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Fisher Auction Company and HREC Investment Advisors (“HREC IA”) are pleased to offer,  the opportunity to acquire the fee-simple interest in the 21 unit Frenchmen Orleans at 519, Ascend Hotel Collection (“Hotel” or “Property”), situated at 519 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116.

• Prime Location along Storied Frenchmen Street in the Marigny neighborhood just downriver from the French Quarter 
• Multiple Investment Options including Hotel, Long Term Rentals with the One and Two Bedroom Configurations, or the Sale of Individual Condo Units
• 10 Minute Walk to Bourbon Street, Café du Monde, Jackson Square and other New Orleans points of interest
• Renovated and Fully Furnished Rooms provide for a true Turnkey Operation
• Within Minutes to Harrah’s Casino, Convention Center, Super Dome, Fairgrounds, and New Orleans International Airport

Investment Highlights 

• Multiple Investment Theses Approach: Given the asset’s unit configuration (multi-family style units) and underlying condominium regime, the Property can be underwritten as a transient lodging, multi-family rental, or for-sale condominium play.
• Plug 'n' Play Business Plan: Whatever your business plan is for the Property, you can plug it in and start playing given the assets much sought-after occupancy license for hotel use and fully registered condominium documents.
• Excellent Location for all “End Users”: The Property’s location (that is close-but-not-too-close to party-central Bourbon Street) is perfect for both transient occupancy travelers (who might like to enjoy the nightlife but still want to relax) and for longer-term renters who might work in the French Quarter or just up the street at Medical City.  With the Marigny neighborhood quickly gentrifying, conditions are ripe for the sale of individual units to a younger demographic seeking their first real estate investment.
• Timing is Everything: This is a great time for investing in New Orleans given: (1) the national economy looks to be coming in for a soft landing, with interest rates already coming down, (2) the city is getting back “in rotation” relative to the all-important group market, (3) the return of international travelers is strengthening given better exchange rates (especially between the dollar and the Euro) and more efficient overseas visa processing for inbound travelers.

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Corporate Ordered Online Real Estate Auction

“Frenchmen Orleans at 519”

519 Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, Louisiana  70116

Thursday, February 22, 2024 Beginning @ 11:00 AM CT and Ending @ 1:00 PM CT, subject to any time extensions

Please review this document (“Terms and Conditions”) carefully. In order to be eligible to bid on the Property, a Bidder must sign their Acknowledgment and Acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

1.             START / END DATES AND TIMES:             

The Online Real Estate Auction (“Online Auction” or “Auction”) shall begin on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM CT and will conclude on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM CT, subject to any time extensions.

2.             ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION:

Registration is required to become a qualified and eligible online bidder (“Bidder”). To register, a prospective Bidder must:

(a) Complete the Online Bidder Registration Form providing Bidder’s full name, company name, residence / business addresses (if applicable) with telephone numbers, cellular telephone number, facsimile number, email address, a copy of a State valid driver’s license number or a valid passport, and the name(s) and / or entity in which the Bidder will take title to the Property.

(b) Bidders must wire into Winters Title Agency Inc.’s Escrow Account (the “Escrow / Settlement Agent”), via a Federal wire transfer in U.S. Funds (not an ACH Credit) a $200,000 Initial Escrow Deposit no later than Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT. Contact Fisher Auction Company (hereinafter the “Auctioneer”) for wiring instructions via email info@fisherauction.com or call 954.942.0917, Ext. 4124. All wired deposits must be verified by the Auctioneer prior to being approved to bid.  

(c) Complete the Return of Initial Escrow Deposit Form.

(d) Sign / Date / Time an acknowledgment that the Bidder has read and agrees to be bound by these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

(e) Execute the Online Bidder Contract.

(f) Submit financial disclosures and documentation (“Proof of Funds”) which demonstrate, in the Seller’s sole business judgment, the potential bidder’s financial and other capabilities to consummate the sale (i.e. bank letter, recent financial statements, account statements, or tax return).

(g) Return the required four (4) executed documents, copy of a State valid driver’s license or valid passport and financial disclosures to Fisher Auction Company (the “Auctioneer”), 2112 East Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062; Facsimile: 954.782.8143; Email: info@fisherauction.com no later than 5:00 PM CT, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

3. SUCCESSFUL BID, TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE (INCLUDES BUYER’S PREMIUM), ADDITONAL ESCROW DEPOSIT, REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT AND ALL ADDENDA:

