Use this checklist to organize a factual review of a home purchase contract.

Key takeaways

  • Verify the document set and version.
  • Match property, party, money, and date terms.
  • Escalate legal interpretation.

Checklist

1. Confirm buyer, seller, signatures, and signing capacity. 2. Match address, legal description, and parcel information. 3. Record price, deposits, financing, and payment timing. 4. List inspection, appraisal, title, and disclosure items. 5. Capture notice methods and response deadlines. 6. Compare repairs, fixtures, possession, and closing duties. 7. Review default, termination, dispute, and governing-law terms. 8. Index amendments, addenda, exhibits, notices, and delivery proof.

Finish with an issue log

Record the source page, status, owner, date, evidence, and next action for every issue. Do not silently resolve a conflict or fill a blank. Send unresolved legal questions to qualified counsel.