(2) The following instruments contracting to convey fee title to any real property may be recorded as provided in subsection (1) of this section, but that subsection does not require such recordation of:
(a) Earnest money or preliminary sales agreements;
(b) Options; or
(c) Rights of first refusal. [1975 c.618 §4; 1977 c.724 §1; 1987 c.586 §23]