Legal Description
A precise metes-and-bounds or lot-and-block description tied to the recorded plat; required for recording and title examination.
A clear, complete Lot B contract reduces closing delays, limits disputes, and defines obligations for buyer, seller, lender, and title/escrow. Using a standard contract format helps ensure enforceability and simplifies integration with title searches, escrow instructions, and recording requirements under state property law.
Multiple parties participate in a Lot B transaction; responsibilities differ by role.
Proper role alignment reduces risk and speeds closing; confirm signatory authority before sending for signature.
A precise metes-and-bounds or lot-and-block description tied to the recorded plat; required for recording and title examination.
Total price, earnest money amount, escrow holder, and payment mechanics including any seller credits or prorations.
Inspection, financing, appraisal and title contingencies with clear cure or termination deadlines and notice procedures.
Firm closing date, extension mechanics, possession timing, and allocation of closing costs between buyer and seller.
Seller and buyer representations and warranties related to authority, condition, zoning, liens and legal compliance.
Who will record the deed, which documents will be recorded, and which party pays recording fees and transfer taxes.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Specify sequential or parallel signing; typically seller then buyer then escrow. |
| Authentication | Use email link plus SMS or ID check for higher-risk transactions. |
| Document Locking | Lock fields after signing to prevent post-signature edits. |
| Notifications | Enable email reminders and completion receipts for all parties. |
Ensure the platform supports your file formats, integrations and authentication needs before sending for signature.
Confirm integration with title or escrow systems and check export options for recorded-ready PDFs and audit logs prior to finalizing workflow.
Buyer must complete inspections by the stated date to keep inspection rights.
Buyer must obtain loan approval by the contract date or the contingency expires.
Date scheduled for funding, signing final documents, and transferring title.
Escrow typically records deed within a few business days after closing.
Date used to calculate property tax and utility prorations at closing.
Execution of agreement and delivery of earnest money to escrow.
Buyer completes inspections, reports and title review within contingency window.
Lender issues clear-to-close and buyer satisfies financing conditions.
Funds transferred, deed delivered, and recording completed with county clerk.
Local brokerage digitized Lot B contracts for remote closings, reducing turnaround time substantially
A small acquisitions firm standardized Lot B templates across deals to cut review cycles
Agents review contract terms, coordinate inspections and lender conditions, and typically submit signed copies to escrow. They confirm buyer identity, ensure contingency deadlines are tracked, and communicate any amendment requests to the seller.
Title and escrow officers order title commitments, prepare closing statements, coordinate recording, and confirm that funds and documents meet lender and contract conditions prior to disbursing proceeds and recording the deed.
| 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 | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |