{"id":22917,"date":"2026-06-23T04:19:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T11:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=22917"},"modified":"2026-06-23T15:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T22:47:16","slug":"what-is-a-purchase-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-is-a-purchase-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"A Purchase Agreement Solidifies Your Sale: Here\u2019s What You Need to Know Before Signing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selling a house<\/a> isn\u2019t just about finding a buyer who\u2019s willing to pay your asking price. It\u2019s also about sealing the deal with the right paperwork. In this stage of the process, the purchase agreement becomes essential. What is a purchase agreement?<\/p>\n

As a seller, you\u2019ll first encounter a purchase agreement when you receive an offer from a buyer. It outlines the buyer\u2019s offer price, along with contingencies<\/a>, financing terms, closing costs<\/a>, possession date, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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You must meticulously review the purchase agreement before you sign and turn the document into a legally binding sales contract. A minor oversight can lead to home sale delays or worse, trap you in a bad deal.<\/p>\n

With insight from a top real estate agent, we\u2019ll walk you through the ins and outs of purchase agreements, so you understand the role this document plays in your home sale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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