Property Description
Full legal description and street address, including parcel number when available, to uniquely identify the real estate.
A well-drafted Whole House Purchase Agreement creates predictable obligations, protects deposit funds, assigns closing responsibilities, and reduces the risk of last-minute disputes. It provides the contractual basis for lender underwriting, title insurance, and county recording, and it helps both sides meet statutory and contractual deadlines.
Coordination among these parties ensures funds, title, and documents align before deed recording and possession transfer.
Full legal description and street address, including parcel number when available, to uniquely identify the real estate.
Total price, allocation of personal property if included, and method for payment at closing (cash, loan).
Amount deposited, escrow holder, release conditions, and consequences of forfeiture or refund.
Financing, appraisal, inspection, and title contingencies with clear deadlines and cure periods.
Agreed closing date, location, prorations, possession timing, and any rent-back arrangements.
Title insurance, required seller covenants, deed type, recording fees, and allocation of closing costs.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or stronger KBA as required |
| Signing Order | Sequential or parallel signer routing |
| Document Format | Use PDF/A or DOCX for fillable fields |
| Retention Policy | Set long-term storage and export options |
Ensure the chosen platform can produce a tamper-evident audit trail, export signed PDFs for lenders and recorders, and meet any applicable compliance needs such as HIPAA or 21 CFR when those industries intersect with the transaction.
Typical 7–21 days for inspections, negotiated between parties
Date by which buyer must deliver inspection objections
Deadline for loan approval or buyer can terminate
Agreed date for funds, deed, and possession
County recording typically within days after closing
| 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 | Yes, 7-day 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/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |