Parties
Full legal names and entity types for each party, plus capacity statements (e.g., trustee, LLC manager) to show signing authority and clarify who is bound.
A managed AST standardizes signature capture, reduces inconsistent forms, and preserves an auditable record suitable for eSignatures and where required for notarization or recording. It supports clearer obligations, faster turnarounds, and consistent retention needed for compliance and future title or dispute review.
The Real Estate Managed AST is used across transactional teams who prepare, review, and execute property transfer or service agreements.
Use this template where multiple parties, notarization, or regulated retention are expected to reduce process friction and audit risk.
Manages the template population, confirms property identifiers and lease or service terms, and ensures required exhibits and disclosures are attached before sending for signatures; often responsible for retaining executed copies for portfolio records.
Reviews legal clauses, confirms authority to sign, coordinates any notary or witness requirements, handles recording instructions, and certifies that the final package meets statutory and title requirements prior to distribution.
Full legal names and entity types for each party, plus capacity statements (e.g., trustee, LLC manager) to show signing authority and clarify who is bound.
Complete street address, legal description, parcel or tax ID, and any unit identifiers to ensure correct recording and title linkage.
Amount, deposit/earnest instructions, payment schedule, escrow handling, and contingency releases that determine financial obligations and timing.
Designated notice addresses, acceptable delivery methods, and effective dates for notices that affect contractual obligations and cure periods.
Signature blocks for each party, date fields, and notary acknowledgement or jurat space when state law or recording offices require notarization.
Schedules, deeds, surveys, or disclosure forms attached by reference and incorporated into the AST as enforceable exhibits.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email + optional SMS code or KBA |
| Reminders | Automatic reminders every 3–7 days |
| Bulk Send | Use bulk mode for repeating templates |
| Template Locking | Lock clause text to prevent edits |
Confirm compatibility and integrations before sending the AST electronically so signers do not encounter errors.
Date obligations begin; set as MM/DD/YYYY.
Defined by contract; typically days after effective date.
Specify deadline for financing approval or waiver.
Date for funds transfer and deed conveyance.
Submit to county recorder per closing instructions.
Populate AST and attach exhibits before review.
Parties exchange revisions until terms are finalized.
Parties sign; notarize if required under state law.
Record deed or instrument and circulate final copies.
| 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 |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/yr | No cap | No cap | No cap |
Provide final package as PDF/A for archival and as searchable PDF for indexing and records.
Record version history and include a cover sheet that identifies the executed version and effective date.
Include exhibits, surveys, and corporate formation documents as separate, labeled attachments in the final package.
Embed signer names, timestamps, and audit-trail CSV for compliance and downstream ingestion.
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