(a) If the Seller by and through the Auctioneer and HREC Investment Advisors (“HREC IA” and/or the “Broker”) accepts a bid (“Successful Bid”) for the Property, then the Successful Bidder will be required to execute, as Buyer (“Buyer”) (i) the Real Estate Sales Contract and all Addenda (“Contract”), which has been previously furnished to Bidder, immediately following the bidding and / or no later than the conclusion of the Online Auction, with no changes / exceptions and (ii) within twenty-four (24) hours of conclusion of the Auction, initiate a wire transfer for an Additional Escrow Deposit equal to the difference between 10% of the Total Purchase Price and the Initial Escrow Deposit, to the Escrow Agent, Winters Title Agency Inc. Bidder will have no later than twenty-four (24) hours following the end of the Auction to execute and return the Contract and  initiate the wire transfer. If the Successful Bidder does not initiate the wire for the Additional Escrow Deposit and execute and return the Contract within twenty-four (24) hours from the end of the Auction, they will be considered in default and the $200,000 Initial Escrow Deposit will be forfeited as further explained in the default provisions of paragraph (8) below.

(b) The amount of (i) the Successful Bid AND (ii) seven percent (7%) of the Successful Bid (“Buyer’s Premium”), added together, will be the Total Purchase Price (“Total Purchase Price”) for the Property to be purchased by the Buyer under the Contract together with closing costs as further provided in the Contract.

4.             CLOSING AND PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE:

(a) The Closing (“Closing”) will be on or before Monday, March 25, 2024. Seller shall have the right to extend the Closing for an additional thirty (30) calendar days by providing written notice to the Buyer. The Closing will be coordinated and administered through the offices of the Escrow / Settlement Agent; Winters Title Agency, Inc.; 700 Dublin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118; Phone: 504.861.2240.

(b) The remaining balance of the Total Purchase Price will be due and payable by Buyer at Closing by Wire Transfer of immediately available U.S. funds, pursuant to written instructions from the Escrow / Settlement Agent. Buyer shall receive credit for the Escrow Deposits which shall be released from escrow and applied by the Escrow / Settlement Agent towards the Total Purchase Price at Closing.

(c) Time shall be of the essence as to Buyer's obligations in these General Terms and Conditions and as described in the Contract.

5.             TITLE INSURANCE and ZONING:

(a) The Seller will provide an Owner’s Title Commitment and Policy on the Property through the Escrow / Settlement Agent. The Title Commitment and the Premium for the Owner’s Title Policy shall be paid by the Buyer. The Commitment and Owner’s Title Insurance Policy shall be issued by the Settlement Agent from First American Title Insurance Company.

(b) Except as provided for herein, it is understood and agreed that fee simple title to the Property is being sold to the Buyer without representation or warranty and subject to the Permitted Exceptions.

(c) The Seller will convey title by a Warranty Deed (“Deed”).

(d) Title to the Property will be subject to the exceptions set forth in the proposed Commitment (“Permitted Exceptions”). Buyer agrees to take title to the Property subject to the Permitted Exceptions, among other matters as described in these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and in the Contract.

(e) Buyer agrees that the Property is subject to all laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of applicable governmental authorities pertaining to the ownership, use and occupancy of the Property including, but not limited to, zoning, land use, building codes, homeowner association documents / fees, if any, and agrees to take title subject to such matters, and the following permitted exceptions:  (i) all covenants, restrictions, easements and agreements of record now on the Property; (ii) all liens for unpaid municipal charges not yet due; (iii) the state of facts which would be shown by a current survey or inspection of the Property; (iv) any matter created by or through Buyer; (v) any title matters which Buyer has accepted or is deemed to have accepted as set forth in the Contract; (vi) such other matters that will not make the Property unusable or unmarketable for multifamily purposes.

(f) Seller is not providing to Buyer any survey of the Property. In the event Buyer desires to obtain a survey of the Property, Buyer will be solely responsible to obtain, and pay for, such survey without reducing the proceeds of the Total Purchase Price payable to Seller at the Closing. Buyer shall not have the right to terminate the Contract based upon the results of the survey.

6.             BUYER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

(a) The sale of the Property is an “All Cash” transaction and shall not be subject to any contingencies or post due diligence.

(b) The Seller, HREC IA and the Auctioneer and their representatives, attorneys, agents, and sub-agents, assume no liability for errors or omissions in this or any other property listing or advertising or promotional / publicity statements and materials. The Seller, HREC IA and the Auctioneer and their representatives, attorneys, agents and sub-agents, make no representation or guarantee as to the accuracy of the information herein contained or in any other property listing or advertising or promotional / publicity statements and materials. Neither the Auctioneer, HREC IA nor the Seller have any obligation to update this information. Neither the Auctioneer, HREC IA nor the Seller, their Agents and Sub-Agents, attorneys, Escrow / Settlement Agent, representatives, members, managers or affiliates have any liability whatsoever for any oral or written representations, warranties, or agreements relating to a Property except as is expressly set forth in the Contract.

