Offer Summary
Concise one-line summary that includes offer price, earnest money, and whether the offer is contingent on financing or inspection; keeps comparisons consistent across buyers.
A professional Multi-Offer Document helps sellers compare offers consistently, reduces misunderstandings among parties, and documents timelines and seller instructions. Clear formatting and complete fields limit disputes and make responses easier for brokers, lawyers, and buyers to track.
Listing agents and sellers typically prepare or authorize a Multi-Offer Document when multiple offers arrive concurrently.
Lawyers, transaction coordinators, and escrow officers may review the document to confirm compliance with disclosure duties and contract formation rules.
The listing agent prepares the Multi-Offer Document, compiles each offer’s data, and communicates seller instructions and deadlines; the agent’s recordkeeping supports broker duty-of-care and helps demonstrate consistent treatment of buyers.
The seller reviews comparative terms and signs any seller response or acceptance; the seller’s timely decisions and clear instructions determine which offer proceeds to contract and escrow.
Concise one-line summary that includes offer price, earnest money, and whether the offer is contingent on financing or inspection; keeps comparisons consistent across buyers.
Buyer name, agent contact, and buyer’s pre-approval or proof-of-funds status to assess ability to close without delay.
Type of financing, loan contingency length, and any seller financing or all-cash notes that materially affect closing certainty.
Specific windows for inspections, appraisal, and loan approval using MM/DD/YYYY to avoid ambiguity.
Amount, recipient escrow account, timing for deposit, and conditions for release or forfeiture tied to contract events.
Clear field for seller’s action (accept, counter, reject) and exact deadline for the seller’s decision to bind any offer.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template Upload | Use PDF or DOCX; preserve form layout |
| Role Assignment | Listing agent, seller, buyer agent roles |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code or stronger options |
| Notification Rules | Auto-reminders for decision and deposit deadlines |
Choose a platform that supports common file formats, audit trails, and appropriate signer authentication for your jurisdiction.
Ensure the chosen provider captures timestamps, IP addresses, and a tamper-evident record to support enforceability and broker compliance.
Seller sets a firm acceptance deadline, commonly 24–72 hours after presentation.
Specify number of calendar days to deposit funds after acceptance.
State the inspection contingency window in days and exact expiration date.
Include lender approval timeframe and financing contingency cut-off date.
Proposed closing MM/DD/YYYY to align title and escrow planning.
Verify whether the associated instrument requires notary or witness per state law.
Coordinate a notary or RON session if acknowledgement or notarization is necessary.
Arrange witness count per state for deeds or powers of attorney.
For RON, ensure audio-video retention meets state retention rules.
Require notarization journal entries when executed in-person.
Use multi-factor identity proofing for RON where applicable.
Notarize final executed version, not drafts or summaries.
Title companies may require specific notarized affidavits before closing.
Lender pre-approval or proof-of-funds letter verifying buyer financing or cash position; date the letter to ensure currency.
Bank statement or escrow verification for earnest money and down payment source; redact account numbers as appropriate.
Brokerage disclosures and agency notices required by state law, included as executed addenda when presenting offers.
Seller-provided disclosure forms and any required statutory statements that materially affect buyer decisions.
Martin Properties processed competing offers online to avoid in-person delays.
Optica Ventures standardized their offer intake around a single comparison form.
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day 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 |