Scope of Work
Describe tasks, materials, and deliverables in measurable terms; attach drawings or specs where applicable to avoid scope creep and disputes.
A concise option agreement reduces ambiguity about scope, price, and start dates, helping prevent disputes and expedite contractor scheduling. It creates a written record of the offer and acceptance process that can support enforcement, billing, and permit coordination if needed.
Each signer should have authority to commit financially or represent the property owner; see the signatory guidance section for role clarity.
Describe tasks, materials, and deliverables in measurable terms; attach drawings or specs where applicable to avoid scope creep and disputes.
Specify fixed price, unit rates, or time-and-materials rates and include tax, permit, and disposal cost allocation to prevent billing surprises.
State the offer expiration date and any conditions that must be met for the option to be exercised, including how acceptance is communicated.
Provide earliest start date, expected completion timeline, milestone dates, and remedies for delays to aid scheduling and permit applications.
List permit approvals, concealed-condition carve-outs, and materials lead times that may change price or schedule if triggered.
Identify required signers, whether electronic signatures are permitted, and any notary or witness needs for enforceability.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Specify sequence: owner then contractor |
| Authentication | Email link or SMS code per signer |
| Conditional Fields | Show payment fields only when option exercised |
| Return Routing | Send final PDF to all parties and archive |
Ensure the chosen system can export tamper-evident PDFs and retain records according to applicable retention rules for the project.
Specify the last day to accept the option
Provide earliest expected mobilization date
Set date to submit permit-related documents
Define deposit and progress payment due dates
List warranty start and duration
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
A small property owner needed quick tenant turnover approvals for kitchen upgrades.
A contractor required consistent, signed scopes before scheduling crews.