(c) The Property is sold in its “AS IS AND WHERE IS” condition and with all faults and defects, including the presence of lead within the soil (see 2023 Phase II Environmental Report which determined no further action at this time), with no representations or warranties, express or implied. The Property is sold free and clear of all liens, claims, encumbrances and other interests including any back real estate taxes owed. All Bidders are encouraged to inspect the Property prior to placing any bid at the Online Auction and the Successful Bidder, as Buyer, acknowledges that it has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect and examine all aspects of the Property and make inquiries of applicable governing authorities pertaining to such matters in connection with the Property as Buyer has deemed necessary or desirable prior to the Online Auction. Bidders should review all applicable zoning, land use, code compliance, environmental matters, physical condition, and any and all other governmental statutes, ordinances, rules, laws and regulations and do such other due diligence in advance of execution of this document and all of the accompanying documents in connection with the purchase of the Property (“Governing Documents”). Please review all Governing Documents carefully and seek the advice of an attorney if Bidder feels it is necessary.

(d) Competitive bidding is an essential element of an Online Auction sale, and such a sale should be conducted fairly and openly with full and free opportunity for competition among bidders. Any conduct, artifice, agreement, or combination the purpose and effect of which is to stifle fair competition and chill the bidding, is against public policy and will cause the sale to be set aside. Collusion / Bid Rigging is a Federal Felony punishable by imprisonment and fine. The Auctioneer will report all illegal conduct to the F.B.I. and will cooperate with any prosecution.

(e) The Property may be withdrawn from the Online Auction at any time without notice and is subject to prior sale.

(f) Seller in its absolute sole discretion, reserves the right to amend, negotiate, modify, or add any terms and conditions to these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, the Contract and to announce such amendments, modifications, or additional terms and conditions at any time, including during this Online Auction.

(g) The highest bid shall be the Successful Bid only if same is acceptable to and accepted by Seller, by and through the Auctioneer via this Online Auction, and as evidenced by Seller and the Successful Bidder, as Buyer, each executing the Contract.

(h)  Back-up bids will be recorded and received by Seller in Seller’s absolute discretion. Should the Property not close with the Buyer or should the Buyer not comply with any term or condition of any document executed by Buyer in connection with the Property, the Seller will have the option, but not the obligation, to pursue back-up bids.

(i)             If you are unsure about anything regarding the Property or the Governing Documents, do not place a bid or participate in the Online Auction. Review of the Governing Documents and all of the terms and conditions as well as a review of the Property before making any bids is strongly recommended and you will be deemed to have done so on execution of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

(j) At the close of this Online Auction, upon the acceptance of the Purchaser’s bid is an acknowledgment that such bid is the highest bid, at which time it became a binding agreement to purchase the Property. Whether such bid is accepted is subject to this Agreement, including any announcements/notices made by the Auctioneer. Thereafter, you may not withdraw your bid and you are obligated to execute the Contract.

(k)            In the event a conflict exists between the Contract and the General Terms and Conditions of Sale, then, (i) prior to Buyer’s execution and delivery of the Contract, the terms of the General Terms and Conditions of Sale shall govern and control and (ii) following Buyer’s execution and delivery of the Contract, the terms of the Contract shall govern and control over the General Terms and Conditions of Sale.

7.  ANNOUNCEMENTS / NOTICES:

All announcements / notices provided to the bidders shall supersede and take precedence over all previously written or printed material and any other oral statements made; provided however that the Auctioneer shall not be authorized to make any representation or warranty (express or implied) with respect to the Property. The Auctioneer has the sole and absolute discretion to make any announcements via this Online Auction, including but not limited to any announcements that may amend or alter these Online Auction terms, conditions, or procedures that were previously set forth in written materials. In the event of a dispute over the bidding process, the Auctioneer shall make the sole and final decision and will have the right either to accept or reject the final bid or re-open the bidding.

8.  DEFAULT:

If the Buyer fails to comply with any of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, the Seller may elect to recover and retain the Escrow Deposit(s) for account of the Seller as liquidated damages upon which this Agreement shall terminate, or, at Seller’s option, may retain the Escrow Deposit(s) and proceed in equity to enforce Seller’s rights under this Agreement by Seller filing an action within sixty (60) calendar days to seek specific performance of Buyer’s obligation under this Agreement. In any such event, Buyer shall continue to be liable under any provisions of this Agreement that expressly survive the termination of this Agreement. In either instance, Seller shall retain the required Initial and Additional Escrow Deposits, which shall be considered fully earned and non-refundable, under this Agreement and / or the Contract. The Escrow / Settlement Agent must immediately release the Initial and Additional Escrow Deposits upon request of the Seller. Buyer acknowledges and understands that this provision is enforceable and shall not be deemed a penalty because the damages are not readily ascertainable and generally impossible to calculate under the circumstances. Upon Default and notice of same by Seller to Escrow / Settlement Agent, Buyer understands and agrees to the immediate release of the Initial and Additional Escrow Deposit funds to the Seller by Escrow / Settlement Agent without the requirement of further documentation or consent from Buyer.

