Contents of the Template:
This template includes:
- Identification of Parties: Clearly defines the buyer and seller involved in the transaction.
- Legal Description and Property Address: Ensures the precise location and legal identification of the property are documented.
- Purchase Price and Terms: Details the financial commitments and schedule of payments.
- Financing: Outlines the method of financing the purchase, whether through cash or mortgage, including lender details.
- Closing and Possession: Specifies the timeline for finalizing the sale and transferring possession.
- Closing Costs: Itemizes the fees and who is responsible for each.
- Prorations and Adjustments: Explains how ongoing costs are divided between the parties.
- Contingencies: Addresses conditions that must be met for the sale to proceed.
- Inspections: Lists the types and timing of property inspections.
- Condition of Property: Describes the state of the property and any warranties.
- Title and Escrow: Identifies the companies handling the closing details and title insurance.
- Disclosures: Includes any legally required disclosures about the property.
- Default: Explains the ramifications if either party fails to uphold the contract.
- Mediation and Dispute Resolution: Provides a plan for resolving disputes.
- Additional Terms and Conditions: Offers space to add specific details relevant to the individual transaction.
- Addenda and Exhibits: Allows for inclusion of additional documents.
- Offer Expiration: States when the offer will no longer be valid.
- Acknowledgment of Receipt: Confirms that all parties have received the document.
- Signatures: Formalizes the agreement with the signatures of all parties involved.
Why Use This Template:
- Clarity: Provides a clear framework for all aspects of the real estate transaction.
- Customizable: Easily adaptable to fit specific transaction details in Word or Google Docs.
- Time-Saving: Reduces the time needed to draft an agreement from scratch.
- Legal Structure: Helps in laying out the contract in a way that is structured and aligned with typical legal requirements.
- Record Keeping: Acts as a documented agreement for future reference and record-keeping.
Ideal For:
- Property Sales: Ideal for any real estate transaction, whether residential or commercial.
- First-Time Buyers/Sellers: Assists individuals who are new to real estate transactions.
- Real Estate Agents: A reliable starting point for agents facilitating a sale.
- Legal Review: Provides a solid basis for legal professionals to review and customize further.
- Investment Properties: Useful for investors purchasing properties for rental or resale.
- Estate Planning: Can be used in planning estates that include real property assets.
