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Purchase and Sale Agreement

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Updated 10-31-2026

Purchase and Sale Agreement

A docu-ment that details the price and condi-tions for a transaction. In connection with the sale of a residential property, the agreement typically would include: information about the property to be sold, sale price, down payment, earnest money deposit, financing, closing date, occupancy date, length of time the offer is valid, and any special contingencies.

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · p. 14

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