Parties & Property
Identify buyer(s) and seller(s) using full legal names and provide the complete legal property description (lot, block, or metes-and-bounds) to avoid ambiguity at recording.
A precise sales agreement reduces closing delays, limits disputes over obligations, and preserves legal remedies if either party defaults.
Identify buyer(s) and seller(s) using full legal names and provide the complete legal property description (lot, block, or metes-and-bounds) to avoid ambiguity at recording.
State the exact purchase price, payment method, allocation of closing costs, and any seller concessions or credits, including escrow instructions for deposits.
Describe inspection, financing, appraisal, and title contingencies with clear timeframes and what actions or notices satisfy or waive each contingency.
Specify title condition, title insurance requirements, type of deed to be delivered, and who pays recording fees and transfer taxes at closing.
Set the closing date, location or electronic closing process, required deliverables, prorations, and conditions precedent to closing.
Outline remedies for breach (specific performance, damages), deposit disposition rules, dispute resolution method, and governing law for interpretation.
Several parties interact with a sales agreement during negotiation, review, and closing.
Understanding each role helps ensure required approvals, signatures, and supporting documents are delivered on time.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Placement | Assign signature and initial fields to each party before sending. |
| Authentication | Choose email, SMS code, or knowledge-based auth for signer verification. |
| Conditional Fields | Use conditional fields to show or hide clauses based on selected options. |
| Notifications | Enable reminders and copy title/escrow recipients for transparency. |
Choose a platform that supports required authentication, file formats, and integrations with title and escrow services.
Confirm the platform meets legal and title company requirements for signature evidence and file export prior to signing.
Specify a firm date/time for acceptance to avoid competing offers.
Typically 7–14 days for buyer inspections and repair requests.
Set a deadline for loan approval or buyer’s option to terminate.
Allow a short window (often 5–10 days) for title objections.
The final date for deed transfer and funds disbursement, stated MM/DD/YYYY.
Confirm if deed or other conveyance documents require notarized acknowledgment before recording.
Select in-person notarization or RON where allowed by state statute and notary rules.
RON requires multi-factor identity proofing (KBA or credential analysis) per state rules.
Arrange a mobile notary, in-person appointment, or RON session depending on signer availability.
Sign in the presence of the notary or via live audio-video for RON.
RON sessions typically require audio-video recording retention under state rules.
Notaries keep journal entries or session records for the statutorily required period.
Deliver the notarized deed to county recorder for official recording and indexing.
Local brokerage adopted online execution for closings to reduce in-person steps.
A small investment firm digitized its purchase agreements for multi-property transactions.
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| 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/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |