Property ID
Legal description, parcel number, or full street address plus unit or lot number. Precise identifiers avoid ambiguity and ensure the bid applies to the correct asset.
A clear selections and bids record reduces misunderstandings, enables apples-to-apples comparisons across offers, and preserves evidence of terms and acceptance. Properly completed forms help accelerate review, support compliance with disclosure rules, and limit downstream disputes.
Typical participants include agents, buyers, sellers, contractors, and project managers who need an auditable offer record before contract formation.
Signers vary by role and transaction type; document routing and signer authority should be defined up front to avoid invalid or late submissions.
Legal description, parcel number, or full street address plus unit or lot number. Precise identifiers avoid ambiguity and ensure the bid applies to the correct asset.
Detailed tasks, inclusions, and exclusions for the work or deliverables. Use attachments or exhibits for specifications, plans, and materials lists to prevent disputes over scope.
Line-item costs, totals, allowances, and any unit pricing. State whether amounts are firm or estimates and specify how change orders will be priced.
Conditions that must be satisfied for acceptance (inspections, financing, approvals). Clear contingency language limits interpretation differences later.
Start date, milestone dates, and completion targets. Tie liquidated damages or remedy provisions to missed milestones if relevant.
Who may accept, method of acceptance, effective date, and required signatures or notarization. Include signer title and capacity for corporate parties.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication method | Email link or SMS code; use stronger ID verification for high-value deals |
| Access window | Default 7 days; shorten for time-sensitive bids |
| Automatic reminders | Send two reminders before expiry |
| Allowed file types | PDF and DOCX for attachments |
Ensure participants can open the chosen file type and access the signing session on desktop or mobile devices.
Exact date and time bids must be received
Date after which the offer lapses if not accepted
When earnest money must be delivered
Date for waiving inspections or financing contingencies
Planned date for final transaction completion
Buyer issues request and sets submission window
Bidders deliver completed forms and attachments
Buyer reviews bids against criteria and budget
Selected bidder signs final contract and deposits funds
| 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 | Trial available (plan-dependent) | Trial available (plan-dependent) | Trial available (plan-dependent) | Trial available (plan-dependent) |
| 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 by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Tim Martin streamlined remote bidding for property renovations using online forms and signatures to reduce turnaround.
Optica used structured selection templates to compare investor offers consistently.