Purchase Price
State the total purchase price, deposit amount and form of payment, escrow instructions, and allocation of adjustments at closing.
A precise written agreement reduces ambiguity about key terms—price, contingencies, risk allocation, and timeline—so parties, lenders, and title insurers can proceed to closing with predictable expectations and fewer disputes.
Real estate brokers, buyers, sellers, commercial lenders, title companies, and attorneys are typically involved in preparing and executing an Agreement for Sale of Commercial Real Estate.
Engagement of experienced counsel and coordination with title and escrow avoids common closing delays and protects contractual rights for all parties.
A corporate buyer must have an officer or authorized agent sign, with corporate resolution attached when required. For LLCs or partnerships, include the exact legal entity name and the signer’s capacity to prevent later challenges to authority.
The seller should be the recorded owner or an authorized representative with documented authority. If property is owned by an entity, attach formation documents and incumbency certificates to verify signing authority.
State the total purchase price, deposit amount and form of payment, escrow instructions, and allocation of adjustments at closing.
Include the precise parcel legal description as recorded in county records; do not rely on street addresses alone.
Specify inspection, financing, zoning, environmental and lease review contingencies and the deadlines for each to be satisfied or waived.
Identify required title insurance, surveys, exceptions allowed, cure periods and closing deliverables from seller and buyer.
Set the closing date, location, escrow instructions, disbursement priorities, and recording responsibilities.
List seller and buyer representations on authority, liens, compliance, hazardous materials, and tenant leases, plus indemnity provisions.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email + SMS code; use KBA or ID analysis for high-risk signers |
| Signing Order | Specify sequential or parallel order consistent with lender and escrow requirements |
| Document Versioning | Lock final version before sending; track audit trail and timestamps |
| Delivery | Send final executed copies to buyer, seller, lender, and title company |
Electronic execution is widely accepted but requires reliable authentication, tamper-evident audit trails, and exportable signed records.
Ensure your chosen platform can produce a court-admissible audit trail, retain records reliably, and meet any lender or title insurer authentication requirements.
Typically 10–30 days; buyer inspects documents, physical condition, and leases
Usually 30–45 days to secure commitment or waive contingency
Defined in contract as MM/DD/YYYY; parties prepare funds and deliverables
Deed and mortgage generally recorded immediately after closing, often within 5–10 business days
Final prorations calculated as of closing date per contract
Binding contract terms agreed and deposit placed in escrow
Buyer completes inspections, lease review and third-party reports
Lender issues commitment and conditions are satisfied
Funds exchanged, deed executed, and documents delivered to escrow
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |