Whether you’re buying privately or you’re working with a buyer’s agent, this seller is your first point of contact to arrange showings, answer any questions, and receive your offer to purchase.

Download the offer to purchase form here, along with the template to help you fill it out. If you are using an agent, he or she will provide the form and fill it out with you. This document includes the offer amount, conditions, irrevocability date, deposit amount (held by the seller’s lawyer), and closing date.

We recommend having your lawyer review your offer before you submit it to the buyer, as it is a legally-binding contract if accepted.

Present your offer to purchase to the seller. The seller will then accept, reject, or counter the offer (also known as “signing back” the offer).

The deal will be closed when all of the conditions (if any) have been fulfilled or waived by you and/or the seller, and the irrevocability date has passed.

Upon closing, your lawyer completes the paperwork to transfer the property into your name, the payments are finalized, and you receive the deed and the keys.

Congratulations on your purchase!