Parties
Full legal names and entity types for all exchanging parties, including authorized signers and contact information for notices and closing coordination.
A precise Property Swap Contract reduces title risk, clarifies tax and closing obligations, and documents mutual intent to transfer interests. Properly executed contracts support recording and enforceability under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96, 2000) and state UETA rules where adopted, and they identify who bears costs, liens, and post-closing responsibilities.
Common users include property owners, real estate brokers, title companies, and attorneys who coordinate closing logistics and ensure compliance with recording and transfer requirements.
Each participant has distinct responsibilities at drafting and closing; the contract should allocate those duties explicitly to avoid post-closing disputes.
Full legal names and entity types for all exchanging parties, including authorized signers and contact information for notices and closing coordination.
Precise legal descriptions, parcel numbers, and attached exhibits (plats, surveys) for each property to be transferred; address alone is insufficient for recording.
Detailed statement of what each party gives and receives—cash equalizations, assumption of mortgages, lien credits, or trade offsets—with calculation method and timing.
Title condition requirements, required title insurance endorsements, closing agent, recordation procedures, prorations, escrow instructions, and closing date triggers.
Seller and owner warranties about authority, absence of undisclosed encumbrances, environmental condition, and compliance with zoning and permits.
Inspection, financing, survey and due-diligence deadlines; cure periods; termination rights; and remedies for breach, including specific performance where available.
| Upload format | PDF or DOCX with editable fields |
|---|---|
| Field placement | Signature, date, initials, and notary blocks |
| Signer order | Specify sequential or parallel routing |
| Authentication | Email + SMS or KBA where required |
| Record export | Enable PDF/A export and certificate of completion |
Choose distribution channels and integrations that preserve legal evidence and support county recording requirements.
Ensure the chosen method stores timestamps, signer attribution, and an auditable event log suitable for ESIGN/UETA validation and for county recorders when required.
Typically 7–30 days depending on negotiated period
Allow 10–30 days to clear liens or defects
Set as MM/DD/YYYY and confirm time zone and location
Record promptly after closing to protect priority; county deadlines vary
Report transfers as required by local/state tax agencies within deadlines
Mutual execution by all parties and delivery of signed copies to escrow.
Title company provides commitment and lists exceptions to be cured.
Payoff liens or provide escrow instructions to address exceptions.
County recorder issues recorded instrument and assigns official book and page or document number.
| Criteria | Property Swap | Warranty Deed | Bill of Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | exchange interests | transfer real property title | transfer personal property |
| Recording | may require deed recording | yes, recordable | typically not recorded |
| Consideration Type | offsets or cash | cash or mortgage assumption | cash or barter |
| Legal Formalities | deed language + recording steps | notary + witnesses may apply | signature and description |
| 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 plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |