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Real Estate Purchase Contract
Free real estate purchase contract template — the fuller agreement following an accepted offer, before closing.
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This free real estate purchase contract covers 1. Purchase Price and Terms, 2. Contingencies, 3. Closing, 4. Title, 5. Property Condition with 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Real Estate Purchase Contract
Seller: [Name] Buyer: [Name] Property: [Full legal description/address] Date: [Date]
1. Purchase Price and Terms
Purchase price: [Amount]. Buyer will pay via [financing/cash], with earnest money of [Amount] deposited with [Escrow/Title Company].
2. Contingencies
This contract is contingent on: [financing approval / satisfactory inspection / appraisal at or above purchase price / clear title], each to be satisfied by [Date].
3. Closing
Closing will occur on or before [Date], at which time Seller will deliver a [warranty] deed and Buyer will pay the remaining balance.
4. Title
Seller will provide clear, marketable title, free of liens except as disclosed: [List any known liens/easements].
5. Property Condition
Property is sold [as-is / subject to repairs described in Exhibit A]. Seller will maintain the property in its current condition until closing.
6. Prorations
Property taxes, HOA dues, and utilities will be prorated as of the closing date.
7. Default
[Describe remedies if either party fails to close — e.g. earnest money forfeiture or return, right to sue for specific performance.]
Seller: ______________________ Date: ____________ Buyer: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Nearly every US state has its own required real estate contract form and disclosures — use your state's actual form (typically provided by a real estate agent, broker, or attorney) rather than a generic template for a real transaction.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Purchase Price and Terms, 2. Contingencies, 3. Closing, 4. Title, 5. Property Condition, 6. Prorations, …
- 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this real estate purchase contract template really free?
Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this real estate purchase contract is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.
What does this real estate purchase contract cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Purchase Price and Terms, 2. Contingencies, 3. Closing, 4. Title. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This covers the structure most real estate documents share, but specifics like required disclosures, notice periods, and security-deposit rules are set at the state or city level and change often. Verify against your local landlord-tenant law, or have a real estate attorney check it, before relying on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 9 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free real estate and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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