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Contract review · CT · MA
Read it before you sign it.
A purchase and sale agreement is generally binding once you sign. We check it while you still have room to push back.
What we read in your purchase and sale agreement: the clauses that carry consequences.
A review by an attorney goes deeper than the headline terms. These are the lines we read closely, and what each one decides.
Purchase & Sale Agreement
Representative · how we read it
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§ 1
Contingencies. This Agreement is contingent upon Buyer obtaining financing, inspection, and appraisal approvals on or before the dates herein.
Your exit doors. If one is missing or poorly written, you can be stuck in a deal that no longer works. -
§ 2
Deadlines. Buyer shall secure a mortgage commitment on or before the date set forth; time is of the essence.
Inspection, commitment, closing. Miss one and it can cost your deposit or hand the seller grounds to cancel. -
§ 3
Deposit. Buyer shall deposit earnest money, held in escrow and refundable upon a stated set of conditions.
How much, who holds it, and when. Exactly when you get it back if the deal falls apart for a legitimate reason. -
§ 4
Financing terms. Loan amount, rate range, and lender timeline shall be as stated in Buyer’s application.
These should match your actual financing. Mismatches between the contract and your loan can create problems later. -
§ 5
Property condition. Seller shall deliver the Property in substantially the same condition, ordinary wear excepted, with agreed repairs complete.
What the seller must leave. Which repairs are agreed, and what happens if damage occurs before closing. -
§ 6
Default, title & addenda. Remedies on default, the state of title, and any addenda or riders attached hereto.
The fine print. Easy to overlook, and sometimes it carries the most important terms of the whole agreement.
Representative clauses, not a specific contract, and not legal advice. We read yours line by line. This describes the Connecticut single-contract process; Massachusetts commonly uses an Offer to Purchase then a P&S.
When to get a contract reviewed: before you sign, or right after.
Earlier is usually better, but it is rarely too late to get help.
Before you sign
The strongest position.
- We read the contract clause by clause
- We flag weak terms; renegotiating them is part of a paid engagement
- You commit knowing exactly what you signed
Already signed
Still worth a call.
- We review the contract and flag the risks
- Open contingency periods may give you room
- The sooner we see it, the more we can do
The contract decides what happens when something goes wrong.Why a contract review matters · Mancuso Carey
Contract questions.
The four we hear most. If yours isn't here, just ask.
When should I have my real estate contract reviewed?
Before you sign, while your ability to negotiate is intact. Already signed? Contact us immediately; contingency periods may still be open.
What does an attorney check in a purchase and sale agreement?
Contingencies, deadlines, deposit terms, financing terms, property condition and repairs, default provisions, title requirements, inclusions and exclusions, and any addenda or riders.
Can a contract review really save me money?
Often, yes. A vague or missing term tends to surface later, and fixing it then is usually harder and costlier.
I already signed without a review. What now?
Contact an attorney immediately. We can still review the contract and flag issues, and there may be open contingency periods that give you room to act.
This is general information, not legal advice. Every situation is different. Reach out to discuss yours.
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