Property Description
Provide the full legal description, parcel number, street address, and disclose easements or encumbrances. Match the current deed wording to reduce recording disputes and avoid title company objections during closing.
A Real Estate Contribution Agreement clarifies ownership allocation, documents title transfer mechanics, and establishes tax and liability treatment so parties have a written basis for recording, accounting, and dispute avoidance.
Typical signers include property owners, entity managers, and legal or tax advisors involved in capital contribution transactions.
Lenders, title companies, and closing agents may also review the agreement prior to recording or funding.
Provide the full legal description, parcel number, street address, and disclose easements or encumbrances. Match the current deed wording to reduce recording disputes and avoid title company objections during closing.
Specify exactly what the contributor receives—membership units, percentage interest, shares, or cash—and tie the allocation to valuation methodology and capital account adjustments to avoid future ownership and tax disputes.
Include seller representations about authority, marketable title, absence of liens, environmental condition, and zoning compliance; define survival periods and remedies to limit post-closing exposure.
List prerequisites including clear title, lien releases, required consents, and delivery of executed deed; define cure periods and consequences if conditions are unmet to manage closing risk.
Document intended tax treatment, basis adjustments, and any partnership or corporate allocation rules; recommend coordinating with tax counsel to confirm reporting obligations and potential gain recognition.
Specify who pays recording fees, the county or recorder’s office for filing, whether notarization or Remote Online Notarization (RON) is accepted, and instructions for delivering recorded documents.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email plus SMS code or KBA where required for identity proofing |
| Notary Requirement | Enable remote notarization or prepare for in-person notary attendance |
| Conditional Fields | Show tax and valuation fields only when applicable to the transaction |
| Document Retention | Store signed PDF and audit trail for compliance and counsel review |
Choose a platform that supports PDF and DOCX imports, secure audit trails, and integrations with title, accounting, and CRM systems.
| 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 |
Supply a completed W-9 when requested; the IRS has no fixed delivery deadline for W-9s.
File Form 1099-NEC to recipient and IRS by Jan 31 if applicable to compensation payments.
Set a closing date and satisfy listed closing conditions before that date to avoid default.
Record deed or memorandum as soon as practical to protect priority against subsequent liens.
Schedule notarization or RON in advance; remote notarization rules and availability vary by state.
Agree on property description, consideration, and representations; collect title documents.
Obtain title report, lien searches, surveys, and tax advice.
Signatures obtained, notarization or RON completed, and certificates attached.
Record deed where required and distribute recorded copies to parties and title insurer.
Typically an individual or entity transferring real property into a business entity. Responsible for disclosing defects, providing a marketable title, and signing the contribution agreement; may require tax advice about gain recognition and capital account treatment.
The manager or officer who accepts contributed property on behalf of the entity, allocates membership or equity interest, coordinates title transfer and recording, and ensures representations, warranties, and any indemnities are documented for governance and tax compliance.
Tim Martin, founder of Martin Properties, processes contribution agreements entirely online for property transfers.
Brian Fitzgibbons at Optica Ventures uses digital workflows for investor contributions and property transfers.