Agreement to Sell (property)

What this is

An agreement to sell immovable property - a plot, flat, house or shop - recording the price, the advance paid, the payment schedule, the date for completing the sale, the conditions each side must meet, and what happens if either side backs out. It is the document signed before the sale deed. Our panel advocate drafts and reviews it and delivers it signed on letterhead; stamping and any registration are separate steps we explain.

What you get

An agreement to sell drafted, reviewed and signed by our panel advocate on letterhead, covering the parties, the property schedule, the total consideration, advance and payment schedule, the date and conditions for execution of the sale deed, title verification and documents to be furnished, possession, encumbrances and dues, default by either side, forfeiture or refund of advance, specific performance, brokerage, and dispute resolution. Delivered ready for execution, with a note on stamp duty, whether registration is advisable in your state, and the steps before the sale deed. Stamp duty and registration charges are not included.

How it works

1. 1Upload the papersThe seller's title deed, ID and PAN of both sides, and any token receipt or term sheet. We pre-fill the property and the parties.
2. 2Confirm the dealPrice, advance, payment schedule, completion date and who bears what.
3. 3Answer the advocate's questionsWhether the title has been checked, whether all owners will sign, whether a loan is involved on either side, what happens on default, and whether possession is being handed over now.
4. 4PayPay the fee.
5. 5Advocate drafts and signsOur panel advocate drafts the agreement and signs it on letterhead.
6. 6Agreement is deliveredYou receive the agreement for execution, with the stamping and registration note.

What to have ready

• Seller's title deed and chainThe deeds through which the seller holds.
• ID and address proof of every partyAadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID for each person signing; incorporation certificate and board resolution or authority letter if a company, firm or LLP.
• Token or advance receipt and term sheet (if you have it)If any money has changed hands or terms were written down.
• Encumbrance certificate or title search (if you have it)If done.
• Property tax receipts, society NOC and dues certificate (if you have it)Latest.
• Loan sanction letter of the buyer (if you have it)If a loan is involved.
• Seller's loan statement or no-dues letter (if you have it)If the property is mortgaged.
• Power of attorney (if you have it)If any party signs through an attorney holder.

What this is based on

• Transfer of Property Act 1882 (1882)
• Specific Relief Act 1963 (1963)
• Registration Act 1908. (1908)
• state Stamp Act
• Limitation Act 1963 (1963)