Party Identification
Full legal names and capacity of seller, broker, and any co-owners; include entity type and signing authority for corporate or trust owners.
A clear consignment contract reduces ambiguity about agent authority, commission entitlement, and timelines, and helps prevent disputes at offer or closing. It provides a written record for escrow, title review, and potential audits, and supports enforceability of compensation and termination provisions under state contract law.
The Consignment Real Estate Contract is used by property owners, listing brokers, and title/escrow professionals involved in a sale-by-consignment arrangement.
Use this agreement to document roles, authorize offers, set compensation, and provide escrow/title teams with a signed chain of authority.
Full legal names and capacity of seller, broker, and any co-owners; include entity type and signing authority for corporate or trust owners.
Complete legal description and street address. Reference parcel or lot numbers and county recording data to avoid ambiguity at title review.
Explicitly state listing type (exclusive or non-exclusive), permitted marketing channels, and whether the broker may accept backup offers or negotiate terms.
Define commission percentage or flat fee, payment timing, entitlement triggers, and whether commission survives termination in specified scenarios.
Start and end dates, automatic renewals or extensions, grounds for immediate termination, and notice requirements to revoke the consignment.
Procedures for presenting offers, deposit handling, required seller disclosures, title insurance responsibilities, prorations, and recordation steps.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Specify sequential signing to ensure broker then seller signs. |
| Authentication Method | Use email+SMS or knowledge-based authentication for higher assurance. |
| Required Fields | Mark property, commission, and effective date as mandatory entries. |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and email delivery evidence retention. |
Choose a platform that supports PDF and DOCX, detailed audit trails, and integration with title/escrow workflows.
Verify the provider supports notarization or Remote Online Notarization (RON) where required, and preserves a tamper-evident signed PDF and audit trail.
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (selected plans) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Provide required seller disclosures within state-mandated windows before contract acceptance.
Buyer deposit timing set in contract; missing deposit can void the offer.
Mutually agreed closing date controls performance obligations.
Report sale proceeds per IRS rules and furnish W-9 upon request to avoid backup withholding.
Termination and cure periods must comply with contract notice clauses.