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Addendum

An addendum is an additional document attached to and made part of a contract to add terms, disclosures, or provisions not contained in the main form, usually at or before contract formation.

Exam area: Contracts

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What does “addendum” mean in real estate?

An addendum is an additional document attached to and made part of a contract to add terms, disclosures, or provisions not contained in the main form, usually at or before contract formation.

How is “addendum” different from the closest wrong answer?

An addendum adds material to the contract. An amendment changes an existing contract after formation by agreement of the parties.

What is the Georgia-specific rule?

Georgia real estate forms often use addenda for financing, exhibits, community-association terms, or property-specific provisions. Proper incorporation and signatures matter.

Worked exam example

Scenario

The parties attach a financing addendum to the offer, and it becomes part of the contract upon acceptance.

What is the most common exam trap?

Trap correction

The title printed on a form is less important than function and timing. Ask whether it adds to the proposed contract or changes an existing one.

Original exam check

Apply the definition

A buyer's agent attaches a separate financing page to an offer before sending it. The seller accepts the offer as written, including that page. What is that page?

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