9.  REPRESENTATIONS:

All information was derived from sources believed to be correct but is not guaranteed. Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information, judgment, and inspection of the Property and records. Neither the Seller, HREC IA nor the Auctioneer, its Agents and Sub-Agents makes any representation or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of any information provided. All sizes, dimensions, drawings are approximations only.

10.  BROKER PARTICIPATION:

Two Percent (2%) of the Final Bid Price will be paid to a qualified Licensed Real Estate Broker (“Buyer’s Broker”) whose registered Buyer’s offer is accepted by the Seller and closes on the Property, provided the Buyer’s Broker is not prohibited by law from being paid such fee. To qualify for their earned fee, the Buyer’s Broker must first register their prospect on the MANDATORY REAL ESTATE BUYER BROKER PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION FORM. The form must be received by the office of the Auctioneer no later than 5:00 PM CT Wednesday, February 21, 2024. This registration MUST be sent to Fisher Auction Company (the “Auctioneer”), 2112 East Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Buyer’s Broker may fax their broker registration(s) to 954.782.8143 or email to info@fisherauction.com. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Earned fees will be paid only after closing and after the Auctioneer and HREC IA have been paid in full. Buyer’s Broker is not required to attend the Closing. If a Buyer’s Broker has not met all of these requirements, no fee will be paid to the Buyer’s Broker, even if the Buyer’s Broker’s prospect purchases the Property. No oral registrations will be accepted. Under no circumstances whatsoever will any fee be paid if the sale does not close for any reason. 

11.  FINAL BID PRICE:

The final bid price for the Property shall be determined by competitive bidding at the Auction. The Property is being sold to the highest bidder. The highest bid will be subject to the Seller’s final approval and acceptance of price, plus the seven percent (7%) Buyer’s Premium, and subject to the terms and conditions of the Governing Documents.

12.  ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE:

The Undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of a copy of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale and having read and understood the provisions set forth therein, accepts same and agrees to be bound thereby. Facsimile or electronic signatures will be treated and considered as original.

13. INDEMNIFICATION: 
Buyer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Seller, the  Auctioneer,  and HREC IA their officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys and expert witness fees and expenses) (collectively, “Claims”), and by whomever brought, to the extent arising out of or in any way related to (i) the sale of, (ii) the performance of the parties’ obligations under this Agreement; (iii) the physical condition and quality (and express or implied representations regarding such condition and quality) of the Property or any portion thereof, (iv) any breach of these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, Governing Documents, or the Contract; (v) any claim arising from the sale of the Property; (vi) any claim arising from Buyer’s participation in the Online Auction; or (vii) any other act, omission or representation by Buyer.

14. HOLD HARMLESS:

The Auctioneer cannot, and will not, be held responsible for any interruption in service, bidding extension times, errors, and/or omissions, caused by any means, therefore they cannot guarantee continual, uninterrupted or error free service as the website could be interfered with by means out of the Auctioneer’s control. Bidder acknowledges that this Online Auction is conducted electronically and relies on hardware and software that may malfunction without warning. The Auctioneer may void any sale, temporarily suspend bidding, extend bidding times and/or re-sell the Property that was affected by any malfunction. The decision of the Auctioneer is final.

15.  GOVERNING LAW / JURISDICTION / VENUE:

This Agreement shall be construed, enforced and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to choice of law and similar doctrines.  The parties consent to jurisdiction in the State of Louisiana and venue, for any litigation arising out of this Agreement.

16.  WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL:

EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT CONTEMPLATED AND EXECUTED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, OR ANY COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF CONDUCT, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF ANY PARTY HERETO.

17. ATTORNEY’S FEES: 

If any action at law or in equity, including an action for declaratory relief, is brought to enforce or interpret any provision or provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, whether at the trial court and appellate level, in addition to all other costs associated with the action whether or not the action advances to judgment, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

18.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the parties relative to the subject matter, and there are no oral or written agreements between the parties, or any representations made by either party relative to the subject matter, which are not expressly set forth herein. To the extent that any of the terms or provisions contained herein differs or conflicts with those contained within the Contract, the Contract shall control.

THE BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE BIDDER HAS READ ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND EACH OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND AGREES TO BE BOUND TO SAME BY BIDDER’S SIGNATURE BELOW.