Parties
Identify buyer and seller by full legal name and entity type; include contact and mailing addresses for notices and service.
A precise agreement reduces closing delays, limits disputes over property condition and payment timing, and documents each party’s obligations. Clear deadlines and defined contingencies protect both buyer and seller while easing title transfer and recording steps.
Real estate agents, title companies, buyers, sellers, and attorneys commonly handle this agreement and its supporting documents.
Each party’s role varies: agents prepare and negotiate terms, title firms verify encumbrances, and attorneys review unusual legal issues or high-value transactions.
Identify buyer and seller by full legal name and entity type; include contact and mailing addresses for notices and service.
Use the legal description from the deed or tax parcel records plus the street address to avoid ambiguity at recording.
State the full purchase price, allocation of earnest money, and acceptable payment methods or escrow handling instructions.
List inspection, financing, appraisal, and title contingencies with specific cure periods and the effects of unmet conditions.
Specify closing date, location, prorations, who pays which closing costs, title delivery standards, and recording responsibilities.
Provide dated signature lines for all parties, space for printed names and titles, and notary/attestation lines where required.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA per transaction sensitivity |
| Signing Order | Set buyer or seller first, then title and closing agent |
| Conditional Fields | Show financing clauses only if loan contingency checked |
| Reminders and Deadlines | Automated reminders before inspection and closing dates |
Choose a platform that supports PDF and DOCX, preserves audit trails, and meets your compliance needs.
Commonly 7–14 days from effective date
Often 21–30 days for loan approval
Due within 3 business days after acceptance
Provided within 10–15 days after contract
Record deed within 5 business days of closing
Seller signs the purchase agreement and buyer deposits earnest money
Buyer completes inspection and resolves discovered defects
Lender issues commitment and title exceptions are cleared
Funds transferred, deed recorded, and keys delivered
| 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 | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
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