MAKE YOUR FREE Purchase Agreement

A Purchase Agreement can be used to document the sale and purchase of nearly any type of good. These contracts are not used when the sellable item is a service. It is most often used in larger transactions because it offers some protection for the buyer and seller. Purchase Contracts can be used in real estate transactions, to purchase business assets or vehicles. They can also be used when selling/purchasing jewelry, artwork or guns (where allowed).

This Purchase Agreement is for general purposes, but we also offer contracts for specific uses, such as:

• Purchase Agreement for Personal Property
• Property Sales Agreement
• Business Sale Agreement
• Stock Purchase Agreement
• Franchise Purchase Agreement
• Asset Purchase Agreement
• Real Estate Purchase Agreement

If you are selling a service, see essential service contracts.

You can create a Purchase Agreement for free with Rocket Lawyer. Use the Purchase Agreement document if:

• You're buying property and want written proof of the agreement.
• You want assurance that the seller has the legal right to sell the property.
• As the seller, you want to document payment agreements.

This Purchase Agreement document can be used to make a Purchase Contract between individuals, married couples, businesses or trusts. Rocket Lawyer's document builder can make a Purchase Agreement suitable for any state.

The Rocket Lawyer document builder is easy to use. You simply submit a bit of information and the legal language is automatically generated for you. Documents are created according to the state where the property is located.

You may need to submit the following information to make your Purchase Agreement:

• Buyer and seller information such as name, address and whether they are an individual, business or trust
• What is being sold or legal description of property
• Purchase price, amount of earnest money, whether the buyer will be acquiring financing
• Whether the property is asserted to be free of liens or other encumbrances
• If the seller will be making any warranties of the property
• Closing date, when the final payment is due, when property will be transferred
• Number of days the closing date can be extended
• Whether it needs a lead-paint disclosure (if home or building)

Please note: Documents vary depending on the state. If the generated document doesn't seem to fit your needs, you may want to try one of the more specific Purchase Agreements listed above.

A Bill of Sale documents a transfer of property and often an exchange of money. Whereas a Purchase Agreement is usually made before money is exchanged and it includes specific requirements both the seller and the buyer must meet before the property ownership is transferred. For example, if you need to ensure that the seller has the right to sell the property that they are offering a Purchase Agreement includes those provisions. Whereas you might use a Bill of Sale if you paid for a used car, you have the signed-over title in-hand, and you will be requesting a title transfer from the DMV.

No, you do not. You can make a Purchase Document using Rocket Lawyer and have it signed by the appropriate parties to make it valid. If you feel it adds extra assurance, you can ask for a witness signature or an Affidavit that declares that the signer saw you and the other party sign the document. If the Purchase Agreement is for a large purchase such as for a real estate or business purchase, you may benefit from having a lawyer look over the document before it is signed as an added layer of protection. In the event of a dispute, a lawyer can help you file for damages.

A Purchase Agreement for real estate can and may include a date for when the agreement expires.

In most cases, yes. The IRS and your local tax agency expect you to report any gain on property sold, you can also deduct losses. You are expected to pay your tax obligation on personal property you sell such as real estate, land, vehicles or other assets. To learn more, see Do I need to pay taxes on private sales transactions.

Creating a Real Estate Sales Contract is a fairly straightforward process. Rocket Lawyer can help you create a custom contract to buy or sell real estate.