Agreement to Purchase Land
  • General details
  • Transaction details
  • Closing details
  • Complete the Document

Who is Seller?

  • A person that sells a land plot (the Seller) is:

  • Indicate a Seller's full name:

  • Indicate a Seller's company full name:

  • Indicate a Seller's full residential address:

  • Indicate a Seller's company registered address:

Who is Buyer?

  • A person that wishes to purchase a land plot (Buyer) is:

  • Indicate a Buyer's full name:

  • Indicate a Buyer's company full name:

  • Indicate a Buyer's company registered address:

  • Indicate a Buyer's full residential address:

About this Agreement

  • Select the date on which parties sign this Agreement:

  • Select the state where the land plot that is being sold is located:

  • Shall the Buyer have the right to inspect the land plot prior to its purchase?

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    Before the closing date, the buyer may wish to inspect a land plot in person. The parties to every sale-purchase agreement of land may decide if the buyer should have such a right.

    If the parties agree upon the inspection, the buyer may engage qualified and certified inspectors of their choice at the buyer’s expense.

  • Select the date upon which the Buyer shall get the full possession of a land plot:

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    Transfer of full possession over a property from seller to buyer means the seller delivers physical control and use of the property to the buyer, allowing the buyer exclusive access and occupancy, typically occurring at or shortly after Closing date.

Property description

  • Provide a full address of a land plot:

  • Indicate a land plot's size (in square feet):

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    The answer to this question should be provided according to the property deed or survey report containing the land plot’s latest and accurate measurements.

  • Indicate a land plot's type or purpose of usage:

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    In the USA, the zoning certificate or zoning map issued by the local zoning or planning department shows a land plot’s designated type or permitted use (e.g., agricultural, commercial, residential).

  • Indicate a land plot's APN (Assessor's Parcel Number):

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    An Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is a unique identifier assigned by a local government’s assessor to a specific parcel of land for property tax and identification purposes.

    The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of a land plot is typically shown on:

    – The property tax assessment notice or tax bill issued by the local county assessor’s office.
    – The property deed or legal description documents recorded with the county recorder.
    – The preliminary title report or title insurance documents.
    – The county assessor’s property records or online property databases.

Buildings and Fixtures

  • Are there any buildings located on the land plot?

  • Describe in detail all buildings (their size and purpose) that are located on the land plot:

  • Are there any fixtures attached to a land plot (apart from buildings)?

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    Fixtures attached to a land plot are items that were once movable but are now permanently affixed to the property and legally considered part of the real estate.

    These typically include:

    – Fences and gates;
    – Driveways and sidewalks;
    – Septic systems and water wells;
    – Irrigation systems;
    – Permanently installed outdoor lighting;
    – Built-in mailboxes;
    – Utility connections (e.g., electric, gas, water lines) etc.

  • Describe in detail all fixtures attached to a land plot:

Limitations on Property

  • Is the land plot free and clear of all municipal liens (e.g., unpaid utilities)?

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    The list of municipal liens over a land plot may include the following:

    – Unpaid property taxes;
    – Outstanding water and sewer charges;
    – Code enforcement fines (e.g., building violations);
    – Special assessment fees (e.g., street improvements);
    – Utility liens (e.g., trash collection fees);
    – Municipal service charges (e.g., fire or police fees) etc.

  • Describe in detail all applicable municipal liens:

  • Is the land plot subject to any pending court or arbitration proceeding?

  • Describe all pending court or arbitration proceedings:

  • Are there any contractual or lawful easements established over a land plot?

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    An easement is a legal right that allows a person or entity to use a portion of another person’s land for a specific purpose, without owning it.

    The easement could be established by virtue of a law or based on a contract.

    The easements may include:

    – Utility easement (for power lines, water, or sewer pipes);
    – Access easement (allowing passage across a private road);
    – Conservation easement (restricting development to preserve natural features) etc.

  • Describe in detail an easement(s), including its purpose and year of establishment:

Payment Terms

  • Indicate a purchase price (in USD) the Buyer shall pay to the Seller:

  • Indicate the deposit amount (in USD) the Buyer pays on the date of signing:

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    A deposit in a land sale purchase agreement is an initial sum of money paid by the Buyer to show good faith and commitment to the transaction.

    It is typically held in escrow and applied toward the purchase price at Closing or refunded under specific contract conditions.

  • When shall the Buyer pay the remaining balance of the purchase price?

  • Select the date by which the remaining balance should be paid by the Buyer:

  • Describe when exactly the remaining balance should be paid:

  • Indicate all acceptable payment methods the Buyer can use to make payments:

Financing

  • Does the Buyer needs to get loan or mortgage to finance the purchase of a land plot?

  • How many days (after signing this Agreement) does the Buyer have to get approval for the loan or mortgage?

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    The Buyer’s obligations under this Agreement are contingent upon the Buyer’s ability to obtain a firm commitment for a mortgage or loan within the period of time specified in the answer to the present question.

  • Describe specific conditions for a loan or mortgage the Buyer has to get (e.g., annual rate, amount etc.):

  • Shall the Buyer assume the Seller's existing mortgage?

  • Describe in detail all conditions of the existing mortgage that shall be transferred to the Buyer:

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    The parties to this Agreement shall specify the following information:

    – the remaining balance under the existing mortgage;
    – the name of the financial institution that issued the mortgage; and
    – the date of the mortgage’s issuance.

Closing Date

  • Select the date of the closing (the "Closing date"):

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    The closing date is the agreed-upon date when the transaction is finalized, legal title is transferred from Seller to Buyer, and all funds and documents are exchanged.

  • Indicate the address where closing should take place:

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    Closing address refers to the physical location where the closing of a sale-purchase of land plot takes place.

    This place could be an office of the title company, escrow agent, real estate attorney, or other authorized party responsible for handling the final transaction paperwork and fund transfers.

  • List all the fees the Seller should pay on or before the Closing date:

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    Before the Closing date the seller and the buyer have to settle all the remaining fees related to the transaction.

    Those fees may include either of the following:

    – escrow fees;
    – transfer tax;
    – conveyance fees;
    – closing fees;
    – legal fees;
    – real estate agent fees;
    – property gains tax (if applicable) etc.

  • List all the fees the Buyer should pay on or before the Closing date:

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