Primary Agreement
Main purchase or disposition contract with parties, price, property description, and effective date spelled out for enforceability.
A well-prepared packet reduces closing friction, lowers rework, and creates a defensible record for audits or disputes by combining clear fields, signature evidence, and required attachments.
Organizations use A&D Packets when transferring real property or corporate assets; users vary by industry and transaction size.
The packet centralizes required signatures and documents so legal, tax, and operational teams can complete obligations in a consistent sequence.
COO-level operator overseeing transaction workflows for small to mid-size firms; responsible for approving document templates, ensuring signatory authority, and maintaining audit-ready records across acquisitions and dispositions.
Founder/operator in real estate who handles remote closings and compliance; relies on clear packets to coordinate remote signers, title/release documents, and notarization when needed.
Main purchase or disposition contract with parties, price, property description, and effective date spelled out for enforceability.
Attachments such as property descriptions, condition reports, asset lists, or payment schedules that form part of the agreement.
Relevant W-9s, 1099 instructions, or vendor tax paperwork required to meet IRS reporting obligations.
Corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, or ID documents proving signatory authority for each party.
Designated spaces for acknowledgements, witness initials, or remote online notarization metadata as required by state law.
Timestamped record of signature events, IP addresses, and signer authentication steps to support enforceability.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA as required |
| Field Types | Signature, initials, date, text, checkbox |
| Conditional Logic | Show or hide fields based on prior answers |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and action history |
Choose a platform that supports required file types, authentication, and integrations with your systems.
Provide upon request; needed to avoid backup withholding.
Recipient and IRS deadline Jan 31 each year.
Recipient Jan 31; IRS paper Feb 28, electronic Mar 31.
Individual tax return due April 15 (extensions apply).
Retain 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination.
Finalize agreement and attach exhibits before circulation.
Legal and tax review for authority and reporting needs.
Collect signatures and notarizations within scheduled period.
Record deeds or submit filings to appropriate agency.
Optica centralized asset transfers into a single packet that reduced back-and-forth.
A property manager moved closings online to avoid in-person signings.
| 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 |