understand what is actually happening with the homes you are considering, which properties are priced reasonably, where you may have room to negotiate, and which issues deserve a closer look before you spend time writing an offer.

That local knowledge becomes especially useful when you are comparing homes that look similar online but have very different locations, HOA situations, conditions, or resale considerations.

You do not necessarily need someone who will send you every listing in Queen Creek.

You need someone who listens to what you are trying to accomplish and helps you make sense of your options without making the process feel overwhelming. If you are just getting started, finding the right Realtor in Queen Creek can help you understand what qualities to look for and what kind of support you should expect throughout the buying process.

The right relationship should make the process feel clearer, not more complicated.


So, Where Should You Look?

If your budget is around $500,000, I would not start with one specific neighborhood and refuse to look anywhere else.

Start with the lifestyle you want.

Think about where you spend your time, how much house you actually need, how much maintenance you are comfortable handling, and which features are worth paying for. Then look at the Queen Creek areas and homes that line up with those priorities.

You may discover that a slightly older home gives you a better location and more space. You may find that a newer home with a smaller floor plan fits your life better. You might even decide that a home needing some cosmetic work is worth considering because you can make the changes gradually instead of paying a premium for someone else's renovations.

That is where the opportunity is.

You are not necessarily looking for a perfect house. You are looking for a house that makes sense.


Final Thoughts

There are still homes for sale under $500k in Queen Creek, but buyers need to approach the search with a little more thought than simply sorting listings from low to high and picking the one that looks the nicest.

Your budget can still go a long way when you know what matters to you and where you are willing to be flexible.

Look at the neighborhood. Look at the condition. Look at the monthly cost. Look at the major systems. Look at the commute. And then picture yourself living there on an ordinary Tuesday, not just walking through it on a sunny afternoon while the house is perfectly staged.

Would the layout work when everyone is home?

Would the commute drive you crazy?

Would you actually use the backyard?

Can you handle the maintenance?

Would you still like the neighborhood five years from now?

Those are the questions that help you find the right home.

Queen Creek is still giving buyers options under $500,000. You just have to look at the homes a little differently. When you stop searching for the house that checks every single box and start looking for the one that fits your life, your budget, and your plans, you may be surprised by what is still available.

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Nancy Wittenberg

Nancy Wittenberg is a trusted REALTOR® serving Chandler, Gilbert, and the East Valley of Arizona. She helps buyers and sellers navigate the local housing market with clear guidance, honest advice, and strong advocacy. Her signature Buyer Care Plan™ walks clients step by step from the first consultation through closing and beyond, helping buyers feel confident and informed at every stage. For homeowners preparing to sell, Nancy acts as a Strategic Market Guide, helping sellers manage pricing strategy, buyer psychology, and negotiations that determine how a home sale actually unfolds. Nancy holds designations including GRI, ABR®, and SRS, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and client advocacy in the East Valley real estate market. If you're thinking about buying or selling a home in Chandler, Gilbert, or the East Valley, reach out to Nancy for a conversation, not a pitch.

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