Offer Terms
Price, earnest money, and allocation of closing costs stated clearly to avoid later disputes or lender questions.
A precise Current OTP reduces ambiguity, documents intent, and speeds buyer-seller decisioning while supporting enforceability under state contract law and electronic-signature statutes.
The OTP may also circulate to inspectors, mortgage underwriters, and closing agents as parties complete contingencies.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication level | Email link, SMS code, or KBA based on state/transaction risk |
| Signing order | Sequential or parallel depending on negotiator roles |
| Audit trail | Enable detailed logs with IP, timestamp, and device info |
| Document retention | Set retention duration per corporate policy and regulatory needs |
Price, earnest money, and allocation of closing costs stated clearly to avoid later disputes or lender questions.
Inspection, financing, appraisal, and title contingencies with explicit removal deadlines to create enforceable conditions.
Effective date, inspection period end, financing cutoff, and proposed closing date to drive downstream scheduling.
Disclosures, HOA documents, inspection reports, and lender pre-approval included or referenced for completeness.
Designated signature blocks, printed names, and dates for each buyer, seller, and authorized agent.
How to submit acceptance, deposit remittance instructions, and escrow contact details for clarity.
State-required property condition disclosures and lead-based paint notices where applicable; missing disclosures can permit rescission.
Evidence of buyer’s earnest money source or lender pre-approval letter to demonstrate the buyer’s ability to close.
Any prior inspection findings or reports the buyer relies upon should be attached or clearly cited in schedule.
Preliminary title report or commitment notes material encumbrances that may affect acceptability of offer.
Date/time when seller must accept or offer lapses
Date by which deposit must be delivered to escrow
Final day to request repairs or cancel contract
Deadline for loan approval or buyer’s termination right
Target date for title transfer and recording
Ensure all fields completed before arranging notarization
Notary performs ID credential checks per state rules
Signer executes signature in notary’s presence
Notary completes acknowledgement or jurat and signs
Witnesses (if required) sign and provide printed names
Notary logs the act and retains journal entry
Record deed or document per county recorder rules
Provide executed copies to escrow, lender, and parties
Ensure the selected solution complies with ESIGN/UETA and any industry-specific mandates before relying on electronic execution.
| 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 | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |