Party identification
Full legal names, business entity details, and declaration of signer capacity (e.g., manager, trustee) to verify authority to convey or agree.
A standardized intake letter reduces misunderstandings, captures required disclosures early, and creates an auditable record that supports title, compliance, and closing workflows. It helps verify signatory authority, secures necessary tax and identification information, and shortens the time needed to prepare contracts or listing materials.
The Real Estate Intake Letter is used across transactional roles to centralize required information before drafting agreements.
Use the intake letter as a primary checklist to route supporting documents and verify authority before next-step contract drafting.
Full legal names, business entity details, and declaration of signer capacity (e.g., manager, trustee) to verify authority to convey or agree.
Complete street address, legal description or parcel ID, and any unit or lot identifiers used for title and tax searches.
Record which state and federal disclosures were provided and acknowledged, and note any material defects or pending enforcement actions.
Document consent to receive agreements electronically and to execute signatures online when applicable and permitted by law.
Signature block with printed name, title, date, and space for witness or notary acknowledgement where required.
Enumerate included supporting documents (ID, deed, survey, HOA docs) so recipients can confirm completeness at intake.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link by default; add SMS or KBA if required |
| Reminders | Automatic reminder every 3 days until completion |
| Expiration | Set 30-day expiration to limit stale authorizations |
| Attachments | Accept PDF and DOCX; ensure originals are attached |
Ensure recipients can open and sign documents across desktop and mobile devices before distribution.
Choose settings that balance signer convenience with authentication strength appropriate for the transaction.
Provide at initial client engagement or listing acceptance
Schedule after intake and before contract contingencies expire
Arrange before final signatures for recordable documents
Effective date on the intake governs retention timing
Ensure intake data is finalized prior to drafting closing documents
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| 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 |