Purchase Agreement
Legally binding contract specifying purchase price, contingencies, financing terms, inspection periods, closing date, and parties. Accurate names and the effective date prevent later disputes and title problems.
A properly assembled Real Estate Full Package reduces missing items at closing, clarifies party obligations, and helps establish enforceable signatures under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and UETA. Complete packages decrease title issues and support audit-ready record retention.
Typical users include real estate agents, title companies, lenders, transaction coordinators, attorneys, and escrow officers who assemble and verify closing documents.
When each role completes its checklist, the package moves more predictably through signing, notarization, recording, and tax reporting steps.
Legally binding contract specifying purchase price, contingencies, financing terms, inspection periods, closing date, and parties. Accurate names and the effective date prevent later disputes and title problems.
State-required property condition and material-defect disclosures, environmental notices, and lead-based paint addenda where applicable. Complete, signed disclosures reduce statutory exposure and buyer rescission risk.
Attach HOA rules, repair agreements, appliance lists, and other addenda. Addenda become contract terms and should be initialed or signed where the jurisdiction requires it.
Deed templates with grantor/grantee details, notary acknowledgements, and recording instructions. Ensure notary and witness steps match county requirements to preserve marketable title.
Settlement statement showing purchase price, prorations, fees, liens, and payees. Accurate figures are essential for lender review, escrow accounting, and tax reporting.
W-9 or equivalent taxpayer identification forms for payees and sellers, plus transfer tax declarations. Incorrect TINs can trigger backup withholding and IRS penalties.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Type | Typed, drawn, or uploaded signature image allowed |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or knowledge-based ID |
| Notary Mode | Remote online notarization or in-person acknowledgment |
| Delivery Options | Email, signing link, bulk send, or secure portal |
No statutory deadline; supply to payer when requested
File 1099-NEC to recipient and IRS by Jan 31
Honor the contract closing date unless formally extended
Record deed promptly to protect priority and title
Form 1040 due April 15; extensions available
| 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 trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Criterion | Electronic Signature | Digital Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | any electronic mark | pki-based cryptographic mark |
| Legal Status | accepted under esign/ueta | cryptographically verifiable |
| Typical Use | general contracts | high-assurance records |
| Non-repudiation | relies on audit trail | certificate-based non-repudiation |
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Ensure your signing platform supports PDF/A export, required signer authentication, and integrations with title and escrow workflows.